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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
20
Anaconda city council approved a retrenchment plan reducing salaries and staff across departments, including city treasurer, clerk, attorney, fire and police, with phased implementation. The body also discussed commission government proposals, saloon licenses, and an auction licensing issue, amid overall budget tightening.
Iver Anderson a 14 year old who forged Dr St Jean’s name to a $25 check and passed it at an east side saloon was committed to the reform school by Judge Winston yesterday. He said the crime was to obtain money for clothing and acknowledged the act in court.
Solemn high mass at 5 o clock Sunday morning at St. Paul’s for St. Patrick. Masses follow at 7 and 9:30, 10:30 mass with music and sermon. Vespers and benediction at 7:30 in the evening. J Wiegand notes priests Coopman Ryan assisted by Chiappa.
Leigh Rhodus known as the Candy Kid robber was sentenced in Chicago to life imprisonment after confessing to two murders in Chicago. Judge Kersten also imposed three indeterminate terms from one year to life to forestall parole. Rhodus had admitted burglary in East St. Louis and led a spree to provide candy for his bride.
Ottawa reports indicate the Duke of Connaught will not become Canada’s governor general. The decision follows a semi official hint from Britain after King Edward’s death, noting the king’s duties are too onerous for one man and that King George will rely on his uncle as the sole competent assistant.
Montrose and San Miguel counties face cattle and deer losses blamed on Navajo Indians from the Utah reservation. E A Hodgekiss seeks federal aid after forest rangers decline, with cattlemen threatening self-help if government action fails. A stray closing line on boarding houses follows.
Local ads list suits gloves and sweaters for men and boys at Goodfriend's and nearby stores. A dance at Armory hall and matinee at Alcazar Theater are announced. Christmas plates at Standard drug store, special dinner at Silver hotel, and early services at Swedish Lutheran church. Politician Stewart departs for Payette, Idaho to spend Christmas.
The Methodist Episcopal church presents a Christmas programme on Sunday evening with organ solos, hymns, anthems by the choir, a scripture lesson, and musical pieces including a trio and vocal solos. Performers include James Grisdale, Walter Quilliam, and Messrs Nash Chase and others, with Mrs Waddington and Miss Hattie Capps in duets.
Christmas exercises at St Pauls parochial school delighted a large parent crowd. The program featured a Christmas Message chorus, songs like Jingle Bells, recitations by Josie Munn and Annie Nagle, a candle riddles routine by five tots, and a Bethlehem tableau with eighth grade piano and violin duets by Frank and Karl Gangner.
Jerry Donlin, chief dispenser, argues the brass foot rail completes a bar experience while a carpenter installs it at a downtown Denver saloon. He notes patrons expect a full rail for comfort and ritual, contrasting with a railless setup.
Narrator recalls patrons wanting a bar foot rail and rye, noting how the absence of the rail changes behavior and drink quality. A new boss replaces it, customers drift elsewhere, then returns after a two week trial shows revenue drop. An onlooker comments that the bar’s true flavor comes from the rail.
A notice calls for a stenographer on direct assessment by the applicant urging personal judgment rather than relying on any friend’s endorsement. The ad seeks a qualified person to fill a position through individual merit and assessment.
The Portland Press notes a prevailing habit among Skowhegan residents to sleep outside, with about 50 people year round using piazzas or improvised sleeping porches as shelters, reflecting severe conditions.
Ike McAllister fell asleep at the Louisville and Nashville roundhouse allowing a fire to die in the engine that would pull the early train. The repair time caused the locomotive to depart fifty minutes late and arrive in Paris about two hours behind schedule. Ske was paid off at the scene.
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