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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
2
The article reviews proposed changes to stock bounty laws, tax adjustments, and law revisions. It covers reimbursements for financier H. L. Frank, creation of an insurance commissioner, funding and space needs for the historical library, and moves to curb the state game warden office. It also discusses immigration, settlement drives, St. Mary's canal, and governor Toole's legislative message.
Fire at the Somer set hotel in Chicago killed four, including Mrs. E. T. Perry and two of her daughters. Porter William Clemons was arrested, suspected of starting the blaze by smoking in bed. About 100 guests were in the eight story brick building.
Gov Toole will submit the final report of the state capitol building commission to the legislature within a few days. It recommends several small appropriations to finish improvements on the grounds and installing finishings since previous funding ran out. The commission borrowed 5000 to cover ends including over 1000 for steel weather strips and will propose funds to complete the southern grounds and build a rear sidewalk.
On the Trail observers note the election of the Hon. Bear Tracks to the South Dakota legislature. There is hope he will bring glory to his race, though critics warn many legislators hide their actions, not always with honor.
Washington January 6. The attorney general outlined urgent anti trust reforms to curb interstate discrimination and restore fair competition. He proposed penalties on illegal pricing and rebates, federal court power to restrain transport, and a new commerce bureau to investigate interstate and foreign commerce. A special act would fast track anti trust cases to the Supreme Court.
The House approved a bill creating a general staff for the army to plan national defense, mobilization, and provide professional aid to the secretary of war and commanders. The staff will include a chief of staff and eight officers detailed by the president for four-year terms. The measure, debated by Mr. McClellan, Mr. Adams, Mr. Kluttsch, and Mr. Warner, was amended and finally passed with a roll call 152 to 82.
Curtis Furguson and Miss Mary Holder were married by Justice Hirschman on Sunday evening. The couple, residing in Melrose and Willis, respectively, are popular young locals from the northern county and returned to their Melrose home last evening.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming cure for a cold in one day with a money back guarantee if it fails. Box carries E. W. Grove's signature and is priced at 25 cents.
Robert Stickney once a minister, physician and lawyer and procurer for a house of ill fame left Great Falls. He faced bail at 400 dollars amid allegations of enticing underage girls to perform in the Crystal Slipper operetta. The case foreshadowed higher bail as county officials planned.
Board of bureau chiefs in Washington heard bids from major shipyards for a fleet of 25 million dollars in warships. Firms from Newport News to San Francisco quoted 42 month deliveries and turbine powered designs, with total costs around 4.0 million each ship and 25,000 horsepower verified for the class. The board will determine the awards.
Newly elected county officers took office at the courthouse in Dillon. Sheriff Duke Gist appointed George W. Dart as under sheriff, while W. L. Staudaker left as county clerk and John S. Baker became his successor with deputy John S. Innes. Several other offices changed hands including assessor A Beardsley and county attorney C W Robison.
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