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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
12
Ad copy touts a latest ball bearing New Women Sewing Machine that never has fits and works at any time. It handles litle or much work and includes repairs, chins and shuttles and all other parts.
A Chicago hair expert shows Inter Ocean reporters under a microscope that dandruff germs flourish in grease props like vaseline. He claims only Newbro's Herpicide destroys the germ, eliminating dandruff and preventing hair loss.
Frank Conroy, a miner at the Anaconda mine, died at St James hospital after a wall collapse on the 1600 foot level. An inquest is set for 3 PM at Duggan's undertaking rooms with Coroner Johnson presiding. Conroy, unmarried, lived at 359 East Broadway and was favored by Mandolins, guitars and violins shop and local merchants.
A packed hall in Butte last night hosted a benefit for Clarence Lindsay who recently went blind in an accident at Anaconda while working on an electrical device for the Copper City company. Performers included Jack Wade, Young Thomas, Arthur Loftus, Geneieve De Forest, Edna and Kadith Wilma, and Murray Jacobs. the program drew crowds and raised funds for Lindsay.
A compact note describes a product pairing including black clay worsted sult S10 and turkey available at Bouchers.
Butte reports arrivals include Co B Peppard of Missoula and John Conley from Deer Lodge. T J Mullane of Anaconda registers in town. A son was born to Mrs John C Kelley. Visitors include Mrs J H Thornton of Dillon Mrs J O Reed and C F Doliman of Missoula. The couple Mr and Mrs E Larabie of Deer Lodge and Mrs Franks and Mrs Tousley of Whitehall are seen in Butte. C D Wilkinson A J McTay R Mc also noted.
Donald and Dr J W Davis of Whitehall guest at the Butte. W J Ennis and A F Bowies of Ennis among last night’s arrivals. J G Morony and Joseph A Lewis of Anaconda in the city yesterday. Mrs Cox jailed on vagrancy after being picked up drunk at 28 South Olive st. M D Leehy formerly an attorney now in Seattle on business. R R Mullahan held on petty larceny charge for allegedly stealing a coat from Thomas Merlin at 819 Utah Ave. Adeline McCoard daughter of Mr and Mrs James McCoard of 1238 West Granite St dies of diphtheria. twin sister died earlier in Anaconda. Articles of incorporation filed for Emega Copper & Coal Mining and Smelting Co to operate mainly in Gallatin and Madison counties with 5,000,000 non-assessable shares. incorporators listed with share counts. Baby rings advertised at Hight & Fairfield. J T Finlen Drug Co promotes a quinine-free product.
Washington reports semi official word that hostilities are due to begin as Colombia arms up after a delay caused by scarce weapons. The British steamer Ran High, suspected of arming Boer forces, is said to be chartered by Colombia and near Colon.
The Colombian governor General Carlos Alban cites Venezuela's President Castro as the main force behind the Colombian revolution. Alban accuses Castro of arming rebels and insulting Colombian officials, and says Colombia severed diplomatic ties over demands to accept Chilean mediation. He notes 60,000 Colombian troops and reports a gunboat off Playa Donna, with foreigners seeking consular protection. The French cruiser D Estrees arrived to relieve the Suchet.
A U S district court jury found for Brown and Maddox against Oregon King Mining Co over ownership of the Oregon King mine in Crook county. The mine’s value is not fixed but reported to exceed a quarter of a million dollars.
The Temps says the first dragoman of the U S legation and the secretary of the missionary society will depart with full powers to negotiate in Turkish territory for the release of Miss Ellen M Stone upon payment of 14000 pounds.
W W Peet treasurer of the Turkish mission in Constantinople and M Garginolo dragoman of the U S legation started tonight to meet brigands holding Miss Stone captive They act on Washington instructions to secure release in exchange for ransom money Meanwhile Mme Tsilkas baby is reported alive and well
Brussels reports the annual sugar conference debated high customs surtaxes and the abolition of sugar bounties. Delegates from most European nations discussed countervailing duties and the possible US impact on bounty fed exports. A proposal to allow nonpricing countries to pay a two francs per pound bounty was noted.
Attractive gold and enamel chatelaine watches featured at Hight and Fairfield's department store. Fine detailing and elegant style highlighted in the display.
Three rovers at Pittsburg have fallen below the danger line as crews begin clearing debris mud and reclaiming lost craft washed away by floods. Losses to lodgings interests may reach 1 000 000 dollars. Boards of health in the two cities distribute disinfectants to flood districts to curb illness while inundated homes dry out over weeks.
A report notes the withdrawal of the Nobel and Mantasheff firms from their union while the Rothschilds lead other houses in forming a bloc expected to raise export prices.
Thomas Kelly a famed plainsman died at Liberty Missouri aged 97. He helped establish Missouri and Arkansas stage lines in 1887 with Gen Thomas L Rice and secured a government contract in 1843 for weekly mail delivery between Independence Missouri and Salt Lake City. His firm operated the Santa Fe stage line until the Civil War ruined the business and he moved to California before returning to Missouri after railroads advanced.
Philadelphia reports the death of Dr. Rush H. Huidkoper at age 47 from complications linked to his Spanish War service. He served as commissioner general at the Hamburg exposition in 1883 and in 1893 was appointed chief surgeon in the army with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
London reports the death of Major General Sir Francis D. Winton born in 1835. He served in high military rank and played a significant role in the British Army during his career.
Cold weather and dense fog disrupted London traffic with river transit halted for hours and thousands of outdoor workers unable to reach jobs. Province rail lines slowly cleared after four to five days snowbound. Telegraph communication remained greatly impaired.
In Omaha last night a cold wave proved fatal to one man and left two others severely frozen. Thomas Jefferson, described as colored, was found frozen stiff behind a saloon. George H. Rhodes, a sewing machine agent, and Fritz Heitz were found in a half frozen condition with the risk of losing hands and feet.
Topeka reports little stock damage from the cold snap but severe losses in wheat. In areas with little snow, young wheat remained unprotected and could be ruined if temperatures do not moderate, threatening next season's crop.
Alma Colorado report says 60 year old man named White perished from exposure on the road between Alma and Fairplay Sunday evening. His horse was so frostbitten it had to be killed. body found today near Green's lake.
Lisbon reports record cold with two sentries frozen to death. The Tague River runs with drift ice and a sweeping snowstorm hits Portugal’s provinces.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on December 17 the Susquehanna River fell two inches but lowlands remain flooded and west-bank towns stay cut off. A Lehigh Valley passenger train from the east reached the area after midnight carrying belated travelers who had spent 48 hours in flood district cars near Stony Creek.
Special Dispatch reports light snow in Miles City with no wind and mild cold. About one inch fell between 5 and 7 p.m., bringing the storm depth to roughly four inches, with earlier tales of six feet of snow dismissed as exaggerated.
Lafayetter Ind December 17 Benjamin Atkins a civil war veteran aged seventy was found at his home in West Lafayette today frozen to death.
Towanda Pa December 17 two more deaths from flood are reported tonight bringing total known fatalities to five in Bradford County. Mr and Mrs Abner Richards residents of Austinville aged about fifty were drowned.
Easton Pennsylvania reports the Lehigh Valley line restoring passenger traffic from New York to Buffalo after a 48 hour railway tie up. Officials say service is nearly normal and trains are running.
Cincinnati reports near flood risk as cold weather keeps the Ohio River and its contributing rivers from rising further. Forecasters note rivers are falling and conditions are easing the danger to the city and surrounding areas.
In executive session Senator Morgan urged placing his bill authorizing a Costa Rica and Nicaragua canal right of way as a special order for 2 pm tomorrow. The senate declined to set the order but Morgan indicated plans to move to take up the bill next day.
Chicago December 17 Arthur R. Jones of A R Jones and Co grain commission merchants and stock brokers was expelled from membership in the board of trade for incom mercial conduct and bucket shopping Michael J Ryan secretary of A R Jones and Co and principal broker on the board of trade floor was also expelled
Bordentown New Jersey reports the Delaware River freshet has fallen two feet and is gradually passing out, with water levels receding and conditions easing.
New York December 17 announcement states that further hearing in the Albert T. Patrick murder case against William Marsh Rice has been adjourned until January 13.
In Denver on December 17 the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company directors declared the regular quarterly dividend of 14 percent at a postponed meeting.
Canton Ohio December 17 two sisters of the late president Mrs A J Duncan and Miss Helen McKinley of Cleveland visit Mrs McKinley. Mrs McKinley does not require medical attention though Drs Philip and Portmann see her once or twice a week.
Berlin dispatch reports experts from major American firms have reached Vladivostok en route to Siberia to establish factories and develop the region's agricultural and mineral resources.
German ship Flotbek, beached November 23 at Monmouth Beach, was floated today and will be brought into New York for repairs. The vessel’s movement marks a salvage milestone amid ongoing port operations and confirms its availability for at least temporary docking before repairs.
A French clerk told his employer the dismissal would cause many deaths to doctors feel happy. He then clarified he plans to study medicine, not threaten. The merchant asked for intent, and the clerk explained his career change.
A telegram from Baku states the meeting of naphtha firms summoned to address the export question ended with an unresolved status. The bericht notes continued discussions on supply and market access without a decisive outcome.
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