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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
12
The latest creation in the ball bearing invention offers a sewing machine that never “has fits” and will do your work at any time. It promises smooth operation and dependable performance for home use.
A dealer promotes a wide selection of musical instruments and invites readers to request catalogs and price lists. The pitch stresses breadth of stock and state-wide availability.
Martin Mortimer claims a simple yet miraculous scheme to fly by turning man into a goose. He asserts feasibility but offers no proof, and was taken to an insane asylum for further work. The article ends with an unrelated ad for pianos and sewing machines at Sherman's.
Market note states product contains no quinine and causes no adverse effects. Advertises at all drug stores for 25 cents. J. T. Finlen Drug Company promotes ladies' gold filled watches from ten dollars and up.
In Judge Smith s court Alexander Sullivan charged with conspiracy faced cross examination about the 24 year old Hanford murder. He produced a letter alleged to reflect on his wife and argued for admissible witnesses while the state sought to show religious prejudice and Cronin links. Character witnesses testified to his alleged poor reputation as the trial ended with mood of sensational testimony and shop ad notices.
Union Pacific officials say all passengers stranded at Sherman and Solon by wrecks were relieved last night or today. No. 5 derailed at Ramsey yesterday began moving again around midnight after hours of delay. Several freight trains still on sidings to clear the main line. Rotary snow plows operated on Wyoming and Western Nebraska divisions after yesterday's snow storm and all cuts cleared.
Readable text notes tea spoons in sterling silver sold per set, with prices starting as low as four dollars. No additional context or details available in the fragment.
London reports Arthur H. Francia, once trusted by aristocrats, was arrested on a warrant for misappropriating 5000 pounds in trust funds of the Countess of Orkney. His bankruptcy examination shows 78000 pounds debt and 10000 pounds assets.
The San Juan chamber of commerce on December 19 requested the island government to address a matter affecting business activity and coordinate with national authorities for a resolution.
Rico sends a cablegram to Washington urging Congress to consider Porto Rico in Cuban reciprocity debates. The chamber of commerce seeks protection for Porto Rican sugar and a bounty for Porto Rican coffee under the American flag. Also notes birth month rings at Hight & Fairfield's starting $1.75.
A. J. Davis of the First National bank has gone East. Mrs. Mary Slater has gone to Jerome Arizona to join her husband. William Guion, the newspaper man injured by a cutter incident, is on the road to recovery and expected to be out next week.
European plan priced at $1.50 per day and up, American plan at $3 per day and up. The listing claims the finest table west of New York and promotes its dining and lodging options.
Chicago faces a coal shortage with 30 hours of supply left as weather bureau predicts 16 degrees below zero within 24 hours. Rail floods and car confiscations hamper shipments while big buildings and manufacturers beg dealers for fuel to endure the approaching record December cold.
Chicago officials probe the identity of a young woman who claimed to be Frances Ross of Portland. Dr. Hunter cites acute religious mania from overstudy as the likely cause. The detained patient has been violent, refuses food, and withholds her past and sources of money and jewelry.
The American steamer San Blas commanded by Captain Catarinich ran ashore on the Salvador coast and will probably be a total loss. It carried 400 tons of cargo including 125 tons for Panama and Colon. All aboard were saved but reached Panama late. A prior Nicaragua disaster and another Cosmos liner wreck occurred at the same point. Four Chinese passengers were en route to the isthmus.
San Francisco on December 19 I H Helmann president of the Nevada Bank and the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles said there is no truth to reports that Fleischmann the descending cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank has been captured in Mexico.
The article extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a reliable non secret remedy for indigestion. It explains the tablets contain natural digestive ferments and non cathartic ingredients that digest food after meals to prevent gas acidity and related symptoms. It argues against secret patent medicines and emphasizes testing claims.
Billings reports debunk a circulating AP dispatch claiming feet of snow and 20 below zero. The region saw at most six inches of snow with a rising temperature, and stockmen report no distress. No confirmation of the Phillips party death.
Mayaguez municipal judge seized an edition of La Vos de la Patria for criticising a republican city physician. Attorney General James G. Harlan ordered the return of the seized papers after initial denial by the judge who cited Spanish law. The incident stems from political opposition to current city officials.
Salt Lake City reports the death of James R. Hay, secretary of the Pacific Lumber Co. His body was found buried in a shallow trench. About 3800 dollars said to be Hay’s took from Peter Mortensen remains unfound. Mortensen, arrested on suspicion, denies guilt and claims an alibi. He will stay jailed for now.
London reports a cipher telegram claimed to be from Boer commander Delarey says he cannot hold out beyond January. He is said to be northwest of Klerksdorp with about 40 men. The War Office remains hopeful about the war’s course.
William Roth well known as Young Corbett the featherweight champion and James J Jeffries the heavyweight champion arrived in Denver. They were greeted by the local Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge and will spar at a benefit event for Young Corbett tomorrow night.
The grand jury returned indictments against 17 principals of Denver gambling houses and 12 owners of buildings used for gambling establishments.
Harry de Windt and companions begin an overland trek toward Lering strait in a bid to reach New York, starting this morning.
A blaze in Huntington Pennsylvania tonight destroyed the opera house block and several stores. Loss estimated at $150,000.
In Spokane Washington on December 19 a widow filed an unusual suit seeking damages for the death of M. W. Orton a wheelman killed when a wagon rolled over him near Cheney two months ago. Frank Stentz the wagon driver was convicted of a related offense.
Orton's widow files a $10 600 damages suit against Stentz and three men tied to the wagon death, alleging manslaughter and seeking compensation for her husband's loss.
Impressive funeral services for the late Right Rev. T. M. Lenihan D D bishop of Cheyenne were held at St. Raphael's cathedral with a pontifical requiem mass. Bishop Hennessy of Wichita led the ceremony, aided by many priests. Bishops and clergy from Chicago St Louis Cheyenne and other places attended.
Victoria B C December 19 An interim injunction has been issued stopping the Great Northern railway from using a portion of the Victoria Vancouver and Eastern railway in the boundary country of British Columbia to circumvent a Washington state section where construction was impossible.
Orange City on December 19 reports Fred Krishick, a resident who for years passed as black, found dead on a straw stack five miles east of town. He was about 46 years old and had blacked his face with burnt cork to conceal identity. motive remains unknown.
Boston December 1 1900 Rev Charles Henry Brent of St Stephen s Church was consecrated as the first bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Philippines. He will depart for his post in March.
Governor McMillin of Tennessee visited Knox county jail in Knoxville to speak with the prisoner identified by police as Harvey Logan the alleged Montana train robber. The governor held a lengthy discussion with the inmate.
A brief item describes an alleged gang member named George Parker allegedly slipping past Nashville police weeks ago by taking a trip on an ice wagon. The sensational escape links Parker to a broader gang narrative and underscores police pursuit during that period.
A heavy gale in Lisbon wrecked a Portuguese ship in the harbor and 15 crew members drowned. Minor casualties were reported along the coast.
Washington December 19 President Roosevelt sent to congress a strong commendation for the proposed national forest reserve in the Southern Appalachian region praising its conserving goals and regional impact.
Berlin police hunt a young American who called himself Harry Marshall after he disappeared Tuesday night. Marshall is described as a prior resident and reportedly obtained several thousand dollars before vanishing.
A man described as a Cincinnati native and former Foraker employee posing as a health seeker is linked to cash and jewelry thefts from American residents. He claimed ties to John McClain of the Republican National Committee, while jeweler Herr Sachs identifies the fugitive as Vernon from Chicago, with diamonds in question traced to Marshall.
The Atlantic Rubber Shoe company with capital of 10 million dollars is incorporated in Trenton New Jersey. It is authorized to manufacture and prepare for the market rubber and all its by products.
New York December 19 Justice Scott of the supreme court adjourned the argument on the Freeman Spalding baseball injunction until tomorrow after it was set for today.
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