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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1905
Page
3
The Anaconda Standard announces publication details with subscription rates, office addresses, and newsstand locations. It lists multiple agents and cities including New York Chicago Denver Seattle and Portland for distribution, plus contact and mailing information.
Saturday December 3 186. News reports the final taking off of John H Mitchall who died while awaiting the remale of an appeal. Mitchall a native of Pennsylvania studied law deserted wife and family and used the name Mitchall on the Pacific coast. He settled in Portland in 1669 and served in Oregon politics including a senatorial term elected 1883. Indicted for land deals his death occurred during an appeal decision awaiting the federal senate seat. He was said to be wealthy at times but later lacked financial resources.
Montana lawmakers respond to a rate advocacy saga as the Roosevelt railroad plan shifts from earlier proposals. Senators and congressmen express varied support, with Dixon and Dark quoted as aligning with the president. Telegrams show Helena rate agitators seeking Helena to press Congress for Roosevelts approach.
The article laments weak jury performance in Montana, praising Judge Donlan in Butte for denouncing juries and urging reform. It argues criminal prosecutions rely on juries and calls for intelligent, principled jurors to uphold justice while noting silver bow and other counties face similar weaknesses.
A fragmentary political debate piece references the proposed rate convention shaped by GOP leaders, criticizing Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania and contrasting him with Franklin and Quay. The text touches on constitutional rights, gubernatorial actions, and national mood, highlighting tension over policy and leadership.
The fragmentary text strings together mock commentary on figures like Tillman and La Follette, Russian upheaval, theater and insurance themes, comparisons to Bonaparte and Bernhardt, and volatile remarks on Count Witte. It reads like a derailed column with sarcasm, political allusions, and cultural asides.
Black students at Howard University staged a protest today after Professor Joan Gordon faced groans upon entering the chapel. The demonstrators marched from the chapel to the campus, abandoning classes as they called for Gordon’s removal amid claims of prejudicial conduct toward Black members and a petition from Black clergy nationwide.
Bulletin New York reports the board accepted the resignation of Robert H. McCardy as general manager of the Mutual Life Insurance Company. The move takes effect December.
Independence town records report William McWillams condemned for the killing of his wife four Wong and a daughter. He faces execution by hanging on December 14, 1304, with the sentence handed down today after long intermission.
The Butte Street Railway Company won regarding the Hedine suit brought by Mrs. Charvis Healey seeking $5,000 for injuries when a lug pulled from a streetcar near the cemeteries. Trial began yesterday, with testimony submitted by 4 pm. Separately, Healey seeks to set aside a default judgment against Minnle Healey for improper service in a related matter. A foreclosure suit by E Suckett against Mary McCaffery proceeded in federal court, with a settlement possible Thursday night.
At Mayer's 22 Weet Park crowds gather for a free souvenir offer with a Gold decorated china plate or bowl for customers spending up to $1 or more. Shoppers are drawn by discounts of 20 to 43 percent on items, plus a free glass water bottle.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a second competitive examination for electrician elevator conductor at Butte Montana in December 1905. Salary is 1200 per year. Applicants aged 18 to 50 may apply at once to the local secretary, Board of Civil Service Examiners, Butte Montana, for application form 1059 and further information.
The court calendars list Monday and today’s matters in Departments T and MT in Judge McCliernan and Bourgmith’s courts. Cases include entraining orders, demurrers, motions to strike and quash service, motions for new trials, probate petitions, settlements of accounts, guardianships, and contempt. Judges schedule numerous default and administrative actions with multiple parties named.
Denby George F. Marsh aged 56 died yesterday at the family home on 622 Maryland Avenue. The funeral will be held tomorrow Sunday at the Masonic temple with Rev. C Bovard officiating.
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