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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
2
Helena July 18. The attorney general says counties can sue to recover back licenses from businesses operating without licenses unless barred by statute of limitations. The brief opinion cites state law on penalties for non payment and a Montana Supreme Court case, State v Raymond.
A Dillon dispatch reports County Clerk Staudaker’s bill showing the John Wolff trial costs Madison county 896.40 with 727.40 for witnesses and jurors 40.50 for 81 days of boarding the prisoner 54.50 for jurors and 50 for Edwin Norris defense plus 24 bailiff fees.
Helena July 18 Montana members of the American Bar association and other attorneys anticipate the 24th annual meeting in Denver August 21 to 23. Colorado and Denver Bar associations plan social functions and side trips to Cripple Creek Leadville and Colorado Springs. J A Sanders of Helena will attend and take part in planned events. The association has 1540 members.
The American Bar Association plans annual gatherings in alternate years, with this year's Denver meeting marking the first in the West. Officers include Edmund P. Wetmore of New York as president and John Hinkley of Baltimore as secretary. Congress member Charles E. Littlefield of Maine will deliver the main address on The Insular Case. Montana ABA members named are William Scallon W W Dixon John Cotter of Butte Colonel W F Sanders and J A Sanders of Helena. The late F B E Corbett was also a member.
A Missouri undertow sweep at Great Falls claims 10 year old Rudolph Stebner near Central Ave. as bystanders and aid crews search in 25 feet of water. The incident follows a prior tragedy linked to the same boy in February when a gun accident killed Albert Martin. Officials note past calls for a public bathing tank for youths.
London July 18 Earl Russell arraigned for bigamy and pleads guilty after arguing jurisdiction The trial used medieval style ceremonies The earl and countess said they acted on best Nevada legal advice He is sentenced to three months first class misdemeanant Holloway Prison prepares a room once used by William Stead for his reception as the arrival is anticipated
Violent scenes marred the Brussels chamber of deputies during a debate on the educational bill. Socialists and rightists hurled vulgar language and personal clashes were averted only by ushers. The session was suspended and President M. de Sadeler warned of permanent suspension if disorder recurs.
Tolstoi rallying after a fever and reported beyond immediate danger at 2:30 p m. today. Tolstoi's representative in Britain telegrammed from Tula July 17 noting appreciable improvement and hopes for recovery.
Wool sales on the Great Falls exchange totaled 518000 pounds with prices from 11% to 15% cents. Firms including Johnson Marsh Shannon Bros and others moved large clips to Barraclough May Livingston and Putnam as more wool floods the market for a likely larger season.
In Dillon on July 18 the wool market showed little activity. J Hample, buyer for Jeremiah Williams, returned from Butte with three clips including T. M. Selway Dillon 236000 pounds at private price H D Hedreth Medicine Lodge 12000 pounds at 12 cents top price of the year Frank Andrus Medicine Lodge 22000 pounds at 1145 cents Wool arrives daily and will be shipped quickly as buyers anticipate 12 cents or more before season end County commissioners adjourned after a week as board of equalization with no changes to the assessment roll and one protest filed
Wool sales over the last two days totaled about seven clips. Buyers include Thomas Riley for John T. Lodge & Co of Boston and Dan Dewey Jr for Dewey Gould & Co of Boston. Clips ranged from 13 and 14 cents with weights from 19,800 to 58,000 pounds in multiple sacks and private sales.
Billings July 18 wool exchange lists deals with multiple buyers and consignors. Aston Fergus Red Lodge 30000 pounds to Bach Becker Co and Jeremiah Williams Co at 10 3 4 c. Provice Roberts 17000 pounds to Jeremiah Williams Co at 11 3 4 c. Kelley Harlowtown 35000 pounds to Hallowell Donald Co at 13 3 4 c. Hogan Red Lodge 32000 pounds to Dewey Gould Co at 11 3 4 c. James Etter Utica 22000 pounds to Dewey Gould Co at 13 3 4 c. O McBrady Livingston 29090 pounds to Dewey Gould Co at 11 2 3 c. E M Clark Red Lodge 50000 pounds in three lots to Whitman Farnsworth Co at 14 c. Berry Simpson Clark's Fork 16000 pounds to Whitman Farnsworth Co at 11 3 4 c. J K McMurdo Judith Basin 19000 pounds to Hecht Liebman Co at 12 3 4 c. Milner McLean Milner 19000 pounds to Jeremiah Williams Co at 12 3 4 c. M L Wentworth Roberts 14000 pounds to Hecht Liebman Co at 11 c. Norton Lyons Big Elk old private sale 36000 pounds at 14 2 4 c, purchaser unnamed.
London on July 18 reported 15 742 lots offered with good demand and firm prices. Superior merinos rose about 5 percent, crossbreds sold to French and German buyers, and coarse wool strengthened when suitable grades appeared. American buyers paid about 5 percent more for their purchases and were selective on merinos, yet secured some merinos and cross-breds.
Jerry J Murphy a resident of Helena is bankrupt under a petition filed in the district court. The case listed creditors and assets with the court appointing a trustee to manage the proceedings and liquidation.
Centerville saloon keeper filed a bankruptcy petition in a United States court today. He lists debts of 2800 dollars and assets totaling 5000 dollars, assets he says cannot be realized upon.
Charles V Praus a longtime driver for Great Falls Meat company was arrested on a warrant charging grand larceny and will plead tomorrow in district court. He confessed taking 89 50 and admitted previously misappropriating more while employed. Attorney W M Cockrill to defend.
In Chicago on July 1, the White Sox routed Baltimore 9 to 1. Patterson allowed runs while Ginnity and Bresnahan led Chicago hitters. Attendance was about 2,700 as Sullivan and Patterson bled for the Orioles.
Washington bunched seven hits in the third and fourth innings to defeat Detroit. Attendance 1,600. Batter Yeager, High, and Buelow starred for Washington while Lee and Clark pitched.
Milwaukee July 18 Hawley excelled in a pitchers battle shutting out Philadelphia for seven innings. A triple and a single in the eighth produced the visitors lone run. Attendance 1 000. Batteries Hawley and Maloney Bernhardt and Powers.
Cleveland advances a close 6-5 victory over Boston on July 18 with timely hits and strong pitching. Hart and Wood paired with Winters and Schreck in the battery as 85 fans watched.
National League game summary shows Philadelphia battering Case while Cincinnati fails to capitalize. Attendance listed at 2,000 plus. Batteries Case and Bergen for Cincinnati Orth and Douglass for Philadelphia. Umpire Dwyer.
Chicago defeated New York 6 to 5 in a tight game at Chicago on July 18. Batting and fielding honors were evenly split with Eason and Kling as battery partners and Taylor and Warner contributing at bat. Attendance was about 600.
In a July game, Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 3. Keeler reached third after a mis throw, Kelley scored from first, Sheckard drove Keeler home to seal it. Attendance 2,300. Batteries Tannehill Zimmer Kitson McGuire Umpire Emmiec.
In St Louis on July 18 Boston dominated with powerful hitting as Murphy starred in the box and led a seven run first two innings. Lineup included Budnett Ryan Heydon Dineen Kittredge with Nash as umpire. Attendance reported at 20 percent.
Portland, Oregon wins over Tacoma with a final score of 4 to 2. Umpire O'Connell officiated as the game featured players including Salisbury, Vigneux, Wilner, and Zearfoes.
In a tense match Miller and Swindells lead Battery Harmony with key plays as Umpire McDonald administers the game. The ES NE QA moment hints at a field clash with decisive moments shaping the outcome.
Wenatchee July 18 Joe Felix an Indian inmate held on an attempted murder charge hanged himself in his cell last night using a woolen scarf tied to a grate. Police found him in the morning with knees flexed and the body on the floor.
The city council orders the demolition of Virginia City’s People’s theater once famed for McCullough Waldron and other stars. Demolition, led by R A Vickers of the Alder Gulch Times, marks the loss of a Thespis temple as pioneers and gold diggers once crowded Alder Gulch.
A wedding took place in Virginia City on July 15 1901 with Warner Holt marrying Mrs Bessie C Welcher. The newlyweds are now the hosts of the Virginia hotel. County officials and sheriffs based in Sheridan visited the board this week while Alex Norris planned cattle moves to a stock ranch on the Yellowstone near Clark's Fork.
Montana state records show Broadwater is the sole county with a lower assessment year over year. Assessor Doggart’s returns indicate total taxable property of 1,662,791, with real and personal valuations detailed across real estate, town lots, equipment, mortgages, and livestock.
Referee in Bankruptcy 8S A Balllet presided over Reid D. Taylor's case with Detroit bank's $6,000 claim challenging the listing of property. Testimony showed no fraud. Taylor said 1892 winter losses of 1,000 cattle hit his livestock business, and he transferred 108 cattle to his son to partially repay a $5,000 loan.
Helena is estimated to have a population of 19 495 including Helena East Helena and suburbs according to the new Helena city directory by R L Polk & Co. The directory lists 8 619 names and excludes firms and corporations while applying a factor of 2 1/2 to account for unlisted women and children.
From Yellowstone Park comes word that Mrs. Zabriskie and her daughter of Brooklyn New York who were burned in a Thumb paint pot are progressing well and nearing recovery. The husband has arrived with a private car to transport them home to the East.
Secretary of War Root completed an inspection at Fort Leavenworth Kansas and reviewed maps and plans with his staff. The plan aims to expand capacity to house about 3,000 men at the post.
Seattle July 18 The Roanoke under Capt H P Weaver arrived with 60 passengers and over 1 million dollars in gold dust mostly from Nome and lower Yukon points. Treasure shipped by North American Transportation & Trading Co came down the Yukon on Sadie and Yukon Queen. Flood at Fish River June 15 wrecked Council City leaving only Dauntless hotel standing and ten tons of freight damaged.
Sweet Grass County commissioners reduced sheep and lamb assessments, easing the tax burden and cutting county wealth by over 75000 dollars. Sheep from 2.75 to 2.50 per head and lambs from 2.25 to 2.00, while Western Union line assessments rose from 117 to 150 per mile and Northern Pacific land to 1.25 dollars per acre, roughly two cents below neighboring counties.
Bozeman July 18 Aldritt saw mill owned by Bates Co was destroyed by fire early this morning in Bear canyon. Loss about 4000 with no insurance. Fire started before midnight and in minutes the engine saw plant and machinery were gone. Heat melted brass fittings, but a large pile of sawed lumber was saved after hard work.
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