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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
10
A theft at a school house occurred with substantial plunder taken. Authorities investigate the break in and search for the culprits as residents express shock at the loss. No suspects named in the readable text.
President Mueller returns to preside as Martha Arnold seeks higher pay while the board outlines a new rule on bill payment for employees. A robbery at Meaderville school prompts a $10 reward from Miss Nettie O Donnell as a boy recovers most of the stolen art supplies. The meeting includes praise for music and debate on taxing bachelors, ending with an enjoyable evening.
The Epworth League meeting at St. Paul M E church featured Rev. H C Burgin's lecture on The Crusades. He argued Crusaders were no more Christian than Hottentots of today, describing the era’s despots and mass deaths from 611 onward.
Dr. George H. Wells was granted a divorce from Flor ence Wells by Judge Clancy on the grounds of desertion. Florence, also known as Florence Smith, left him for a stage career. sheriff records show service at the Park Theater in Boston on January 12. Judge Harney's court denied a divorce for Elizabeth Byrne against Fd Byrne after proving desertion was not established. Byrne testified he left for Klondike and Colorado, contributing nothing during absences.
Dr. Hugo J. Loebinger of Butte has been named to the state board of examiners to replace Dr. T. J. Murray. The announcement prompted confidential discussion among local physicians and a long Silver Dew Medical society meeting at Dr. Leggat’s office, though no formal stance was made public.
Lawmakers approve H B 46 on coal weight standards and H B 25 a coal mine check wageman measure. The senate debates anti trust amendment H B 21 and votes 44 to 19. Several bills out of committee including livestock, branding, and road government advance. Executive session delves into governor appointments and a memorial for a senator’s daughter is discussed.
The United States cruiser Annapolis and gunboats Frolic Piscataqua and Wompatuck led the mosquito fleet as they passed Cape Spartel, Morocco, today moving east on February 5.
Dr. Bennett advertises an electric belt claiming to restore vigor, energy, and health by supplying electricity to weak organs. It guarantees a cure or refunds money, lists numerous conditions it allegedly treats, and offers a free book on external youth.
The Butte Terminal Association met at Commissioner Sloan's office in the Hennessy building with traffic men from entering railroads in attendance. Attendees included Kh E Calvin Oregon Short Line F Kh Wood Great Northern George C Ross Montana Central M B Dean Anaconda HM Merriman Northern Pacific. The session focused on undisclosed business and no verdict on the association's status was given.
At Monday night’s meeting the Walkerville council voted to compile a book of ordinances. It noted that Butte and Great Falls ordinances have been partially copied and may be updated if laws change. The council also plans a vote to approve constructing a power system.
The Della Pringle Company opens a week long engagement at the Grand Opera House on Monday night with a selection of performances. Local theatre patrons await the company’s next showcases and reviews.
A local theater offers a program of popular priced plays with opening night Pawn Ticket 210 and last night A Soldier of the King. Specialties change nightly and Littles telle, a standout child performer, draws strong applause. Tonight’s show features A Struggle for Life with a free admission offer for early ticket buyers.
Dan Yancey, assistant county attorney, returned from Helena after attending a debate on a gambling bill. He expects a new judge to assist Silver Bow county judges and noted state moral discussions, recalling old-timers who claimed they never touched a card.
An old remedy claims to kill the dandruff germ and prevent baldness by eliminating the root parasite. The advertisement asserts dandruff causes hair loss, promises instant itching relief, and advertises Newbro’s Herpicide as the only true product sold at druggists.
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