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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
4
A long 1903 Montana Standard article discusses calls for a special legislative session to address building materials and public printing, noting the governor's aims, potential stone material changes, and the need for state work adherence while pondering labor and costs amid broader political debate.
A garbled 19th century text surveys political figures such as Mawylady and Peavy, Cook, and Peary, mixing names, dates, and places with holiday reflections. It references journalism columns, Christmas wishes, and social debates, presenting a broad, unclear portrait of political and cultural discourse.
A garbled astrology page predicts varied outcomes for signs including Virgo and Libra with emphasis on prosperity, charity, and love. It mentions Jupiter guiding unusual ventures, Venus influencing shopping and romance, and Saturn influencing household design and crafts.
A fire at Santa Clara College in Sanate, Cal, caused the loss of rare volumes including sacred relics and historical Jesuit writings. Father Victor White, view prefect, helped oversee the blaze as the library and archives burned, with estimates around ten thousand dollars in value.
The steamship Minnesota departed Seattle today bound for Japan, China, and the Philippines with a delegation of Northwest businessmen aboard. The voyage aims to press for open water trade relations with the Orient and to push back against exclusionary policies.
Bank roll strong in city treasury with November receipts totaling about 135,000 and tax collections near 39,000 including special improvement taxes. Protestors claim overcharges on public works while the treasurer is accused of lacking authority to suspend portions of levies. The November report from City Treasurer McCarthy lists detailed figures for general funds, special improvements, and district levies, with total cash on hand and unpaid taxes noted.
Fire of unknown origin damages the Wheelmen theater and the adjacent Century church section, with estimated losses soaring to about 400000. The blaze also threatens the new St Thomas Aquinas Catholic church and its interiors, though the Century church building and Joss in the Century building suffer heavy impact. Estimated overall damage exceeds 40000 to 10000 in various components, with insurance cited at around 40000 on a portion and construction costs noted for the torching structures. Authority and emergency crews coordinated to prevent total ruin.
County treasurer received a check for 30,784 yesterday from the revenue fund. The amount will be divided equally between Myre districts school fund and the county road fund. A woman identified as Nie bhink Cus WH was seen last evening.
A garbled note describes a plan involving a naval contest and an offer of a prize or prize object. It mentions a Yankee sulky and a coasted benefit, with unclear names and dates. The readable bits hint at a promotional stunt or contest in a paper called Sland Doodle.
Simpson of Butte pleaded guilty in federal court to fencing 1490 acres along the Missouri River in Dawson County and was fined 900 dollars. The grand jury reported. neighbors claimed he fenced most water holes for stock while leaving two openings. He said he planned to select public land once surveyed and later lease or purchase.
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