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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1905
Page
13
Social tonight at Carters and a Christmas matinee at Elite hall. Notes list numerous visitors from Helena, Anaconda, Livingston, Dillon, and Bridger visiting Butte for holidays. local business ads, hotel mentions, and Christmas events included.
In Butte 2000 attended solemn midnight services across multiple churches led by Father De Siore and Father Guinan among others. Miners in work clothes joined prayers, with festive music and extensive decorations marking Christmas across St Patrick's St Lawrence St Joseph's St Mary's Holy Savior and more churches.
The piece argues that interior quality defines value in both a Christmas pie and clothing. It warns that a poorly constructed inside of a suit will fail after wear, causing loss of shape and fit once used, even from the first rain or moment after purchase.
Charles Wagner proprietor of 8 mac toon on South Stontann street was badly beaten after objecting to guests presence. He fired a gun, was chased by armed men, and later taken to safety as the crowd dispersed. Diamonds advertised at least 10 cents in Butte from Maye 32, West Park.
Pilato Battista a 55 year old Walkerville resident died suddenly yesterday afternoon. He had been ill since last summer but not considered dangerous. Found dead in his cabin after his partner returned from work, he appeared to have been stricken suddenly. Funeral of J R Alexander held with pallbearers and First Baptist choir in attendance. Police report a theft at the Swiss Home robery involving overalls and jumper, suspect captured near Arizona and Mercury streets.
A. Collewall arrives from Helena while J. Taylor comes from Livingston and P. H. Holter of Helena stays at the Finlen. James Payne visits from Great Falls and H. Watson of Burke Idaho guests in Butte. J. M. Russell comes from Anaconda, T. E. Collins Jr. from Helena stays at Finlen. William Mentley of Laurin listed among Madison county residents visiting the city. Orton Bros advertise value in planes or organs at 219 N Main.
The Carmania arrived from New York at 7 o clock this morning in Liverpool after a most successful voyage. The ship's arrival signals a strong Cunard Line presence in transatlantic travel.
The text reports ongoing revolutionary activity and militia formations in St Petersburg with rumors of an uprising and guerrilla attacks. It notes calm on the streets, presence of strikers, and government countermeasures including militia plans and a Moscow alliance with Prince Teherbatoff. A December Warsaw note mentions railway proclamations and a dynamite explosion with no casualties.
Alma Kansas December 24 three people died when their carriage was struck and demolished by a train engine while crossing the railway tracks. Chris Anderson his son Morton and his mother in law Mrs I J Woodward of Alta Vista were killed. Mrs Woodward was wife of ex Probate Judge Woodward of the city.
Mexico City plans to match Canada and United States passenger rates with California points, hoping to boost tourism. In New Orleans, December 4, Lewis Graham, a 74 year old Mexican and Civil War veteran and head of the National Typographical Union, died suddenly today. Dr. Thomas Aby, surgeon in the Twentieth Infantry at Santiago and Civil War veteran, also died suddenly today.
Sorthampton reports the death of Cruisila Hall Johnson daughter of a soldier of the American Revolution. Her father Aaron Hall was captured by the British and taken to England. Miss Johnson lived in Grate Valley California and was about 100 years old. Meanwhile Mrs A B Diable former president of the National Christian Temperance Union died in El Paso Texas after a long illness. Mexican Central passengers say four killed and one dying after a banquet in Torreon where wood alcohol suspected in refreshments.
Tell City Indiana reports the steamer John W. Thomas sank in several feet of water and caught fire, ending in near total destruction. Owned by Louisville and Nashville Sail Line, the vessel valued at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. Mexico City notes a state bank capital of 1 500 000 from December 24.
Firefighters battle a major blaze in downtown Los Angeles damaging the Angelus Hotel adjacent to the Van Nuys building on Spring Street. The fire spreads to nearby brick structures and stores, with extensive damage to both the hotel and basement valuables. Crews extinguish after 10:20, interior collapse sinks remaining areas.
In Youngstown Ohio George M McKelvey a leading city figure and president of the Commercial National Bank shot himself in his room while his family was at church. The article notes his involvement in large business ventures. In Mexico City the body of former American consul general H Russell Parsons will be returned to the United States Thursday with his family as fellow citizens plan appropriate actions.
Special Dispatch from Bozeman recounts Rev J A Barnes traveling to Big Timber for the Children’s Aid Society. It lists marriages in Bozeman and nearby towns including Ed W Davidson with Wilhelmina Te Selle and Arthur Brooks with May Tuex Smiley. Also notes multiple locals traveling for Christmas and a few community arrivals and departures.
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