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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1900
Page
13
The document shows rate values for individuals and cities including Winston 19.00 Townsend 19.00 Lombard 18.00 Forsythe 22.00 Miles City 24.00 and a 39.00 rate with 22) 10-00 RRA Butte points.
Max Schiffer, a German cyclist, reached Butte after starting in 1860 from Coeslin Germany and riding across continents. He travels without funds, collecting hospitality data and signatures from postmasters and locals, aided by Montana residents who provided clothing and lodging. He plans a three day stay and aims to publish a book about his journey.
A display of Hight and Fairfield necktie holders in silver and gold enameled chatelaine watches complete with case priced at $16.00. Towle and Winterhalter, jewelers located at 28 West Park, showcase the item.
A Chinaman who runs a West Granite Street place told the city jail last night that a man who claimed to be a police officer held him up for money. The same man demanded funds from two white patrons. The complaint will be investigated and if proven true the officer could face dismissal.
Hicht and Pairfield feature enameled chatelaine watches in a range of colors. Four piece teasers are advertised with Quadruple Plate at $9.00, involving Towle and Winterhalter.
Helena residents Alexander Warren Cooney Dawes Greenhood Bach and others visited Butte yesterday for business and social reasons. A marriage license was issued to John Malloy and Mary De Vine of Butte. County officials from Cascade and Great Falls toured Silver Bow Court House to plan a new Great Falls courthouse project.
The only genuine Rookwood in town and the state’s largest stock are at Hight & Fairfield's. Boucher's offers free Christmas turkeys. Hight & Fairfield's sleeve links for men are the talk of the town.
Gus Ruhlin and Peter Maher met at the Pennsylvania Athletic Club in Philadelphia in a six round heavyweight prize fight noted as one of the fastest and most furious of its length. Under local laws no decision was allowed.
Spectators saw Ruhlin edge Maher in a hard fought contest as the Irish challenger faded after three rounds. 4,000 packed the arena while both fighters showed peak conditioning and constant forehand action as Ruhlin outclassed Maher. Chain bracelets advertised for sale at the event.
Chicago voters react as city council adopts an anti prizefight resolution nearly unanimously. Mayor Carter Harrison may veto. ordinance blocks future pugilistic events and casts chief of police as enforcer under state penalties of one to ten years per offense.
General Kitchener confirms 107 prisoners taken near Sea Strow, Orange River Colony from Brabant’s Horse. Milner to administer conquered territory, will reside in Johannesburg due to health, not resolving capital question.
Representative Ray and Senator Hoar introduced bills to suppress train robbery in U S territories. They seek the death penalty if a person is killed during a hold up, otherwise hard labor 20 to 40 years. Flynn of Oklahoma called for a supreme court for Oklahoma.
Hon. W J Bryan will be principal speaker at the Jacksonian club banquet on January 7 in Omaha Nebraska He will discuss the future policy of the democratic party Other speakers include Governor Beckham J Hamilton Lewis Congressman Shattenberger and General Fitzhugh Lee with Senator Blackburn among guests of honor
A telegram from Inspector Day of the Light Horse service reports lightship No. 67 has gone adrift off Umatilla reef near Seattle Washington. The vessel had previously drifted weeks earlier but was recovered. Mariners are warned of the absence of the lightship.
Manila December 17 thirty insurgents were captured this morning near San Pedro Macat four miles from Manila by twenty five men of the second United States infantry and forty Manila police. The force landed from small boats and surrounded the suburb. Seventy persons were captured but only thirty were identified as insurgents.
Seattle December 17 George Hart a coal miner shot and killed Ollie Jones in an altercation at Franklin in this county Both men are Negroes.
Jessie Morrison's attorneys filed a motion before Judge Shinn asking release on bond pending a new trial. The judge will rule tomorrow.
An ex soldier describes a near fatal guard kitchen incident on Alcatraz Island with prisoner Caldwell. Caldwell seized the narrator’s pistol, teased a dangerous confrontation, then relinquished the weapon after a tense standoff, revealing Caldwell’s mixed temper and grim resolve.
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in Richmond last week decided a peculiarly interesting case regarding the estate of well known Virginian N. B. Burdine. The ruling directed that Burdine's fortune be left to his Negro daughter, the outcome sparking attention over hereditary succession and race in the era.
Advertises Dr Bennett's electric belt claiming universal cures for male and female weaknesses including paralysis constipation kidney liver and bladder troubles plus rheumatism and other conditions. Promises lifetime wear and a current that never diminishes with a free book and no-cost consultation offered.
Major Patterson of the US Army avoids loss of 19000 dollars by exposing a fellow passenger with 250 dollars tucked under a hat sweatband. The bandits seize cash but Patterson reveals the larger fund in his valise and plans to bill the government as extra transport expense.
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