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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
4
Legals announce bids to furnish coal for Montana state institutions including the prison and capitol. Firms must supply sample coal, post a certified check, and bid by July 6, 1913, with awards to the lowest qualified bidder for contracts running July 1913 to July 30, 1914.
City council resolves to form district 56 in block 21 of Anaconda Eastern addition, Deer Lodge MT, to sewer the area southwest of the Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway. Sewer 355 feet long eight inches diameter to run in alley and parallel with rail line. estimated cost 439.25. Publication in Anaconda Standard and July 14 hearing set. signed July 7, 1913 by Mayor Edward O'Brien.
The Interstate Commerce Commission released its findings on the New York New Haven Hartford railroad system. It condemns outside financial management as wasteful and says the line could have paid an 8 percent dividend for 1912 and added 1.79 million to surplus instead of a deficit. It calls for cancelling the Boston and Albany agreement and divesting the New Haven of its trolley holdings.
The state board of examiners invites bids to erect a hospital building at the Montana State Orphans home in Twin Bridges. Bids due 12 noon July 25, 1913 and opened publicly. Mail in plain envelopes marked Bids for the Erection of Hospital Building to Waller to be, president, Twin Bridges. Plans may be viewed in Bozeman at FredS. Wilson Co. and in Twin Bridges at Walter Shobe’s office. A $500 certified check accompanies each bid, forfeitable if the bidder fails to enter contract. The board may reject any or all bids. State Board of Examiners, A. M. Alderson, Secretary. Helena, Montana, June 28, 1913.
Notice is given of a special stockholders meeting of the French Gulch Mining Company at the Durston building Anaconda Montana on Tuesday July 15 1913 at 730 p m for election of directors until an annual meeting to fill the board to consider changing principal place of business from Anaconda to Butte and to consider disposition of all or part of the companys properties and any other business. Dated Anaconda June 21 1918. W R Allen President.
A call for bids invites a 100 horsepower return tubular boiler, 18 by 66 inches, 125 pound pressure, to be installed at the Montana State Orphans Home in Twin Bridges. Bids must be addressed to Walter Shobe, president, with certified checks of $100. The successful bidder must enter into a contract. otherwise all bids may be rejected. A. M. Alderson, Secretary.
Notice announces the annual stockholders meeting of the Allen Company in the Durston building Anaconda Montana on Tuesday July 15 1913 at 8 pm. Directors to be elected and properties may be sold leased or otherwise disposed of. The meeting will consider moving the principal place of business from Anaconda to Butte and other business. Dated Anaconda Montana June 21 1913 W R Allen president.
The administrator of the estate of Walter M Young deceased invites all creditors and persons with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after the first publication at Bailey block Helena Montana Lewis and Clark County. J M Lewis Administrator dated Anaconda June 18 1013.
Intense heat at the Gettysburg Blue and Gray veterans reunion caused great suffering among attendees. A photo shows a veteran aided by volunteers after collapsing from the heat during the event.
Anaconda News reports Deer Lodge County’s total assessed property rises to 7,960,091 as against 7,939,748 last year, aided by a land value gain and livestock increases. Warm Springs asylum property, previously 168,000, is off the roll. railroads and new track additions are noted. Mortgage reductions and mineral reservations also affect the totals. the complete roll goes to the county clerk next Monday with equalization sessions set for July 21 through August.
A federal railroad commission report condemns merger risks and outlines national rules to curb excess expansion. It questions stock loans and campaign funding linked to Charles Mellen while urging limits on interline leases and financing without federal approval. The inquiry, begun a year ago, cites service and rate issues as drivers.
Michigan City Ind July 9 Beck with Havens and J P R Verplanck began the second leg of the Detroit flying boat cruise at noon bound for Mackinaw Bay. Roy Francis followed at 2 pm landing at 2 07 pm after a fast Chicago flight but engine trouble caused a 20 minute delay He flew at 1500 feet and hoped to resume north late afternoon More engine trouble delayed Johnsons start forcing a third magneto installation.
United States officers report Mexican rebels have been obtaining automobile trucks and weapons in El Paso for an intended assault on Juarez. Border patrol orders block truck crossings. Juarez defenders hide trenches and wire, while rebels claim spies on the U S side possess full plans of federal defenses and Pancho Villa leads the effort.
Deputy County Clerk C. J. Strakal woke to find a burglar had entered his Cherry street home between 1 and 6 Sunday morning. Valuables missing include $28 to $30, an automatic fishing reel, a book of flies, and a safety razor. Front door unlocked, back door left unbolted as the thief fled. Officers are investigating.
Over three days fourteen coyote scalps were turned in at the Anaconda county clerk’s office. C A Madison led with three, Matt Christiansen followed with five, and Franklin H. Jensen submitted six, each receiving a three dollar bounty per animal.
The grand jury in Portland heard witnesses in a graft investigation against A. P. Armstrong, the county school superintendent and former civil service commissioner, accused of taking 15 to 20 dollars from police applicants in exchange for higher civil service exam ratings. Armstrong denies the charges.
A reader letter extols Grape-Nuts as a perfect food that saved a sick infant. The writer details a preparation method and asserts the cereal benefits both delicate babies and healthy adults, recommending it as the best food for raising children and a nutritious option for grown-ups. The ad claims the product is genuine and worthy of attention.
In Berkeley California Franklin C Reynolds aged 16 a former local high school student killed himself last night after pursuing unreturned affection. His mother found him in bed after he kissed her good night. Nearby lay letters to the girl describing his longing his plan and purchase of a revolver and his despair at not winning her.
Paris July 9 William F McCombs chairman of the democratic national committee is reported in fair condition today by the attending physicians and the bulletin says his progress is most satisfactory, with steady improvement observed through the day.
In San Francisco on July 9 Judge Lawler denied a new trial and rejected jury clemency. He imposed the maximum penalty of one year in county jail on Police Officers Charles H. Taylor and Arthur F. McPhee who were found guilty of selling police protection to bunco men.
E B Erwin depot agent of the Idaho Washington Northern railroad was found dead this morning with three bullet wounds at the depot. Only Erwin's revolver was missing. A telegraph operator seen around the depot is being sought by the Kootenai county sheriff.
Havana July 9 General Armando Riva chief of the Cuban national police died today from wounds suffered Monday evening in a pistol fight on the Prado after raiding a gambling club. Gen Ernesto Albert governor of Havana province Senator Vidal Mora les and Representative Arias are under arrest awaiting trial in connection with the crime.
Phyllis Hare aged 18 of Woodston Peterborough England marks nine years with perfect attendance from age four continuing to present. She has never missed a day of school.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline Danderine claiming it cleanses hair from dust and oil, prevents itching and hair loss, nourishes roots, and makes hair long and lustrous after a single 25 cent application. It urges readers to buy at drug stores or souls counters.
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