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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1903
Page
20
Missoula officers close all gambling in saloons as of midnight Saturday. The Standard reports continuing behind the scenes gambling, lodging houses deemed brothels, and a clouded administration amid calls for clean government and reform. The piece criticizes the city’s handling of morality and municipal ownership debates.
Citizens urged the organization to cleanse itself of graft and neglect accusations that appear daily. Readers are invited to visit the Standard office to view engraved card and invitation styles illustrating the call for reform.
December 27 in Missoula the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen earned praise as entertainers after a highly successful Christmas dance. The hall featured a central headlight from the first Northern Pacific locomotive crossing the Continental Divide, found in the roundhouse and polished for display, drawing reverent interest from attendees. The item list notes one hundred calling cards and a 1.50 plate at Standard office Missoula, with Dr R Gwinn as oculist and aurist.
A unnamed young boy narrowly avoided severe injury when he and other youths tried to ride freight cars in the railway yards. He slipped and tumbled toward the wheels, his arm narrowly avoiding amputation. The incident warns against boys stealing rides on freights, with trips already reaching Bonita and Evora and a warning of a future deadly accident.
Daniel McQuarrie, a prominent Montana lumberman, suffered a badly fractured left ankle when a large log rolled onto his foot at his Clinton area camp. He was transported three miles to the railway and then brought to Sisters' hospital in Missoula for treatment.
A large audience attended the children's service at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Missoula tonight. The programme was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed by the attendees.
The funeral for W. J. Sear occurred in Missoula on December 27 from his River Street home. Rev. Co H Linley led the service, conducted under the auspices of the Sons of St. George.
Missoula reports a missing opal pin from a barber shop safe after a chief of police left. A barber's suggestion leads to police involvement and potential recovery. A county officer receives a year old letter from a client about support, found in post office at Lolo. Constable White handles two fighters, Sid Ward visits town seeking a buckskin mare with a bell, and weather and slippery nights are noted with moral observation.
Missoula December 27 Northern Pacific train No 3 westbound set a speed record between Helena and Missoula covering 125 miles in two hours five minutes late start and arriving one hour twenty minutes late. From Garrison to Missoula 78 miles was completed in one hour forty minutes with Matt Jahr in the cab and Jerry Sires in charge.
Missoula reports Sheriff Thompson Mike Malone and Frank Esmay spent Sunday in the Bitter Root returning late tonight. They brought back two large black tail bucks from Philamon Spur and Nine Mile aboard the Coeur d Alene train. This marks near season’s end for hunting.
Missoula dispatches say Superintendent Palmer will depart in the morning for an inspection trip over the Coeur d'Alene branch and return before the month closes. The westbound Burlington train due at 6 10 p m did not arrive until after midnight, while all other trains were nearly on time.
Missoula report says switch engine No. 1,085 derailed at the Woody street crossing this morning blocking the crossing for several hours with no injuries.
Rome reports that an Italian savant has just discovered all the archives of Modena, a finding described as a significant cultural breakthrough. The discovery centers on medieval documents and local records, promising new insights into Modena’s history.
The record notes Lucretia Borgia owned 50 gowns made of velvet, brocade or satin. One cloak tied with ermine featured 64 rubies, 29 diamonds, and 115 pearls. Another cloak boasted 1,557 pearls, including 5 large and 412 medium.
Tacoma December 27 Jacky Smoka Jem a Snohomish Indian killed his wife in the Puyallup reservation Saturday. He battered her chest and face until unrecognizable and stayed with the corpse for 24 hours before arrest. He told police he was intoxicated.
David G. Van Houten shot Albert Young, a Northern Pacific saloon owner, in Portland after failing to obtain a warrant from the district attorney for alleged misdeeds in a case involving Van Houten’s wife. Young died three hours later in hospital. Police expect Van Houten’s capture before morning.
In Paris a duke and marquis, identified only by initials, visited a haberdasher to pay 500 francs. The shopkeeper locked the door and demanded 600 francs on a 2,500 franc old bill, threatening to detain the pair. Police intervened and the dispute is headed for court.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena December 27 officers elected Frank Andrews president Matt Staff vice president W W Hillis secretary A P Hansen treasurer Hadley Smith financial secretary E F Turley sergeant at arms C K Sherwood statistician R J Lemert George Sutherland A P Mansen M Corbett John Husby executive committee William Alexander chairman I W Greenep Mr Glenn F Carter H C Goodwin also the assembly declined to reconsider endorsing the parcel post bill now before Congress.
Honolulu December 27. After a three week trial E M Jones was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of Mrs Sarah Parmenter on August 23. Jones had killed his divorced wife and her mother Mrs Parmenter. He remains indicted for the murder of Mrs Jones and will be held on that charge.
The recent cold spell thickens ice on the Allegheny at Rosston where a massive gorge forms a mile upstream, created during a thaw and now packed solid to the bottom. Water backs up, flooding lowlands while Springdale’s gorge holds. Little debris floats on the Allegheny and Monongahela.
Pittsburg, Dec 27. Flint glass manufacturers decide to close all bottle factories for four weeks after January 1 to curtail production and stabilize prices. The move alarms glass workers and workers fear mass idle time for thousands of skilled employees.
London reports strong royal family interest in the upcoming marriage of Princess Alice Mary Victoria Augusta Pauline to Prince Alexander of Teck. Born February 2 1883 she is the daughter of the later Prince Leopold and niece of King Edward. Her mother the Duchess of Albany is the third sister of the Prince of Waldeck Pyrmont.
Paris on December 27 reports Bartholdi proposes a memorial monument to siege balloonists. He would place the column at Place Pigalle or Square St Pierre and top it with a large mica balloon housing electric lamps to light Monte Martre.
Rome December 27 A rumored mori anatic marriage between Dowager Queen Margherita and engineer Tenerani inflames court gossip. Tenerani, over 50, once a favored aide and escort in royal affairs, accompanied the queen on travels and in private charities. A papal confessor dismissed the tale as a canard while noting the queen’s long history of public life and private companionship.
Rome reports that Pius X weighs abdication rumors as health concerns and Vatican pressures mount. He endures cardiac strain from papal duties, while Italian press criticism and internal Vatican tensions deepen his despondency amid broader European political anxieties.
Brussels reports the king of the Belgians has the renowned Chinese tower re erected in his Laeken park at the Van Praet avenue angle. The exterior features a picturesque monumental entrance multiple stairways and a statue of an Achinez divinity above.
A grand staircase leads to parlors with lacquer panels and carved wood. Bluish window glass casts shadows inside. The building uses rare woods, 200 electric lamps light the tower, and modern heating warms it. The question of purpose remains but a Japanese restaurant will be opened for public access.
London dispatch notes the Bradley-Martin family drawing public attention for lavish entertainments in England. Mrs. Bradley-Martin is said to have set a diamond pace at coronation festivities, ordering a Paris tiara valued at 1 250 000 dollars. The American couple has dominated society scenes at Chesterfield Gardens and Balmacan.
Helena December 27 There is no change in the condition of Robert Hoppenrath known as Curly who was accidentally shot by the bartender in the Zanzibar saloon early Saturday. The attending physician says he cannot state the outcome but there is no immediate cause for alarm.
At an extraordinary session in Paris the senate finally passed the budget and estimates.
Butler Pa December 27 reports one death and eight new typhoid fever cases for the Sunday record.
The Boston Transcript notes Mexico's finance minister foresees a longer delay before gold standard introduction. Jiman tour leads an education drive with strong support from domestic business interests. Slumping silver and past appeals to the United States bolster the plan, seen as a catalyst for wider reform and influence on China’s currency system. Mexico emphasizes measured progress in this major economic reform.
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