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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
6
Western Montana office of the Standard is listed with location on Higgins Avenue in Missoula. Telephone number x8, advertising rates on application.
A chaotic account describes Broo, allegedly insane, fleeing a camp near Saltese while attempting to murder a companion. He was pursued along the St Regis river then recaptured after a manhunt. Brought to Missoula, he escaped from a train car but was recaptured and locked in Missoula county jail.
In a district court near Missoula Montana Frank Ramey pleaded guilty to a gambling-related offense. Judge Webster imposed a $100 fine plus costs and remanded him pending payment. Ramey believed he could serve the sentence locally but learned the Maynard jail service has no record of him. he fears remaining days will be extended.
Hamilton notes list social events and visits. Mr and Mrs WT Tyler hosted a gathering for Mist Daw visiting from Hed Wine. Nell danes and Miss Nell are mentioned. Miss Haril returned to Philipathire. James Tawlins returned from Chicago.
The report lists several personal movements and social visits. Rin Vins references a long fraternity trip, with plans to stay near home yet unable to return to Monten. Parbes Buchanan traveled to Butte for the winter, while PD. B. Walker from Anaconda engages in Hamilton business. J. R. Faulds of Stevensville is also noted in business matters. A wedding trip is mentioned for Tyne around Thursday evening, with Miss Dow hosted at a Kensington tea Friday afternoon.
Several firemen escaped serious harm after a wall collapse during a blaze near Hevench Mission streets. Firemen were trapped by debris and rescued by colleagues, with seven injured and Mrs Lulu Cavey seriously buried in her burning house.
Surveyors from Lewiston Idaho report construction on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line moving from that end. Engineer Mayes leads a party of surveyors from Knoskla toward the Bitter Root region, aiming to link with the Talcott survey near the pass. W L Darling shifts to chief engineer of the Pacific Railway, with Pearson taking over Northern Pacific duties as the St Paul extension proceeds toward the coast.
In Havana on December 10 a mutiny by about 160 convicts at Mike Penitentiary led to a brutal clash with guards. Prisoners overpowered officers, several were mortally or seriously wounded, and guards opened fire, finally restoring control with artillery support.
A man found a wallet containing about $105 and a tagbook with home details in Wallace. He admitted taking it briefly then returned the money and pocketbook to Judge Mayhew after recognizing the owner’s information. Jurors were invited to render verdicts in the case.
U S Secret Service agents arrested Jon Angeles Dee W Ay the ors yest morning at a central police station on a Pacific coast counterfeit ring. Authorities seized a quantity of paraphernalia and forged currency including 2 and 10 dollar bills. The group operated across Los Angeles and nearby cities for several months, under surveillance.
Dee W D Ty Stewart a West Point based lawyer from Colville Washington and his wife arrived in Missouri by city Ohsk on a sad mission. Their son Viral Stewart was recently sentenced to a year in prison for holding up the Ravalli station agent. The parents, grieving, seek a clemency or release for their son who had a good education and promising life before he fell into bad company.
Dr Frederick Le Lower, director of the Rue Temple hospital, operated today for tongue cancer. The entire tongue was removed, four hours into the procedure, due to deep growth. Mr Power, once a leading performer with Margaret Mather, is not expected to taste again.
Missoula December 16 Aulius Wansem a telegraph operator from Butte arrived last evening to take a position with the Postal Air Hansen was accompanied by his wife and family and will make him permanent home here.
Advertisement fragment lists a China sale at McHride's with 30 percent off and mentions Miller in Missoula. References to Coeur d’Alene investment campa ign and a talking point about calling cards and plates, with scattered names and places.
Missoula notes detail W. I Smilih viel J Barna of Bulte visiting over a Sunday. Sea AL Frank and family plan work for Sand Point Idaho to join Northern Idaho News. Michael A Berger of Dutee returns to inspect land in Bitter Root valley and considers timber and possible local business engagement.
A testimonial promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and fatigue. A reader recounts how the tablets let the stomach rest, restore strength, and enable a patient to resume demanding work after taking a quarter box and then a full course. The ad claims 30 cent boxes are available from druggists.
Commissioner reports growing immigrant flow dominates public economy concerns. Yearly arrivals reach 1,925,499 with increases from Europe, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey. He warns of enforcement bias against aliens and calls for clear, just immigration and labor policy.
A severe wind storm swept across Southern California in a daylong gale. Riverside County suffered significant orange and olive crop losses, with many trees blown down and dust and debris in Orange County streets. Panedeta and Altadena reported substantial property damage. In Savannah, Georgia, naval stores rivals agreed to a takeover by the Big Four interests, with about 4,140 cases of turpentine and a price near 7.5 million dollars.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on December 26 at the Ninth district headquarters the tri-district convention discussed plans to petition for higher wages. Miners aim for an increase from 1940 to 15 cents per day, signaling wage demands amid the industry talks.
A mixed review roundup praises Olga Nether in The Labyrinth at Herall Square theater as a warm but flawed piece with strong moments and notable performances by Marie Cassill, Thomas W. Ross, and Sir Rien Mansfield. It notes Brady’s elegant staging and calls the play emotionally intense despite plot weaknesses.
The reader is invited to explore contrasting pieces in Everybody's Magazine including Lawson's arraignment and Russell's tale of English weavers who saved two pence daily and built a business valued at over 140 million dollars.
Dramatic move by managers to revive Dion Boucicault and stage new works. Directors plan Astor Theatre expansion with Blanche Wikb, Maude Pentoy, and Florence Roberts in major roles. Manager Sidney R Elis reports strong advance for The Gypsy and a touring company itinerary including Boston and New Orleans.
The Paris era notes experiments by Francis Marne on hair restoration. Histology shows hair roots form from dermis and epidermis interfaces with implanted bulbs. Dr Hadura reports animal trials, root formation, and new generating cell bed. attempts to grow hair stem with dermal differentiation progress.
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