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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
21
Butte News promotes a ticket souvenir drive offering a lace rose for $5 purchases between December 10 and January. The ad claims the roses are the finest, with a sample glass display case at the east entrance and asserts exclusivity versus retail stores.
Governor J K Toole announces approval of substitute for house bill No 3 and related measures amid debate over disqualification rules for judges and the initiative and referendum. The proclamation notes five day delay risk, urging swift action to avoid state costs. The session’s work winds down with final approvals and an emphasis on direct legislation principles.
The legislative day featured a favorable Judiciary report on Meyer's Senate Bill No 4 with a small title amendment and a 59 to 2 concurrence. A stenographer position for Superintendent Welch was approved. Much time was spent awaiting a governor’s message as Rep Miller’s car repeatedly broke down. A chauffeur appropriation and condolence resolutions were proposed amid light drama including an oxen tether stunt.
The De Slere No 382 and Sacred Heart No Si branches of the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association elected officers at a joint meeting in Good Templars hall West Broadway. Voting was spirited though not close. delegates to the supreme council in St Paul next July were considered among the key actions. Deslere branch officers chosen include Past president Mrs Mary Minnie president Mrs Mary Gore first Vice President Mrs Alice Dee second Vice President Miles Alice Mooney recorder Mrs Norah assistant to Miss Minnie Shea financial Nellie York treasurer Malloy marshal Mrs Bridget Kilgallan sentinel Missue.
Maizie Nulty named delegate with Mrs Julia Leahey as alternate for the Sacred Heart group. Past president Mrs Margaret Greeley and president Mrs Margaret Lewis lead, with officers including first vice Mrs Rose Pierce second vice Mrs May Jones and assistant re nder Miss Molly Drew financial secretary Mrs Ollie Allen treasurer Mrs Annie Mcbiroy marshal Mise Kittie Rowan guard Miss Evelyn Perce rusters Miss Lucy Smith and MiseTe teen Ward delegate Mrs Margaret Lewis alternate Mise Kila Rowan.
Oakland race card lists multiple races with winners such as Jennie Hughes Mighty Tridius Saintly and Dainty. Notable riders include W T Jennings and Burnie Hunton. results span seven furlongs to a mile with times and placings. Some entries reference crewmates and horses from New Orleans and Lat December 10 with various stakes and owners noted.
Racing card lists weights and entrants for multiple races including Futurity course and eleven-sixteenths mile selling events. Names such as Helai The Hugatoo Pachuca Harbor and Captain archedoo appear among numerous horses with various weights. following lines note baseball and gymnastic association items in New York and St Louis.
During a Chicago street car strike, a non union conductor and non union motorman were attacked by a mob near Hale Street Archer Street. Passengers including women refused to pay fares over the conductor not wearing a union button. The mob forced the motorman to continue and the conductor to proceed at gunpoint. Policeman John OF by helped subdue the situation as the vehicle was damaged and traffic halted for about an hour before a patrol wagon dispersal. The workers had been strike carriers, and the incident ends with police intervention and ongoing tension.
The Ladies Aid Society of Sout Butte Presbyterian held a Christmas bazaar at Utah avenue and First street with fancy work, confections, a doll contest, and raffle votes. Mrs R W Char ton presided, booths featured loot from fish pond to rummage, and a phonograph attracted patrons. Four prizes awaited at the grand masquerade raffle at Renhase hall on Monday night.
Reported in Steubenville area, a Panhandle Express locomotive collided at an open switch near New Cumberland. One man, Frank A. Satie of Indianapolis, was killed. Several others injured, details ongoing as investigators review the wreck and switch signaling.
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