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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1903
Page
7
An unclear fragment notes a somber experience tied to New Year’s pay for the Chinese community. The readable text references a sad experience and mentions pay concerns tied to Chinese residents.
A lengthy description of Chinese New Year customs in the city, detailing feasting traditions, joss houses, incense, and the relaxation period for workers. It notes the lunar calendar, differing Chinese time-keeping, and the mingling of superstition with American life, while mentioning the upcoming Mormon wile next week.
The Mormon play Corlanton by Orestes Bean has been described as a Utah classic likened to Quo Vadis and Ben Hur. It has toured Utah after a rocky start and now again crowds theaters, with period settings offering picturesque costuming and parables drawn from biblical themes.
Local notes recount piano rentals from Orton Brothers linked to Shermans, births in Meaderville, and a New York business trip. Musicians prepare a prominent piano recital in Anaconda, while a jail hold and mental health inquiry touch Ida Atz. Nevada legislator Thomas McCabe visits Butte for a funeral, praising Tonopah prospects.
A still alarm sent the fire department to the Park and Arizona corner basement of the Tormberg Mulling Co wholesale Cigar and liquor shop just after 11 PM. A pile of waste in the boiler room started the blaze and was promptly put out by a chemical extinguishing agent with no notable loss of stock or property.
Readable fragments describe a small local notice mentioning Mme Ren, a diver, love and marriage themes, a short tin k room 2, Monta area, and a vague hint of work at Stephens West Parks street in Butte. The text is incomplete with garbled quotes and invented names.
Dr A H Kibbee, arrested in Red Lodge on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, is feared to have left the country. His partner Dr Pearsall and his father posted bonds of 14 for Kibbee’s appearance. Kibbee returned to Billings after a stint at Pearsall’s home, left again with notes claiming he would return, but has not. Kibbee, a psychologist and fraternal member, was arrested on the second night of a traveling contest with Major Maguire.
The Butte Barbers union reissued Partellow after Western Labor Union President McDonald ruled suspensions without trial were invalid. Partellow, deposed amid a cash shortage probe into Treasurer Layne, faced charges of concealing the shortage and revealing union secrets. A trial board will be appointed next meeting to set a date for proceedings.
Maggie McGrath daughter of miner Michael McGrath aged years died this evening. health officer says diphtheria, others claim tonsillitis. She had a sore throat for a day or two and died before the diagnosis. Dr Severs treated with antitoxine. Dr Sylvan at the death office confirms diphtheria as cause. Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon from Duggans undertakers.
Demand from Rome reports ongoing talks among powers on Venezuela customs receipts. One government pushes for a 30 percent share as a guarantee, while others hold to 30 percent, amid broader financial negotiations.
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