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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1903

Page

16

Anaconda Catholic Masses Draw Large Crowds in Central City

Masses at St Pauls and St Peters drew enormous throngs in Anaconda last night. The programs featured orchestral and vocal pieces with soloists and a well rehearsed choir under directors Martz and McGuinness. Father Barry and visiting clergymen delivered brief addresses praising goodwill and parish welfare.

Anaconda St. Paul's Fischer Sam Omatte Adams KR. de C. Smith Martz M. T. Prince Father Barry Mulconroy St. Peter's Father Piernat Father Goller Oronzaga College Union Orchestra J. J McGuinness A. A. Richards

Little Girl Writes Christmas Verse by Alice Mathewson

An 11 year old named Alice Mathewson from this city writes a Christmas poem showing vivid childish imagination. The verses depict a baby in a cattle shed and the nativity scene with simple religious themes. The piece notes the child’s originality and encourages nurturing such artistic tendencies.

Alice Mathewson

Epilogue of Gifts at St Mark's Episcopal Sunday School

Episcopal Sunday school children at St Mark's enjoyed a large attendance and a well received program. Gifts were costly and useful while the rector gave an entertaining talk. The program included carols scripture psalm and the distribution of gifts to the children.

Episcopal Church St. Mark's David Bethlehem

Music at Episcopal Church: Excellent Programme at Eleven

This morning at 11 o'clock an excellent musical programme is to be presented at the Episcopal Church along with a short sermon by the rector. The programme includes Handel's Largo Adeste Fideles Te Deum festive Katamer's Glorious Is Thy Name.

Handel Katamer

Christmas Concert Program Highlights and Soloists

A church service music list features Mozart's Twelfth Mass Introit It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Sullivan Kyrie Gloria and Sanctus from Baptiste in F plus Sing O Sing This Blessed Morn by Smart Nune Dimittis festive Hallelujah Chorus from Handel Messiah with soloists Miss Redman Williams and McBain and Messrs Pickel and Davis A five minute sermon on The Christian Spirit accompanies the service.

Arthur Sullivan Smart Hallelujah

Union Notice Cancelled Friday Meeting in Anaconda

Members of Anaconda Mill and Smeltermen's Union No. 117 are advised there will be no meeting Friday night Dec 25 a special meeting is called for Monday evening Dec 28 at 6 30 p m sharp business of importance Eugene Cotter President.

Anaconda Mill and Smeltermen's Union No. 117 Eugene Cotter

Mysterious letters traced to Chicago commercial artist

Chicago dated report says Lea L. Brennan, a Chicago commercial artist, confessed after arrest for sending threatening letters demanding 25 000 to 50 000 dollars. Brennan claimed to target J P Morgan John D Rockefeller James Stillman Andrew Carnegie and Chicago financiers Marshall Field R T Crane J Ogden Armour and G F Swift with no payments received.

Chicago New York Lea L. Brennan Brennan J. P. Morgan John D. Rockefeller James Stillman Andrew Carnegie Marshall Field R. T. Crane J. Ogden Armour G. F. Swift

General Reyes Presents Note to Hay Over Panama Action

General Reyes, Colombia's special representative, handed Secretary Hay a protest against U S recognition of Panama. He said he would stay in Washington until a reply is received and expects the note to reach Congress after January adjournment. General Keyes decried war talk and urged restraint by Colombia.

Washington General Reyes Colombia United States Hay Republic of Panama Reyes Iray Congress Keyes

Cheat At Cards By Code At Bridge Parties

London correspondence outlines a small coterie of card sharps in aristocratic circles who fleece guests at country house bridge games. Women and men, including young aristocrats, lose large sums. methods include polishing court cards to signal high or low, bribing servants, and coded signals during dealing. The piece notes a broader link to gambling, stock speculation, and the erosion of strict etiquette.

London Chicago Chronicle Eard Tte Bridge Stock Exchange Society of Ladies and Gentlemen

Acting Secretary Looming Receives Cable From Bogota

Washington reports Acting Secretary Looming received a cablegram from Mr. Snider the United States charge at Bogota stating he has assumed charge of the legation and that Minister Beaupre is leaving for home today.

Washington Loomig Mr. Snider United States Bogota Legation Beaupre

Marines Land From Cruiser Prairie at Basobispo Station

The remainder of the Prairie’s marines, about 150 men, were landed today and taken by train to Basobispo station on the Panama railroad.

Colon Prairie Basobispo Station Panama

Britain Recognizes Panama Republic by Cable Message

British consul C Mallet informs the junta that the British foreign office confirms formal recognition of the Republic of Panama by cable from London. The message marks a diplomatic milestone for the Panamanian government and its international standing.

Panama C. Mallet Junta British Foreign Office Great Britain Republic of Panama

Moody seeks emergency funds for expanded marine corps

Secretary Moody cites Panama activities and the Guantanamo Bay station as reasons for an immediate deficiency appropriation of 57,146 dollars. The first Panama battalion includes 10 officers and 138 enlisted men with 10,000 dollars for equipment. Five emergency field service companies cost 12,000 dollars and other extraordinary expenses reach 20,000 dollars. New posts at Honolulu and Samoa are planned.

Washington Marine Corps Panama Guantanamo Cuba Moody Congress Secretary Navy Marine Force Marine Corps Service Honolulu Hawaii Samoa

Secretary Shiw Affirms Ribbons Tax as Trimmings

Secretary Shiw sustained the board of general appraisers ruling that certain silk ribbons involved in appeals are dutiable as trimmings and not as manufactured silk. The decision raises the duty on the ribbons from 50 to 60 percent ad valorem.

Washington Shiw Board of General Appraisere

Samuel Rosenblatt Dies in St Joseph Pioneer Wagon Freighter

Samuel Rosenblatt, once a prominent horseman and owner of a pioneer wagon freighting train between St. Joseph and the West, died at his home in St Joseph from old age. He was reportedly left for dead by Indians who attacked and murdered his teamsters.

St. Joseph, Mo Samuel Rosenblatt St. Joseph West

Bonds Planned for Philippine Lands Purchase

Secretary Root met Colonel Edwards of the naval bureau to finalize bond form for buying friars lands in the Philippines. Issue total set at 7 200 000 dollars. Bids to be opened early in January. if bonds are not ready, certificates will be issued.

Washington Root Colonel Edwards Naular Bureau Philippines

Judge Baldwin Exonerated in Post Office Inquiry

Washington December 24 Judge Baldwin United States consul at Nuremberg Germany has been exonerated by Assistant Secretary of State Pierce from any connection with the Brandt Dent cashiers placement in the post office department as revealed in the Conrad and Bonaparte investigation of irregularities in the department.

Washington Baldwin United States Nueremburg Germany Pierce Brandt-Dent Post Office Department Conrad Bonaparte

Puerto Plata bombarded as revolutionists attack

Consul Simpson reports via press dispatches that Puerto Plata has been bombarded by revolutionists. Details are sparse and no further information is provided.

Washington Dee Simpson Puerto Plata San Domingo

Vegetarian Diet Said To Improve Complexion In Women

The London Mail reports irritable temperaments worsen complexions and a meat heavy diet. Vegetarians claim fruit and vegetable regimens brighten coloring, clear muddiness, and improve texture. Hot milk and abstinence from alcohol, tea, and coffee are favored by extremists for complexion health.

London Mail

Snake Is Man's Superior Says Vienna Naturalist

The Chicago Chronicle notes M Werner's observations on the senses of reptiles and amphibians. He studied 136 individuals, one third at liberty, and found strong attraction to water suggesting a hidden sense guiding them. Reptiles seek light independently of heat and show heliotropic behavior in winter.

Werner Caymans Crocodiles Chicago Chronicle Vienna M. Werner

Wardrobes for Central American Jungles

In Central America and the West Indies the jungle Belle crafts nearly all her wardrobe from natural materials. Lace bark provides delicate trim and a creamy white fabric. she also uses seeds for jewelry and fireflies as adornment. Hats and parasols come from local grasses and leaves, with plantain leaves substituting for rain gear. Perfume is distilled from flowers by just a few families who keep the process secret.

Central America West Indies

Paths of Memory and a Constant Love

Poems reflect on childhood streets and bygone days while contrasting fading paths with a single enduring love. The piece uses nostalgic imagery to express longing, loss, and devotion as life’s journey continues along a dimly seen road.

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