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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
7
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 2 East Broadway Butte. Telephone a2. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Butte notes reveal visits from Gannon of Billings and Lemia Nel schr in town, tours by Dr. Cole from New York, and social rounds including Mrs. Jacob Ponig as a guest. Clouded reports mention Dan, Theodore Hennessy, J A Rea, and trips to Portland, Dillon, and the Big Hole basin.
In Butte, George Rest, manager for Jack Carkeek, telegraphs Frank A. Gotch accepting a $1000 side match within eight weeks, to be held in Butte or nearby. Gotch’s reply is awaited as public interest grows in a potential clash of two era top mat artists. Carkeek then demonstrates on Rogan at the Casino, outlining future offers and stakes for western wrestlers.
Chief of Police reports receiving a long rambling letter from A B Mackay of Trail Canada claiming owners ship to mining stock and property from the Pacific hotel to Menderville in Silver Bow The letter hints ground rents and attributes ownership to John Mackay executed in 1800 Officials dismiss the note as a nuisance and take no action plus a brief community notice invites Catholics and foresters to Gregson Springs while Drake mines report on diamond drill work at Kendall and lay feet.
Special Dispatch from Lewistown notes an important strike at the New Year mining site. Joseph Meredith serves as superintendent. The report, dated July 20, highlights labor action and industrial tensions surrounding the operation.
Property in Montana houses a premier mill long idle due to ore shortages. The recent strike could restart operations and is tied to a pending deal to buy this property and another at Maiden, signaling renewed industrial activity and potential investment.
Dick Carroll and Frank Cash are prisoners at the city jail charged with theft of plumbing tools from a structure being erected at St Jeeves Hospital. The items were recovered through police action and report states the defendants face Fremant as they await court when brought up in the morning.
Russian statesman M Witte arrives in Paris for talks after an Associated Press interview sparks debate among officials. The Temps urges cautious diplomacy, noting Witte’s peacemaking stance and warning Japan against harsh terms as negotiations continue with France and other powers watching closely.
A long column of names, places, and movements from Butte and nearby towns. People like Paul of Monida, Mrs. Valston of Deer Lodge, Frank Stevneon, P O'Connor, Mrs. John N. Kirk, H L Frank, George W. Tower, Mrs. R P Kelley, George Noyes, Dr E Amsden, A W Wendort, M S Gunn, Dolce Hayden, Mrs O'Sullivan, J A Magorty, J Chambers, Frank Schubauer, M J Gilchrist, Mrs Conrad Kohrs, Mrs C Y Warren, Mr and Mrs James Lunney, Jack Hoy, Addie McEimore, Maud Babb, and others are noted as traveling, visiting, or staying in Butte. The piece also covers local officials, a county board session, a rescue of a wayward girl, a Trinity M E picnic, and social notes including a funeral and mining news from Lewistown and Malden.
Reports from four committees highlight progress and ongoing debate at the Portland session. Delegates discuss states statistics training for social workers and worker insurance amid diverging views on training needs and foreigner welfare issues in San Francisco and California. Charlotte Allen advocates nursing as hospital adjunct amid concerns over patient care and trainee preparation.
Washington learns China will not recognize any Manchuria settlement without consultation. Beijing forwards note to Russia and Japan asking to negotiate directly and to be kept informed, seeking restoration of Manchuria under Chinese sovereignty and indirect involvement in talks. China hopes neutral powers support its stance while acknowledging Japan's pledges and Russia's conditional concessions.
Great Falls on July 2 reports local sales with multiple lots priced under twenty cents. Notable entries include A. H. Fey at 24 cents, 7,000 pounds at 22.5 cents to F. W. Thayer, 70,000 pounds at 20.0 cents to Dow, and L. Berthelote 1,440 pounds at 22.5 cents. Average price for the day was Be cents.
Salt Lake July 2. T. B. Thurson a Wheatland Wyoming ranchman reported being robbed of more than 1000 dollars by a man who pretended to be rich banker's son and a bogus police officer. The pair separated Thurson from his money before the fake officer left.
Lewistown June 2 B F Lepper, a well known Flatwillow grower, bought three Flatwillow district ranches totaling 1010 acres in addition to his existing lease. Sheep men push to consolidate holdings as the industry braces for changes and rising costs.
New York July 3 Assistant District Attorney with an expert accountant examined Town Topics company books amid the Ahle blackmail case. The inquiry shows Justice Devels, linked to Town Topics, listed on books as drawing annual claims from 1,200 down, and subscriptions to the book Facts and Fancies ranged from 1.50 to 10.0%.
Victoria July 2 George D Collins argued before Judge Lampman that perjury is not an extraditable offense in the U S Canada treaty case, and he planned to question the extradition between the two nations amid his fight against extradition to San Francisco.
Rena A. Paullips discusses practical steps for creating a comfortable camp bed in Outing. The article outlines simple techniques and material choices to ensure restful sleep while camping, emphasizing portability and ease of setup for outdoor adventures.
A garbled excerpt outlines confusing, elaborate bed making and dampness mitigation. It mentions Green Weaves, mountain feath, oiling muslin sheets, layering on beds, and dampness prevention while describing various improvised materials and steps to create a comfortable sleeping setup. Entities include references to specific items and phrases, but the text remains fragmented and unclear.
The facility touts unmatched curative waters, excellent meals, and the state’s largest, most convenient hotel. Connected baths, attentive masseurs, and comfortable accommodations promise a premium health resort experience. Write for brochures.
A fragment mentions a grocer returning money to a customer and urges readers to write for Hamwtaden Upae and Sang apeny, with unclear details about the event or purpose and no concrete persons or organizations. The readable lines suggest a customer service note or promotional prompt.
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