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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
4
Report describes two blasts that toppled the remaining chimney of a landmark near the Washoe plant. Brick rubble scattered along the hillside as workers cleared debris and prepared to move material to fusion operations. Company officials note a large brick supply remains at Anaconda yards for forthcoming work.
The district court heard civil suits of George B Winston which were settled for unpaid legal services of 20 each. In the J F Farris estate, proof of publication and a creditor notice were filed, with an administrator's final account set for review on Monday Feb 9 at 1 o'clock. The Mary Jane Twohy estate also filed proof of creditor notice.
Peter Vatetin, one of the state's oldest residents, now lives in Deer Lodge and has come to Anaconda to greet many decades of acquaintances. He came to shake hands with the hundreds he has known over a long lifetime.
An Atlanta Ga advertisement touts 8 8 S as the cure for contagious blood poison detailing internal and external symptoms and warning against mercury and potash. It claims the remedy removes poison traces, strengthens health, and offers a free home treatment book with no medical advice charge.
A recital is planned in Montana parlors tomorrow evening featuring classical works. The young resident of Butte has organized the program, hosted in Oils Hall to ensure guest comfort. Preparations at the high school building proceed with doors and windows installed and furniture in place for the anticipated schoolhouse opening on the hat day of March.
The Antlers will host another dance at the Montana hotel this evening as part of a winter series. The event, organized by the Antlers club, promises music, accommodations, and comfort, with optimism that the party will be a success following earlier gatherings.
The note lists assorted visitors and shoppers in Anaconda including Mrs Donsereau from Warm Springs, J Blankfield from New York, Jacoby of Chicago, A Oughton and W Southard from Chicago, and Frances Street and H King from Tutte. It mentions Strain's sales on flannels and silks and a through sleeping car service by the Great Northern railway. A Ladies Aid meeting at the Methodist church is announced and a property transfer involving George N Hanna is recorded.
Seattle jan 28 grand jury move to probe city council grows as police chief, alleged to have taken a 20 percent cut from gambling profits, returns from California. He plans to testify on the alleged system of monthly tributes totaling eight thousand dollars and name contributors and those who received booted funds, potentially implicating several councilmen. Journal reports say Janey and others were seen at the grand jury rooms as the probe deepens.
From the London Chronicle the once thriving Australian whaling industry waned after nearly seven decades. Henry Bros of Sussex began a Portland Bay station, but whaling drew crowds only when two whales briefly appeared in Portland, revealing the town’s lack of modern capture equipment and foreshadowing a shift away from leviathan hunts.
In Anaconda parish St Paul church Rev Father Coopman and Rev Father Barry conduct a parish census gathering residents ages worship habits and attendance to aid the priests in their year’s work. They expect several days of work while a new rectory nears completion with painting soon to follow and occupancy within a month.
Patrick Kennedy waived time to enter a plea on a third degree assault charge tied to an alleged incident with bartender Alex Podblelski. The case, before Justice Hendricks due to Murphy’s illness, was set for Saturday at 10. Kennedy was held on bond but could not post it.
Rev Mr Schiveren and his son Ferd Jr have led revival meetings at the Presbyterian church and Margaret theater for several days. They have gone to Butte where the evangelist will continue revival work for the next 15 days.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal remedy for catarrh affecting the nose throat and chest. It claims the tablets possess antiseptic qualities and avoid opiates or cocaine while being safe for children and adults. A speaker recounts relief after trying the product via a newspaper ad.
A Seattle baseball uproar traces back to 1901 efforts by D. E. Dugdale W. H. Lucas and J. J. McCloskey to revive pro baseball in Seattle Spokane Tacoma and Portland. Rival factions accuse others of piracy and outlaws while the Pacific Northwest League and Marshall push to control gate profits and leadership, with talk of aligning with or breaking from the Pacific Coast circuit.
Writers Fred Schock Parke Wikson and others discuss baseball management while Ed Stafford notes mistakes in hiring players to manage. Tacoma's stance on managers is voiced as McCloskey and Andrews are criticized for pennant failures. Mike Lynch Harry Colgan Low Mahaffey loom as umpires with Jerry McCarthy seen as rising potential.
Washington January 28 The Metish and Italian ambassadors along with the German charge and Venezuelan representative Bowen met at about 10 30 p m to discuss blocking payments and a settlement of Venezuela claims. The conference ended around 1 30 a m with no agreement on lifting the blockade and further word from Europe was awaited. Officials said Germany was not delaying the preliminary protocol but stressed a need for coordinated action.
Reports from Caracas indicate a blockade is expected to be raised quickly as the German gunboat Marietta remains near La Guayra. Commodore Scheder, arriving at Willemstad, noted the Panther did not fire first on Fort San Carlos and a red flag signal caused a misinterpretation at the fort.
An 1890s style testimonial-promotional piece asserts pelvic catarrh as a chief female ailment and promotes Peruna as a permanent cure. It cites Ella M. Moreland and Dr. M C Gee endorsing Peruna for menstrual relief, leucorrhea, ovarian troubles, and general health, with offers of free medical advice from Dr. Hartman.
A Berlin widow seeking a husband via newspaper ads arranged a rendezvous with a supposed prosperous suitor. She waited at a Friedrichstrasse meeting point with red roses and violets, only to find the man was her 18 year old son by whom she was mocked for the scheme.
Chicago reports President Roosevelt swings a six inch brush at the White House exterior as painters retouch the brown stone. He questions a worker about pay and remarks on the seeming ease of the job while observing the ongoing exterior work.
An old advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide for dandruff and hair regrowth with a testimonial about regaining thick hair after months of shedding. The piece also recounts a Roosevelt visit where the president tries a painter’s brush and, after a playful moment, declines helping with dirt shoveling.
In a public school, a Geography exam quotates a classroom exchange praising Greece and playful lines about “Happy Isles of Greece.” The dialogue mix shows culture and humor as students respond to questions about geography and sea surrounding islands.
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