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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
13
Butte Daily column lists residents leaving for Reno Seattle Patton Sheridan and Vancouver. Banking and dental ads, local visitors from Anaconda Great Falls and Helena. Marital union and civic notices include a marriage and federation candidate activity. Numerous Montanans register at Thorn ton with many names listed.
Denver salesman stirs city council with bid dispute over Seagrave versus La France for an auto hose wagon. Alderman Nerny rebukes him as “dog in the manger” amid labor and eight hour day debates and a street name change honoring Senator Clark. Mayor and council clash over improvements, bonds, and contracts as officials probe union status and paving projects.
C Wyman of Salt Lake City described the Regina tornado last week noting it struck on Sunday and would have caused greater loss if timed differently. He witnessed rescue efforts, a man in a barrel rolled 100 yards, and an iron safe blocking debris. Two men were found side by side. one dead, one uninjured. Families saved belongings and planned rapid rebuilding, with six months expected to clear wreckage.
Richard Hardy sues Pipestone Hot Springs company in district court for 25000 damages claiming a hidden iron pipe under the water injured him when he dove into the pool July 2. He was treated on site and the company allegedly kept his money and valuables. Attorney Bo O’Flynn represents Hardy.
July 10 records from Butte note the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs A J Wilson at 26 Wi Meaderville. Several names appear including George King J C Wilcoh Charles Thurby Billings H J Selway L M W W Lomas Dillon L H Mehate F H Donaldson Helena A C Keith Bozeman L P Dake Whitehall and multiple Mrs W B Wheetan Wilkinson and J T Philips among others.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the death of William Combes aged M this morning. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church. A pioneer of the valley, he arrived by flatboat when no roads existed. He leaves a widow and children George Morgan Aire and two sons, Fred McCully, all residents of the area.
Large fore quarter lamb and mutton chops offered while supplies last. Potatoes available in 15 pound old stock and 10 pounds new stock. Fancy wrapped hams and boiled ham on sale. Special offer: one dozen ranchages for 20 cents with purchase of other goods.
N Nicholas, a Democrat from Geneva New York and friend of Deputy County Attorney John V Dwyer, visits Butte Montana during a 17th Rocky Mountain crossing. He plans to join Dwyer in Salmon River mining ventures, recalls political ties to Thomas Jefferson and predicts Wilson will carry New York. He notes Montana growth in mining cattle autos and agriculture, calls Butte the last prosperous city of its size in the U.S. He also mentions Roosevelt and progressive Republican votes and hints at a forthcoming piano offer and chromium airship theory.
The Butte Bartenders union held a large social session after installation officiated by Charles Martin. Officers installed include President Al G Wilson Vice President I Menhennett Secretary Treasurer John Rooney Inspector James Heron and trustees Charles Martin 8 Re Hui and Dave Foley. Peter Eddy 46 died after a short illness at 210 Williams street Walkerville Survivors include a sister Mrs Milvina and two sisters in England. He was a member of Knights of Pythias and Sons of St. George.
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