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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1903

Page

5

Election contests filed again in supreme court

News from Helena confirms renewed election contests in Deer Lodge and Powell counties. Felix Murphy versus N E Levengood for assessor and Alice Mahoney versus Ida Marchion for county superintendent are now in the supreme court after Judge Napton previously dismissed them for lack of sworn proof. The contests involve narrow margins and disputed evidence as attorneys press to have the cases considered seriously.

Felix Murphy N. E. Levengood Supreme Court Helena Welling Napton District Court Deer Lodge John Marchion Ida Marchion Alice Mahoney Murphy Anaconda Miss Mahoney McMahon Barnsden Powell County Napton Henry C. Smith Congant

Big Hole county annexation debate stirs Anaconda meeting

The Business Men’s Association calls a Monday evening meeting to discuss annexing the Big Hole country from Silver Bow to Deer Lodge county and to push city legislation. Delegations to Helena and to the Big Hole area will be organized to influence legislators and stockmen. Proponents argue Deer Lodge would improve road upkeep and expand Anaconda’s trade by shortening trading routes, with an estimated $2,000 to repair the road.

Big Hole Country Business Men's Association Deer Lodge County Anaconda W. R. Allen Big Hole Silver Bow County Helena Butte Deer Lodge

February Weather Forecast Based on 22 Year Records

The weather bureau released February historical data for northern Montana, noting Anaconda may run 1 to 8 degrees warmer than the state mean. Betting men call such climate trends better dope than old sign lore, with records showing 1886 as warmest and 1887 as coldest months, and the month’s average around 0.54 inches of precipitation.

Montana United States Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Department Anaconda

Wheat export total for week ends January 29

New York January 30 Bradstreet's reports that wheat and flour exports for the week ending January 29 reach 4,420,065 bushels.

New York

US Wheat Exports and International Business Failures Report

The report shows weekly wheat exports of 3 702 368 bushels this week versus 3 538 757 last week and 3 776 000 in 1991, with total exports since July 1 at 148 599 622 bushels. US business failures for the week ending Jan 29 reach 230, down from 253 the prior week, while Canadian failures total 30, up from 22.

United States Canada

Rev. Hanby to Lead Local Methodist Church

The Rev. Mr. Hanby and his family arrive today from Coffeyville Kansas to fill the vacant Methodist church post left by Rev. Mr. Macurdy. Illness delayed his arrival but he is highly recommended and will conduct services tomorrow at 11 AM at the church.

Hanby Coffeyville Kan Macurdy

Real Estate Transfers In Anaconda Area

Nate Coster and Theodora Coster of Cascade county sold to B McCarthy of Deer Lodge county for 500 dollars a lot in block 6 lot 8 in the city of Anaconda. Warren Francis sold to J P Stagg lot 21 of Birch Hill allotment in Anaconda for 250 dollars. Francis resides in Russell county Kansas.

Nate Coster Theodora Coster Cascade County B. McCarthy Deer Lodge County Anaconda Warren Francis J. P. Stagg Birch Hill Mr. Francis Russel County Kansas

Patrick Kennedy Faces Trial Today in Rough House Incident

Patrick Kennedy will be tried before Justice of the Peace Murphy for allegedly creating a rough house at the All Nations saloon on Main Street and Front Avenue. Prosecutors say he struck the proprietor, shattered a window, toppled glassware, and threatened to demolish the establishment.

Justice of the Peace Murphy Patrick Kennedy All Nations Main Street Front Avenue

Farewell Party Held for Andrew Harrison

A farewell party in honor of Andrew Harrison was hosted Thursday evening at Hugh Hannigan's home at 820 West Fourth Street. Harrison, long employed at the Washoe smelter, left yesterday for Ireland to visit for a period. A large group of friends attended and enjoyed the evening.

Andrew Harrison Hugh Hannigan West Fourth Street Harrison Ireland Hannigan

Transformer blast cripples Niagara Falls power network

A transformer explosion at the Niagara Falls Power and Conduits plant triggers extensive damage and factory shutdowns across Niagara Falls and neighboring cities. Power is rerouted via the Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing company while lines limp along with storage batteries amid widespread blackouts.

Niagara Falls N. Y Niagara Falls Power and Conduits Company Buffalo Lockport Tonawanda Jan

Senators Remember McMillan in Senate Tribute

Senator Burrows opened with remarks honoring the late Senator McMillan of Michigan in a day set aside for his memory. One after another, a roster of distinguished figures including Allison, Cockrell, Morgan, Platt, Haile, Foster, Aldrich, Warren, Galinger, Lodge, Perkins, Tillman, Bacon, Vairbanks, Depew, and Alger spoke, marking Alger’s first senate address before adjournment at 1 Orlock.

Washington Senate McMillan Michigan Burrows Allison Iowa Cockrell Missouri Morgan Alabama Platt Connecticut Haile Maine Foster Louisiana Aldrich Rhode Island Warren Wyoming Galinger New Hampshire Lodge Massachusetts Perkins California Tillman South Carolina Bacon Georgia Vairbanks Indiana Depew New York Alger Orlock

Cattle in Valley County Face Spring Losses Due to Crusted Snow

Reports from Valley and neighboring counties warn of heavy cattle losses unless Chinook winds arrive soon. Snow varies from eight inches crusted in Milk River country to three feet in Beaverhead, with many ranges blocked by frozen crust.

The Standard Helena Jean. J Montrose W. Hayes Valley County Mr. Hayes Powell County Chateau County Rosebud County Custer County Yellowstone County Wibaux Dawson County Milk River Oswego Glasgow A. Davidson Weather Bureau Malta Harlem Saco Black River

Clopton House Ghosts Linked to Shakespearean Lore

From the London Daily Chronicle tale of Clopton House near Stratford on Avon, legends tie Sir Arthur Hodgson’s home to early memories of Juliet and Ophelia. The story recalls Charlotte Clapton buried in the family vault, later found alive, and Margaret Clapton who allegedly drowned after unrequited love, fueling village gossip and whispers of haunting through Clopton corridors.

London Daily Chronicle Clopton House Stratford-on- Avon Arthur Hodgson Shakespeare Bandelle Ophelia Warwickshire Juliet Charlotte Clapton Watford Clopton Charlotte Clopton William Hovitt Margaret Clapton Charlotte Margaret Sir Arthur Hodgson

President's Private Car Catches Fire in Prescott

President Mel Jen of the Northern Pacific rode the private car Mayflower through Prescott on January 30. A spark from the engine on the heavy grade ignited the end of the car, narrowly avoiding total destruction en route from Phoenix. flames were quickly extinguished.

Prescott Ariz Mel Jen Northern Pacific Railroad Mayflower Beig Phoenix

Pa Explains Epicure For Home Instruction

A confused student asks what an epicure is and is told it is a cure for epilepsy, with the dialogue noting epileptic fits and a remark that such basics aren’t taught in school.

Four Men Injured in Oil Plant Explosion

Cleveland report states four men were seriously hurt at a Standard Oil works after a safety valve blew and gas exploded. One worker, John Slater, likely to die. others expected to recover. Financial loss described as slight.

Cleveland Ohio Standard O!l John Slater

French Battleships Gaulois and Bauval Collide in Maneuvers

Paris Jan 30 report says the minister of marine received news that the battleships Gaulois and Bauvel collided during Mediterranean squadron maneuvers from Toulon. Gaulois bent plate and minor damage. Bauvel suffered more significant damage in the collision.

Paris Minister of Marine Gaulois Toulon

Rabbit Drive Planned in Market Lake Idaho

The Market Lake community schedules its annual rabbit drive for Saturday February 14. Organizers promise abundant rabbits and good sport with free lunch and a dance to follow. Guns and dogs are banned from the hunt.

The Standard Market Lake Idaho

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Murphy-Levengood Thueson’s Bradstreet MR. Hanby Anaconda Real Estate Niagara Falls Company Chinery M’millan Senator Burrows Chaplain Ree Oliver Twist Kodak Smith Drug Camp Y Corner Main and Park Ave Juliet and Crea Strong & Garfield Co Boston Makers Daly Bank and Trust Company OF John R. Toole M. B. Greenwood Louis V., Bennett F. C. Norbeck Ass’t Anaconda, Montana United Sates John S. Marshall Northwestern Theatrical Ass'n Margaret Theater Ajscont Edson Uncle Tom’s Cabin Company Fanny Curtis Phil Hunt Tennessee Pardner Smith Drug Co U. S Price Baking Powder CO Chicago A. Jones Discoy Crane Lode United States Land Office Mont Laws M.w M. E M. F L. M M. W Pasnee N Recorder Oceo County Lin and Lake Re United State Otiee Washoe Copper Company Elm. K Recorder’s Office Eer Lodge County Pacer Frank D. Miracle Egister Frank A. Jones Ataconda, Maeni Lake Shore Siver Lake Deer Lodge Couty N. W. Cor N. R Montang Meridian Register Third Judicial District State of H. J. Church Courte House Mary H. Church WM. E. Thomas the Third Judicial District Frank T. Dolan State Ellen Weiss Gunder Johnsen East Commercial Avenue E. Jacon Gunder Johnson
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