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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
8
G D A China promotes its French dinnerware claiming top quality, exclusive patterns, and open stock lines. It highlights Haviland sets, with a special week offer of 10 piece sets at 25 dollars and prices for bowls, bake plates, plates and cups across ranges, emphasizing value and variety.
The Chicago weather bureau forecast a cold wave and possible snow tonight and Thursday but in Butte the weather remains pleasant with no sign of zero temperatures. Bets and chatter abound on rain or snow next week, while merchants plan a February 12 business banquet to bring local leaders together and boost Butte’s prominence.
Citizens in Virginia City on January 2 massed to protest politics in municipal affairs and nominate a ticket for the upcoming city elections. J M Knight as mayor and J Joseph Smith first ward alderman were chosen, with Michael Matland second ward and Solomon Wiles third ward. Wiles won alderman by two votes amid a Democratic push led by S W Stewart. B Chambers named mayor by Democrats in a later caucus. A separate note reports Wilhelm Jordan’s sudden death at Badenaden.
Nelson Storst announces a new flour mill to replace the fire destroyed site at the mouth of Firidge canyon. The five story brick structure will cost about 375000, be fre eproof with steel and brick exterior, and daily capacity of 300 barrels. A 160600 bushel grain elevator and water power with steam backup are planned. Wilbur F Williams will manage. he and A J Thurston depart for Minneapolis and Milwaukee to secure machinery and contracts, with operations aimed by next fall.
Louisville reports that Henry E. Youtsey testifies in a Frankfort confession that James B. Moward fired the shot that killed William Goebel. He says the plot unfolded in Caleb Powers office with two inside the room and names conspirators William Taylor Charles Findley Caleb Powers John L. Powers William H. Culton Wharton Golden and William J. Davidson.
Describes a solid oak roll top desk 50 by 30 inches with golden finish and double pedestal, twelve pigeon holes, six letter files, two small drawers and paper racks priced at $2. Gunn. Also notes a large comfortable chair with seven slats, saddle seat and golden oak finish, plus other styles to suit all conditions.
Advertises latest embroidery trends for spring and summer including Irish crochet point de rose blind stitch and Venetian point. Describes white on white and colored edgings, allovers, widths up to 45 inches, prices from 5 cents to 15 dollars per yard, plus flouncings, galloons, and embroidered motifs and panels for dresses and waists.
A Montana senator and other collectors own rare oriental rugs valued at high sums. Clark reportedly paid about 250000 for several pieces with some costing 25000 each, with pieces framed or hung in his New York home. The rugs, including Polonaise and church varieties, are described as treasure of textile art akin to masters paintings.
Maj J E Dawson reports a telegram from F I Whitney announcing a fare cut from 2.90 to 2.20 between Butte and Helena effective February 1. The 3 cent a mile rate eliminates tunnel mileage previously charged, a move that may set a pattern for other lines amid heavy Helena travel.
A Special Dispatch reports severe snowstorms affecting trains from both east and west. Forsyth stands as the storm center on the east, with the weather extending to Livingston and the area between the Big Horn River. Westward, no snow fell near Bilings.
Advance preview of fashionable waistings with 27 inch widths in white grounds with blue tracings and various patterns. Prices range from 1.00 to 2.25 dollars per yard, including blue green plaid and crepy silk and wool pieces with lace effects.
A marriage license was issued in Billings in January to Ludwig Anderson and Jennie Linburg, both of Billings. Anderson works on the Yellowstone division of the Northern Pacific.
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