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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1913
Page
7
Billings reports a proposed opening of the reservation amid tribal debate. The council will seek Indian views and investigate claims that reservations are opposed. Funds from former sales and per capita shares are noted, with Indians reportedly inclined to openness if terms are met.
Billings January 25 Lawrence Salisbury sues Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway for 25000 alleging his health was impaired while employed at Sheridan Wyoming from November 17 1911. He says he worked cleaning locomotives with fumes dust and cinders and was not warned. The suit cites employer responsibility.
Moore Jan 26 report of E R Thomas located at a ranch house 25 miles from Sumatra after being lost in the snowstorm. He walked toward his son's homestead 40 miles away before the storm halted him. Local residents doubted he could reach shelter, prompting the rumor. Farmers week in Moore will run Feb 10 to 14 with two daily sessions at 10 am and 2 pm, featuring lectures and demonstrations by Alfred S Conley O B Whipple Whipple G Schermerhorn. A large attendance is anticipated.
Twin Bridges reports seed pea demand is so strong that Madison ranchers may struggle to supply. Mr Russell notes big seed houses plan 5 to 250 acre contracts, but limited supply could force apportionment. Other seed houses operate in the Gallatin area while cattle dealings and a miner Lon Guy's shipment of sheep are mentioned.
In Boreman on January 26 a reaper service closing the country life week series drew a large crowd at the country convent. Speakers included Ce AL Hillings, M C A, and Prof. C. W. Tennis of Montana Wesleyan University, who urged the country church to be a site of constructive work. Reverend Richard Brown contrasted religion of soil with the soul, stressing earth rooted faith and humane welfare. Vocal solos by Mrs. Ls. Willson and Carl Widener, and a pipe organ recital by Miss Regina arnes opened the program.
A brakeman, 29, unmarried, was killed last evening near Great Falls when a body lay on the track and trains passed over it. A roadmaster found the body and later confirmed the death, leaving crews unaware of the worker’s absence for hours.
In Great Falls on January 26, Hob Loss a famed local horseman along with Jesse Young a dairyman and Young's wife Rosie are held for grand larceny after investigators recovered buried hides and linked them to cattle and calf thefts. They allegedly slaughtered the meat and sold it to butchers, with Young and Loss confessing to a division of proceeds.
Amid political maneuvering in the spring election a club endorses former sheriff O Rourke for marshal. The meeting discusses party strategy, unity, and readiness to oppose socialist influence while aiming to serve city interests. several local figures attend and back the plan.
A benefit performance last night for St Lawrence's parochial school, burned two weeks ago, featured a minstrel show and one act plays. The program included acts by Miss Hens Prentices, Joe Duffy, and many others with songs, dances, and acrobatic numbers, all presented to aid the school rebuilding effort.
A lagging fell from a mine ceiling and struck William orran on the foot in Spectlator mine last night. The worker suffered a crushed foot with hopes of survival. In Other news, Orsolano, a month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Orsolano, is mentioned in a South Wyoming Street note with sympathy from friends.
Harper's Weekly reports an authority arguing physical education and gymnastics benefit children beyond muscles and brains. It suggests secular exercise deserves as much time as intellectual training and that reading and writing should begin only after age nine.
In the second series opener before a good crowd, Relance beats Black Rocks 3 to 1. McGilliver, Staats and Matthews score as Leahy, Swan and others fail to keep up. New man from Missoula, Wan, stands out with two goals for Relance while Staats nets another. Referee Furlong oversees a swift, exciting game as injury woes plague Black Rocks.
New York Ian reports no national registration committee meeting Tuesday by the Amateur Athletic Union to rule on James Thorpe and Carlisle Indian School coach Glenn Warner. A hearing is expected to determine if Thorpe engaged in professionalism and accepting money.
Classifieds list branch drug stores in Butte area including Henry's Pharmacy Granite and Alabama streets Ranzler Drug Co 601 West Park O'Leary's 1017 Talbot Aluminum Utah area Family Drug 549 South Main Wilson 1660 Harrison C E Rage 308 West Minum Walkerville Walkerville Drug 1 West Daly Centerville Centerville Drug North Main street Ite ATK notes ads sent to Standard office for prompt publication
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Sunday and weekly display rules with heavy ad type in classifieds. The text is incomplete but suggests limits on advertisement display size and layout. No clear names or dates are extractable.
Classified notices from Parsons' Firm in W Park Del EMP Office Ambk indicate vacancies. Two capable men are sought for permanent positions. misused wording suggests offers from Brighton Development Co and Moler selling standards, with unrelated lines about a pharmacist assistant and drug store work.
Capablanca, Cuban champion, scored his sixth straight win in the sixth round of the American national masters tournament. Jaffe drew with Marshall as Morrison, Janowski, and Chajes defeated Liebenstein, Zapoleon, and Killen in other matches.
Haugen of Chippewa Falls established a new record by jumping 149 feet at the ski meet, surpassing the old mark by 1 foot. He won the professional class with 208 2 3 points, while John Guttermoen of Beloit won the amateur class with 265 1 2 points.
Harvard coach Wy Ul An Boston and H D Scott of Boston defeat defending champions Quincy Shaw and George K. Fearing J of Boston to win the national amateur racquet doubles title. Final scores listed. Also notes a racetrack card with multiple race winners and mentions the quiet marriage of Raymond Ruchute and Miss Jessie M Budd with attendees and wedding trip.
Property listings describe multiple sale items in Anaconda including a dwelling with hot water heat for 30% down asking price and immediate sale, a big corner lot at Park and Cherry with inquiries at E. Park, and notes of other parcels and rooms for sale near mines. Details include terms, addresses, and contact cues for interested buyers.
Land sale notice from Dewey Montana listing 0 percent acres with abundant out range. Owner J. W. Potts advertised. contact at Potts address in Dewey Montana for details.
A fragmented list advertises second hand items including a Hartford roadster and assorted automobiles, furniture, dishes, utensils, and rent notices. Also offered are complete household goods such as stoves and sideboards with contact lines and addresses for inquiries.
WANTED AT ONCE two sales representatives for a firm with good money. Also wanted secondhand or new engine lathe in Anaconda. Board and room near east AGENTS GET OUR NEW PROPOSITION and begin earning big money, call auto owners for full details free. P. W. Roach Trading Co Billings Mont. AGENTS WANTED TO MAKE FROM 5 TO 50 PER DAY Write by Stand...
A garbled classified page lists WANTED items for a firm in Butte Montana including toys sewing by the pay and a list of industrial equipment, bricks molds and a 300 Dillers machine plus a sale note. Also sale notices for a nine room house 310 N Wyoming St Butte and a confectionery store for sale with inquiries and a building available for rent. Local bids and deliveries details appear with damaged wording across multiple lines.
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