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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1905
Page
7
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard in Butte at 23 East Broadway provides advertising rate information upon request. Telephone contact is 423 for inquiries and pricing details.
The writer riffs on a poet's claim that a glowing ruby can banish love doubts for July-borns, noting ordinary people cannot afford such gems. They joke that small stones might help a little, comparisons to East Indian princes and Franco German rheumatic rings are made with playful caution.
Butte notes list Meyer buggies at Grady's and rent plans from Orton Bros. along with cigar mentions for Las Palmas. Several residents travel or visit, including Mr. and Mrs. Jones to Los Angeles and others to Portland fair, Great Falls, Deer Lodge, and Mica Washington. Local ads for Grill restaurant and life insurance also appear.
Dick P Sutton and John Cort announce the Northwest theatrical circuit has acquired three new theaters and two pleasure parks in Denver Ogden and Salt Lake. The Denver Telephone Building will become a theater by Aug 24 with a $30 000 upgrade, opening ahead of a broader tour to Seattle Butte and other cities. The Ogden and Salt Lake houses join the Empire burlesque lineup for a 40 week season.
Dr. and Mrs. T G Heine entertained eighteen members of a group at their home last evening. The gathering reflected a cordial social occasion with guests enjoying conversation and refreshments in a relaxed setting.
The Daughters of Rebekah lodge honored Mrs Crosson past president of the Rebekah assembly of Idaho at a city dinner. Miss Hacket visiting Basin and Mr Larson were guests of the host and hostess.
Lulu Sutton the Montana girl opens her engagement with the matinee today in Princess of Patches at the Grand Opera House. Reports from the North and West praise her, with Helena selling out nightly. She headlines all week with The Switch Man's Daughter to follow, directed by Frank Lindon.
The Howard brothers arrive from England and Australia for a debut exhibition at the Pavillon theater in Butte delayed by customs. They previously performed seven years at London’s Crystal Palace. Jennie Fletcher the balladist opens tonight, and world famous wrestler Jick Carkeek arrives to headline the week of July 16.
Miriam lodge No 2 Rebekah degree T O O F installed officers for the term with Mrs Kate Hamilton as Noble Grand and Mrs Sarah Orne as Vice Noble Grand. Mrs Crosson, past president of Idaho Rebekah lodge, visited the group Friday evening and stayed with Mrs Brooks. Refreshments followed the ceremony.
M J Sullivan vice president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers arrived in Butte to mediate a dispute with Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co. He checked into the Finlen and met with Butte manager Armstrong for an amicable discussion. Hope grows for a settlement before workers return Monday morning.
Rev. W. W. Van Orsdel of the North Montana Methodist mission leaves Great Falls for Portland to attend the Methodist congress and deliver several addresses. He marks 33 years in Montana work and will represent the state at the national conference on charities and corrections, also speaking at a religions congress. He serves on Montana’s charities and corrections board and supervises state penal and eleemosynary institutions.
Chehalis reports the Leadenhaus Bros large sawmill at Dryad Washington burned out of control yesterday noon. Fire started in sawdust near the boiler in the shingle mill. Most workers were away. only lumber sheds survived. Loss about $5 000.
Governor Toole issued a proclamation setting aside the quarantine over part of Carbon County after State Veterinarian Knowles reported no longer necessary. The quarantine was previously enacted due to alleged cattle scab prevalence and affects the named county portion.
In Bellingham Judge Netterer overruled the defendant Charles E Lind demurrer challenging the state eight hour labor law for public works. The decision upholds the statute fixing daily work hours for laborers on state projects in a suit brought by Washington.
World wrestling champion Jack Carkeek arrives in Butte for a Pavilion Theatre display next week with a $50 challenge to throw any man in 15 minutes. Born in Rockland Michigan in 1861, he boasts a long record including wins over Whit McLean, Gotch, and Munroe, claiming the title despite Hackenschmidt’s putative claims.
Great Falls leads with 18 games played and 10 wins in a 10 8 record. Missoula sits at 17 games with 9 wins and 8 losses. Helena shows 18 games with 9 wins and 9 losses. Sumo Tas? and others appear as garbled entries with a 471 denomination.
Martin J. Sheridan of the Greater New York Irish American Athletic Club won the American all round amateur championship today defeating four rivals. Sheridan set a new American record with 6820.1 points breaking Harry Gill of Toronto’s prior mark.
Billings notes the Elks ball team travels to Miles City tonight and will face them tomorrow afternoon. The local squad, newly organized, aims to challenge Miles City and secure a strong performance.
London July 8 Cambridge University secured a 40 run victory over Oxford in the annual cricket match. Cambridge dominated with stronger batting and tighter bowling to clinch the win at the historic contest.
In Rome on July 8 rumors spread that Pope Pius might leave the Vatican. A high Vatican authority told the Associated Press that the stories are fabrications and not true.
Portland reports Dwyer and Lundle of the Olympic club San Francisco won the finals in the amateur championship boxing here tonight.
In Spokane on July 8 burglars entered the Ideal laundry on Front avenue by forcing a door with a sledge and pinchbar. They wheeled a heavy gate 75 feet into the engine room and secured about 72 dollars in cash. Police suspect amateur work by intruders familiar with the building.
Oyster Bay July 8 President Roosevelt spent the day at Sagamore Hill devoting more time to executive business than on any other day since his arrival.
Henry C. Frick has donated 100000 to the American Academy of Arts in Rome. The gift supports the academy’s programs and fellowships, aligning with Frick’s philanthropy in the arts.
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