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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1903
Page
11
An OCR fragment shows varied items including imported black currant jam, butter, biscuits, ginger, and cereal-like products with inconsistent spellings. Prices indicate 158 pounds per dollar and bargains on several jars and boxes, but the text is fragmented and unclear on dates or brands.
The tea department presents top value selections in Montana including Spider Leg Tea. Expertly chosen by the department, the offer highlights favored blends and premium arae pan varieties as premier choices for shoppers.
Fragmentary OCR shows a local meat market offering various cuts with unclear prices. Mentions include shoulder chops and liver or Bologna sausage, with references to pounds and brand Armour’s Star. Text is garbled and lacks complete figures or context.
The American Booksellers association and eastern publishers discuss a plan to raise retail back books prices for uniformity. Affected books now cost 1.15 dollars with postage added, setting a new total around 1.25 dollars, aiming to curb western mail-order competition and protect local dealers. The group has about 1,000 members and seeks to harmonize pricing within 80 days.
Florence Roberts repeats her success in a Broadway Lies tale as Zaza. The audience at the Capitol Theatre in Butte filled the house with 4,000 people, many seeing Miss Roberts again after a prior visit. Lueiiig Hondersny leads a strong cast as the production nears its fourth act with enthusiastic applause. Tonight she appears in Moda, a role expected to suit her well, while other notes mention market items and a publisher moving offices.
Unitarian minister Rev. Lewis J. Nuveen preached last night on The Modern Prodigal. He modernized the prodigal son theme to critique present societal paths and the confident young man with prospects who pursues his own path.
Aurelio Teppare and manager Bird Bishop arrive in Butte to promote a heavyweight lightweight clash planned for Sutton's Broadway theater. Weigh-in weights set at $30 pds, with Herrera asserting top form and eyeing a win over Perrible Corry McGovern. The card features Britt of California and a bout between Burns of Colorado and MoseTat Fonttao, with Montana showtime slated for month end.
A late night banquet at the Wine Jen hotel hosted by the Engravers' union showcased 11 members of the Bulte and Annvonda engravers with three guests. President Tamiadell led tributes while Proprieine Walker ensured comfort, praising the feast, wine, and table service as top notch. The event honored the craft, with speeches by editors from the Miner and Standard and a toast to enduring camaraderie, ending in the early hours.
Police report an attack in Chinatown where gunmen wounded five Chinese men. two victims died. The shootings followed a prior affray at gambling halls. Suspects allegedly included five Jam residents, with investigations focusing on two prisoners tied to the case.
A lively opening at the Coeur d Alene theater features Mahwery and Contued Micah Clanh Vaudreyie in a comic opera. Manager Mr Quken brings top acts from Spokane with Professor Zinn directing music. Highlights include Frances Grey Ada Howells and Carmen Mayer in lively numbers and a comic opera Courtship in Japan. The program runs with prices from 10 to 60 cents and no drinks will be served. Also notice: rental available for offices in Hirhar block.
President Doyle of the Silver low Trades and Labor assembly appointed a grievances committee to review complaints. The meeting held last night featured Mrs Laughlin, a leading suffrage lecturer, who praised the suffrage cause and urged legislative action. the assembly voted to draft a resolution urging favorable consideration by the legislature.
Former Seattle police chief Janie Henry G. Thornton died tonight in Seattle after a long illness. Born in Parcamouth Ohio in 1638, she had a noted career with the police department and later resided in Seattle with her husband and five children. Survived by a wife and five children including a daughter in Portland, the family requested privacy.
Apparent poisoning incident leaves two dead and one dying, with identity fragments indicating victims named Dulkie Wexny Tun and others. A nephew of Riayse is implicated in the event, and a suicide note or act is mentioned in Cot anio Gly Fridey. The report is incomplete and garbled.
Reported at midnight, Ira Coleage and Jan Valence were noted in a vote at the center of the Chicago Federation of Labor. The scene described a lively gathering as ballots were cast and tensions rose during the election process.
fragments describe disrupted primaries with police deployment restoring order. A squad of pallbearers or pallid forces repelled a group threatening judges and clerks, an injury to a nurse noted, and delegates were robbed by pickpockets during the voting.
Special Dispatch from the Alaland Saint Paul Jan 18 reports President J J Will travels to New York with wage dispute talks. Rail executives including Hill and Harriman seek a uniform understanding among western lines to curb wage advances. Northern Pacific telegraphers meet with Superintendent Greene. no definite results yet, further talks planned.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the funeral of Mrs. Henry A. Fielding held at the family home on Central Avenue Bozeman. Clergy Rev Dr Ronaldson and Rev Wilson conducted services as many friends attended and followed the casket to the cemetery. Pallbearers included Sher intn Piling Walter Cooper Dy. Waters Frank Steventon George Diet and W duckson. Marty A Fielding was born in Conn July 28 1844 and married Henry W Fielding February 2 1891 before moving to Bozeman in 1881 where she remained connected with the Wilgon corners.
Chicago readers report Rev. Frank Gunsilus dismissed his People’s church audience mid sermon citing a hip injury. Congregants left while the service closed, amid rumors of a deliberate exit to avoid a public scene as smoke filled the chapel.
Cegrke Tohneon known as Brute stabbed Wye Tid Jones at Clyde Park saloon last night. Knife penetrated lung. Jones in critical condition. Sheriff Roverteuh left Clyde Park to arrest Johnson. Johnson fled after the fight. Jones recently arrived from Kentucky. both men faced off outside for a fight yesterday.
A correspondent reports vast numbers of wild prairie rabbits devastate farms and ranches in Jighv, with large rabbit drives underway and hunters harvesting. He plans to ship a thousand rabbits for Monday trade, describing them as the tastiest diner fare.
Washington Market listing Ornstein Bros props at 18 West Park Street with phone number 379.
In a rough depictions, Janis stabbed Wn in the back as he turned to reenter the saloon. Clyda Pathe is located about twenty miles from Livinnéton on the Shields River.
A Aberdeen Washington dispatch reports heavy clashes between union and non-union sailors in Crowle, Foruland. Five union sailors were seriously wounded in multiple scrimmages as police restored order in the sabote district where a frenzy lasted hours. No shots were fired though stones and curses flew amid the tension over Solana sailing to Australia.
Informal luncheon honored diplomatic corps members after Ohio Society dinner. Governor Yates requested a contest in Conkenunty, and Hebyean Benny Yanger and Yousuf Mowiut were declared champions. Prof Anna Wisner died of heart disease in New York City. Zangwill’s American visit was noted for hospitality and light conversation at a dinner.
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