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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
11
Two men, George Claggett and Fre a Stone, were arrested in Haupt’s saloon amid an effort to curb poolroom betting linked to Walkerville games. Mayor’s order to police had led to increased scrutiny and arrests, though actual betting activity occurred in the saloon setting.
Mary Baker Eddy replies to Mark Twain criticizing Christian Science. The statement recounts Eddy’s beliefs, monotheism, and features her stance on Jesus, God, and humility, with references to her mother church visit and the role of truth in science and spirituality.
In Billings a prison inmate Sweet died after doctors treated him for poisoning amid suspicions of strychnine and morphine use. The case involved a forgery charge, a forger Burt De Shazo, and a pile of odd belongings found on Sweet during the investigation. Local officials sought the county physician but could not locate him at first.
Members of Silver Leaf Lodge No 10 I C C F and visiting sisters and brethren are respectfully requested to meet at their hall in south Butte Friday at 1 p m to attend the funeral of Sister Emma Cook v 1 by order of Ira K Selfridge N G Mary Gillett Secretary
The Billings city council met in the new city hall and endorsed a formal dedication set for March 18. Mayor George will serve as master of ceremonies with invitations to state officers, Montana mayors and officials, other cities’ leaders, and firemen for a gala day in Billings.
The ore on this property runs more than $100 to the ton and arrangements will be made next summer to freight it to Cody and ship it from there to Omaha, where it will be smelted.
City council approved an ordinance to establish city scales and hire a Weighmaster at 75 dollars monthly for 10 hour days. A charge of 10 rents per load is set with penalties from 5 to 25 dollars for violations. The bid for scale location is to be advertised.
The council plans a four month period after which it expects to make its selection. The delay allows for review and候 finalization of nominees before announcing the chosen candidate to the public.
At the International Bricklayers' union session the committee report shows $795,763 in treasury funds. The union totals 77,236 members. Local unions nationwide are classified as 7a percent in good condition, 13 percent in fair condition, and 17 percent in poor condition.
At noon today the Soufriere volcano on St. Vincent erupted. A bright candescent plume rose with black smoke, visible across the island. Sand is reported falling at Chateau Bel Air.
Madrid January 2 report that the duke of Tetuan, once foreign minister, is critically ill and not expected to recover.
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