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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
17
Treasurer Goodwin reports the November 30 balance across city funds, detailing general, street grade, sewer, special alley, sprinkling, sidewalk, public library, and firemen’s disability accounts. He notes additions from May 1, current collections, warrants paid, and an adjusted cash balance, with explanations of omissions and tax receipts.
Seventeen persons were injured, none fatally, in a collision between two Denver Tramway trolley cars near West Twenty-ninth Avenue around midnight. Authorities say the crash caused several passengers to suffer cuts and bruises while emergency crews attended to the scene.
Two cars collided head on after one failed to take a siding on Decatur Street. The missed siding led to a direct clash between the approaching vehicles. Authorities reported the crash and began standard accident investigations.
Dillon obituary reports William Carhartt longtime Beaverhead resident died at his Dillon home from a complication of diseases. Born August 25, 1834 in Warsaw Ohio he helped curb road agents in Bannack after crossing the plains in the 1850s. He and Elma Bigler married in 1889 and their son John was born in 1890. He moved to Dillon about 15 years ago and is survived by his wife and son.
Morocco City December 26 Recent fighting in this vicinity has produced two victories for Abd-El-Aziz partisans. The Rehamnas followers of Mulai-Hafid attacked the Shragna tribesmen but were repulsed with 200 dead. After 800 reinforcements from Mulai-Hafid they attacked again and again suffered defeat.
Special to the Standard Hamilton Dec 26 The Ravalli county records show transfers including F H Drinkenberg to W R Smith lot 1 block 23 River view priced at 1 John M Kyle to F H an ete 120 acres on Lostae 800 James McGary to J S MeGary 160 acres east of Corvallis 800 Minnie Cramer to Zella S Cates 80 acres north of Victor 1 Robert H Irvine to Bitter Root Creamery Company one acre east of Stevensville 100 D M Anderson to C A Anderson lot 6 block 2 Florence 100 George L Metcalf to William R Smith lot 2 block 28 River view 1
County officers are accused of providing work for those in need, but officials say they cannot furnish jobs. A mining coal delivery dispute led to a review, with a driver and janitor giving conflicting accounts. The county will source coal elsewhere. John Snecker, 62, a blind Finn, is jailed as a vagrant awaiting relocation. he seeks to return to Finland, wandering from coast to Midwest.
A local sale announces a forced vacate with 25 percent off all articles. The notice highlights a clearance event, urging shoppers to take advantage of reduced prices on every item as the premises prepare for departure.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Dillon on Christmas Day notes a notably swell holiday season for residents, with about 80 cases of mumps reported in town. The outbreak colors the town’s Christmas mood as residents seek care and take precautions.
W F Cobban, back in Butte for the holidays, praises the Payette valley Idaho oil prospects. He notes one well capped, a second near sinking to 2900 feet, with a rail access site to ship oil and gas to supply a growing region amid credit scrip use and limited cash. He cites rich orchards, high per acre yields, and fruit shipments to the old country.
W. J. Ashford, famed ad writer, resigns from Lander Furniture after three years to join Jackson Furniture of Oakland California. A NW advertising standout for two decades, he previously worked with Kennedy Furniture in the city and a Seattle firm. He will move coastward immediately with family joining around January 15.
E B Howell the Butte attorney has patented a water gauging device for measuring flow in streams or ditches. It is a unique helpful tool for farmers, designed for accurate, easy use and appears perfect in operation. Funeral of George Cox set for 2 pm at 412 North Washington Street with services at Mountain View Methodist Church by Rev A P Morrison. Angelina Anstey aged one dies. funeral at 3 pm at 1222 East Galena Street with Rev F H Gwynne presiding.
A petty thief acquires a ham from a restaurant and is trapped by inventor J W Boulette’s electric bell alarm. Flannagan, charged with petty larceny, is convicted after a humorous court tale. Christmas Day fights lead two men to fines, with O Neill and King each fined $20. Dr Wannamaker faces disturbance charges later dismissed. Other disturbances cited include Keller and Keller and Collins in fast driving case.
John McIntyre and William Snidow sue G R Nickey and Adolph Wetzstein in district court before Judge Bourquin alleging partnership in a mining promotion with options on the Colonel Sellers and other claims later sold to Butte Milwaukee Mining Co. They claim equal shares of promotion profits but Nickey received 300000 shares and refused to divide, seeking an accounting and their share of profits.
Pittsburg December 26 Leopold Vilsack a millionaire banker and brewer collapsed and died at his home today from heart failure. He was known as a prominent financier and industrialist with holdings in banking and brewing.
Word from Dillon dated December 25 reports Albert Swain son of Dr and Mrs H H Swain was taken to Butte Sunday and underwent a very successful appendicitis operation at Murray's hospital.
Mrs Richard Davis hosts the Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church this afternoon at 2:30 at 736 South Wyoming Street. Officers assist in the reception and invited guests include church ladies and friends. This marks the society's final meeting of the year.
Christmas day was celebrated in Dillon with all places of business closing except the saloons which remained open.
John Walsh and Charlie Jones, both under 20, were captured with a box of fresh salmon stolen from a Great Northern car near Iowa and Delaware avenues. They had previously been nabbed with oranges in railway yards. Evidence points to burglary in South Butte. they are jailed awaiting county prosecution.
Arthur Smith of the Thompson Investment company leaves Butte for Ely Nevada where he will join his wife and family in about ten days. He will represent Will H. Thompson’s interests in the townsite and plans to reside there permanently. Mrs Smith and her family remain in Butte. Ely’s mood is low as residents depart. however water supply and climate have improved since the town’s founding.
Helena December 26 Attorney General Galen informs Silver Bow County Attorney Murray that the Butte Labor Temple is not exempt from taxation. The Labor Temple association sought exemption claiming use for union teachings and community labor organizations, not profit, but the state constitution exemptions do not apply.
Fireman William Daly died when passenger train No 228 on the Lake Shore line collided with a light engine two miles north of Franklin Pennsylvania. The derailment wrecked both engines and injured the conductor, the engineer, and many passengers.
Kansas City reports the death of William Bell a renowned animal trainer known to circus men nationwide He was 55 and gained fame for controlling Rajah the infamous man killer elephant Bell also carried the nickname Texas reflecting his years in show business His death followed heart disease last night in Kansas City December 26.
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