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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1906
Page
13
Western Montana office of the Standard relocated to 130 Hix ging Avenue Ailssouls. Telephone number 228. Advertising rates on application.
A Montana survey update reports progress on the Bitter Root irrigation canal near Missoula and Hamilton. Engineers from the East assess land reach, with local support growing while questions remain about the scope and timing of seven miles of canal and storage reservoir domes.
In Missoula this afternoon the ward Pearl CNettl, through attorney H H Parsons, petitioned the district court for release of her estate funds. Guardian Katherine Ballie has acted in this role but allegedly refused to provide an accounting or deliver the money. The ward seeks immediate possession and an accounting, with a court order to compel payment.
Missoula report states Dan Curran and T Sullivan, not from Spokane, were taken into custody by Bilatoula officers today and will be held until guardians are notified of their whereabouts. Sullivan, formerly of Butte, attended the Sisters academy. the boys claim they fled Spokane due to continual harassment by officers there.
Jan 20 in Misanula the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff Joan Fonu against Flarrent Levaaneur. The plaintiff sought 55s loaned earlier and the judge ordered payment accordingly.
Reports from Copper Cliff country show strengthening mining activity led by Montane company Limited under R G Elingworth. The firm holds ten claims in Boselt county near Bonita with expansion planned, employing about 20 men and pursuing a 2P foot shaft with copper ore grading around 15 percent. Recent shipments from the Tiger and Angel groups indicate ongoing production and growing property interest from Missourians and British Columbians.
George Bartlett of Buckeye was before Judge Hayes in Milasonia for selling liquor to minors. Two brothers Heavers and Austin Martinson face the charge. oldest is 11. A change of venue to Justice Phil Mrscourt was granted and the case will be heard there tomorrow. Bartlett previously faced a salon hold up by a Black man named Scott but was not convicted.
Svea Insurance Company began an action in district court against Tester Brooks for $450 plus $59 attorney fees. Joyce and Mulroney represent the plaintiff. Proceedings stem from a note dated October plus additional costs.
Washington senate committee resumed its hearing on interoceanic canals as Theodore Shorts details preparations for awarding contracts. Mr. Markel is named for a complete commissary on the isthmus.
In Frankfort Kentucky the attempt to repeal the transfer statute for Caleb Powers from state to federal court failed by a strict party vote as the state senate recommitted Burnam’s bill to that effect.
President Roosevelt greeted about six members of Company A Wheelers Confederate Cavalry from Atlanta and Albany during a daytime visit at the White House. The group met briefly, exchanged handshakes, and departed.
A Northern Pacific passenger run between Missoula and Helena set a record, with Conductor Brickel and Engineer Matt Jobr at the throttle of engine No. 29. The 4 hour 49 minute net running time, adjusted for 10 minutes of stops, marks a standout performance amid delays, while noting minor slowdowns and the long Mis soula to divide stretch. The piece also mentions an upcoming winter operation at the Havalli hotel in Hamilton.
A fragment from Page One notes King Frederick the Wit now rules Denmark. It questions whether King Qecar of Streden will attend King Christian's funeral and if he will meet King Haakon of Norway. The correspondent reports Frederick, recalling the Latin motto Dominus mulit aid and promising to live by it.
Stockhalm reports King Oscar and Crown Prince Gustave express deep bereavement over King Christian of Denmark. Oscar notes Denmark acted with loyalty during Swedish Norwegian tensions but condemns resentment in Sweden toward Denmark. He believes Danish suspicions are largely imaginary and urges unity.
Lt. BR. Homan, serving six months in Chouteau county jail, broke jail near Great Falls. Governor Towle revoked the pardon after the escape, following county officials petition and notice to the board of pardons. The board planned to act on the matter today.
Hotens Jan Mih The Peterson Cattle company filed articles of incorporation. Capital listed at 15060 with principal place of business in Fox, Beaverhead county. Incorporators Samuel Peterson, JoJn Johnson and Cart Johnson. The Clancy Co-Operative company also filed articles and is organized under trust bylaw with capital 500000. Officers elected are Tt. H. Stroevel president, M. Foles vice president, Martha McKenzie secretary and treasurer.
Governor Tonle ordered a requisition on Utah’s governor for Mr and Mrs Gladney who are under arrest in Ogden. They are linked to the Centerville Hennessy store robbery where about $600 was stolen. Papers issued to Sheriff J J Quinn.
Special Dispatch to the Standhard from Helena dated January 30 reports Mr. Peal of Billings was found guilty in United States court of raising a ten dollar note and attempting to pass it.
In Calcutta on January 1 three Anitent levies were awarded the medal of merit for heroism against raiders at the Hinhaz post. Sepoy Alan, though wounded, rallied comrades despite being outnumbered. Havild Hayat Khan and Sepoy Sultan Khan also displayed gallant conduct under heavy fire defending the post.
Jan. 2 report: a car collision near the county poor farm left Bullard injured but alive. He was transported to Parsons & Small Hospital after a ride to the scene and a fall that caused unconsciousness. Woodworth aided and the team was found halted by a rancher. Bullard remains in hospital, not considered seriously injured.
Washington, D C Representative Nicholas Longworth faces a surge of letters and jokes about his baldness as he courts Miss Roosevelt. Supporters send hair growth remedies and tonic claims, arguing bald heads imply strength, benevolence, and lawfulness while critics mock the trend.
In Maw. Van Hirlled on Jan 3 a gang of about 32 men halted a wagon on a Maracites street, robbed the driver at gunpoint, seized a box of 55 wigs of jesters, and attempted to drive away with the vehicle revealing the loss of 455 registered Jesters valued at 60 pounds.
A Paris lottery report notes ongoing winnings with numbers listed and several prizes. The Dress lottery awarded 200 to number 3,6 and 50 to 24163, while a Dec. draw had a 5.604 payoff.
Advert says chronic indigestion catarrh of stomach and gas trouble can be cured by Nan's Dyspepsia Cure. Claims relief where other pills fail, with testimonials from William Masterson of Lostine Oregon and Mant __ Steamship Co descriptions, urging sufferers to try the remedy.
A mine fire at a concentrator caused two crushers to collapse and a shaft fire to spread. Firefighters regained control by 2:33 PM. the concentrator remained under risk while engines and power lines were protected. Estimated loss about one million dollars though insured. ore from Senator Clark's mines to be redirected to Washoe smelter pending rebuild plans.
Three aeronauts who planned an evening dive rose above the clouds on a cloudy afternoon and landed in a field near Choisy-le-Roi. Peasants there spoke a language the crew could not understand, thought to be migrant French diggers. They learned they were in Paris after asking directions.
In the 1906 Japan Tear Book, the policy of a clean state calls for expelling soothsayers fortune tellers and related officials from the sovereigns surroundings. The reform aims to curb superstition and ensure government integrity by removing superstition tied to official duties.
Paris, Tan 20 reports the Basque inhabitants ban on carrying barque walking sticks used for centuries. Authorities deem the improvised weapons with ice spikes and handles as dangerous, forbidding their public use amid regional unrest.
Amid fears of surgical procedures for female troubles, Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is promoted as a proven remedy. Testimonials describe cures and avoidance of operations, praising the product and advising women to seek Mrs Pinkham’s advice before surgery.
A sketch of Lely Cole, author of Roundeke Time Parts Onedey, a volume recounting travels with her husband through Africa and Madagascar. The noted writer, lecturer, and explorer manages patents in frame and England, architects projects with her partner, and as Lady Colville has hunted crocodiles, photographed cannals, and studied nursing to support a perilous Uganda journey amid accidents and knife encounters.
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