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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1901
Page
9
The fusion leaders Heinze and Clark arrive from the East for a Montana political clash. Delegates and supporters converge as plans shift to Helena with Clark and Heinze shaping speaker and senator destinies amid claims of victory.
The B and A Pacific railroad begins a three-cent a mile rate between Butte and Anaconda, with a new 80 cent fare for either direction starting today. The move is expected to boost traffic, as other lines may follow with similar reductions in March.
Northern Montana Office of the Standard is located in the Bach Cory Block Great Falls opposite the Park Hotel. Advertising rates furnished on application.
In Great Falls on December 31 an inquest found that 29 year old Paul Egloff died by his own action in despondency. Witnesses testified he spoke of cyanide as an easy method and sought a gun. An expert linked a cyanide of potassium residue to jewelry cleaning use. The coroner noted the poison piece likely came from a larger store.
County officials wrapped up the old year with routine duties at the courthouse. Tax delinquent lists, treasurer’s report, and recorder’s office updates were prepared. Judge Clancy bought a new suit and home, while Lindsay’s court was quiet. Marriage licenses issued to Callahan and Dillon, Carroll and Headford, Volker and Bunn.
Five elegant sterling silver patterns showcased by Might and Pairfield highlight refined craftsmanship. The set features intricate floral motifs and geometric borders across tea service pieces.
Conway preferred in a bold statewide challenge. Any man in Michigan is invited to race Dunlon over distances from a half mile to five miles, with two weeks to prepare.
A brief note confirms a person is reported to be in good condition at the Holland rink, with no further details provided about the incident or context.
Great Falls reports a Washington decision holding that occupying public land without lawful entry under the homestead law is trespass and does not bar others from settlement. The Helena contest involved Thomas Meredith and Charles F.Thomas over land near Fort Benton, with Meredith claiming priority as assignee for W H Fletcher and asserting prior filing. Meredith admitted nonresidence and prior exhausted rights from a 1883 claim.
Lem Ernest aged 43 died after walking on a rail road track late Saturday night in Great Falls. Formerly employed by Emil Adolphson of Stockett, he had no local relatives but was said to have Ohio connections. Once a brick plant expert, he had become addicted to excessive social scale in recent years. funeral services were held at McAllister's and interment followed at Highland Cemetery.
Superintendent Largent reported for the Great Falls school trustees at Helena on drafting a new state school law. The committee adopted two features, including making county institute attendance compulsory for teachers, with discretion remaining in the law for other aspects.
Trustees weigh whether officers should be paid while absent from meetings and consider lowering the current 5 mill tax to 3 mills to ease hardship on districts. The issue is seen as important for Great Falls.
Cascade county reports the pest house empty of small pox. A marriage license issued to Charles Peterson and Annie Salmon of Great Falls. Skating at Black Eagle park flooded with good Monday skating. Court dismisses H E Hall vs W H Barth as settled. Ex Governor Preston R Leslie visited his ailing son Jere B Leslie. Watch meetings held at Episcopal and Presbyterian churches with religious services and programs. Educational Publishing Company donates 50 books for Cascade teachers library led by Miss Craven.
Ira D. Sankey the evangelist led the last century-end service in the Tombs prison New York on December 31. Three notable inmates listened from their cells Dr Kennedy accused of killing Dolly Reynolds Lawyer Patrick tied to the Rice will case and MacDonald the gambler, who allegedly shot four men in Harlem last week.
Statement of expenditures for the Capitol Commission from December 1 1899 to November 30 1900. Includes per diems salaries surveying advertising and contract payments to Montana Building Co Bell & Kent Helena Cab Co and other vendors totaling 16 723 39. Signed by E B Kennedy Secretary.
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