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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1901
Page
7
Tent pianos from Orton Bros and other services listed. Various visits from Helena to Butte and nearby towns. Industrial and social items include theatre, trains, health resorts, and picnic plans. Major notices cover events in Missoula and Anaconda, plus travel tips and local commerce.
In a crowded fifth race a heavy wagering day culminated with Brattain leading from the start and winning by three lengths. Ada N and Algaretta head a strong Miners Union handicap field in the afternoon card with seven races set for 2 p.m. start.
The Chicago & Alton wreck near Norton Missouri claims a 26 year old victim Miss Lottie L Stull of Hornellsville New York who died at University hospital at 4 30 this morning after being unconscious for nearly 48 hours Leane E Colburn of Paw Paw Michigan remains alive though not expected to survive the night Others most severely injured show slight improvement with better recovery prospects
A terse note notes a final sprint to secure cars for home use with emphasis on ladies free entry.
A clash between Helena and Great Falls horsemen over race meeting start dates surfaces after conflicting statements by T. R. Carson and Helena officials. Carson asserts dates and Montana Jockey Club backing, while Helena claims different timing. Carson wagers $100 on his dates, and Laurence’s secretary is cited as proof. A mining note follows about Olive Branch Silver mine and Butte Mining & Development Co. investment prospects in Butte.
Burlington Route to sell round trip tickets with Milwaukee departures on July 19 and 20 at 51.70 dollars and Buffalo trips on the first and third Tuesdays at 64.50 dollars. For more details contact Phil Daniels at 35 East Broadway or consult Dr. Frank for eye care. Orton Bros. offer plane or organ value at 219 North Malin Street Butte.
In Justice Arnold's crowded court Mrs. Bridget Sheehan and relatives faced disturbance charges after a neighborhood quarrel. Edward Bennetts pleaded guilty to third degree assault over Willoughby cemetery case, paying a $1 fine and costs. The horse theft charge against Joseph Cadieux was dismissed. Local ads note Butte Mining stock and bonds deal.
The $75,000 bond required by Judge Harney to place the Minnie Healey mine under F A Heinze is filed and approved. Sureties are John MacGingiss and Hugh I Wilson. Heinze to take possession and operate the mine during the district court appeal. Also note souvenir shell display at carnival and a special train from Butte to Mountain View park for $1 round trip with vaudeville boating dancing and entertainments nightly.
Washington reports the Seventh National Bank of New York City will pay depositors about pennies on the dollar after an assessment of 100 percent on its $600000 capital. The receiver values assets roughly and credits may rise with stockholder assessments. E R Thomas says directors meet on reorganization plans and a statement may come soon.
Paris July 12 M Santos Dumont conducts a motor driven balloon test from St Cloud to Paris around the Eiffel Tower and back to St Cloud. The craft ascends and descends at will with near perfect control except for the rudder rope. An official attempt for 100000 franc prize tomorrow is planned. The average speed is about 40 kmh and weight varies 100 to 200 meters with six brief landings without damage.
A morning fire in Mountain View Kansas destroys the entire block valued at about 5000 dollars. About one dozen business houses are burned including the First National Bank two grocery stores two dry goods stores and a furniture and hardware store. Homeseekers bound for Lawton suffer loss as they purchase supplies locally.
Dispatch from Lord Kitchener dated Pretoria reports that on July 1 Boers attacked a constabulary post at Houtkop capturing a seven pound gun. They were driven off with five British killed and seven wounded.
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