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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1903

Page

4

Mysterious death shocks young immigrant in Anacoma

Charles Blonquist aged 19 died at a brother's Birch street home after falling ill. Coroner orders an inquest at Ehret's Undertaking rooms this evening as investigators seek a cause. He had recently arrived from Finland and planned to work at the Washoe smelter next week.

Charles Blonquist Birch Street Walsh Ehret Blonquist United States Finland Anacomia Washoe John F. Jackson Jackson J. F. Spelman John Johnson

New Officers Installed At Fraternal Union Lodge

In Dewey hall the Fraternal Union of America installed officers for the year. The slate includes Fraternal master M. H. Sullivan and secretary H. H. Logan. P. I. Malone served as supreme installing officer and dancing followed the ceremony.

Dewey Hall Fraternal Union of America Lodge M. H. Sullivan Justice John M. Preston Truth George Peterson Mercy Dina Thisen H. H. Logan George W. Peterson Protector A. G. McLean John Preston A. P. McDonald H. P. McFarland Nellie Graham Amelia Standiford M. D. Logan P. I. Malone

Antlers Club to Hold Final Dance at Montana Hotel

Tonight at the Montana hotel the Antlers club will stage its last dance of the season. The committee in charge promises an unusually good time to members who attend.

Montana

Telegram delays set mission start at Presbyterian church

Dr. Gwynne selected a telegram from Ferdinand Shiveren noting the party were delayed but due to arrive Saturday and begin mission services at the Presbyterian church on Sunday next.

Police Magistrate Mann Opens Proceedings in Early Case

Special Dispatch from 3illings reports Police Magistrate Frank L. Mann presides as the first session opens a case. Details remain limited in the fragment but indicate the start of formal proceedings under his authority.

Frank L. Mann

City Hall Opens With Courtroom and Council Chamber

City officials move into the new city hall today as the building nears completion with a fine courtroom a large council chamber a dozen offices a jail room for the fire department and other branches. The structure is described as a model building throughout.

City Hall

Special election cost estimate in Billings county

The county clerk has not yet computed the expense of the last special election to resolve the tie between candidates for representatives. About 78 election workers are involved, with potential costs of $3 per day per person and additional costs for rent ballots printing and messenger returns. The total estimated expense is about $500, to be decided at the March commissioners meeting.

Billings

Taylor Sues Gangner Over December Saloon Fight Damages

Anaconda Chief William Taylor sues Alderman Frederick Gangner for 5000 dollars plus 250 dollars claimed medical costs after a December 1 1902 fight in Gangner's saloon. The suit alleges malicious assault and seeks damages for injuries including a sprained ankle and lasting pain.

William Taylor Anaconda William EK. Thomas Frederick Gangner Taylor Messrs. Rodgers & Rodgers C. M. Sawyer District Court Gangner

Divorced Two Days She Is Married Again

Billings Montana record reports John R. Cardwell and Mrs Emma Judge of Billings uniting in marriage after a city attorney opinion delayed license issuance due to Mrs Judges recent divorce from Matthew Judge. Former county attorneys had issued similar opinions.

Standard Billings John R. Cardwell Emma Judge Judge Matthew Judge

All Are Seated Except One in Colorado Senate

Denver Jan. 8 The state senate met and accepted the credentials report recommending seating of all members except 8 V Newell of Central City due to redistricting. The house appointed a credentials committee. An anti Walcott coalition emerged and a Walcott faction caucus declined to participate in patronage distribution.

Denver State Senate V. Newell Central City Committee On Senate House Walcott

Actor Jack Landon commits suicide after marriage rejection

In Omaha on January 8 William J. Percival also known as Jack Landon of the Metropolitan Stock Company killed himself in front of leading lady Miss Anna Nelson as she refused his proposal. The troupe was performing in Greenwood a few miles away.

Omaha Aveb Wiliam J. Percival Metropolitan Stock Company Jack Landon Anna Nelson Greenwood Here

City Officials Review Allegations Against Chief of Ungentlemanly Conduct

An incident left an officer badly hurt and off duty for three weeks. Charges against Chief Taylor for ungentlemanly conduct were referred to the police committee. Evidence was heard and a report given to council, which reprimanded the chief and ordered testimony filed. The chief sues an alderman, with a public dispute ongoing for months.

Taylor Gangner

Local notes and bargains in Anaconda area listings

A stream of short items notes social meetings at Dewey hall and the Montana hotel, local business updates and discounts at McRae's and Strain's, new offices opened by Dr. Owen, and rail links with through sleeping cars to Minneapolis. Several residents from Butte and Deer Lodge are mentioned along with shopping deals on underwear and hosiery.

Jurors Named for Napton Term as Jury Start Declared

Judge Napton opened the term with jurors summoned and excused a few regulars. Clerk Thomas prepared for the calendar while a dozen jurors remained eligible. Those excused included George W. Sigler Eric Beberg J C Kepler Byron Homels and W P Roberts. The panel to serve comprises William Dorian Peter Harland W W Newcomb W H Eycombe George Walkup George H Petterson Samuel Gregg James Lappin and W C Grover.

Napton William E. Thomas True George W. Sigler Eric Beberg J. C. Kepler Byron Homels W. P. Roberts William Dorian Peter Harland W.W. Newcomb W. H. Eycombe George Walkup

Charles Olson Suffers Severe Hand Injury at Washoe Smelter

Charles Olson, a Washoe smelter employee, sustained a severe injury at work yesterday when his hand was pulled into a pulley rope. The incident resulted in two fingers being crushed and amputated.

Charles Olson Washoe Olson

Miss Jennie to the Jail Colored Rival Wins the Bout

In police court Judge Hayes sentenced Jennie Smith to five days in jail or a ten dollar fine after a contested argument with Sarah Mason over a threatened knife incident. Witnesses disagreed on whether a big knife was involved and both women showed heated animosity during the hearing.

Hayes Jennie Smith O'Brien Sarah Mason Jennie Sarah Beau

L C B A Officers Installed at A O H Hall

Installation of L C B A officers held at the A O H hall last evening followed by the usual programme. Elected to duties for the next year are: President Mrs Catherine Burnham first vice Miss Nellie Shea second vice Miss Annie Leary recorder Miss Esther O Keefe assistant recorder Mrs Mary E Stagg financier Miss Mary Tobin treasurer Miss Rose McMahon marshal Miss Mamie Devine guard Mrs Martin Ford trustees Mrs Dan Conly and Mrs David Boyd.

A. O. H. Hall Catherine Burnham Nellie Shea Annie Leary Esther O'Keefe Mary E. Stagg Mary Tobin Rose McMahon Mamie Devine Martin Ford Dan Conly David Boyd

Court orders dismissal in Cox versus McMasters case

In St. Louis yesterday Judge Napton presided as Peter Cox special administrator sought dismissal by stipulation. The court heard the estate matter of FE Girard where testimony was taken and executors named. Peter Valitan S E Larb ie and Resilin Dansereau appointed. will admitted to probate and letters of administration issued.

Napton Peter Cox J. A. MceMasters FE. Girard Peter Valitan S. E. Larabie Resilin Dansereau

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