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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1903
Page
3
Berlin reports a strong week with gains in most shares as foreign bourses drive buying of German government bonds and foreign equities. Canadian Pacific leads abroad with a 5 point jump while money rates fall. banks lag, and exchange rates rise on abundant money supply.
The Grand Army of the Republic committee on legislation met at the Ebbitt house to push civil service favors for Civil War veterans. A sub committee led by Joseph W. Kay and George H. Patrick visited the president and postmaster general to urge preferences for Union veterans in public appointments and promotions.
Special Correspondence reports Andrew Waite support anger over a $1,500 stake. George Stone held the stakes and paid W. R. Woods after Waite’s political movement failed. Woods had refused to surrender the funds until the labor party’s bid to unseat Waite collapsed.
The fleet under Admiral Evans did target practice in Manila Bay. The battleship Kentucky fired its 13 inch guns yesterday. Reports on the practice are not yet complete but the average hits are believed to be high.
A Bureau of Insular Affairs report shows September 1902 imports into the Philippines at 2.785 million dollars, exports at 3.589 million, hemp leading with over 2.5 million dollars shipped mostly to the United States. Nine month totals reveal imports at 24.538 million and exports at 19.239 million, with the United States accounting for about 7.79 million of nine months’ exports, the largest buyer.
Bert Lynch reports witnessing a brilliant meteor drop to earth six miles from Dillon during a 3 AM ride. He describes a blazing ball, a ground impact with a brief glow, and his horse reacting in fear as snow falls in the Rattlesnake hills.
In Dillon on January 10 the preliminary examination of R. P. Tripletts, accused of firing a bullet into his wife’s mouth on December 4, resulted in bond over to the district court. He is held in jail in default of bonds. The shooting occurred at a sporting house on the island amid jealousy over another man’s attention.
A schoolhouse at Cokedale ten miles from Livingston burned down early Friday, destroying the building and contents. Valued at 3500 dollars with 2500 dollars of insurance. Origin of the fire is unknown and temporary quarters will be secured until rebuilding.
Keep your eye on Hamilton for bargains in ranches of all kinds. Write us for list and particulars. Raval Li Abstract Co Hamilton. Pianos and sewing machines sold rented and stored Shermans Piano House 129 E Park St Butte. For sale a very fine piano taken on mortgage 22 S Main St Butte. Rooms for housekeeping 2 a Crystal St Butte.
London stock activity failed to meet expectations as a dull week closed with scarce money and slow trading ahead of mid month settlement. Americans were the sole bright spot with Read ing development boost and gains in Canadian Pacific Northern Pacific and Grand Trunk guiding last week’s sessions. Chamberlain South Africa speculation sent Kaffirs up briefly before a Beit illness rumor capped gains. Taxes due this quarter could total about 13 million pounds as the bank braces for the levy.
An ad from Lavigne Davis of 51 E Broadway Butte invites investors for a large gold mine project aimed at eastern clients with significant capital. A separate note from John McInerney of Deer Lodge requests safe, four inch or larger dimensions with price details for a high stake item.
Great Falls Aerie of Eagles installs officers for the new year with Peter McDonald of the city directing. The ceremony includes music from the Eagles orchestra and lists officers such as W M Harrington, A P McAnally, G W H Shaver, A Gardner, and Dr. C S A Brady among others.
Lawyer A J Campbell, chief counsel for Bear Gulch complainants, secured a court order modifying the injunction to allow stockholders to vote and transfer shares. The change, agreed by all parties, aims to complete the transfer of Bear Gulch stock to the Kimberly Montana Gold Mining Co. A stockholders meeting is set for Jardine on January 29, with receivership to terminate then.
Twenty five Lewistown citizens met in Bebb's hall to form a Business Men's Association. W D Symmes of Power Mercantile was named temporary chairman and Alec B Lehman temporary secretary. A five member committee was appointed to draft a constitution and by laws, with a permanent organization to be perfected next Wednesday.
The Pioneer roller mills in Big Timber Montana may change hands soon. C G Amendt of Monroe Michigan is visiting to inspect the idle plant and test its capacity during a planned run of a week to ten days.
A Mexico City dispatch says Camille Blondel the French minister to Mexico will likely request a leave of absence due to failing health and return to France.
Livingston January 11 report notes open installation services for the local Grand Army organization. The brief item mentions preparations and community turnout expected for the event.
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