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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
9
In a South Butte warehouse fire over 11000 dollars worth of teas and green coffees were damaged by fire, smoke, or water. The stock was inspected and shipped to insurers. Lutey's promotes best tea and coffee values. A sale of damaged goods is planned at 712 South Av iaona with items listed and sold in quantities.
Lutey's teas begin rolling toward Butte after a major South Hutte fire. Uptown reserve stocks will last until deliveries arrive. Lutey's offers several lines of fine fresh tea including Economy, Fancy, Extra Fancy, with prices around 1 dollar per pound.
A vintage ad-like notice claims Hakman’s Alterative helps severe throat and lung affections such as bronchitis and asthma. It narrates two local testimonials from Bowling Green and Glasgow Junction about marked health improvements after taking the remedy, urging readers to obtain a booklet with recoveries and evidence from Hakman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
An OCR snippet shows a grocery ad with condensed soups from Vampirell a and Van Camp’s, 10 cans for 81.00, Carnation products, codfish by the pound, soda crackers from a factory, Santa Clara prunes, Greening apples, and assorted pricing details. It reads like a late 19th or early 20th century catalog page with numerous brand names and bulk quantities.
Mine dividends total $8,460,154 across 15 companies, with Coeur d Alene Idaho leading at $3,904,815 and British Columbia at $2,502,19. Hercules mine near Wallace, Idaho, distributes $160,000 while net November profits reached $235,000. Source notes that dividends exclude net earnings.
Mary Pickford headlines a new Famous Player production at the American Theatre in Tale of Mercy. Her portrayal of a simple mouse maid sparks natural emotion and charm, praised by critics as her strongest yet. The show features Richmond Roxburgh the English bass with a rich musical program promising a genuine treat for patrons.
George Bagley a 38 year old teamster denied responsibility for a series of suspected incendiary fires in South Butte. Police linked him to the Oxford rooming house and Gordon Junk house fires near South Utah Avenue and West Platinum Street. Witnesses and burned pages prompted his emotional hesitation during questioning. Three local witnesses identified a man matching Bagley’s description.
Under Sheriff Smith of the Joshers club assisted a crippled widow in Meaderville who lived with four children. A then-unidentified 7-year-old turned the washing machine wringer as the woman, with one arm, worked a tub to earn money. Food was scarce before the holiday.
Superintendent Shobe of the state orphans home at Twin Bridges led a Christmas visit as toys and gifts arrived for every child. Prominent donors from the Hennessy building contributed, along with others, ensuring a turkey dinner and entertainment. Shobe thanked all donors for the holiday joy.
In Rome the apartments of the late Cardinal Rampolla are sealed following a dispute over his will. Mgr di Bisogno, urged by Cardinal Merry del Val, seeks to safeguard church documents amid reports of a missing will. A key with Rampolla’s own handwriting claims to open a box containing the will, fueling questions of alteration or theft.
Two thousand destitute men were fed today at the Oregon-Washington Railroads and Navigation Company on board the river steamer Hassalo in Portland. The day began with a thronged dock and an organ playing, as the relief relay of 200 sat to meals through the morning. Each man received a pipe and tobacco pouch after eating.
Ian Ogden and Dee 2 and several young men at the State Industrial School were released on own recognizance by Super Incident G Gowns after a board ruling. They reached home in time for a Christmas program that drew crowds in Bree and downtown park. A Christmas dinner served a thousand needy families, with music and hymns, as Methodist Brotherhood provided food and clothing for children.
Expansive plans by Putte & Kenith City Copper Mining Co to develop 224 acres west of Butte promise jobs and modern equipment. Chief officers from Duluth oversee operations with 185 workers soon rising. shaft work reaches 460 feet before water intrusion halted progress. Nearest settlement Nissler, six miles west, houses workers.
The article recounts Salton Cameron describing the discovery of the Cable bonanza near Cable mine. He details surface digging, a gold-rich ridge, assembling a small mill with improvised stamps, and the rapid accumulation of wealth while repaying debts. Cameron says he took out over 180000 from the bonanza before the mine exhausted, and notes his friendly Montana ties.
Jean Copenhagen Denmark December era figure Estrup, longtime premier and finance minister from 1875 to 1891, dies aged 66. Born April 16 1825 he joined politics in 1834 and twice faced parliament’s clash with the king. He dissolved the chamber when budgets failed and ruled Denmark with provisional laws.
The 3000 foot Elkhorn mine tunnel is advancing at a satisfactory rate and should take about 18 months to complete. Once done ore bodies will be tapped at depth 1200 to 1500 feet with gravity drainage and a level for ore transport. WR Allen reports strong progress on preliminary work for the Butte Wisdom and Pacific railroad, aiming to reach the mine as tunnel work advances.
Seattle dispatch reports a gas pocket in Pacific Coast Coal No 14 mine at Black Diamond killed Jack Johnson and severely burned Medeorossi and Eugene Pellin. Officials say the men were in a chamber when the pocket was uncovered. one may have carried a naked light. Bright sunshine and pure air noted in Floral Park addition.
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