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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1902
Page
7
The Standard announces its principal branch is located at 21 East Broadway Butte with telephone 429. Advertising rates are provided on request.
The article contrasts opticians without fixed locations who price by patient ability, noting fees from fifty dollars up to ten times that amount. It brands such pricing as highway robbery and promises equal or better service with free examinations and charges from a quarter to half of typical rates.
A patch of city notices lists piano rentals from Orton Bros and Montana Music Co with tuners named Fred Orton and J G Pates. Visitors and residents from Glasgow to Chicago registered at Finlen and Thornton hotels. A county attorney cites Baptiste Bianco for assault. Modern Woodmen hold a grand anniversary social in A U W hall with tickets at fifty cents.
Jacob Spiegel of 207 West Park Street faced Judge Boyle after a dispute over removing ice from his sidewalk. Spiegel denied resisting arrest, while Police Officer Frank McDonald testified he used a club during the arrest for a misdemeanor. The court found Spiegel guilty of resisting arrest and imposed a minimal fine.
Librarian Russell announced the library would reopen Monday to receive and issue books after a full month closed. The announcement signals a return to regular services and access for patrons.
Daniel Sully leads a capable company in The Parish Priest at Sutton’s Broadway theater. The charming heart story shows Sully’s powers with a generous forgiving parish priest who guides Nellie and Ned’s love triangle amid solid support from Dr. Edward Welsh and the self sacrificing brother.
Indications point to a strong building season in Butte with a six story project in the works near the business center west of Main Street. A permit was issued for a two story residence by J. W. Morris at Excelsior Avenue and Silver Street costing about $4,000.
Washington adds details of the final ratifications exchanged at 3 o clock in the state department. Lord Pauncefote and Secretary Hay formalize the document with a signed protocol. The treaty aims to prevent future friction between the United States and Great Britain while enabling a Central American canal.
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