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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
9
The Great Northern announces a spring launch of a double train service between St. Paul and Seattle. Passenger officials say the double service is imperative as two trains originate daily from Minneapolis and St. Paul, with one for local travel, and both are combined before reaching Montana.
The article notes that U S railroads exceed the combined rail systems of ten countries in speed, frequency and capacity. It cites 195 887 miles of track 1 071 169 employees 39 729 locomotives 1 409 472 freight cars and 15 508 920 032 dollars in rail wealth, with earnings rising from under a billion in 1889 to over two billions.
A year summary shows 349 railroad lines built nationwide totaling 5 549 91 miles of new track with major activity by large systems. Minnesota 216 28 miles North Dakota 103 42 miles South Dakota 27 2% miles. Major builders include Chicago Great Western, Chicago Rock Island Pacific, Great Northern, Chicago North Western, Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and independent lines El Paso Southwestern Ozark Cherokee Central Fort Smith Western St Louis Valley. Main line mileage reached 204 326 miles as of January 1 190?.
The article notes the Union Pacific overland limited and other trains feature lavish furnishings and richly appointed cars. Despite rising lavishness and prestige, railroad officials say passenger operations remain not self supporting and are treated as a dress parade to display the railroad’s wealth and scale.
A brief note praises a recent Mexican railroad publication as one of the neatest and most reliable items in its field. The reference underscores clear reporting and utility for readers tracking railway developments.
The passage praises a Rock Island publication by James L. King describing Mexico as a neighborly yet romantic frontier. It highlights an excellent depiction of kings and emperors, revolution and intrigue, superstition and romance, noting the work as valuable for investors and tourists and entertaining for any reader.
Patrick Mullins, plaintiff in a suit for three fourths interest in the Comanche mine, seeks copies of letters and records in the Boston and Montana Company and Butte. He alleges maps and records show the mine was acquired via deceit and under ground workings prior to transfers.
Tickets via the Burlington route to Kansas City and return at $40 good for return passage within 30 days. No car changes from Butte. Trains carry Standard and Tourist sleeping cars. Information at 35 Foust Broadway Butte. H F Ruger agent. Bargains in Christmas pianos at Shermans.
Fire alarms responded to twelve incidents. Losses on buildings and contents total $3,950 with insurance of $95,500 and property involved $155,500. Department expenses run to $3,718.18 including salaries $3,308.18 and sundry costs. Ten dollars was received for the disability fund and turned into the city treasury.
The world’s largest meat packing boss kept his physician year round as a business investment in personal health. An Pittsburg teacher credits Stuart's Catarrh Tablets with stopping colds quickly after trying cough lozenges and potash, noting improved reading and teaching after use.
James R. Thompson of Butte receives a Dec 4 letter from R Alvin Weiss, ex Butte football player, written in Leon Nicaragua. Weiss seeks mining prospects in a gold country, outlining favorable laws, free duty for three years, easy labor rates, and white men restricted to certain work as he explores inland regions. He plans to report back after assessing backwoods mineral ledges and conditions.
The Silt Lake Herald reports George H. Robinson resigned as consulting engineer for the Montana Ore Purchasing Co of Butte. He will focus on Utah investments in Tintic Mining Development and Yampa properties near Highland Boy. Tests show high grade gold values and copper in a vein extended deep into the mountain, suggesting a potential bonanza. Tintic is capitalized at 5 million dollars, with closely held stock. the Yampa Extension was bought for 125 thousand dollars about a year ago.
The United Verde mine fire is out but resumption will be slow. The company has enough ore to supply customers for six months and currently runs two furnaces of six. It has sold electrolytic copper for forward delivery at 12 cents per pound, though labor trouble is hampering operations.
Northern Pacific announces round trip excursion tickets from points via Billings and the Burlington route to Kansas City for June 1908. Tickets are 40 dollars, valid 30 days with no car changes between Butte and Kansas City. For details contact W H Merriman General Agent. Also notes safe investment opportunities with Giles and new Drs Wells and Lobb address.
The city employment agent reports December figures: applications for work total 578 with 168 male and 210 female. applications for help total 262 with 74 male and 188 female. Positions filled total 227 with 71 male and 156 female. City fills 185 positions: 48 male and 142 female. out of city 42 positions: 28 male and 14 female.
The note warns that despite the recent pleasant weather, attention should return to the prior wet spell and its effects. It underscores the contrast between the two periods and advises continued awareness of weather patterns.
The report notes December 1901 and 1902 averages at 35 max and 18 min. January turned cold from the 7th with a severe spell from the 21st and continues to trend colder, with a forecast of real winter. Merchants offer lunch at The California from 11 to 3 and ham eggs coffee from 1 to 3.
Mrs. W J Naughton died Monday after a nine hour illness. Her funeral at St Patrick's and Mount Moriah cemetery drew many friends and Elks, with Requiem Mass conducted by Father De Siere and graveside rites led by Father Harrington. She leaves husband and two children, plus mother, sisters, and an aunt.
A promotional list of cured meats and tainted prices touts Ham What Am as an authentic home made ham product. It markets ham, bacon, hams with skin on, beef tongues, lard, spare ribs, pork loin, veal, mutton and shoulder cuts with per unit prices.
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