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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
7
A writer notes the drastic drop in purchasing power, comparing past work time to afford basic water with present wages needed for a shorter period. The piece questions whether similar reductions have occurred in food, drink, or clothing, doubting any equal improvement elsewhere.
Butte notes list a mix of civic and social items. Mentioned are travels to Portland and San Francisco, visits to Butte by residents, a new cafe at Southern, Portland fair plans, and various local appointments. References include H R Cunningham state auditor, Dr. Donnelly moving offices, and Dentists Napton and Bimrose heading to Portland.
A large Butte gathering hosted Right Reverend Thomas O Gorman bishop of Sioux Falls. Knights of Columbus led the reception with remarks praising his past visit and the church’s progress in Butte and Montana. Speakers cited spiritual and material growth and thanked him for his leadership.
The article recalls a speech by a Catholic bishop urging Columbus residents to apply religious values to wartime duties. He stresses that professionals must push beyond routine learning to contribute to the war effort, guided by God, country, and moral virtue. The gathering ended with attendees invited to a reception.
The Franco American Financial association was incorporated at Parla with a capital of 10 million dollars. Elder founders include Banque de l Union Parisie Speyer a Co of New York. Directors elected include J Speyer as vice president and others from Paris and New York banks. The new body claims to be the first cross border finance corporation formed by French and American capital.
The firm announces readiness for business at 20 West Lalenia Street with the entire stock of live goods available. All orders are attended to promptly and telephone service is listed as Ss7F.
In Braintree mass on July 1 a murdered Belmont woman was identified as Emmeline Schildiowska wife of Pole a barber shop worker. The body was found in a gully near Arlington street two miles from Helmont with the head nearly severed from the body and authorities believe Schildiowska’s husband is fleeing toward California.
Conferences between General Manager H J Horn of the Northern Pacific and President Perham with the Order of Railway Telegraphers leaders largely explored general wage and Sunday work issues. Officials pledged another meeting to begin detailed bargaining while noting no specific demands were decided. The discussions covered rentals, dismissals, representation of agents, and seniority rules as key points.
Rock Inwad, Wk July M renard Wareham oldest member of the Knights of Pythias died of heart failure at his home. He was the first surviving charter member of the original lodge organized at Washington. Mr. Wareham was an engineer in the navy during the Civil War.
Helena July 14 Charles Smith was found guilty by a federal court jury of passing counterfeit $5 gold pieces in Butte and Missoula. Judge Hunt sentenced him to seven years in the state penitentiary. The case of C Finkbeiner, accused of altering a $1 bill to a $10, began with government witnesses detailing the scheme. Finkbeiner testified he believed the note was genuine and claimed a woman suggested bribery could end the case.
Honolulu July 14 Walter Sullivan a passenger disappeared overboard last night after being in the smoking room with friends near midnight. A Yale 1903 graduate, he worked in banking with his father D. D. Sullivan & Co. of San Antonio and was en route to Manila to visit his sister, wife of Colonel Clem, Chicago. A meeting of the Express Drivers Union noted the camuters strike action.
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