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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
9
Citizens and Denver police report harmony in drive against crooks. An expected Denver influx may bring a band of thieves to Butte within days, with the vigilance committee and police ready to eject suspicious characters and keep order.
In sports circles rumors circulate about a rematch between Jack Clifford and Kid Oglesby. Fans expect another confrontation as both athletes pursue rivalry on the field this season.
Reportedly, Jack Clifford of Meaderville and Kid Oglesby of Helena split decisions in Helena. promoters discuss a 20 round match in Anaconda as fans back the longer bout. Howard Opie prepares for Jan 20 clash with Jack Wade, with Wade training in Helena. A proposed athletic club would fund season boxing and admit guests only with member escort.
William Normandy of 47 East Galena Street is jailed on charges of possessing stolen property. Police traced a $175 unset diamond from Albiez & Yoder pawnshop to Normandy after a thief smashed a show window on Main Street and escaped. Detective Murphy later identified Normandy at Atkins pawnshop and the diamond was pledged to be set in a ring.
Railroad officials expect Boston & Montana Mines and Smelters to begin ore shipments from Butte to Great Falls around January 15 after announcements. Officials say preparation is minimal and some ore should reach Great Falls by mid month.
Gas company employees walked out not a strike, as five of seven sought time off after the assistant superintendent was fired on the 1st. Manager Fuertado says no new foreman is hired and he is supervising. Other union men filled the vacancies. GN tickets to Anaconda and intermediate stations are on sale at 41 North Main Street with time card and freight rate information.
N P Shulin offers first class tailoring cleaning and repairing services at 32 Fast Broadway.
An old hotel advertisement promotes European plan rooms from 1.50 dollars per day and up and American plan from 3 dollars per day and upward. It touts “Finest table west of New York.”
Former Governor J K E Rickards announced that George H Robinson and W Y Pemberton were reappointed as school trustees for another term by the board of education at a December meeting. He noted two vacancies exist but said there is no known dissatisfaction with faculty and no change contemplated.
Citizens Coal Co advertises coal delivery in Kemmerer Rock Springs Rocky Fork and Gebo from No 4 East Broadway with quick on demand service and any quantity.
Construction on the Masonic Temple on West Park Street resumed after a committee’s report on Monday evening found the structure satisfactory. Workers continued in full force, indicating occupancy within months.
Mrs Welldun asks Joseph for Christmas present ideas for their maid. The suggestion of a log chain with a pad lock is floated, reflecting a stark and troubling tone within a domestic exchange from the Chicago Record Herald.
The notice advertises low prices on select lots of table luxuries described as excellent for yeast end hospitality. It emphasizes ready availability and prepared pleas for customers to purchase.
John Roosevelt was struck on the back by a falling ore car in the Sioux Chief mine yesterday morning while working in a lower level winze. He was taken by ambulance to Murray and Freund's hospital where tests showed back injury and complete paralysis of arms and legs. Tickets for a Boulder Hart Springs trip with a week of board and baths are sold at the Great Northern railway office.
The Woman's club hosts a reception for the Elks and their wives at 3 o'clock with brief exercises led by H. A. Gallwey and a response by Mrs. A. H. Wethey. Frank Normoyle's body is shipped to Palouse Washington for burial, accompanied by family and friends from 534 West Quartz Street.
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