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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
14
The Butte Elks fair at the Auditorium runs through the week with strong attendance. A popular wheel game and vaudeville acts keep visitors engaged as crowds grow nightly. Tonight’s event honors Miles City, Deer Lodge and Bozeman, with Livingston and Lewistown slated next.
Government reports indicate $10,000 of a $17,000 appropriation from last winter’s legislative session is now available for a gymnasium and dormitory at the Montauk school of mines. The funds, described as from other appropriations, will be managed by the school’s board of trustees, with plans for a future increase in appropriations.
A letter received by the sheriff in Butte from West View and Gilmore Thord Edinburgh Scotland requests news of William Craven, son of frail parents in Montana. The note says Craven was confined in Bute Prison after leaving Ore Butte prison in March, with the family eager for any update on his whereabouts.
Compaints allege land fraud and fraudulent entries on three 160 acre parcels dating from 1898 to 1902. Charles Ghent James W Carnen and Jay C Freeman said to have entries fraudulently secured under likely license, with Cooper accused of aiding fraud and a grand jury indictment. Also noted is a bankruptcy trustee suit over Kerr Creek water rights and appurtenances in Park County.
In a case labeled as murder the jury returned a verdict of maquittaT with final deliberations long and chaotic. The trial featured a main defense of temporary insanity as jurors weighed the defendant’s responsibility for Ten Aweesey’s death.
Melena Dec 7 action begun in district court to void the will of Mrs. Auchard alleging she lacked capacity. Nellie Walker, the niece, seeks one sixth of the estate valued around 120000. The will devised most bequests and left the remainder to her brother James Sadie of Onolin County, NY. The property came from her late husband, a stockman who died near Augu in this county.
A school board approves a Salvation Army Christmas offering in which students donate money clothing and groceries on December 21. Teachers will collect names and addresses of destitute families to target aid and volunteers will deliver aid to the poor on Christmas Day.
Report states Governor Deneen faced protest over alleged failure to safeguard prisoners. Names such as Frank Ty, Davie as sheriff of Alexander County are cited amid accusations of misaction surrounding a November lynching case.
Special Dispatch to the Stanford reports Montana state banks and trust companies showed a rise in business as of November 18. The two months saw deposits and loans grow, with deposits and bond purchases up overall. Marie Youngs, tied to J C Arlington, is jailed and sent to Mullan.
A lively parish bazaar last night featured two chitsunnsukenfv booths with dainty Christmas presents and a large children’s clothing display. The event, run by a committee including Mrs. Bradford and Mrs. Prentiss, showcased purple and white Duke colors, an orchestra, and a dinner priced at a cent under a dollar. The bazaar continues Thursday with central rally planned at the church and speakers including Dr. A Woody and Rev. F S Ager. the Montasherie toard of the Rapelit-church hosts an executive meeting tomorrow.
In San Francisco on December trial day two, Patrick Calhoun faces bribery charges linked to pressuring Joan J. Furroy, former Silbervisora board member, to back a trolley franchise for United Bath goods. Judge Lawlor adjourned until Thursday as he continues examining witnesses summoned during Judge Dowling’s absence.
Fire at Billings Dry Cleaning company plant early this morning caused an explosion in a pipe leading to the concentrator. Gasoline ignited, destroying the plant valued at about 7500 with full insurance coverage stated. The plant owner, Clarice Woodmanse, plans immediate rebuilding on a larger scale.
Senator Culberaan of Texas, under physician care, is well enough to go outdoors. He is suffering from a necroun condition and will remain under care for some time.
From Finkenwealer near Hanover Germany the Der reports twenty one antlers of the fishing fleet from this island were lost at sea during the recent storm. Each family had one or more members aboard the craft, now listed as missing.
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