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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
24
The Standard's 70 page holiday issue hits Montana with several thousand extra copies sold in Butte and across the state. Newsboys profit as papers fly from street corners to mailboxes while readers praise the illustrations, special stories, and railroad progress coverage amid hard times.
Over four months from August, 3,497 applicants sought work in Butte as mines cut back. The city office filled 28 percent of openings, 1,992 male and 843 female. Agent E F Dobson promotes the office’s role in placing workers across Montana and neighboring states.
The open season for large game ends as hunters report many deer slain, especially near Butte where over 100 have been brought to town. Snow conditions limited elk hunts, and observers note deer remains plentiful in mountains. An Indian hunter cited for dry hunting methods is praised for patience and meat focus.
Foreman of the discharged Sofus Neilsen jury says there were never nine votes for acquittal. He explains ballots showed ten for conviction and two for acquittal, with those favoring conviction seeking murder in the second degree.
A positive early word from a New York observer says The Man of the Hour is a strong Broadhurst play with political graft, love, and ambition. The piece centers on a young mayor who refuses a promoter’s franchise, risking the loss of his love and family honor but prevailing in the end.
Store promotes a clearance with 25 percent off all items except diamonds as they push to move stock and close or relocate. The brief emphasizes urgency and discounts to attract customers.
Depositors F B French and J Mould of Butte demand an official statement from the State Savings bank examiner regarding the bank’s solvency and Heinze holdings. They cite delayed reports since Dec 5 and call for a formal signed update as they note the bank’s closure and a slump in United Copper.
John de Vries was arrested on a charge of larceny for taking a $50 gold certificate from Levi Delk in the Milligan house. He returned the bill when pressed by the police chief but pleaded not guilty. A card party and dance hosted by Ladies and Knights of the Maccabees will take place at K P hall on Tuesday December 17 with six prizes.
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