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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1903
Page
3
The Anaconda Standard lists publication details with mailing rates, branch offices, and ad rates. It notes delivery and subscription prices, and lists multiple regional offices and contact lines including Missoula, Great Falls, Seattle, and other cities.
On December first week, twenty states hold annual education conventions in cities like Springfield and Indianapolis. Prominent organizations include American Historical Society, American Economic Society, and Archaeological Institute. Notables such as Grover Cleveland and Tom Platt attend related banquets. discussions touch on leadership and presidential prospects.
The readable text mocks a mayor of New York and professional grafters. It suggests silent tolerance of wrongdoing and questions whether the leader’s actions reflect the will of the voters. Ambiguity and damaged phrasing obscure full facts but imply public entanglement with corrupt influence.
Fragmented OCR notes describe tension between New Jersey authorities and a missing person case involving a suspect linked to Camden. The text cites Governor Cummins and debate over whether a person can be returned to New Jersey to face charges for alleged crimes committed there while abroad.
The article notes a landmark shift in 1994 as New York Central Railroad plans to replace steam locomotives with electric traction. It highlights eight steam turbo generators and thirty electric locomotives, signaling the end of steam on tucks and the dawn of a broader electric zone, with passengers benefiting from cleaner, faster service.
Fragmented remarks from a period debate show Republican editors opposing expansion plans for Porto Rico and questioning retention in a United States framework. The piece notes differing views on representation in Congress and the island’s governance.
The article notes an American Association of Science meeting starting Friday in St Louis under Dr. Wright, aiming to boost attendance and scientific progress after disruptions from wartime travel and social constraints. It highlights social value of gatherings, out door excursions, and concerns about beer gardens and public morale during wartime.
A fragmentary 19th century style note discusses Porto Rican representation in Congress, voicing demand for a real congressman and criticizing current Cuban policy, while referencing Mie band and Keig-govermentt with unclear context. The text remains incoherent and sources political tension without clear actions or outcomes.
Domestic Winch goods include towels 17x36 inches very absorbent durable at low price. Full size crochet item heavy soft quality honeycomb patterns priced per piece. Hemmed pillow cases 90x36 with wide hems. Flannel yardage 8e yard Cream Shaker flannel 27 inches wide suitable for children. German blue pattern prints for aprons uniforms. Printed lawn scarves wrappers dresses color range dark to light sold by the yard.
The owners association spoke against submitting their dispute to a board chosen by the drivers, while the outcome of the arbitration plan remained unclear as negotiations continued and the workers showed no immediate agreement.
New York dispatch reports plans to transfer control of the Chicago and Alton Railway under an agreement informed by Kuhn, Loeb and Co. Preferred stockholders are to deposit certificates with the bank to receive receipts for a potential sale. If no sale occurs by Sept. 20, stock is to be returned at no cost.
Three Helena masons lodges held a joint installation at the Masonic temple with Grand Master H. S. Spencer officiating. Officers installed included Worshipful Master S Schneider of Helena Lodge No 3 and Louis Israel of Soloman Lodge No 9, followed by a banquet and toasts as local officials were named for the new term.
The 53rd annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science opens in St Louis with about 200 members and 20 women. President retiring Welman introduces successor Carroll D Wright as sections hold meetings and progress address by Dr Remsen titled Progress and Science. Nearby notes report a dispute in Illinois over wood prices, arrest of company officers, and later a Detroit boarding house death of Olive Thorne wife of Clem Thorne.
Great Falls December 28 Charles de Michagison bid seven dollars and fifty cents per acre for an isolated tract at the land office. The section lies in section 76 town 38 north range 4 east about four miles southeast of Band Couler. Bids opened at fifteen dollars per acre and quickly rose to higher figures, with other isolated tracts selling at one dollar and twenty-five cents. The sale marked the highest price for land offered by the office since the auction began amid rivalry for possession.
A Forsyth man named Ed Olsen testified at a board of examiners about a fanciful $60,000 government giveaway alleged to be deposited in a local bank. Olsen, born in Norway in 187? and arriving in 1896, claimed a thief stole his seat from a magazine that supposedly referenced the money. He also referenced President Roosevelt in Milez City in a rambling account.
Clearout sale features remnants of table linens and ginghams. Items include shestings oulings and shestings offered at 1 to 3 off marked price, with multiple fabric types and colors available. Retail theater of bargains for home goods shoppers.
Miss Lillian Platt led the field in a county contest judged by a committee, winning the piano with a two to one margin over rivals Miss Chrysetl Upok and Miss Minnie Nord. The newspaper proprietor awarded the piano to Platt and a watch to Miss Coal amid the tally.
The Billings bowling team led by captain J. C. Sherman has paid stake money to the Standard’s local representative for a five-man match. A date is not yet set but a game likely will be played this week. Nearly all fest bowlers from the city will be on one of the two teams, promising the most exciting bowling event in Wilings.
Obie Enochs, accused by J G McAuley of threatening him, was discharged by Justice Mann in Billings on December 28. The defendant faced a prior Saturday arrest with evidence including letters to Enochs' wife described as endearing. Justice Mann censured the defendant in court before release.
Fiorense Mott filed for absolute divorce from Wis E Mott in Miles City citing cruelty. They married Oct 27, 161% and she left December that year, requesting custody of their 1 year old daughter and maintenance. She has lived with her parents in Diltings since leaving him.
Deputy Sheriff Hogan brought Gari Hinderager and John Olson to Great Falls after Dick Mier reported a robbery at his Sheep Camp near Woodcoulee. Mier identified the men in a cabin near Denton Lake where stolen property was found. The pair denied the charge as they tried to saddle horses to flee. Hinderager is a fugitive from justice linked to a prior horse theft case.
Special Dispatch reports disorder within the Northern Pacific conductors union with Jan first as target and Camp Hell arrival, possible reassignment to Red Lodge. Also notes a major wholesale paper dealers blaze in a Federal street building, Coleman Bros and Store Forsythe losing up to $100,000, amid shifting conductor statuses and a police case in Belgrade involving George Brown alias Joe Riley alias Joe Davis who attempted to steal a gold nugget pin from Deputy Sheriff Johnston. Brown fined $10 plus costs.
The Manila Mantle population is about 99,000 with roughly 10,000 new American and European born residents. The American population is estimated around 6,008, reflecting demographic measurements in the area.
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