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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1903
Page
23
Mr Dixon presents a major mining bill now before the House Committee on Mining. The measure seeks new framework for mineral extraction and related approvals.
Congressman Dixon of Montana introduces House Bill No 8323 amending mineral veins or lodes within placer claim boundaries. On December 18 the bill was referred to the Mines and Mining Committee and ordered printed. The text outlines changes to sections 2329 and 2333 of the Revised Statutes regarding field notes plots and patent conclusions for placer claims containing or lacking vein or lode deposits.
Walfred Kruse and Miss Ajda Anderson were married in the Independent Swedish church in Butte last evening. Rev. Peter Pedersen officiated before a large gathering of relatives and friends. The couple's reception followed with two bridesmaids and two groomsmen, a Mendelssohn wedding march, and church decorations including two Christmas trees for Sunday school children. The newlyweds will reside at 925 West Mercury Street.
Attorneys Bernhardt and Thompson of Pittsburg secured the patent rights for D. P. McCarthy of this city for his railroad switch invention. The device, developed while with Westinghouse Electric, faced initial rejections from the Baltimore and Ohio, but a favorable report was earned last session. The final patent test is due next July when ownership transfers to McCarthy.
Helena December 24 Special Dispatch Hillman wins the first two games of a five match Helena Athletic Association championship series over Tipton. Scores 21 to 7 and 21 to 13. Tipton the current medal holder. Hillman seeks permanent possession. About 30 spectators praised the fast play by two top state players.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Columbus December 24 Silas Stone fell about 80 feet from a flume to the ice near the quarry. He suffered a broken right hip and a broken right arm.
A tranquil Christmas scene shows Joy on the ranch with Santa Claus visiting a snow covered home. Children wake to a cozy fireside, milking and cooking underway, a festive tree, and a big turkey dinner marking a peaceful family reunion with no city bustle.
Lun Sing a Chinese merchant who lived in Granite and Philipsburg was found not to be illegally in the United States. United States Commissioner E C Russell discharged him after the government offered no evidence. Sing testified he was a merchant from 1890 to 1897 and had returned from China last year.
Dispatch from Gerrit Somaliland dated December 21 reports Maj. Gen. Sir Charles Egerton and 700 troops surprised 2,000 Dervishes at Jidballi, 38 miles east of Badwein. Three hours of fighting left the Dervishes with 80 killed and 100 wounded. British casualties were two killed, four wounded, and one missing.
Jurors praised the judge during the trial prompting a sharp response from the bench. The exchange occurred as proceedings continued with both sides contributing to the courtroom dynamic.
A district court session in Department I featured jurors presenting a bouquet to Judge Harney and a reciprocating token to court staff. John Rich lauded the judge and the jury's cooperation while Harney affirmed faith in the jury system and the courts as the people's last resort. Jurors later escorted him home as chairs were given to the judge and staff. A separate note invites a L O T M dance at Scandia hall on Christmas night with 50 cent admission per couple.
Warrants for Tony Minder and Jack Bain of the Topic theater and Josh Fogg of the Globe were served late last night by Under Sheriff Thomas Sayles. The defendants were released on their personal recognizances.
Helena December 24 Judge Smith denies the plaintiff John T Conner's request for an injunction to restrain Providence Mining Co from operating the Lee Mountain and Robert E Lee mines pending settlement of the case.
The plaintiff alleges the defendant company is extracting ore from the Matt Carroll mine via the Workings of Lee Mountain and Robert E Lee. An injunction is sought. The mines near Rimini are described as valuable and the case is in progress.
In Los Angeles detectives killed Joseph and Louis Choisser during an arrest in Equality, Illinois. Relatives contest the police claim of self defense, contradicting coroner and witnesses. The district attorney investigates whether the officers were justified.
In Red Lodge on December 24 Judge Frank Henry sentenced Flood Howe and Albert Smith to 18 months each for injury to the county jail. Smith, already given one year for sheep stealing, faces two and a half years total. Sheriff Potter will take Howe, Smith, and Lonesome Joe to Deer Lodge for five years on grand larceny charges.
Special Dispatch from Billings reports the Florence Crittenton circle voted a 15 dollar Christmas contribution to the Helena home. The local group notes limited membership makes the gift notably liberal, with officers listed as president Mrs. J. B. Elliott vice president Mrs. H. B. Segar and secretary Mrs. W. C. Selbred and church representatives serving as vice presidents.
Miles City December 24. Under Sheriff Western leaves for southeast county to serve warrants on Charles Dumont Frank Butcher E B Morris and Emil Zimmermann for violating quarantine laws by bringing sheep into Custer county from Wyoming and South Dakota without inspection Deputy Inspector Dan H Bowman of Knowlton filed the complaint A prominent local sheep owner said the sheep came from near the Montana line where quarantine had been enforced and warned that letting them in would endanger the Eastern Montana sheep industry
Walter Stebbins a civil engineer was found innocent by a jury in Chicago on manslaughter charges over the death of Walter A. Scott, president of the Illinois Wire company. They quarreled over wire mill plans on Aug 19 1902 after prior good terms.
In Hahira Georgia on December 24 a racially tense crowd of white men gathered for Christmas confrontations with Black residents. Passmore requested troops when reports of a disturbance between the groups emerged.
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