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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
7
Local notes report various visits and business trips by residents and visitors from Dillon Helena Anaconda and other towns. Mentions purchases and services at local shops, births and funeral arrangements, marriage licenses, and a moveby Sherman the undertaker with minor society items.
Anaconda Company sues Nipper Consolidated Copper and others to halt mining on the Nipper mine claiming joint ownership since 1875 with 5 36ths held by Anaconda and 31 36ths by defendants. The complaint alleges defendants began operations Jan 1, 1962, ousting Anaconda and diverting ore for their own use, causing irreparable injury. Other actions noted include a cash dispute over $1,800 and an Idaho street right of way award, plus a divorce suit and a note collection suit mentioned in the same filing.
Lincoln post G A R and the Woman's Relief Corps plan a joint officer installation open to the public. A Civil War veterans drill under W H Black is featured with Mrs Ella Knowles Haskell delivering the evening address. Officers named include J W Masterson and J N Waldrip among others. Orton Bros. and Conroy & O'Brien advertise loans and property listings.
The Thornton Hotel offers a European plan at $1.50 per day and up and an American plan at $3 per day and up. The notice touts a fine dining table west of New York, emphasizing value and location.
H Sherman relocates the undertaker branch of his business to new spacious parlors on Broadway. He continues the piano and sewing machine business at Park Street stores Nos. 129 and 131.
Seattle scene saw Cal Hawkins awarded the decision over Perry Queenan in a clean coast bout before 2000 at the Seattle theater. The 20th round climax left both men ready to continue but the referee ruled Hawkins the winner.
Toledo Jan 10 George L. Ketcham owner and driver of Cresceus announced he earned more than $70,000 in purses and show money across the country this year. The horse was sent to the Ketcham farm for winter residence.
Jimmy Burns of Spokane defeated Mexican Pete Everett by knockout in the ith round of a scheduled three round bout at Balt Lake Athletic Club tonight. Burns appeared in superb condition and dominated the fight, with Everett knocked down twice in the ninth round and once in the tenth.
Baltimore report says Jim Austin from New York quit in the fourth round of a scheduled three round bout with Young Peter Jackson, Austin outclassed in the ring tonight.
A threatened strike by Boston teameaters was averted after a one year contract signed at the state board of arbitration rooms. The agreement covers 5000 workers under the Master Teamsters' association and Team Drivers' union. The dispute centered on work hours and includes a wage schedule in the settlement.
Washington January 10 A retiring army board is named to determine if Captain Matthew A Batson of the cavalry can command a company of Macabebe scouts in the Philippines. The inquiry aims to assess physical capability for active service.
A well dressed man enters a police court seeking to prepay a future fine for drinking. He explains he wants to celebrate and avoid police bother, while a reporter notes his pride in East Broadway and Main becoming passable again. A major sale at Gans and Klein’s begins Monday.
The Sisters of St. Joseph's home in Helena received a $100 donation from division No. 2, A. O. H., Butte. The Sisters of Charity express thanks to the benefactors and extend wishes for a happy and prosperous new year.
Diamond Bros minstrels drew a good house last night with strong applause. The troupe offers a matinee today and closes the engagement with matinee and evening shows on Sunday.
Lizzie Callahan and Margaret Heenan of 540 West Broadway describe a perilous fall into an eight foot ditch in a dark alley off Crystal Street near Broadway and Granite. They were trapped for about an hour, injuries include a sprained ankle and a knee wrench, no warning light displayed, possible damages suit against the ditch owner Joseph Silver.
A local advertisement promotes a big sale starting Monday at the Gans and Klein store offering significant savings on goods. The notice emphasizes value and a limited time event.
In a close bout Bryant overcame Dave Porter to claim victory in a wrestling match. The contest highlighted Bryant dominance with decisive moves securing the win.
At Quartz Street fire station in front of about 150 spectators Alderman Joseph Bryant of the Eighth Ward defeated Dave Porter of Montana Hardware in three straight falls. Referee Tonkin awarded Bryant a leather belt labeled champion scrub wrestler of Butte. Post match remarks hinted at a possible rematch.
An official statement shows a nearly 15 percent national rise in December postal receipts. Chicago leads with about 23 percent growth reaching 76 dollars and 94 cents, while New York climbs near 11 percent to 1,120,900 dollars. Jersey City New Haven and Dayton report declines.
Washington January circular warns recruiting officers nationwide to exercise utmost care in enlistment applications. The War Department seeks proof in cases where applicants claim to have just passed 21, amid many discharge requests based on minority.
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