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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1910
Page
19
Butte's Hight & Fairfield Company presents designs for jewelry and art pieces inspired by Michelangelo. The 25 year old factory offers gems, gold, custom work, repairs, and emphasizes high standards and skilled craftsmen in their jewelry and optical services.
Butte current notes list visitors from Helena Billings Missoula and Livingston. Includes hotel rates at Pipestone Springs, card party at New Renshaw hall, and local business trips by Reed Symons Nichols and others. Also mentions oysters at KMlaftki and sales at East Broadway.
The new police matron at city hall conducted her first search on a woman prisoner. Edna Forest, colored, was brought in from Pleasant Alley on a charge of robbing A. Burgar of $16. Only $1 was found on her person.
Sullivan dies at 306 East Summit Street from a gunshot wound suffered in a 1904 saloon holdup. He carried the bullet for years. death follows a lengthy decline. Survived by wife, son Lester, and several siblings. Funeral at St Marys Church. Also noted: D D Sullivan, former officer, and Mary Collins obituary.
At 623 South Idaho, Mrs. Foley’s kimono ignited from gas after a stove flare. Her son Henry Foley Jr. pulled water with a dipper from the sink, dousing burns on her back and shoulders while Dr. Turner treated the injuries. Neighbors praised the boy’s calm action.
New York January 17 The grand jury room heard a tense session as Judge Hough allowed jurors to be subpoenaed and adjourned the Heinze case for a week. Prosecutors claim earlier indictments for misapplication of bank funds are cured in presentments. Heinze lawyers vow further allegations to dismiss anew, while motions to quash surface.
The Butte Choral Society's first concert promises one of the city’s finest musical events. With about 150 singers, the group delivers strong chorus work under Alderman Fenner’s leadership. They perform Dudley Buck’s hymn to music and the Hallelujah chorus from The Messiah, showcasing balanced voices and dynamic staging. The sale of tickets is strong, and members are urged to boost sales as the event nears. Ladies wear light dresses, gentlemen dark attire, and the chorus is praised for rapid, high-quality training.
Washington reports the conference portion of the Pinchot Ballinger controversy probe authored a report permitting officials to testify in person or by counsel and extending the inquiry beyond the current session. The measure allows a summer hearing and possible report by March 3 next year, with contempt penalties and a range of fines and jail terms for witnesses who refuse to answer.
George Schuck, employed by Ludwig Lehfeldt at a hotel between Billings and Lavina, fired a hammerless shotgun by accident while preparing to shoot rabbits. The shot struck his sister Della in the left foot, tearing away several toes. She is expected to recover in weeks unless complications arise. Schuck did not know the gun was loaded.
Mrs Edward Murphy aged 36 died at a local hospital at midnight after a brief illness. The body is at Duggan's and will be removed to the home at 149 Woolman Street. She leaves several small children and apparently fell from a chair at home delaying medical help for nearly two hours before doctors could arrive.
Alfred St Louis stands accused in Meaderville in a county attorney complaint of failing to support his family. The case proceeds in Justice Foley's court. Eli Makki faces petty larceny charges with trial before Justice 2gan. William Makki is the complaining witness, listed at the county jail.
At St James hospital last night Mrs Tim Lynch was said to have slightly improved her condition. Doctors assess her chances for recovery as fairly good though she remains in danger and not out of danger yet.
The Madras government offers a 70 pound reward to slay a tiger blamed for terrorizing Ganjam villages. In three years it has killed over 150 people, often attacking groups of 20 to 30. A prior 16 dollar reward failed as local shikaris avoided the creature’s haunts.
New York Jan 17 With living costs climbing the government faces bidding for the Ellis Island immigrant meals. The current caterer gets 22 cents per meal and the next contract must cover a rising market over a three year term.
The Montana Optical company charges six for a plain lens seventy five cents for cylindrical and one dollar for compound and guarantees the optometrist is the most skilled fitter of glasses in the state with complete satisfaction or money back. Eyes examined and fitted free with best lenses at the cheapest price and a fair offer.
The senate judiciary committee postponed action on Judge Hunt’s confirmation until salary terms are resolved. A $10,000 customs court of appeals salary, settled by conference, clashes with the Senate's rejection of that amount, risking further contention. Charges against Hunt arise from a dismissed Porto Rico case.
Patients in a ward at Seth Israel hospital panicked as a bottle of ether ignited. The blaze scorched woodwork and furniture while 400 other patients faced danger. An emergency gang alerted staff, and attendants quickly contained the fire with little damage.
Cameron, Mo., Jan. 17. Joseph Montz, 31, a farmer and tenant on his father Alexander Montz’s farm, shot and killed his father at the home near here after an order to vacate the farm. The elder Montz confronted him, leading to the fatal shooting, which was claimed as self-defense by the son.
The couple sought removal from the son's house after a shooting. They surrendered to the sheriff claiming self defense. Due to intense local anger and threats from neighbors, the young man was hurried into hiding by the sheriff.
In Portland Judge Wolverton allows prosecution more leeway to connect Binger Hermann to a political influence claim over the Blue Mountains reserve. Three witnesses test their links to Mitchell’s election, Mays and Mitchell conference in 1902, and Eastern Oregon opposition to the reserve.
President Taft filled several Hawaii court vacancies with resident appointees. Nominees include Alexander G. M. Robertson as district judge and John T. Debolt as associate justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court. William J. Robinson and Mrs. Shirkey were named for positions in the First Circuit Court of Hawaii.
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