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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
2
A compact note discusses a dated correspondence referencing the number six and its historical context. The fragment hints at personal or archival insight, pairing a private letter with broader past events, suggesting a small window into a larger narrative.
Col. D W Benham of the United States Army sent the Montana Historical Society an account from Gen. John S to summarize the events before the Little Bighorn battle. The message describes Custer’s force being overwhelmed, heavy Indian resistance, and the fate of several officers and scouts. General Reno’s command is noted, with reports of plunder and scattered Indians. The letter also mentions the Benton court sentence for a drunken crime and the judge urging reform.
Harry Boyer admitted forgery in district court and received a one year sentence. A drunk driving arrest followed a December 12 disturbance. Three checks, totaling sums including 3 Gn and 45, were signed C F Toole of Sweet Grass and dated ten years back.
George Stone cannot wed as planned because he contracted smallpox and is in a county hospital. The groom, moved from Johnson ranch near Cascade, expects to marry once released. Bride Elizabeth Railsback, a Bozeman schoolteacher, awaits the groom’s recovery. A new smallpox case, Dick Trinds of Cascade, is reported in bad shape, with chicken pox misdiagnosed.
Montana public instruction chief Jamieson Lewis presents a lengthy paper to the state teachers association in Bozeman arguing that districts with few pupils cannot sustain daily attendance and should consolidate with transportation to larger districts. He cites districts with under ten students and notes transportation would raise attendance and efficiency.
A fragment reports Grady Kan Dee named traveling passenger agent for Oceanic Steamship Co with Sydney HQ. It mentions two people lost due to a stove explosion at Davitt Court Bridget Cutton and a child, aged six, but details are unclear and source text is incomplete.
F W Austin of Live and Ext Live Coat Co Knoxville Tenn says Southern Railway discriminates in coal car supply. He alleges local dealers formed a price fixing schedule and keep prices high, harming miners, buyers, and Knoxville. He asks Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate and ensure car allocations and fair competition.
John Dorrieh faced a court trial over accusations of assaulting the host and firing a pistol during a race event. Special District Judge discharged him. no witnesses appeared against him. Costs of the case were paid.
Great Falls December 28 a petition for letters of administration was filed signed by Adele Krebs widow. The estate valued at 2615 dollars includes farm worth 2000 dollars. The heirs are the widow and six children. Mr Krebs died of acute bronchitis on Wednesday of last week.
Fragments of a late 19th or early 20th century wire service copy describe a missing prospector named Jose ton found dead near his body in Silver Clif Colorado. The report mentions a possible former mayor of Atlanta, a storm, and a fatal accident aboard a boat with an Austrian man. Additional items include court actions in Havre, school funding notes in Cho tea county, and oblique references to church leadership changes.
The diocese electors and councillors will vote, followed by the province’s bishops and country’s archbishops. The three votes will go to the propaganda office for recommendation to the pope, who will then decide.
The American Historical Society and the American Economic Association opened their annual sessions at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia with joint proceedings. Wharton School leaders welcomed the gathering as Capt. A. Maan, retired, addressed Subordination in Historical Treatment and T. Seligman spoke on Economies and Mere.
New York December traders report a steady, holiday trade with Christmas goods selling freely while packing and shipping departments stay busy. Inventories are interrupted by fuel shortages and limited ship fronts to the seaboard. Orders continue as 1890 begins, with firmer prices from domestic demand and favorable export movement of textiles and steel.
Union Pacific strike talks shift to New York as Harriman considers negotiations. Details cite press statements by McNeier and union leaders amid a six month walkout over piece work. The company used force to break blockades during cold weather. claims of dismissals and reinstatements linger.
Special Correspondent notes Dr Kimball a Montana Wyoming forest reserve critic with maps and testimony to President Roosevelt. He argues reserves threaten Wool-growing stock grazing in Absarokee Big Horn and Beartooth regions and urges limited grazing rules to avert industry collapse and economic hardship for Montana Wyoming communities.
Santa Fe announces closure of operations for business reasons with Topeka, Kansas set as the location for temporary shutdown activities on December 26. The move affects shipments and staffing, with officials citing market conditions and strategic realignment.
In the southwest the line is under construction and a 1 cent route to San Francisco 488 miles shorter than the present one will place the line to better face strong competition. Jet time from Chicago to the coast will be reduced. The main cut off across parts of Texas and New Mexico will route the Santa Fe trains along a different path avoiding difficult mountain climbs.
Glace Bay Nova Scotia December 26 1909 The following message was received today by Marconi in reply to his wireless telegram to the Italian minister of marine “Considering the co operation of the navy as a duty which was owed to you I am happy and proud to have been responsible for arranging that it should be given I congratulate you cordially upon the great success obtained Morin”
Washington reports December transfers of 1,446,000 to New Orleans and deposits in New York 000 to Bank, Francisco, and 1,388,005 to Chicago. The totals fall about 1,500,000 below last December due to reduced transfers and anticipated increases later in the month.
In Los Angeles the forecaster from Rome weighs Bishop County Washington as a likely candidate while clergy deny solid details and await Vatican direction. Father Harnett, Vicar General, stands as the clergy’s favored choice though no definite decision has been announced.
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