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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
9
Mrs Lulu F Largey reports a thief entered during dinner and stole a small box of her diamonds valued at 500 to 1000 dollars. Detective Jerry Murphy investigated but found no signs of forced entry. Police suspect professional thieves worked as a team and are mounting a close search.
A report notes a cash register left on a door sill in an unspecified location. No injuries or suspects are mentioned. Authorities likely investigated the minor incident as a security lapse. The item disappeared from view, prompting brief attention in the local page.
J F McNear appeared before Justice Nelson on grand larceny charges for stealing a $100 cash register from Metlugh and Greig. Bonds set at $1,000. McNear claimed he carried the register into the Oxford saloon after finding it in a cabin while under the influence of morphine. He testified the event occurred around daylight after a night of alcohol and morphine use.
An employee of the Montana Liquor company found zinc protecting woodwork cut and stolen from a saloon rear room. A witness saw two men, identifying Daniel Murphy and H. H. Killie, who were arrested. Zinc pieces shaped as nickels appeared in slot machines, believed used to mint imitation coins.
Resolution passed by Hotel and Restaurant Employees' Lodge No. 2 urges members to use union made baking powder by G. W. Shaw. The motion notes long use and satisfaction, and repeats a strong recommendation over others. Signed by President Thomas Foley and Secretary Walter Gordon.
All members of Banner Lodge No 5 are requested to meet at their hall in Walkerville Thursday evening at 7 Oebeck to make arrangements for the burial of Brother Christenson. By order of C of H, Mary Woolcock, Fel len McKinnon, recorder.
Dan Tewey's Kump Me draw crowds to the Southern hotel as the Butte hotel team hires Schatzlein Paint Co to create the state’s prettiest bar with new decorations and color.
A dispatcher signals a train to halt for a mining man who is late. A dramatic chase ends when the man arrives after the train leaves, leaving the dispatcher bewildered as the horse named for the miner is blamed for the mishap.
Four miles from San Diego overlooking the city and bay, a 60 acre tract is listed with cultivation within a mile of street car lines. It includes oranges lemons graves prunes and other crops plus a two story residence and water right. Trade offers half in improved Butte property. Apply to J H Fariss & Bro. Butte. Also advertises Butte Brewing Company beer available through grocers or direct order.
Special correspondence reports a Twin Bridges legislature bill by Representative George F. White proposing 12.4 million for an orphanage building, 1 thousand for a nursery, 1 thousand available this year plus 2 thousand next year, plus 18 thousand for maintenance this year and 204 thousand for 1002, with expectations of broad support.
Prof Noxa Tyler of Chicago and the Illinois Woman's Alliance extol Chamberlains Cough Remedy praising its quick relief from a winter cold and absence of opium. The ad claims the product is safe for children and effective for coughs croup and whooping cough. A veteran notes it helps prevent pension increases by curing Mexican diarrhoea and urges its use alongside local drugstores City Drug Co Smith Drug Co Martin Drug Co Anaconda Mont.
Wiley Mountjoy urged increased appropriations for a state home for orphans noting the $12,500 building cost plus other needs, while attorneys argued trustees must accept all applicants. He urged a legislative committee visit to Twin Bridges, citing crowded wards and potential epidemics. Irma Kirby died of cerebral congestion at 17. A local funeral, smallpox quarantine, and a broncho incident with Constable Pollinger followed. Chauncey Gould and Charley Cline returned from mining with possible quarantines.
Daily shipments of Cottonwood coal described as the best coal in the state. Lump coal priced at 4.50 per ton and Washed Out at 1.00 per ton. Office at Six Utah Street. Telephone 276. KK J. Johannes, Agent.
French E Oliver, a noted evangelist, arrives in Butte on February 10 for a three week revival at Mountain View M E church. He travels with a renowned revival singer and has previously held meetings in Salt Lake Ogden Spokane and Boise Idaho. Patrick Kenry Scanlan, 50, died yesterday. remains at Richards' parlors with funeral notice to follow.
An excited citizen alerted Officer McQueeney on Main street about a supposed hold up by John T. Johnson. Police traced the scene to Hopkins street where a shadow cast by a telegraph pole, fluttering cloth, and a fence created the illusion of a robber. Johnson and officers admonished the crowd and returned to duty.
Friday night January 25 promises to be a swell local feature in Butte with 48 top talent and specialists secured. Attendees will receive a rare treat at the event under royal auspices.
Tickets are now available at the Great Northern ticket office 41 North Main street for travel to Anaconda and all stations between. Time card and freight rate information cheerfully furnished.
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