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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
10
A garbled 1904 era panorama notes mines and industry in Butte, with underground and above ground work, unions forming, ore prices, thriving smelters, and no major strikes. It also mentions schooling resuming, New Year resolutions, theater life, and city social scenes as 1904 dawns with hope and health.
Reports detail alimony requests by Grace A. Cochrane for herself and three children, seeking 330 dollars monthly and 390 dollars for attorney fees. Other notices include changes of venue in Chapman vs Warren and O'Toole vs Channon, an alibi bid in a state case against Rodgers, and a pub notice on the Steiner estate. A local ad promotes organs at Ortan Bras on Main Street.
A chaotic court scene in Steerton county unfolds as an excited litigant questions a juror’s conduct and urges a warrant. The county attorney and a tense crowd confront alleged jury bias while a Megat in court seeks relief amid conflicting testimony.
William T Cotter a merchant and Mis Annie Meade a popular teacher were married at St Mary's Church in the evening with Rev English officiating. Agnes Meade bridesmaid and Eascara Kelley attended the groom. A reception followed at 34 Mast Woolman Street. The couple plan a two week trip then reside in Helmville. Sidney T Hauser died yesterday. residence 404 Williams Street North Walkerville.
General Nelson A. Miles, en route East, says a Russia Japan war could draw all Europe into conflict. He notes both nations are ready for war and foresees sizable land battles, while declining to guess whether the U.S. would join or stay neutral. He has toured Russia and Japan recently to assess their forces.
Mayer offers New Year discounts on stock with rail tickets to Portland and excursions. Oregon Short Line sells tickets Jan to Jan, with final return limit and reserve berths. Notices include Waterville Woodcraft tea on Jan 1 and a new storefront permit on Second Street with Delaware street address considerations.
Fort Benton Montana December 31 dispatch notes a county meeting approving new country roads and changes to others. The county treasurer reports a balance. a new foundation is deemed necessary for the courthouse. The commission will meet in special session to arrange the rack furnishing.
Special Dispatch reports the funeral of Fred Bowen who accidentally shot and died near Sedan last Tuesday. The service will be held tomorrow in Wins City at the home of his father in law on Geyser Street. The Livingston lodge of Modern Woolmen will offer final rites with member Mr Gowen having belonged to the order in Kates.
County commissioners met to approve a bridge plan over the Shitwater river at Nye with Cyghan and Sweetwater counties sharing construction costs equally. Each county will handle its own river approach as part of the project. Estimated total cost around 31,06 remains stated in the record.
Joseph Arthur's rural scenic play Lost River will be shown at the Broadway theater in Hutte tonight and tomorrow. The piece features quaint rural characters with quiet, tender moments and more thrilling scenes, drawing on its six month New York run and its comic melodrama label.
Great Paris Bee reports that city officials plan to sue the state board of land commissioners if they do not promptly accept the bonds worth 111,696 for a July purchase. City Attorney Sant Stephenson has written demanding bond acceptance and payment. A legal action to enjoin the state from any further attempt to withhold the bonds seems likely. The attorney general and mayor are coordinating as the case moves forward.
Velona Dea M and Charles Beck released from state prison after pardons granted by the Board of Pardons. McGill released for assault on wife and mother-in-law. four years per count, four served. Beck sentenced for an agrarian crime, five years served of a six year term. Divorce action filed by Mrs Garton seeks alimony of 320 monthly and restraining order. Funeral cortege for John Garrett to Sherman Reed's, service at St Patrick's. Marena Murphy, age 5, died yesterday. John Garrety, 52, died yesterday. remains at Sherman Reed's.
In Tielena on December 3 the district court heard John W. Colling as executor of August Erickson against Metropolitan Life Insurance to recover 34.00 on a policy. Erickson died June 3, 1903, after premiums were paid. the company contends he failed to meet policy conditions, including misrepresentation about occupation and nonpayment of the final quarterly installment.
Special Dispatch from Stananca reports New Year celebrations on Dec 31 with clubs, churches, and lodges hosting gatherings. Residents observed the old year’s departure and the new year’s arrival with smoker events at the Montana club and organized watch meetings throughout the city.
Justice Tibbetts sentenced Ralph McDowell to 40 days in the county jail after pleading guilty to breaking into the Melena hotel sample room and stealing goods from Tenn Creon head company. He had recently been released from jail after six months for robbing mail at Great Falls.
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