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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
5
George W. Long, age under thirty, is mourned as a beloved figure in Anaconda. The obituary notes his life’s work and the community’s sorrow, recalling his vitality and promising future cut short by death. The piece portrays his stature in local life and the lasting impact of his loss.
George W. Long an Anaconda electrician and bas eball player for Anaconda clubs died of pneumonia at St Ann s hospital after a brief illness. Born February 28 1872 in Stillwater Minnesota he moved to Montana in 1897 living in Helena and Anaconda. He worked three years for the Electric Light company and was a respected, cheerful man with wide circles of friends. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 9 PM with remains shipped to Stillwater via the Northern Pacific line.
A concise note states that the tailoring is sold entirely on its own merits. The location referenced is Thueson, 504 EF. Park, implying a specific address or showroom associated with the sale.
Community groups and social events announced with meetings at A. O. H. hall and Austrian hall. Local notices include a sewing machines for rent, piano tuner, and clothing sales at I. X. L. Store and Strain's Millinery.
Fred Alexander a Leavenworth suspect, charged with the murder of Pearl Forbes, the factory girl killed Nov. 6 after assault claims. He reportedly confessed, as a vigilante group plans action and warns Warden Tomlisson to hand over the prisoner.
Fifteen minutes after taking the oath for a second term Governor Stanley received a telegram asking if Jeffries and Rabbin could fight a limited number of rounds in Kansas if prevented elsewhere. He replied there will be no prize fight in Kansas while I am governor.
St Paul January 14 Governor Van Sant said he would not permit the Jeffries versus Rublin prize fight in Minnesota. He responded to a Cincinnati paper asking if the bout could be moved here if halted in Ohio. The governor stated no prize fight would take place in Minnesota while he remains in office.
District court held a brief session with jurors drawn from the regular venire. John Perkins’s case was dismissed on jurisdiction grounds after a change of venue issue. A new venire of 30 names was ordered to proceed, and several criminal and civil matters were scheduled for trial in late January and February. A sale ad for coal closes the notice.
Three fusion electors gathered in the governor's office at Helena on January 14 to cast Montana's electoral votes for Bryan and Stevenson. William Morris of Pony was chosen as the official messenger to Washington, with Daniel O Shea of Red Lodge as secretary. Dr Oliver Leiser of Anaconda seconded Morris for the trip as the electors prepared the ballot and official documents.
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