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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
8
A Butte Montana business greets customers with New Year hopes, praising 1901 sales and promising growth with the city. They cite direct sourcing from Europe and the US, offer monogrammed china, engraved cutlery, custom firearms from 10 to 500 dollars, and warn January February inventory push with standout bargains to come.
Tom Maguire plans to bring Zelma Rawlston to Montana and builds advance stories about Butte. The piece recounts a Montana gambler who used marked cards to fleece sheep shearers, amassing up to 17 000 dollars before heading to the Fast. He later lamented losses in Monte Carlo and Monaco. Men’s black clay worsted suits priced at ten dollars at Bouchers.
Mayor Davey halted the centuries old New Year gun salutes. Police will strictly enforce the law tonight to prohibit shooting in the streets citing danger from jagged revolvers and overhead wires. The mayor urges a civilized celebration and notes no disrespect to the new year.
Youngstown Ohio December 30 the new 4 005 000 plant of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube company will begin operations next Monday. The new concern is described as a major rival to United States Steel corporation in the industry.
Washington dispatches from Mexico City report that American delegate Buchanan says a Hague line arbitration agreement is favored by most republics and may form the basis for action. Some nations may push for an independent compulsory arbitration pact as a supplement if they want more than The Hague framework. The congress nears adjournment, with a final decision on arbitration imminent. Boucher's offers men’s walk overs at 3.50.
The notice offers a European plan at $1.50 per day and up, an American plan from $3 per day and up, touts “Finest table west of New York,” and urges parents to take their child to Dr. Dodd for eye examination.
James Barnes faced trial for carrying a deadly weapon in Meaderville but the case was postponed for a mental examination after the defendant showed signs of mental instability. He previously admitted a knife wound and claimed self defense while stating many harmed him and a thousand pursuers.
In a tense moment at home Wiggleton rehearses a bold speech for a Rag Time dinner. His wife Mrs. Wiggleton questions him, sparking a sharp exchange on propriety, wit, and performance before he storms out.
John Bailey, born November 22 1852 in Cornwall England, died December 21 in Meaderville. He came to the United States in 1872, lived in Colorado, joined the Knights of Pythias in Central City in 1878, and the A C U W in Pueblo in 1883. He moved to Montana in 1891 and, during his last illness, thanked these orders for their kindness. He was a member of the Unity Methodist Church.
Rev BEJ Groeneveld will speak this evening at Union Gospel Mission 122 South Main as leading city clergymen offer brief talks. Weinhere Bros & Epstein moved to Pythian Castle 131 South Main. Also notice: credit business ends January 1 to cash only. Dr T A Grirg aoculist and aurist 28 East Roadway.
Boys knee pants priced at two dollars in a sale at Bouch-8. The item highlights an affordable children’s clothing offer from a local retailer.
An advertisement for W B Corsets features a black ad promoting a white garment priced at one dollar. The short listing highlights affordable undergarments or corset-related items with a fixed price point.
Heavy sale notice for women’s wrappers with 10 inch srance around skirt and ruffles over shoulders. Includes separate tight lining and trim colors in black white blue white lavender and white. Sizes 34 to 44 inches. Regular price $1.00 now 55 cents. 75 cent values for 43 cents.
A sale of large size shirts with detachable collars priced at 25¢ each for $1.25 and $1.50 quality. Boys shirts in medium colored flannelette with double stitched seams. Sizes 14 to 15 inches. 50¢ shirts for 11bc.
County Attorney Peter Breen cites Montana constitution section 6 of article XV as broad safeguards against railroad consolidations. He notes the clause forbids officers of one railroad from serving as officers of another or acting to consolidate stock property or franchise with competing lines. The opinion argues such provisions would curb parallel line consolidations and officer interlocks.
Judge Hazen ruled Topeka cannot enact a search and seizure ordinance for illegal liquor sales absent express legislative or charter authorization. The decision invalidates the current measure, leaving police without a practical tool to prosecute liquor sellers.
Carrie M Whiteley filed in district court a reply to her husband Winfield Scott Whiteleys cruelty charge. She denies knocking him down or sitting on him and says she never displayed an ungovernable temper or provoked quarrels. She disputes accounts of poking with a stick striking his left eye with a heavy shoe and denying denying he could return home for meals.
Governor Odell appointed Nathan L. Miller of Cortland county as state comptroller to replace Erastus C. Knight who resigned after being elected Buffalo mayor. Miller’s appointment fills a key fiscal post in Albany.
A five dollar meal ticket grants access to twenty one meals at Dan Tewey's Southern restaurant. The deal promises multiple meals for a single price, aimed at frequent diners and local patrons.
Mrs Whiteley admits having her husband arrested three times. She says each arrest was necessary to prevent loss of life or serious bodily harm, claiming she was compelled to take action to protect herself.
Tickets on sale at the Great North in railway office at 41 North Main Street. J. E Dawson, G. A. advertise a round trip to Boulder Hot Springs with one week of full board including baths at the healthful resort.
Capt. James Parker of Perth Amboy New Jersey one of Admiral Schley s counsel said Schley regards the case as closed but his friends will ask Congress to vindicate him by retiring him on full pay and reimbursing trial expenses.
The Thornton Hotel offers a European plan at $1.50 per day and up. Spaatis presents a refined dining option, described as the finest table west of New Ark.
During vacation is the time to have your child fitted with glasses. Dr Dodd makes free examination. Men’s Kersey overcoats ten dollars at Bou vher’s.
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