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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1901
Page
10
A local report details Peter Tanner facing loss of his wife and finances amid troubling personal straits. Neighbors note escalating tension as authorities monitor the case and await development.
In Judge O Connor s court Peter Tamer his wife Shameee Tanner and Joseph John faced grand larceny charges. The preliminary hearing ended with a dismissal for lack of evidence. Tamer complained of jealousy and a desire for violence after his wife eloped with John. The court postponed several other cases including Dr Arthur Phillips and Dr Hale Peck while decisions on burglary and assault matters were reserved.
Sheriff Furey returns with Pat Healey from Missoula to Butte for his trial, delayed by westbound train lateness. Healey appears sullen refusing to speak and shows no reply to jail welcome, while identification marks are noted and a $100 reward issue circulates among officers and informants.
Northern Pacific and Great Northern cut excursion rates from St Paul and Minneapolis to Butte Helena Great Falls and other Montana points to 35 dollars with Aug 31 limit. Return for 8 dollars more. Spokane rate 46 dollars. Rates likely extend a week amid possible shifts in western travel competition.
John B. Walsh an elderly Anaconda Co employee was killed in a cave-in on the 12th floor of the 600 foot level at the Anaconda mine. About 400 pounds of earth fell trapping him. He died at St James hospital and an inquest will be held tonight. He leaves a large family.
Auctioneer Palmer to sell slightly damaged furniture from 40 rooms at the Pullman house corner of Wee Galena and Dakota streets tomorrow at 10 a m.
Northern Pacific Railway announces train fares to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition at 64.50 and 66.00 round trip with departures on the first and third Tuesday each month. Epworth League event in San Francisco July 18 to 21 has round trips at 50.00 from July 7 to August 4 with top overs, via city office. Also Great Northern line selling tickets to Anaconda and all stations from 41 North Main Street, time and freight rates available.
A young woman wearing a good appearance claims to be Calamity Jane using the name Mrs. Jane McKenzie and says she was at a county hospital seeking a home. The Standard notes skepticism about her identity and potential misrepresentation.
The city court yesterday dismissed without trial the cases against Sadie Lawrence R Lee C A Plumley Mabel Collins Henry Clark Fred Brown A Mitchell Fred Donovan Hattie Harding and Maimie Suprenant. Several drunken and property incidents were noted as defendants faced minor penalties or broadcasts of remarks.
The Building Trades Council names new officers including President RK Kidney of the Plasterers union and Vice President J W Maloney of the Carpenters union. Other posts cover recording secretary W J Melvin and financial secretary Gus Fosberg among carpenters and plumbers. The Teamsters union also announces leaders with Yorgenson as president and Ernest Aikins as recording secretary.
The union elected Charles Armstrong as president with Harry B. Campbell as vice president. Clarence A. McGiveney is recording secretary Archie J. Woodbury is financial secretary Joseph P. Compeau becomes treasurer William Gruber serves as conductor and J. R. Cyr as warden.
Three trains depart Montana Union depot Sunday July 4 at 8 30 and 9 30 a m for Twin Bridges. Return trains leave Twin Bridges at 6 7 and 10 p m. Round trip rate 1 25 with 65 cent children. Everybody invited.
Lieutenant Governor Higging, visiting in the city and acting governor while Governor Toole is away, wired Secretary of State Hay at Helena to offer a reward of $1,000 for the capture of the suspect.
The Great Northern train robbers are noted again in addition to the rewards offered by the express company. The article emphasizes ongoing pursuit and additional incentives for information leading to arrests or recoveries.
A couple shared plans for a home with common ideas except one small gloomy room. They suggested adding a bath installed by Killeen the plumber, advertised with contact details Phone 268 and Showrooms 21 West Broadway.
Fares listed include Basin and return at 1.00 and Boulder and return at 1.00 valid Sunday. Basin and return good Saturday until Monday for 1.59 and Boulder and return for 1.50. Contact J. KE, A., 41 North Main Street in Dawson for details.
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