Fatal Curve Accident Kills Butte Anaconda Rail Worker
Ed Nelson a switchman for the Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway fell between cars on the Low Line opposite the Lower Works and was killed instantly. Nine cars passed over him dragging mangled remains for about 400 feet. The accident occurred during switching with engine No 6 as Nelson tried to move between cars. Coroner Hardenbrook and General Superintendent McCabe were notified and the body was taken to the undertaker. Nelson, 41, wife and three young daughters had just moved to Anaconda from Minnesota. He had worked five months in Anaconda and was awaiting promotion. Funeral arrangements and an inquest set for 8 pm at the courthouse.
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Ed Nelson
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway
J. C. Starba
Nelson
Starba
McCabe
Hardenbrook
Waron
Fhret
Minnesota
Leke Park
Anaconda
Butte, Anaconda & Parisie
Great Falls
James Nelson
Great Northern
Casslake
J. W. Nelson
Granite Falls
Fast Central Avenue
St. Paul
John Lamb
Barneville
Order of Railway Conductors
Knights of Pythias
Fats and Leans Set for Mountain View Baseball Clash
The Fats and Leans meet on Mountain View diamond seeking revenge after a July 6 loss. Changes include Frank Clinton starting for the Leans with Bob Emmons likely to pitch, Storey catching, and Pete Snelson debuting in the field.
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Fats
Leans
Mountain View
Frank Clinton
Bob Emmons
Storey
Grim
Pete” Snelson
Moran
Tuttle
Sutton
Kilroy
Snelson
MicNulta
Messrs. Adams, Norbeck
Peckover
New York Star J W Crawford Joins The Fat Team
Fats add J W Crawford of New York a Tammany man who rode the Tam many train to Kansas City and is visiting relatives in Anaconda. Rod Williams will pitch Christie likely catch and Dr Stephens Hurley and Tucker will be in the Fat lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fats
Rod Williams
Christie
Dr. Stephens
Hurley
Tucker
The
J. W. Crawford
New York
Kansas City
Anacon'a
Round trip Sunday Rail Fare Set From Anaconda to Butte
The Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway will offer a round trip fare of 1.00 dollars between Anaconda and Butte on Sundays, effective June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte, Anaconda
Chinese warned of possible deportation after adjourned hearing
Two Chinese men, Fon and Quong Gow, arrested on Front Street as illegal residents, had a preliminary hearing before U.S. Commissioner Charles Houck. The court granted an adjournment to July 30 to allow time to secure required certificates. both men posted $250 bonds to await the next proceedings.
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Fon
Quong Gow
United States
Charles Houck
Justice of the Peace
William Devine
J. C. English
T. O'Leary
Montana
China
Port Townsend
Wash
Chicago
Storm Lake dam project bids due July 21 1900
Bids for a rock fill and earth dam at Storm Lake in Deer Lodge county Montana will be received until 5 p m July 21 1900 at the engineer's office of the Butte Anaconda Pacific Railway company Anaconda Montana. Plans and specifications are on file. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
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Storm Lake
Deer Lodge County
Montana
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway Company
Anaconda
Trains of New Cars Cut Ore Haulage Costs
The B A P line replaces 66 wooden ore cars with 55 steel cars. Wood cars at 60,000 pounds each carry 1,980 tons per train. steel cars at 50 tons each carry 2,750 tons. Steel, lighter and stronger, reduces weight and increases capacity, improving economy for ore shipments from Butte to Anaconda smelters.
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Butte
Anaconda
Pittsburg
Calciners Meet Indians After Great Falls Setback
Calciners return home in poor luck from Great Falls and face McCloskey’s Indians at Mountain View grounds at 3 p m. Umpire Arthur H Clarkson will debut, arriving from Ray City and formerly a pitcher for St Louis Baltimore Milwaukee Detroit. Calciners players Knox Lynch hurt but improving. Lucas of the league returns from Butte injured.
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Great Falls
Calciners
McCloskey
Mountain View Grounds
Arthur H. Clarkson
Montana
Clarkson
Ray City
Mich
Boston
St. Louis
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Detroit
Knox
Lynch
Anaconda—Dessel
Scindells
O'Brien
Grim
Schill
McHale
Carter
Muller
Menifee
Zearfoss
Shelton
Hurlburt
Peeples
Tinker
Davis
Wright
Lucas
Butte
Great Northern
Accident at Upper Works Injures Swedish Worker
Fred Holdstrom employed at the upper works on the first shift caught his left arm in a belt at 4 30 p m yesterday and suffered a compound fracture of both bones of the forearm just below the elbow. He was taken to St Ann s hospital for treatment by Dr J F Spelman. Holdstrom about 30, native of Sweden where his wife resides, in Anaconda four years, yesterday on his first shift at the upper works.
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Fred Holdstrom
St. Ann's Hospital
J. F. Spelman
Holdstrum
Sweeden
Anaconda
City News Notes and Arrivals in Anaconda Area
Local items report national union meeting tonight and business in town. Visitors include W R Bird Butte A L Walker New York and A Davidson Butte with daily rail and commercial notices. a Great Northern through sleeping car service to Minneapolis. sales of apricots fresh berries and picture moulding. hall rental and lodge installations. and standard building inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railway
Anaconda
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Chhange
City settles for 2335.50 after property tax cuts
The city reached a settlement today increasing city coffers by 2335.50. Improvements and lot values were reduced from 1200 to 25 and the house assessment appears prior to construction. A mortgage of 700 was removed from Andy Schilling with the same mortgage now held by Joseph Kramer. The settlement follows council meeting terms presented weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Schilling
Joseph Kramer
Missoula Notes Items From Local Scene
George Beckwith is confined with tonsillitis in the First National bank block. A famine relief collection in the Methodist church netted 33.50. The telephone company received more metallic cable for Higgins avenue. Seventy five Japs were shipped to Tacoma after layoffs in the Rocky Mountain division. Mrs J H Greenhalgh’s remains were sent to Sauk Rapids Minnesota. Four cars of horses moved from Coulee City Washington to Albia Iowa and were fed in Missoula. The Young Men’s Republican club met in J M Dixon’s law office. The university band gave an open air concert at Higgins and Main street. Daddy Quinn was brought to the city and sent to the county farm on the Rattlesnake. Mrs P C Hollenbeck underwent surgery at Sisters’ hospital for three tumors and is resting well.
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George Beckwith
First National Bank
India
Telephone Company
Higgins Avenue
Tacoma
Rocky Mountain Division
J. H. Greenhalgh
Sauk Rapids
Minn
Missoula
Coulee City
Wash
Albia
Iowa
Young Men's Republican Club
J. M. Dixon
Higgins
Main Street
Daddy Quinn
Nine Mile District
P. C. Hollenbeck
Sisters’ Hospital
Personal notices span towns with visiting locals
Charles Harnois arrived from Butte on Saturday while Marshal Wood visited from Clinton. Davis Lewis from Clinton came today, Avent Smead from Fathead reservation joined, A. L. Demers and D. I. Ogden also from the reservation visited. Albert M. Bien the undertaker went to Snake branch this afternoon. Mrs A B Browne visited from Peartown. Manager Atwater of Continental Oil is from Butte on business. J R Faulds from Stevensville visited. John Hayes of Hayes and Marsh departs for White Sulphur Springs for two weeks. A T Newberry visits from Helena, guest of Walter Newberry. William Anderson of Missoula Mercantile returned from a month in North Dakota. John Purtle visits from his Coeur d Alene branch sawmill. J A Rathbun from Joliet, NL arrived to visit G Rathbun. George Dyer leaves Florence for Helena to join Northern Pacific dining car service between Helena and St Paul.
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Charles Harnois
Butte
Marshal Wood
Clinton
Davis Lewis
Avent Smead
Fathead Reservation
A. L. Demers
D. I. Ogden
Albert M. Bien
Snake Branch
A. B. Browne
Peartown
Manager Atwater
Continental Oil Company
J. R. Faulds
Stevensville
John Hayes
Hayes & Marsh
White Sulphur Springs
A. T. Newberry
Helena
Walter Newberry
Western Union
William Anderson
Missoula
George Dyer
Florence
Pacile
St. Paul
Mad man claimed mob threaten hang him near East Park
An intoxicated detainee, possibly named Mc Elroy and from a local works, fled a smelter area as a 200-person mob was alleged to pursue him. Officer Pat Gardner restrained him and he is held for a sanity inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Gardner
East Park Avenue
McElroy
Leader Plans Big Purchases During City Visit
A prominent figure travels to a major metropolis, intends extensive buying, and will couple the trip with a period of leisure and sightseeing. The visit blends business and personal exploration, with additional engagements anticipated during the stay.
Miss Flo Woody Hosts Lunch In Honor Of Miss Pearl Hanson
A luncheon at the home on Pine street Missoula celebrated Miss Pearl Hanson’s return to Butte after a month’s visit with Missoula friends and relatives. Dr and Mrs Hanson joined the guests before returning to Butte tonight.
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Missoula
Pine Street
Flo Woody
Low water noted on Big Blackfoot River in July readings
Missoula reports a hydrographic table by John McCormick showing remarkably low water this summer. The first half of July compares the Big Blackfoot river levels for 1899 and 1890 with morning and evening readings, indicating a clear drought impact on water height.
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Missoula
John McCormick
Hydrographic Department
Big Blackfoot
Lig Blackfoot River
Saloon Theft Leads to Arrest in Petty Larceny Case
Police arrested Breyssing after description aided the capture for stealing overalls and a jumper from a Main street saloon. He appeared before Justice Frank Kennedy, arraigned on petty larceny, and was committed to the county jail when bail was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Preyssing
Stebbins
Breyssing
Justice of the Peace
Frank Kennedy
Ball Breyssing
Cane Rushers Arrested in Missoula Disturbance
In Missoula officers arrested six men at the rear of the Helena hotel after a drunken disturbance feared to spark a fire. Four received 10 day jail terms, two five days each before Justice Hayes. Also, bond posted for Copper King quartz claims by Houston Wilson and McHeffey for $5000. claims owned by Hackards and Riefflen, about 12 miles below Cameron's ferry.
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Missoula
Anderson
Depot Beat
Sx ‘Can
Helena
Justice Hayes
William H Houston
Fred Wilson
L C. McHeffey
James Hackards
Otto Riefflen
Cameron's Ferry
County board of equalization lowers Moody land assessment
Missoula on July 16 county commissioners acting as equalization board reduced J E Moody 160 acres from 8 to 6 dollars per acre saving 320 dollars on the total. The proceedings noted several taxpayers presented appeals though most received no relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Goheen and MaClay Wed in Missoula nuptials
Guy M. Goheen of Dawson City and Miss Harriet MaClay were married at the bride’s mother home near the Four Mile district Missoula. The ceremony was witnessed by sisters and brothers from across the state. Afterward the couple departed for California then Alaska for their new home.
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Missoula
Guy M. Goheen
Dawton City
Harriet P. Maclay
Four Mile
Dawson City
Mrs. Geheen
California
Alaska
Horses Die After Excessive Water Intake at Missoula Yard
At the Northern Pacific stock yards in Missoula on Saturday several horses died from drinking too much water after a long ride. Twelve deaths are reported with more expected as horses en route from the West to St. Paul.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Missour Mercantile Clerk Heads Off on Extended Trip
C A Barnes of the Clothing department at the Missour Mercantile company will leave this week for an extended business trip. The journey aims to review suppliers and strengthen the department's offerings.
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Anaconda News
Ifk Carl
Switchman
Lesaves S Wie
Irce
Morrow
Bath
C. Corr
Busien
A &P
Upper Works
National Union
Tolan Co
W. R. Bird of
L. J. Baker Co
A. L. Walker
Co. A. Davidson
S&s Tupper of
Mahan Bros
Ll. X. L
RB. A. McDermott
A Baker Co
F. Thibodeau
P. D. Twohy
George Johnston
Balt Lake
Mary Parker
Ehret
St. Pauls Church
A. Hardenbrook
Gregeor
Anaconda Coper Mining Company
George M. Baker Jet
D. of Hi
D. of H
Friendship Hall
Nettie Rae
Co. O. H
Dan McClure
Edmonton
Mr. McClure
J. C. Stroupe
Neihart
George Stenger
Portland
BB. A. McDermott
W. R. Bird
E. L. Tupper
C. O Davidson
G. D. Lounsbery
L. Doyebeort
G. W Pease
Lincoln
L. A. Parkhurst
Geof. Lavell
Spokane
CC. Grannis
Duluth
C. A. MacCallum
City
B. W. Cooper
Missoula Notes
Insane Man
Kidne
Nagkyar
Dr. Sanden
A. T. Sanden
Russel Bldg
Portland Oregon
Wisden Cenesee
Renee
Mixacadeatanan
Western
Montana News
Honda
Board of Fanstation
MacCallum
Cloutier
Anaconda, Mont
Ida, Mont
Anaconda, Montana
J. W. Memargue
Froheen -Maclay
Pess Trin
Cherry St
Anaconda Real Estate and
Insurance Agency
Anaconita, Vont
Hostetter
Marcus Dat
Donahoe
B. Greenwood Oaly, Donahoe & Greenwood Bankers
St. Paus
Omaha
San Francisco
England
Ireland
France
Germany
Orient
National
City Bank
Union National Bank
Fist National Bank
Omaha National Bank
Bank OF
Paul
Francisco
M. B. Beenwood
Louis V Bexnerr
Cashier
Norpecs
Ase
Hebey
Frank A. Jones
K. S
United States Law Office
George D, Greene
Munyon
Munyou
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Anaconda Business Directory
Warm Springs
J. H. French
Paimy
Mont
West Park
Kirksville
PieYsiGiaNns
N. 8 Snyder
West Third St
Main Telephone No
Anaconda Mont
Messenger
Ixpress
World Messenger Co. Office
Furst Bidg
Canieaan
United States Land Office
Keelay Institute
Montane
Coulder
Particu
Eion CO
Charies Bidg
Denver
Cole
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