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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
1
Physicians of his Holiness report Pope Leo XIII remains critically ill but stable and not expected to die imminently. The ailing pope, confined to bed, had attempted to rise briefly and showed moments of alertness before returning to rest.
Rome July 18 doctors report the pope rests better though still weak after days in bed. He took a light meal and sat briefly in a chair while nursing and stimulants aid recovery. A conclave roast spit is prepared for cardinals during the election process, while physicians deny cancer rumors.
July 17 2 30 p m The pope shows improvement as pleural liquid remains stable and doctors postpone further operation His breathing is better and he remains calm Though actively ill he seeks companionship rings for trivial needs and sips broth and gelatin He weighs scarce urine 386 cubic centimetres in 24 hours The pontiff recalls Saint Leo and asks for Mass Doctors think he may live for days or weeks unless complications arise
Mrs. Mary McDavitt a well known nurse is picked up intoxicated on the street and taken to Helena City Jail where she never regains consciousness. The report notes she died after being confined for recovery from her spree in early days.
Mrs. Thomas Mc Davitt a nurse was found dead in the city jail bridal chamber at 6 0 in Helena. Police say she overdosed after drinking with liquor and cocaine use is noted.
Yesterday Montana markets reported the season's peak wool price amid trading notes mentioning Doha Wright and Mwangi tied to colored wool varieties in Indian trephitory markets.
The article notes a record high price this year achieved by Seventeen and Pine Righties in a market update. It highlights bidding patterns and compares to prior years.
A seven year old girl dies after brutal punishment described as newness beating. Charles Burt charged with murder and hanged as part of the case. Wool chest sales or production noted as unrelated items in the era's commerce report.
London reports the death of James Abbott McNeill Whistler at Cheyne Walk Chelsea at 6 he dies after a long illness and obituaries praise his unique influence on European art The New York papers note his brilliant sketching and international prominence.
July 17 Sylvester Braida son of Dr Braida narrowly escaped serious injury on Hauser avenue when a horse driven recklessly struck him as he tried to move from the animal s path. A gash was cut in his forehead and a leg was struck though his injuries are not serious. He was carried home by a band member.
New York July 17 United States inspectors captured seven Italian counterfeiters in Brooklyn after a heated struggle in which revolvers were drawn. The men belonged to the Society of Tad Blowh. seven members await trial for murder in the Benedetto case, whose body was found in a barrel two months earlier on the east side.
Special Dispatch reports Judge W. Smith fined J. Mattick ten dollars for selling goods without a license. Mattick claimed he was only taking orders, but the judge ruled he was the seller. Mattick refused to pay. case moves to district court via writ of certiorari to test the city ordinance.
Michael Haskins, a Burlington brakeman, is hospitalised in Billings after being thrown from a top of a car at Perits a station nine miles east. He suffered multiple broken ribs and severe bruising. Doctors Miller and Rinehart treated him.
Special dispatch from Helena reports Col Leon A Matile of the 24th Infantry now to be promoted to brigadier general and retired. Stationed at Fort Harrison, he is listed among regular army colonels with honorable records and at least three years service. Matile learned of the news from a Standard reporter.
The Granite county business leader Frank Durand died at Mercy hospital in Chicago after a illness. He ran large mercantile stores in Granite and Philipsburg for a decade and leaves mining stakes and copper interests in Alaska and Montana with an estate in Butte.
Epedta dispatch reports a weak market in Billings with Wall Street hurry blamed. About 2000 pounds offered at Northern Pacific warehouse. 125,000 pounds sold. Buyers and bids listed include Dr. W K B Sudduth Parkview at 1345 cents and others at various cents per pound.
A violent tornado struck Streator and surrounding areas causing five deaths and numerous injuries. Buildings including Western Vulcan works and Adolph Stauber’s factory were destroyed, with major damage to bridges, tracks, and the driving park. Losses described as heavy with many homes unroofed and railroad lines washed out.
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