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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
21
A jury acquits the men accused of running a game and an additional witness testifies. The verdict leaves unresolved questions about the incident and its broader implications for local gambling activity.
The first prosecution under the new anti gambling law ended with not guilty verdicts for William McAndrews and Leander Duncan after a raid on a basement poker game in the Helmes block West Broadway. Kiernan and Kiernan’s associates testified, while Frank Maley’s poolroom case was taken under advisement for 48 hours before a not guilty verdict.
The Standard promotes The World Photographed book with a free gift offer for readers who pay $10 in advance for a year of the daily and Sunday edition. It highlights broad coverage of countries and scenes and urges readers to visit Butte Anaconda or Missoula to inspect the work and subscribe for 1908.
The Helena jury found Frank Walker not guilty of withdrawing beer from a cask without an internal revenue stamp. Henry and Paul Albertson were dismissed on district attorney’s motion. John B. McRee of Forsyth pleaded not guilty to charges of fencing public lands.
All persons holding claims against Co W Cockrell are requested to present them to the undersigned not later than Jan 31 1908. Cc E Alsop Assignee 119 Hamilton Street Butte Montana. Jan 22 1908.
Santiago Chile January 22 important petroleum wells have been discovered at Carelmapu in the Calbuco department in southern Chile.
Carl Peters former governor of German East Africa won a libel suit against Berlin correspondent R von Bennigsen of the Cologne gazette. Peters charged misstatements alleging misconduct in Africa. Bennigsen was ordered to pay 25 dollars damages and all costs or faces two days in jail.
A local grocer guarantees refunds for Schilling's Best products if customers are unhappy. The store will reimburse shoppers who request satisfaction with the brand. The policy emphasizes customer service and confident product quality.
A public notice warns cattle owners that cows must stay off public highways in Butte. Any roaming cows after the stated date will be impounded by order of the poundmaster M. J. OLeary.
An advertorial note claims Virgin Oil of Pine breaks up colds in 44 hours and cures curable coughs. It touts internal use with pine forest principles, claims kidney benefits, and relief from rheumatic uric acid issues. Sold through druggists in half ounce vials, genuine Leach Chemical Company Cincinnati Ohio product.
The Clan McDonald No 12 and the Order of Scottish Clans plan a 149th Burns birthday celebration at the Auditorium in Butte tomorrow. Rev. Lewis J. Duncan delivers the oration. John H. Fowlis chairs with a program of bagpipes, music, dances, songs, readings, and a Burns address. committee members are listed for arrangements and ushers.
John King, described as large and burly, faced vagrancy and disorder charges in Judge Mc Gowan's court. He received 98 days for vagrancy, while the disturbance charge was dismissed. A woman he assaulted explained she’d supported him while he attempted to coerce a robbery from an Italian man. He used a razor strop on her during the attack.
Fifteen hundred skating enthusiasts enjoyed the ice and roller carnival by the South Side Social Club at the Holland rinks. Anaconda visitors attended and the event netted a snug sum for the St. Joseph's parochial school teachers' fund.
Walter Williams, a navy bluejacket on the armored cruiser Washington, was killed January 13 while coaling. He was pulled into the ship’s hold by a hoisting machine during a coal transfer from the Saturn, and died almost instantly.
The Citizens' bank at Beckley closed its doors and is in charge of Banking Commissioner S V Matthews. A run by depositors is said to have caused the suspension. The bank's capital stock is $100,000.
Fargo January 22 The Republican state convention chose Minot May 14 as the site and date to elect delegates to the national convention. The committee backed the nomination of Secretary Taft.
The republican general committee of Rennsalaer county in Troy New York adopted resolutions endorsing Governor Hughes for the presidency on January 22.
A large audience at the JulU theater last night supported Uncle Dick Sutton’s clothing drive for the needy. Admission was one garment or more per person, with donations collected filling two wagons for Salvation Army distribution to Butte’s needy.
Police secured a full list of plunder from the Krueger home at 301 South Jackson Street. Burglars entered through the front door Tuesday night and selected items including a new suitcase a sealskin coat a gold watch and silverware. Total value estimated at 400 dollars.
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