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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
5
A local ad promotes a newly added line of engraved glassware described as dainty light and affordable. It lists prices by the dozen for water and champagne tumblers whiskey highball goblets clarets sherries saucer champagnes hollow stems sherbettery and similar items, with several price points between 5 and 12 dollars.
A collage of business ads and notices including rent pianos from Orton Tires, sign makers Walker's and Meinhart, coal and wood from McLaughlin Coal Co, lenders Simon, dentists Drs Cole and Tait, independent messengers, Dr J J Mahoney threats, a State Savings bank blog reference, and local shops like Tonkin Co, Regal shoes, and the Boot Company. Mentions a February Arkosy, a Knights lodge event, an earthquake martial law arrest notes, and theater dining at Davys cafe.
Special correspondent reports Charl Hench land near Hamilton sold to C W Kerr Company of Chicago for 1 002 acres eight miles southwest of town. Property owners were Herbert H Jones H Remer Nat Francie and Mr Star t. Land to be subdivided into orchard tracts and resold to investors. Downs travels to Chicago to arrange management. Minor fire damages on Seventh Street. Snowfall receded after recent heavy rain. Local social note recounts a Bab ride to Corvallis and several townsfolk visiting from Thousand Seven near Victor Pie Buckley in town from San Francisco. Mourey left town for Springfield Missouri for a visit. Mrs P S Campbell went to Anaconda to see ill mother. Mabel and George Tansom moved to HoxemanO attend Mt. Bilis Academy. Judge Henry Le Myers at Thompson this week for Sanders. Dr M De Webb and Mrs J P Fonter of Ann Arbor visit Hamilton to view fruit.
Giuseppe Cutroneo, first Messina earthquake survivor to reach the United States on the Re d Italia, describes fleeing a ruined Corso Vittorio Emanuele, searching through burned streets for his wife and children, aided by Italian soldiers and Russians aboard the Regina Margherita toward Palermo.
A personal note expresses intent to return to Italy in about a month. The speaker cites no reason beyond a deep attachment to Corso Vittorio Emanuele where their heart resides.
The case, involving John A Leggat and a check for 2300 tied to a stolen payment, returns before the Montana Supreme Court on a side issue. The 1920s suit featured a $4000 cash bond with $924.30 interest, and Alexander Leggat, administrator, sought recovery from bondsman C H Palmer as the transcript lands today.
Thano Falls January report quotes Thano Falls Arizona Woolgrowers Association president Gosney denying remarks attributed to him at the national wool growers convention in Pocatello. He says the quotes misrepresent his intent, stressing calls for forest reform and cautioning against graft claims, while denying any specific accusations.
San Francisco reports ongoing river flooding with western levees broken near Sacramento and two miles of track washed out. Despite demoralized rail service, flood prospects brighten as rivers recede. thousands of acres of grainland inundated in Sacramento and Yolo counties. new crop sown destroyed, though no further damage expected unless cold snaps or more hills rain occur. Rail lines attempt to reconnect Sacramento to a bridge crossing the Algerian River. routes diverted from Salt Lake City, South Idaho, Mojave, and Daggett.
Washington reports a $900 million drop in U S foreign commerce in 1907 to 1908, with Atlantic ports taking nearly $400 million of the decrease. Imports at Atlantic ports were about $1.1 billion in 1907 and exports $1.158 billion, while 1908 totals show imports near $880 million and exports around $1.05 billion. The Pacific and northern border ports saw sharp declines in imports and exports, though Pacific ports showed a slight export gain mainly in wheat.
Diamonds for Less or Your Money Back claim the lowest price with a written guarantee. The ad emphasizes flawlessness and quality factors color cut and weight, plus a buy back policy at 906 on sale price for quick money without sacrificing 35 to 50 percent of a stone. It urges buyers to compare Mayer's before purchasing elsewhere.
Bozeman reports a senior class of 15 entered in caps and gowns to applause at Friday morning assembly. Townsend basketball players and guests attended. Prof. Charles Mollett spoke on pharmacy history, while H. Cochrane discussed transmission lines for the Montana branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. A college dance honored Townsend visitors, a cheese making demonstration drew farmers and students, and Mina Vera Anderson hosted a straw ride for Sunday school classes. John Fechter and Anna Vogel were wed on Tuesday, with Lewis officiating at North Black avenue home. Guests praised gifts and a late luncheon followed.
Allen Young of Great Falls attended sessions of the State Dairymen's association while W. H. Thompson also joined in the city events. Frank Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland departed for California for the winter. W S Hartman and Brooke Martin left for Helena for business and to visit the legislature. James Hamilton, president of the college, left Friday for Helena.
Cleveland reports Rev A B Gregg of the International Reform Bureau cites opium as the cause of half a million personal crises annually. He references a forthcoming opium conference in Shanghai starting Feb 1 called by President Roosevelt. Dr E W Thwing provides data from four Chinese provinces showing opium use ranges 20 to 40 percent and annual expenditures reach 200 million dollars.
Boise Idaho January 1 A coroner inquiry finds Solmo a 9 year old trapper and miner dead near Idaho City with a rifle, calendar marks and a note saying Very sick crazy. He left belongings including his sister and an organ advertisement appears at 819 North Main Street.
Salt Lake City reports after the Dotsero wreck on the Rio Grande a tally of 32 dead. Survivors describe frozen scenes, shattered cars, and urgent rescue efforts as passengers aided the injured amid debris and a demolished Pullman. Names such as George M. Harris and others recount shock and loss.
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