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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
9
The notice touts 5 pound sealed cans of assorted jams at low prices and highlights fresh oranges lemons and bananas. It also advertises Mt. Baker salmon in price tied to half pound cans and cove oysters per dozen. A whitefish or smoked sturgeon in tomato sauce is offered as a delicacy. Candles and candy promotions conclude the sale with a 50 cent sample.
In Butte a bold 9 am daylight robbery at P Victor Gourdelier's confectionery and cigar store ended with Patrick Duffy alias Holland and Joseph Casey fleeing to Reichle's saloon. They were captured by Officer Buckley after a chase, with $37.55 recovered from Duffy and later $35 found on him. Both men jailed on robbery charges. Duffy known to police for prior offenses including horse blanket theft and Grey insanity case witness duties.
Police court complaints accuse 16 saloon keepers in Butte of violating the city ordinance by selling cigars without a $12 annual cigar license. Warrants will be issued and arrests likely tomorrow as a test case is anticipated. The city attorney says failure to pay the cigar license triggers prosecution. John Kaus's funeral is set for today at 2 p.m. at Sherman & Reed's funeral chapel.
Buffalo on February 26 Henry J. Baker a former paying teller in the city treasurer s office was arrested charged with grand larceny in the first degree for appropriating 5200 on November 12 1900 of funds trusted to him. Louis H Eckhert a former bank tax collector surrendered after being indicted for grand larceny in the first degree for taking 7000 and both pleaded not guilty at arraignment.
Cape Town reports Princess Radziwill was arrested on forgery charges and admitted bail of £1000. Dr Schotz swore the information and Cecil Rhodes supplied an affidavit alleging the princess forged Rhodes name on a promissory note. The prisoner was remanded.
The Mackel Rochester case proceeds to the jury this forenoon in the United States court after yesterday’s testimony and morning arguments. A 28-name jury panel was handed to the marshal for March 12, with United States District Attorney W B Rodgers present. George K E Hurd of Glasgow was admitted to practice. Thomas K E Morrison sought bankruptcy with debts of 569.20 and assets of 25. Baxter Bishop of Kalispell was adjudged bankrupt amid creditors’ concerns of preferential treatment to a Kalispell bank that held a $2300 judgment. The court may adjourn to March 5, with a brief Helena session beginning Monday.
After months of suffering from a chronic disorder, Policeman George Young entered St James hospital for a morning operation to relieve him. Dr. Hansen says the procedure is delicate and will require him to be away from duty for some time. Young contracted the illness during service in the Philippines and has two army discharges.
We offer a large selection of new tapestry couch covers, 14 and 2 yards wide, 3 yards long with fringe. Today only, 25 covers priced at 2.50 each and 30 heavier ones at 4.50 each. Savings of 1.50 on every cover bought today.
Judge Boyle leniently discharged William Mohen who denied vagrant charges stating he worked and cared for his ill wife. Police testimony linked Mohen to thieves and dissolute women, but witnesses and efforts to work led the judge to dismissal to preserve his family’s support.
Prominent locals are suspected in a rash of chicken thefts from William Gallick on South Washington Street. Gallick names John H. Curtis and Henry Mueller as possible informants, while Curtis, Mueller, and Dr. J. P. Reins deny involvement. Neighbors stress no arrests yet and urge the community to seek nonpartisan answers.
A grocer emphasizes keeping abreast of trends to meet sudden demand for popular items. New stock arrives daily with staple daily essentials and special occasion items. Kirby's Pure Malt liquor department advertises a one week offer per bottle.
T M Hodgens of the State Savings Bank announces construction of a three story business block for spring on the former Schilling cigar store site at West Park Street. The building will measure 20 feet by 190.
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