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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1910
Page
10
A cable from Baltimore claims the Guipet Alugeum in Paris owns a ring once belonging to Ramesses II's wife Ousemara Seiepara. The coronaling ring, carved with hieroglyphs, sits in a gold bezel. The Hight & Wilmington firm in Butte notes its craftsmen have long carried prized standards.
A scrambled Butte community note page lists residents and visitors including Orton Bros, JD Murphy heading to Oakland, Wi W Henry in town, and McLaughlin Coal Co. credits. Names such as Lillian Jewell, Jack O Downell, Patrick, Florence Reppords, and stocky references to surrounding districts appear amid notices of businesses, births, recoveries, and local attractions.
In a surprise gathering, P. J. Keane, president of the union for the patrons, was presented with a gold watch engraved with best wishes. Tom W. Foley, past president, spoke, praising Keane's faithful service and the union's support during his long tenure.
Sparks from an engine set fire to a small unoccupied shack yesterday afternoon near Division and Goy, police report. The fire department arrived and quickly extinguished the blaze. property loss expected under $11, and the house reportedly belonged to the railroad company.
In a Falls Falls saloon incident carpenter Charles Davis aged about 44, not drinking, stepped forward when his name was called and fell, injuring his skull and dying soon after. His wife, terrified by the shock, has not yet been informed.
A gang of masked youths robbed Kelley Turrrington’s saloon at 828 Empire Street at 3 am. They demanded the bartender surrender, took about $3, and loaded up liquor. Detectives Larkin Williams and Murphy later arrested George Meade and Harry Robinson. whiskey found on them. They face charges of highway robbery.
The Merchants' Association of Butte re elected Charles McVirden as president and Charles B Beebe as secretary. Charles Kelly is vice president, Joseph Pritchard will join the executive board along with AWS Christie and Ben Culkins. W Symons is director for three years. The year saw a 63 percent rise in membership and about $16,000 spent on entertaining officials and conventions, including roughly $200 in gifts. The state retail merchants plan their annual convention in Butte Monday and Tuesday with delegates from all parts. The event will be hosted in the rooms of the American Association. A Woman's Club dance is set for Friday January 21 at the clubhouse. tickets cost one dollar with extra for ladies.
A detailed report describes a catastrophic storm and flood that devastated a town and washed out hundreds of miles of the Salt Lake railroad. The flood breached dykes, swept away foundations, damaged houses, and left rails and tracks ruined north toward Caliente. Officials anticipate rebuilding the railroad further north, with months needed before service resumes.
The Harry Lauder company canceled its Broadway engagement and will perform at the Empire on South Montana instead. Empire seats about 850 with afternoon and evening shows. tickets go on sale at noon today at Orton's 18 North Main Street.
The Silver Bow club opened its bis pool and billiard tournament with seven closely contested pool matches last night. Spectators packed the club, cheering favorites as every game stayed undecided until the final ball. Pool winners included Wild Buckley Torrence Von Pachenhausen Walcore and McIntyre. Billiards winners were Lowery and Woodward.
County Treasurer Cardmore conducted a delinquent tax sale in Dillon. Total property disposed of amounted to 975.55 dollars, while parcels bought by the county, including several delinquents twice assessed and not yet canceled by the board, totaled 3125.24 dollars. A criminal trace mentions a suspect linked to a prior case in Scotland Yard last year.
Franklin school district reports the fire loss was adjusted at 354000 with salvage of about 111000 and insurers ready to pay 84060. Ground donation questions arise from past land gift by W McC White. board refers triangular ground proposal to the building committee. December bills totaling 683 are approved.
Harry B. White, a miner on the St Louis river, was entrapped by a cave-in after 4 am yesterday and rescued unconscious. He sustained a dislocated left shoulder, a sprained right ankle, severe head and facial cuts, and body bruises. He is single, about 180 years old, and residing at 10d ay sivest. Sacred Heart branch L C OH A requests attendance at Slater Murphy’s funeral at 149 West Woolman Street Thursday morning.
An optical ad touts free examinations and fittings by expert optometrists. It promises the state’s most skilled fitter, guaranteed best service, and refunds if not fully satisfied. Prices include plain lenses, cylindrical adds, and gold frames, with replacement lenses available.
Centerville Young Men's Club held an installation night with about 160 members and guests at the club. Miss Annie M. Sullivan installed officers including President John Burke and Treasurer Frank Sullivan, followed by a program of songs, solos, dancing, and a boxing exhibition between Emmet Sullivan and Frank Leahy. Refreshments were served by members and their sisters, and plans were announced for a February anniversary event.
Charles Wilson, a valley ranchman, faced a charge of stealing Fort Selway’s colt. After witnesses for the prosecution were heard, the judge ordered stenographic record and then discharged Wilson as the evidence was insufficient. Warrants followed for Wilson and George Ditty on theft charges. both pleaded not guilty at 9:39 a.m. today, with preliminary hearing set for Monday morning.
Governors from several states gathered at the White House for a conference on state governance and uniform laws. President Taft discussed executive-legislative relations, while Governor Harmon urged state capital hosting for future meetings and Governor Hughes spoke on governors’ conferences.
A formal agreement in New York on September 18 announced the engagement of Margoria Gould to Anthony J. Drexel. The record notes details of the betrothal and mentions systematized data surrounding the welding of the matter, with several names recorded including Ali Myra and George Gold.
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