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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
5
A Jones department story ad urges diamonds as timeless gifts for wives, offering rings, brooches, necklaces or earrings with credit plans and exchange options. It touts prices from ten to eight hundred fifty dollars, with special holiday discounts and a focus on value and year‑round appreciation.
The market drifted lower as outside buying failed to materialize after a brief rise. Copper stocks including Butte Coalition and North Butte show activity, while London and Chicago sections report mixed trading and caution persists despite talks of copper price stabilization.
The earnings report for the 12 months ended Aug 31, 1910, shows a surplus over all deductions and preferred stock dividends of about 7 percent on $4,000,000 common stock. Gross and net earnings rose from the prior year, with a 3% months total near $549,000, leaving about $400,000 available for junior common dividends. The company highlights gains from the Great Falls hydro project and notes half ownership of Great Falls Water Power and Townsite Company, benefiting Butte Electric.
Kansas City dispatch says Angelo Pisana, a Sicilian grocer, was arrested in connection with the murder of his wife Pauline. The funeral was underway when police took him in, and he said he felt unwell and chose not to attend.
A three week torrential storm hampers travel and damages telegraph lines across the interior. Rivers rise beyond banks and roads are impassable. frontier advance is indefinitely stalled as communications fail and reports of violence surface in nearby towns.
Foreign visible copper supply and stocks have fallen for ten consecutive months, dropping about 60.96 million pounds (roughly 24 percent) from the March peak. The table charts two years of monthly moves, showing totals and changes, with November readings indicating continued contraction versus early year levels.
New Tart, Dee. 1. I’m through with the flying business. No more of that for me. It’s all right for bachelors, but when a man intends to get married, well. Conton Lessens said this before boarding the Jia Lorraine today. He is engaged to Miss MacKenzie of Canada and their marriage will be celebrated in late January in England.
Three sailors of the United States battleship Minnesota were arrested today charged with assaulting and robbing a chauffeur. They allegedly seized his car for a nocturnal joy ride in Brest Pennee Der.
Census figures list city populations with Winona Minnesota at 18,588 versus 39,914 in 1900, Fort Smith Arkansas at 21,100, Hot Springs Arkansas at 38,098, compared with prior counts. The data details reflect early 20th century city growth as reported by the Census Bureau.
A Washington dispatch reports a delayed settlement in the Milk River irrigation dispute. Delegations from Montana met with government officials to seek a formal position on the project, but officials said private water rights must be adjudicated first. Government action hinges on a water-right framework and an agreed schedule, with potential impact on Northern Montana development.
San Francisco reports an ongoing investigation into a large scale Chinese smuggling operation tied to the steamship Manchuria. Officials say prices for docked laborers and imported opium describe a wide net, with authorities limited by resources as they pursue indictments if explanations fail.
Reports by Mrs Tandie Mason, deputy commissioner, urge Congress to curb child labor and require no more than eight hours a day or six days a week for women. The proposed laws also limit boys under 19, call for education measures, and push for a national inquiry into child labor questions. The Philadelphia dispatch notes Congressman Tool Cook’s health and aging, while a Agriculture Department report says farm land is expanding in the country.
From 114 002 000 acres total farm value 1 528 968 000 dollars 48 9 cents per bushel Winter wheat 464 044 000 bushels from 28 427 000 acres value 413 675 00 or 891 cents per bushel Boring wheat 231 699 000 bushels from 14 775 000 acres value 207 868 000 or 4 cell ts per yahel All orheat 895 748 000 bushels from 48 205 000 acres value 6214 8 000 or 94 cents per Oats 1 126 765 bushels from 8 388 000 acres value 84 718 000 or 4 1 cents per bushel
News from Brisbane dated December reports a rich Bulfinch field reef discovery causing a stampede. Claims were staked across a 20 mile radius. Owner Dorrin Doolittle received about 2,009,000 for the property and declined double. Government experts valued 320 tons of ore at 461 per ton, with 40,000 earned from the ore.
In Bin charge to the grand jury convened yesterday Circuit Judge Purney instructed that the recent burning of Antonio Rodriguez be investigated. Rodriguez, a Meslean, was lynched after he confessed to killing Lem Henderson, wife of a yauah owner. Anti American demonstrations followed in Guadalajara and other Mexican locales. Rodriguez was found to be a native of New Mexico.
A man named Perkins was arrested in Pollentown after allegedly robbing a hall in Livingston of about five dollars. He admitted the charge and was headed to Minneapolis after purchasing a ticket at Springdale. Police recovered nearly all the stolen money during a search. Perkins allegedly worked at a boat hat and took money from a safe when the proprietor failed to lock it.
In Cheyenne Wyo on December 13 the jury verdict found James McLachlin guilty of first degree murder for killing his wife last September. He pleaded self defense, claiming he acted after an altercation and that the weapon was a butcher knife.
In a New Haven telegram from New Orleans, Mr Walter Whitney asserts that Starry Wiltney of Lun elty Intends to start next year. Captain Partlett, who served under Captain Peary on the north pole expedition, will accompany Mr Whitney on the voyage.
In Atlanta on December 11 1915 retired central railroad executive John I Ranson formerly of the Southern Railway underwent an apparent heart failure in the morning. He had recently served as prominent head at the Central of Georgia railroad and was known across the South for his leadership. The passing was confirmed by family and colleagues, with tributes expected from industry officials.
A derivate report notes a collision near Hilal Germany between Schwabe and Tua, with Mer wok sustaining damage. Officials urge drivers to seek safer practices as investigators review the incident and potential costs. Orton Brow, FAME Matt wlrae is cited in the notice.
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