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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
14
Several Butte churches including St John s Episcopal First Presbyterian South Butte Presbyterian and the Finnish Norwegian group held Christmas Eve programs. Children enjoyed songs recitations and gift tree distributions while elders reminded all of acts of kindness and the spirit of peace on earth.
The Southern hotel staff left a tray of silver and glass with a cut glass water set on Christmas for proprietor P. S. Sullivan and his wife. The gift was placed where they would find it and appreciated. Forced to vacate. 25 percent off on all articles.
A Yarmouth dispatch reports the schooner Oceanic from New York went ashore on Half Moon ledge near Yarmouth. No further details were provided.
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America shows improvement in Indianapolis but remains confined to his room. He hopes to travel to Excelsior Springs Missouri as soon as he is able.
City officials present Mayor Corby with a rosewood chest of silver containing 55 pieces for the wife’s absent presence and lasting friendship. The presentation, led by City Attorney Booth, includes a ceremonial reading and a light reception as the mayor grows momentarily speechless. Mrs. Corby and their daughter spend the winter in California.
The citywide Christmas shopping rush was seen from dawn to closing as crowds packed marts and uptown stores like Hennessys Connells Symons Luteys. Extra clerks worked while delivery wagons were strained and even bear meat and old country delicacies appeared for holiday dinners.
In Judge McGowan's court yesterday Albert Henry Edmond Omedurin and Peter Perat pleaded not guilty to vagrancy and will be tried Friday with a jury waived. Harry Brooks was fined 60 or 30 days for petty larceny. Other defendants including John Guff and William O Grady received fines or releases amid holiday leniency.
The United States circuit court of appeals ordered the execution of the lower court sentence in the Greene-Gaynor case. Greene and Gaynor must pay a fine of 575000 dollars and serve four years in prison for embezzlement and conspiracy with Capt. Oberlin M. Carter to defraud the government over harbor improvements at Savannah. The same issue notes a funeral in New Orleans for Mathias Santum today at 2 PM, conducted in Norwegian and English.
Judge Rosalski suspended sentence for Hugo C. Voecks who pleaded guilty to blackmailing comedian Raymond Hitchcock. The case involves Voecks' 13 year old sister Elsie and was reviewed with a clemency recommendation from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
London reports extraordinary precautions as the Druce grave is to be opened soon to determine if it holds T. C. Druce or a lead roll. Police guard Highgate cemetery and officials closely guard the coffin opening amid ongoing identity litigation with the Duke of Portland.
Chicago estimates 1000 saloons may shut by May 1 as barley shortages cripple breweries and malt houses. Ortseifen of McAver Brewing warns prices will rise with beer currently 4.50 to 7 dollars per barrel. He notes small saloons earning little or nothing under current conditions.
Pittsburg police and detectives raided 37 Slag alley this morning and arrested 17 Italians. Each suspect was found armed with revolvers and stillettos.
Norwegian Lutheran church invites parishioners to Christmas Day service led by Rev. C. L. Grefthen at 3 o clock in Finlander hall located at 27 West Quartz Street pending details about further events or speakers.
Lahore reports a sharp drop in wheat sowing from 9 million to 5 million acres in the Punja country due to a prolonged drought. Permanent canals are short and irrigation canals are dry, threatening harvest prospects.
Maude Fealy stars in The Stronger Sex at the Broadway, supported by Brandon Hurst and Mary Bertram. A Christmas Eve crowd views the English drama before Albini’s spiritualist expose, with further entertainment planned including James Powers in The Blue Moon and other acts at the Broadway.
A notice states Dr Dodd offers gold glasses at a price of three dollars from office 115 North Main Street.
Charles H. Culbertson, formerly cashier, was elected president of the State National Bank in New Orleans. He succeeds William Adler whose resignation prompted a clearinghouse investigation yesterday.
Hopkinsville Kentucky reports Circuit Judge Cook, after an extended conference with Adjutant General Johnson, called a special grand jury for January 2 to investigate the recent attack by night riders on the city.
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