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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1901
Page
5
A wandering Weary Willie seeks shelter from rain and hides in an empty coffin box in Anaconda. Billy Schatznen summons Coroner Hughes after finding the body. a comic scene ends with the coroner surprised and a local saucer track advertises tickets.
The notice lists on Wednesday June 10 pay events for upper works, converters, refinery and brick department. On Thursday June 11 lower works and new reduction works depart.
KB A and P offers a nightly special excursion train to Butte for saucer track races. Round trip price includes admission for one dollar.
Tucker’s bowlers dominated Hamburgs on Tucker’s alleys last night securing a third straight victory. Flynn led with a 202 score, two pins higher than Taylor of Butte’s best last week as the Tuckers kept control from start to finish.
Tucker leads with Mahoney Van Ells Owen Flynn and Tucker while Hamburgs counters with Lloyd Coulton White Capps and Day. A trip to see the great saucer at Butte and a motorcycle display are advertised with round trip admission priced at $1. The text also lists various numbers and names in a fragmented style.
Modern Woodmen meet tonight and local businesses advertise goods and services. Notices list license to wed for F. Roe and G. Roe, rail and department store promotions, a fire department picnic bid, and upcoming community events with shops, outfits, and discounts in Anaconda.
James Johnson bought the trotting mare May Bird from Alderman William Holtenhoff for $500 with admission receipts totaling $1. May Bird, a well known trotter, set a 2 24 record in a Butte trotting race drawing many local bettors.
Sunday school and parish picnic at Mountain View park with a 9 30 a m departure and 5 30 p m return. All members and friends invited. Bitter Root stock farm seeks about 100 extra men for haying in the Bitter Root valley starting in July with wages of 1 50 per day plus board.
Twelve jurors are sworn to hear the case of James McArthur accused of murdering Capt. Oliver Dotson. Judge Napton, ill, will be replaced by Judge Clements of Helena for the rest of the trial.
Norris and Rowe's trained animal show arrives in the city tomorrow with over 20 animals, a grand free street parade at 1 am, and new features. The performance promises enhanced entertainments as the farewell tour before departing for a world tour.
The lower works fire department hosts its annual picnic next Sunday at Mountain View park with a strong program and amusements. A featured event is a baseball game between the Anaconda Eagles and the Philipsburg nine for a $200 side wager.
Anecdote recalls Wilkinson Call of Florida failing to engage the senate audience as members left for lunch. A southern politician later quipped that an esteemed audience consisted only of the vice president, reflecting Washington gossip about a sparsely attended speech.
A New York committee asked Russell Sage for a $100000 gift for a charitable project. Sage spoke kindly but hedged, citing his finances and stating it would be impossible to contribute, then spoke with grave tones about the matter.
Russell Sage proclaims he has 700000 dollars on deposit at the Chemical National Bank and draws no interest. The remark underscores his wealth and frugality as a public figure.
A travel观察 notes Japanese pilgrims from rural areas in Nagano dressing for a city shopping pilgrimage. Women wear high petticoats, white leg bands, and elaborate hair with artificial flowers. Men also wear floral adornments. Police require distinguishing badges to keep groups together.
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