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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
6
The text lists publication details for The Anaconda Standard including pricing, offices in Anaconda Butte Missoula Great Falls and foreign offices, and multiple newspaper stand locations across major cities. It also notes the publisher and addresses for general correspondence.
The Philadelphia press campaigns against Governor Pennypacker demand he ride a prancing charger at a National Guard encampment. Instead the governor travels in a one horse wagon, drawing praise for practicality and snubs from the press.
The piece notes Littauer named by Roosevelt as his closest personal friend and political adviser, sparking debates about cabinet confidences. It discusses Harvard ties and public perception while shifting to Dr. Wiley advocating summer hydration safety and non alcoholic liquids.
The article notes that Littauer, a glove factory owner with long business ties including wartime era work, may have violated laws prohibiting direct or indirect government contracts. It mentions President Roosevelt and Secretary Root pursuing the matter, creating embarrassment for several figures connected to the issue.
Reports from New Jersey and Staten Island describe a severe mosquito problem urging official relief. Editors warn of disease risks and note Montana Deer Lodge County offers relief from the scourge with few restricted areas.
London reports on Transvaal commercial conditions after the Boer surrender reveal mines near Johannesburg have produced far less than anticipated. Despite preparations by companies to fully restart operations, production under British control has disappointed investors and the expected economic gains have not materialized a year and a half after conquest.
Commentary notes that Transvaal mines after the war show reduced production and profits. August 1899 had 56,970 stamps at work versus 3,285 in May. Despite railroad and dynamite improvements and government aid, mining profits per ton remain depressed, with Kaffir shares sagging on London markets.
Starting June 12 the Northern Pacific sells round trip tickets from Butte to Mammoth Hot Springs with board and lodging at Livingston in transit and in the park for 15 dollars. Tickets on sale for train No. 14 each Friday, good returning on No. 13 the following Monday. For details contact W. H. Merriman, General Agent.
County Assessor Brown reports Silver Bow county total assessed value surpasses 33 million dollars this year, with real property and improvements totaling 17,981,450 and personal property 14,410,155. The document lists detailed values for land, city lots, machinery, livestock, and mines, plus last year’s totals for comparison.
Sidney Miller and son of Helena are in Butte. G G Poindexter came up yesterday from Dillon. George W P Durham of Philipsburg spent yesterday in Butte. Born to William Hickey a daughter. M M Duncan Madison county attorney was in Butte yesterday. A Balliet Helena bankruptcy referee was in Butte yesterday. Capt T J OLeary bought Barnett Bros saloon on West Granite. M P Perkins of Billings post office inspector is in Butte to meet his wife returning from Boise. J A Coram and wife return from Salt Lake and will go to Lowell Mass. Clarence Smith American Labor union secretary left for Salt Lake City. Oregon Short Line to run excursion to Balt Like Aug 8 at $15 round trip. Gold Gate trip Aug 6-15 for Gram Army encampment and Jeffries Corbett fight, return by Oct 15, $4. Otto F Schoenfeld State Humane Society secretary came from Great Falls with five children. orphans to Twin Bridges. Families named Lynch and Murphy noted. funeral for Mrs Healy Sunday at 2, St Patrick’s Church at 2:30.
Mrs. Margaret Healy wife of Patrick J. Healy died at the family residence from septicemia. She is survived by her husband and an infant two weeks old, and by her parents Mr and Mrs Patrick Lynch of 22 East La Platte Street Center.
Circumstantial evidence points to Thomas Star key and Louis Gostin, jailed prisoners, charged with burglary and possibly horse stealing after a barn breach at 648 Colorado street. A saddle and three horses were sold to a liveryman for 875, with one saddle identified as the victim’s. Collins tracks owners as police seek remaining property.
Round trip Basin or Boulder good going Saturday or Sunday and returning until Monday. 1.15 dollar basin or Boulder round trip for Sunday return. Alhambra and return good going Saturday or Sunday with Friday return. 1.70 ticket office 41 North Main Street Butte. W. R. Meech, Co. F.
A committee of citizens planned to approach merchants and mining firms to obtain subscriptions for a Silver Bow county building and mineral exhibits at the fair. President Eugene Carroll of the Business Men's association was called away, ending a brief session. The group left the appointment of the subscriptions committee to the association president.
The Junior Aid Society of the Welsh church hosted a cheerful evening at Carpenters' Union hall with literary and musical numbers. Rev. R. E. Williams presided as master of ceremonies and proceeds supported the church. Performances included John Howell instrumental, Maggie Davis and May Hopkins duet, Mrs. Thomas Price alto, Grace Bouret piano, and recitations by Maud Davis and Milton William. strong encore for The Milking Time.
Brief Business Men's Association session in the city hall discussed plans for the upcoming state fair and the selection of a committee or group to handle arrangements. Local leaders urged swift action on pending matters and next steps were outlined for the event.
A Sudden Cure delighted the audience with a Welsh selection Bob Amser Ar Ol. David L. Davis sang in high tenor and Alice Davis played a violin solo with her father John Davis. Maud Davis performed a recitation and Evans Hughes and Thomas contributed songs. A social followed with candy and refreshments served by the children.
J H Price of Philipsburg a pioneer in the West known for his annual skin shedding visit in Butte spoke on his upcoming event. He said he will shed again on July 30 his birthday, now aged 33 winters and summers, and will return to his mining camp home today. Spectators in Butte have seen him shed parts of his epidermis described as flesh colored glove like material despite attempts to tear it.
The note lists services at 10 a m on Sunday and Sunday school at 9 45 a m at the German Lutheran Church located in the M Huch loft with a Finnish Lutheran church service at 318 North Wyoming and the pastor residence at 69 West Silver Street.
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