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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
11
An old advertisement urges readers to buy Cascarets to cleanse the stomach and bowels. It promises quick morning relief, no griping, and relief from headaches and indigestion, claiming the product removes fermented food and toxins and is suitable for children.
Vienna reports an inspired statement that future audiences with ministers will be collective rather than individual. Authorities deny any illness in Emperor Francis Joseph, noting he works from morning to evening. Rumors of war are seen as political campaigns to unsettle Austro Hungarian public. The emperor’s letters resigning General Auffenberg as minister of war and General Schemua as chief of staff attract military commentary for lacking praise.
A church on One Hundred and Fifty-sixth Street saw a surprising find as a box for the poor contained five folded $1,000 bills this week. The donor left no clue to their identity, and the incident remains unexplained.
Chicago December 15 Assistant Post master John M Hubbard began opening thousands of letters addressed to Santa Claus. More than 1 100 letters already received list requests from wooden legs to Christmas dinners and continue arriving at about a hundred daily.
South Bend December 15 An alleged arson trust said to involve insurance adjusters operating across the Middle West may trigger arrests. Ben Kahn a former South Bend merchant and Ben Prankl of Chicago are said to have fired Kahn’s clothing store last April. They were arrested in Chicago and held on bonds of 20000 each.
Philadelphia December 15 Mrs Frieda Trost found guilty of first degree murder in the death of her husband William Trost. Commonwealth alleged she poisoned him within a week of their August marriage to gain an estate valued under 10000 dollars. Additional notes mention music rolls bags satchels and sheet music from Orton Bros Adv.
A. P. Henningsen of Henningsen Produce argues Montana can become self sufficient in butter and dairy by colonizing 13,090 acres in Teton and Lewis counties with 6000 cows producing about 207,000 pounds of butter yearly. He cites Montana’s climate, water, markets, and early summer production as reasons to shift from Elgin price control to local, independent pricing.
A pedestrian saw smoke from the Vestry of the Christian Science church at the corner of Quarts and Montana streets and alerted the box at 2 am. Firemen found flames in the rear of the building from a defective replace, likely coal embers dropping to the floor. Damages estimated minimal. bystanders helped avert greater loss.
The regular meeting of the Silver Bow Trades and Labor assembly last night was the shortest session of the year. Delegates focused on routine business and reported committees are preparing reports for the meeting next Sunday evening.
Clem Crowley former Butte high school football star and Denver attorney, visits with his wife and child in Butte to spend holidays with his parents at 20 West Quartz Street. Crowley also coaches for Denver University football in his spare time.
The passage notes overall economic health while signaling domestic concerns ahead of next year’s planned improvements. It emphasizes cautious optimism and anticipates government or industry enhancements to come, with attention to the timing and impact on communities.
Special Dispatch reports the War Department is weighing abandoning Fort Harrison Fort Missoula and related posts in Montana as early as January with the Fourteenth Infantry potentially moved to Washington state while awaiting congressional action on sale or disposal of property. The plan, if adopted, would end Forts Harrison Missoula and associated billets.
Lincoln post No 2 Grand Army of the Republic elected A H Seig as commander and HH Sal vice commander with Arthur Eon W C Malahan and F B Purcell in key roles. State encampment attendees named include Howe Makinson Malahan O'Brien Brinton with alternates Fuller Warrath Newkirk Powell and Roberts. Post approves late G Houston regulations.
A dubious reward ad claims $100 for proving Mayer does not put in the bert maintenance or cleaning heat. It alleges rusted year salt and tempered ware, condemning imitators as unreliable and radiating originality. The fragmented notice reads like an old ad patch with unclear product claims.
Large patronage and crowded rooms marked a prosperous year for Butte hotels including Thornton and the three leading houses. A busy race week at Anaconda and heightened city activity kept rooms in demand while real estate dealers noted population growth despite internal labor troubles. Meanwhile St Mary’s school staged Ringville’s Flag Day with a full cast and elaborate routines led by Mrs Rose Sealey, featuring many local performers and a final chorus.
President-elect Wilson and party encountered squally seas after leaving Hamilton. The Bermudian headed toward New York amid rollers but the president-elect suffered no weather-related issues. The voyage and the upcoming stop in New York are noted alongside film previews about “A Marked Man,” “The Hat,” and “The Curio Hunters” with the show’s emphasis on scenery and the child-centered themes.
Exclusive Montana agents for Mark Cross leather goods announce a wide range including gloves bags and travel sets. The piece notes staff changes at local hotels with Dunlap Kester and Morgan taking roles. Dr J R E Sievers returns to Butte to resume practice with set office hours Sundays by appointment.
Monroe Washington December 14 Paul Pattison Whitman County prosecuting attorney and son of a Democratic committeeman arrived at the Monroe state reformatory to begin an indeterminate sentence for grand larceny. He came alone and received his commitment papers before transfer to the prisoners' officer. Orton Bros Ady offers guitars and mandolins.
New York news reports Henry E Huntington, prominent in art collecting, has purchased the famed portrait of Mrs Siddons by Romney. The purchase price is stated as $100,000. The painting will be housed at Fontinion country place near Los Angeles.
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