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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
12
Missoula reports Eastbound service stalled as Yakima country wreck halts west to east arrivals. Trains No. 4 and No. 12 delayed eight to ten hours. repairs to the bridge permit a through service by morning.
Missoula reports a surge of U S land office business since January with double the workload for the month, forcing staff to push to clear tasks. Chief clerk Lynde Catlin returns to work, Receiver Ranft expands to new quarters as activity grows across departments. A series of land entries and mining patent applications are noted in township 1 south to 47 north, with several homestead filings and desert entries. A grand concert and ball under Miss Tremblay's direction is planned at Union Opera house on the Mth.
The Missoula county clerk and recorder logged sheriffs certificates of sale and multiple deeds. Notable items include Clarence Prescott to Mary Greenwood and John A. Shaughnessy dispute land in section 2 township 1 north range 20 west, for 1.40. Other entries include deeds between John C. Jamieson and Samuel H. Williams, Willis H. Palmer and George Shupe, Charles H. Gibbs and Andrew J. Lansing, and A J Lansing with Charles Gibbs covering portions in township 1 north range 26 west and 2 north 26 west totaling various parcels and small sums. A power of attorney from J C Menifee to R L Menifee is also recorded for loan and collection activities.
Doverney, once a partner of William H and Kid Houston in a Flathead Lake boat, died recently. He cooked for the venture and left many Missoula friends who regret the loss.
The Missoula case against E W Drummond for improper relations ends when the wife’s sister refuses to testify citing fear or affection. The girl’s implausible parental story and the lack of evidence lead the county attorney to dismiss. The father plans to take his daughters back to Indian territory, with Drummond expected to follow.
Missoula Mercantile Co has bought the Sablotzky stock in Butte and will open a large Western Montana sale in Missoula next week. The dry goods clothing and blankets stock is described as fresh and enormous with prices to be announced later this week. CC A Barnes T B Thompson and staff are in Butte arranging the transfer and preparing Missoula for the market debut.
Albert Bussey and Nellie McWhiney obtained a marriage license at Hartleys Missoula. The groom an engineer who travels between Hope and Jocko. the bride daughter of McWhineys managers of the Jocko section house. They plan a Wednesday ceremony at the bride’s parents home then a 30 day trip to California mainly in Los Angeles.
Missoula reports a careless act left a faucet open in the Higgins block last night. Water flooded the grocery on the ground floor and the billiard room in the basement, causing substantial damage.
In Montana style text a note explains homestead homesteaders may cut timber from government land up to a value of $100 annually. Superintendent Collins receives many letters from settlers seeking permission to cut timber. The law allows one homestead claimant to receive timber but restricts the amount. permits have been granted by Collins.
In Missoula Judge Hayes presided as Lige the colored porter faced a jury verdict of guilty after an assault on a Chinaman. Lige requested a jury trial, was denied leniency, and received a 20 day county jail sentence. He protested the punishment as he was led away. Twenty five percent off holiday goods advertised by Globe store.
William Doverney known as Chophouse Bill died in Denver after leaving Missoula four years ago. He had been a member in good standing of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge in Missoula. Doverney’s death was reported to local members today.
Mrs O Neal remains homebound due to illness while Charlies Coleman convalesces. Frank Rogers pays fines for a prior offense. Judge Durfee visits from Philipsburg. A Miss Tremblay concert and ball is a success. Andrew Donnell funeral held. Various locals ill, travelling or celebrating. ice shipment arrives. Walter Hogan and wife return. new birth. Miss Southwick operated on. Celi case settled. Charles Vaughn visits. Sebastian Savoy, New York lawyer, tours region before heading to Coeur d Alene.
County Attorney Charles H. Hall traveled to Helena to represent Missoula county in the Indian tax matter United States against George J. Higgins treasurer of Missoula county. The suit concerns taxes sought from part blood Indians on the reservation. The case draws attention from several counties with reservations.
Prospectus notes new pianos at Prosperity block followed by market items for poultry and oysters at Union market. A sensational dispatch from St Petersburg claims M De Witte may be named imperial chancellor as budget details show 62 million roubles spent on war and a plan to devote 120 million to railways next year.
In San Francisco the contempt proceeding against Alex McKenzie, named receiver in Chipps v. Linderberg over Nome claims, was heard in the U S circuit court of appeals. McKenzie is charged with failing to obey a writ of superseders directing him to deliver the claims and bullion. His counsel argued the writ was void and inoperative since no appeal or bond had been filed in Alaska District Court.
Senator Carter urges early passage citing only eight Pacific transports and potential $500 000 daily costs for delays. Teller objects to fixed voting date proposing 11 o'clock sessions daily to speed action. Debate accumulates as Pettigrew interjects before the Senate adjourns at 5 55 until noon tomorrow.
The postal commission reports on exclud ing frontline second class mail and unsold periodicals among other reforms. It also opposes pneumatic tube use under current conditions and finds no support for general postage or parcels post changes. Five railway pay reports offer varied views on pay based on space, loading methods, and potential reductions or reforms. Senator Chandler abstains. Fleming urges travel cost rules for postal officials.
In Florence Colorado on January 14 more than 1500 miners from Colorado Fuel and Iron at Coal Creek Rockvale Bear Gulch and Brookside walked out in sympathy with Northern Colorado and Gallup New Mexico strikers. A few men returned to load coal and prepare for a lengthy idleness.
Right Rev Mandell Creighton D D bishop of London died this afternoon in London He was born in 1843 after a long illness He recently underwent two operations for abdominal double for which he endured pain and suffering
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