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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1903
Page
5
Joint Scandinavian groups in Anaconda organized a New Year’s entertainment at the Swedish Mission Church and raised 137.50 for Nordland’s starving people. Sweden’s central committee in Stockholm will receive the funds, with Norwegian and Swedish representatives competing to support the humanitarian effort.
J. A. Drogstedt of the foundry department chaired the relief committee and supervised the affair aimed at aiding sufferers of their fatherland.
Amusements column lauds the melodrama Human Hearts as a successful evening choice. The piece blends humor, pathos, and dramatic incident, performed by a capable company. It praises clear storytelling and detailed action, noting lasting impression on audiences of all ages.
The notice describes pay days in January for workers at multiple refineries and works, with times from early morning to evening. It ends by promoting the unmatchable elegance of torn's suits and their reputation for well dressed gentlemen at moderate prices, with the address Thueson 309 Kastark next door to the Mint.
In a November 29 1902 letter Rear Admiral Evans commander in chief of the Asiatic station calls for more officers for ships on his station. He notes many officers have served over three years under the two year Philippine service rule and urges relief and return home as spring arrivals rise. He reports two gunboats ready and three more soon and says none can be used without depleting cruising ships harming efficiency.
Chief Taylor reports a forged check for 28.50 passed on Daly Bank drawn as 403 and payable to Charlie Johnson. The signatory was Nels Pierson, who has multiple camps near the city. Police pursue a 40-year-old, light complexioned man described as 5 feet 1 inch, wearing a cap and light clothing who fled on the 11 oclock train. Johnson is believed to be a clever crook recently arrived to Anaconda seeking graft.
George E. Roberts of the mint released an early estimate showing total gold production at 68,000,000 dollars and silver at 971,005,000 for 1902. Montana ranks third in gold and silver output, with Colorado and California leading. The report lists state by state production estimates.
Postmaster general Payne was informed that a white posse at Boues river La ordered Charles Jackson, a Black mail carrier, not to return with the mail and threatened his life for his color. Inspector Peters of the New Orleans division was sent to Girard to conduct a thorough investigation.
Funeral for Mrs. Charles F. MacCallum to be held from 620 Cherry street at 9 30 this morning with services at St Paul's. A Montreal native, she was 75 and survived by four children Albert C. and Charles A. MacCallum Mrs W S Tuttle and Mrs D F Hallahan.
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