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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1912
Page
13
Trading on the local exchange was light due to the holidays and a heavy snowstorm in Boston and New York. The Paine letter from Boston notes a firm tone but little feature, with prospects for little market movement until after year’s start.
In New York 200000 garment makers met with United Male Garment Workers' union officers to decide when to strike. A five man committee will fix the date. The strike was authorized by a 25 790 to 2 300 vote. Demands include a 20 percent wage rise an eight hour day overtime pay abolition of child labor and sanitary workshops.
An advertisement for mainsprings at $1 and watch cleaning at $1.50, each item guaranteed for one year, placed by Mayer at 29 West Park.
Dr Douglas Hyde in Dublin forwards a colored illustrated card and letter to Judge J J Lynch and Butte Gaelic League friends in America. The card features Irish art with the flags of Ireland and the United States and Gaelic inscriptions. The letter dated Nodlaig 1912 expresses thanks for support of the Irish Ireland cause and sends best season wishes for Gaels in America.
Several prominent business men appeared before the police magistrate to answer charges of failing to clear snow from sidewalks. Montana Realty Co and W. C. Siderfin were fined $10 each after pleading guilty for leaving snow on walks at 1000 Delaware Ave. William Walsh said wind blew snow back and was fined $10 with appeal noted. Butte Land and Investment Co and U. S. Shields were dismissed after proving the property was not theirs. Pharland promised to clear walks at Casey and Warren Aves and was dismissed. Northern Pacific Railway Co and J. A. McMillan, agent, were dismissed. Bolever & Brown showed they were not agents for property at 521, 523 and 525 S Washington St and were dismissed.
The Frank Rich company at the Empire presents a 2:45 matinee in Variety Isle, drawing large audiences in Butte. Beginning Sunday, the Jolly Bachelors join the bill, promising a fresh, strong program each week during the engagement.
Circulated report claiming sale of Gregson Hot Springs and management change is denied by Hugh Daly President and Manager Ady stating there is no basis for the report and no change in ownership or control.
The election of Edward F. Barnes socialist constable in South Butte township was annulled after Barnes surrendered the office for nonresidency at the time of election. Harvey Tucker Republican failed to win the seat as next highest candidate and awaits further action by county officials. Attorney Mack filed the answer, Judge Lynch to rule on holding over versus appointment after year’s start.
Farmers institutes are scheduled in Spring Hill on Thursday December 26 Belgrade on Friday December 27 and Holland on Saturday December 28. Sessions start at 10 30 in the morning and 1 30 in the afternoon. C Gregg of Minnesota renowned dairy breeder and former institute conductor will be the principal speaker with practical farming experience. Other speakers include F S Cooley R W Clark and A J Watlrath.
A Q and A column covers moon motion with a 27 day 7 hour 43 minute orbit around Earth, Montana estate law for widows and children, Butte sewer length estimate of 3 miles, public school enrollment around 7500, and historic combat duration claims. It also notes a 1905 street railway accident in Butte dated August 20.
The McDonald Shoe company expresses sincere wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to customers and friends. It notes that business exceeded expectations after a recent fire and that the rebuilt store at 26 North Main Street will soon be ready, aiming to rival any western showroom.
Tresidder’s Independent Choralists drew warm crowds in Buttering’s business district with carols in stores and at the Standard office. They perform next at Walkerville, Salvation Army, Wesleyan chapel, and for the Rebekah lodge in Meaderville, with miners from Mountain View mine among the performers.
A $1,000 loss occurred at Mike Conroy’s home 241 East Granite Street yesterday afternoon when an overheated stovepipe caused a fire in a three story wooden building owned by Mrs. Davis. The blaze started when a pipe from a rear stove passed through a transom, igniting woodwork. Insurance covers the loss.
An advertisement notes a Christmas music program by a special orchestra at Gregson Hot Springs with performances in the afternoon and evening today.
D A Evans, 50, saved for a Minneapolis to Denver trip to visit family after five years. While asleep in a day coach on a Northern Pacific train his ticket and money were stolen. In Butte he found no help until Mrs. C H Bucher of Florence Crittenton secured a ticket. Detectives will investigate. Evans hoped to reach Denver in time for Christmas dinner.
Isadore Zimmerman of 20 West Broadway declares he has no connection with any other furniture company or co operative society or club. He warns that use of his name with such concerns is unauthorized and states he has not sold his business and remains at 20 West Broadway ready to serve.
Harry M. Smith city meter inspector for Butte Electric and Power and Miss Elizabeth A. Reid were married last night by Rev. Walter M. Jordan of the Christian church at 535 West Silver street. They will reside at 320 West Mercury street with Mrs. Mary Crowthers as attendant to the bride.
Auvers Belgium announces new safety rule requiring public automobiles to be fitted with mud guards to protect pedestrians and passing trains from splashes and debris.
The Holland Street rink offers all day skating from 10 am with attendants and instructors for beginners. The manager, Byrne, promises surprises for patrons as the fine air and wood exercise sharpen the zest for Christmas dinner.
The Hawthorne case in New York involved Charles M. Schwab E H Gary and "Mr Carnegie" named in literature advertising a Canadian mining claim promoted by Julian Hawthorne Josiah Quincy Dr William J Morton and Albert Freeman. Government witnesses alleged overstatements of ore yields and profitability in the mail fraud trial.
John Phelps, husband of the young woman a key state witness, says he was warned by the district attorney to leave Los Angeles and that his wife was paid for being the main witness in the case against Guy Eddie, the suspended city prosecutor. He intends to testify for the defense after Christmas.
In Tokyo on December 24 an attempt to kill Prince Aritimo Yamagata, Japan's privy council president and supreme councilor, failed as the prince escaped unharmed. The assailant also attempted self harm.
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