Anaconda Elks Stage Minstrel Show Idea Gains Steam
Anaconda Elks popular lodge plans a first class minstrel production at the Margaret theater with local talent including physicians, business leaders, and city officials among likely performers. The project, rooted in their successful Christmas tree effort, may lead to a state tour inquiry from Elks in other cities. Action likely soon. For Rent large hall in a Standard building one night each week inquire at Standard office.
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Anaconda
Margaret Theater
Elks
Coster
Lew Dockstader
Primrose
Billy West
Dr. Stephens
Spelman
McKenzie
Lightstone
John R. Boarman
Rod" Williams
Tot Williams
Madden
Walkup
W. B. Webb
E. E. Moore
Michael Pierce
D. J. O'Donahoe
J. M. Kennedy
Colonel O'Leary
Frank Doyle
Frank Collins
Frank Clinton
Frank Tucker
A. A. Orne
Frank A. Doyle
Frank Kennedy
Martin Martin
Edward J. Boxer
Requisition Issued for Angonio Lopez in Montana Murder Case
Governor Smith requests Angonio Lopez from North Dakota to face murder charges in Chouteau County. Lopez, linked with Charles Sumner and Peter Ferguson in the Sandusky killing of Thomas Upee, fled from Mort Benton jail and was captured near Mandan. Under Sheriff Charles Crawford designated to transport Lopez back to Montana.
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Helena
Smith
North Dakota
Angonio Lenez
Wéxichin
Choteau County
Charles Sumner
Peter Ferguson
Thomas Upee
Sandusky
Slpee
Lumber
Ferguson
Ipez
Mort Benton
Nev. S
Mandan
N. D
J.C. Weeks
Montana
Charles Crawford
Lopez
On the Race Track at New Orleans Meet
Weather fine and track fast as six races unfold. Jessie Jarboe wins the mile selling with Eugene second and Zanetto third in 1 42.4. Animosity takes the mile selling with Mena ace second and Valdez third in 1 42.5. Monk Wayman edges Major Mansir in the mile and a quarter selling in 2 08. W. J. Deboe wins the six furlongs handicap with Georgie second and Sackaruck third in 1 4. Miss Hanover takes the mile selling with Belle Simpson second and McGrathiana Princess third in 1 45. W. B. Gates wins the mile with Pacemaker second and Eitholin third in 1 41.
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New Orleans
Jessie Jarboe
Eugene
Zanetto
Menace
Valdez
Monk Wayman
Major Mansir
Beana
W. J. Deboe
Georgie
Sackaruck
Miss Hanover
Belle Simpson
McGrathiana Princess
W. B. Gates
Eitholin
Horse race results at Tan Foran track
In San Francisco on December 26 at Tan Foran the day’s results show Montallade winning the five furlong selling race with Carter W. Harrison second and Maud Ferguson third in 1.014. Pupil took the mile selling event with Alas second and Imperious third in 1:42. Third race details incomplete.
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San Francisco
Tanforan
Montallade
Carter W. Harrison
Maud Ferguson
Pupil
Alas
Imperious
Artilla Wins Sprint. Torsida, Don Luis Take Middle Distances
In the carded races Artilla edged MacGyle with Sam How ard in third after a 1 38 time while Torsida won the mile selling with Billy Moore second Coming Event third in 1 45. Five and a half furlongs saw Toah triumph with ironic second Bab third in 1 08. Don Luis captured the mile selling race with Herculean second and La machus third in 1 42 percent.
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Artilla
MacGyle
Sam Howard
Selling Torsida
Billy Moore
Toah
Ironic
Bab
Don Luis
Herculean
Lamachus
Local Advertisements and Community Notices Heavy on Goods and Services
Fequet the City advertises fine watches and shoes at Strain's Department Store with price points. Notices include calendar giveaway at Kennedy Drug Co and messages about coal, laundry, jewelry, and a dancing event at Austrian hall tonight. Also reports deaths and funerals for Curtis C. Murphy and Curtis Clifford, along with community errands, deliveries, and railroad service notes.
Cromartyshire Tows Into San Francisco For Repairs
The British ship Cromartyshire under Captain John Reid, loaded with wheat and barley from Portland bound for Queenstown, seeks salvage in San Francisco after a Dec 1 gale struck her, tipping her beam ends and forcing jettison of 3100 barley bags as the storm persisted until Dec 20.
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San Francisco
Cromartyshire
John Reid
Portland
Queenstown
Reid
Train accident leads to leg amputation in Helena
George Denis, about 32, a laborer from Elliston, was run over by a moving freight train while attempting to board. The injuries required amputation of his right leg below the knee after he arrived at St. John's hospital in a weakened condition. his present status is described as precarious.
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Standard
Helena
George Denis
St. John's Hospital
Elliston
Denisie
Ore Train Wreck Near Mitchells Delays Traffic
A Montana Central ore train derailed two miles north of Mitchells near Helena when a broken flange caused a derailment on a small bridge. Four cars left the track and transfers of passengers and mail were needed until traffic resumed about noon today. No injuries were reported.
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Standard
Helena
Montana Central
Mitchells
State awards coal contract for legislative hall heating
The state furnishing board awarded coal for heating the legislative hall for two months to the Cottonwood Coal company at per ton for lump and $4 per ton for washed nut. The board also awarded printing the treasurer’s quarterly reports to Herald Publishing for $623.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
State Furnishing Board
Legislative Hall
Cottonwood Coal Company
Herald Publishing Company
Wilcox Claims Largest House Mileage Payment
Robert H. Wilcox, Hawaiian Islands delegate, received a $1,000 mileage payment from the House sergeant at arms. Mileage is 20 cents per mile for the direct route from home to Washington and return, with Honolulu to Washington listed as 5,000 miles, meaning another $1,000 will be paid for the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert H. Wilcox
House of Representatives
Hawaiian Islands
House
Honolulu
Wilcox
Telephones Tested for Train Dispatching Across Railroads
Old telegraph operators describe a plan to replace telegraphy with telephones for dispatching trains. The Northern Pacific studies the method, citing Illinois Central and Omaha Bridge Terminal Railways as success stories. The Chicago elevation project handled thousands of orders with phones, improving reliability and voice verification.
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St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railway
Northern Pacific
Western Electrician
J. J. Nate
C. F. Annett
Hinds Central Railroad Company
Illinois Central Company
Omaha Bridge and Terminal
Illinois Central
Omaha
W. B. Ormond
Annett
New Orleans
Omaha Bridge & Terminal Railway Company
Plinois Central
East Omaha Junction
Missouri River Bridge
North Junction
Council Bluffs
Whiskey Prices From A Local Store Ad
An old ad list shows Christmas Whiskeys and Dallemand’s cream pure rye at 1.25 per quart, Westmenner Old Homestead whiskey at 1.25 per quart, 10 year old sherry wine at 1.00 per gallon, Kentucky whiskeys seven years old at 3.00 per gallon, and Mc Brayer’s whiskeys priced 4.00 to 5.00 per gallon. ED DEVINE, Tel 7.
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Dallemand
Westmenner
Kentucky
McBrayer’s
ED Devine
Contested Legislative and County Elections Hearings Planned
Testimony for five contested legislative races begins Saturday at 10 AM before Justices Powell and Emerson in the grand jury room of the courthouse. County officer contests are set for Monday before Judge Smith in Helena’s district court. Delays are likely as the same attorneys represent both sides and the process may take two to three days.
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Justices of the Peace
Powell
Emerson
Court House
Smith
Helena
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Anaconda News
Elas
Locil Lodge
O' Her
New Orlennes
Boston
Baby
the Martin Drug Co. Petritz
Main St
Verberkmoes
Strain’s
Tolan Co.'s
Hammerslough’s, Manufacturing Jeweler
J. M. Kennedy Drug Co
Strain’s Department Store
J. F. Spelman
Locust St
Harry Bailey
Butte
Paul Mitchell
Warm Springs
Big Hole
Goodyear
Prescott Webb
Potomac
Kelliher’s
Corner Third
Birch
William Kelliher
Curtis C. Murphy
Pine Street
Stearn's Department Store
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
Curtis Clifford
Cr. C. Murphy
Sarah Q. Walker
Frank Walker
Camden, Ark
Diamond
Rock Springs
Pennsylvania Nut
Anaconda Coal Co
M. A
Mont
Hammerclough’s
Kennedy Drug Co
Dr. Wright
Hve
Telepeos
St. Charles Air Line Railroad
Chicago
St. Charles
16Th and
Clark Streets
Lake Shore
Rock Island
Chicago & Western Indiana
Santa Fe
Chicago & Alton
Air Line
Fifth Street
Western Indiana
State Street
H. R. Hopkins
J. Atkinson
Hay
Ilinois Central
California Fig Syrup CO
Louisville
York, NY
Red Lodge
Rock Creek
Joliet
Board of County Commissioners
Lean
Ansconda, Montana
United Sates
J. W. Mehargue
Chosenviell
Hemenway & Moser
Satlake City
Copper City Commercial Co
Anaconda, Montana
Holly Ghop
Ceylon
Island of
Na & D ‘Garson
Tsi
Sears, Erry & CO
Evans Guewhcar
Pruggists
Wat
Benz & Sons
Miimneapolis
Anaconda Business Directory
Phone & J
DR. N
Bnidelk
St. Ann's Hospital
West Third Et
Mata
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J. Rebeardley
Dence
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Sv W. Granite
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