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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
8
The court denied Miles Fuller a new trial yesterday, delaying the hanging planned for next Monday. Judge Donlan indicated the supreme court would decide, while Fuller appeared ill and objected. Attorney James Baldwin noted an appeal.
Judge Donlan delays ouster case as Attorney Thresher seeks review and disqualifies judges including Judge Callaway. Proceedings involve jurisdiction questions and calendar decisions. no settlement reached, next hearing set, with debates over who pays expenses and where the judge should sit.
Henry Fagan, a colored porter, was released from custody after a smallpox pesthouse stay but a warrant was issued for arrest on quarantine breaking. He reportedly left the pesthouse and returned to town, escaping custody via the back door before officers could resecure him.
Mayor Mactinni favors a public playground at the east corner of Park and Arizona streets, noting the old buildings could be torn down and the city might buy the property for 13000. Aldermen have not decided, but council action could quicken the start within the year. Funeral details for Patrick J OLeary noted as among the largest in Butte with many floral tributes.
Arthur L. Davis of the federal census, in Butte, notes the city has unusually low municipal debt due to lacking public utilities and enterprises. He estimates population around 41,708 based on 1900 figures, highlights limited revenue from lighting and street railways, and suggests greater use of public services like parks and schools would change finances. He compares Butte to Wichita and Leavenworth and singles out Washington as well governed in poll matters.
Swift & Co letters to Northern Pacific freight department discuss cattle feeding for Montana stockmen. In November 88 steers were fed at South St Paul, bought from various commission men. Half were finished after five months and half after seven, averaging 1070 pounds pre feed and 1357 pounds after feeding for an average gain of 87 pounds per head about three pounds daily.
The account details cattle feeding practices with prime steer examples, notes on open sheds and bedding for cold weather, and stresses proper starter feeding to avoid stomach upset. It cites observers praising gains, discusses costs of feed and labor, and argues Minnesota and Dakota feed programs can work, with mentions of rail tickets and destination lines for agricultural districts and travel.
An excerpt describes crowd enthusiasm at a horse race with a curious child asking why the crowd makes noise. A spectator explains that one horse can run faster than another, noting the derby context and the perception of speed among onlookers.
Odd tale from the west reports Billy Brown’s claim at Soap Gulch relocated by lessees who seized the mine during his absence. They shipped ore and traded sacks, then returned to settle with Brown, paying him 205 for proceeds, while he plans further action to recover what’s due.
The text explains how foreign governments accept the Associated Press as a global forum for current international questions. It notes Japan’s 1904 incident with a Russian gunboat at Chefoo and the AP’s role in disseminating the response. It argues diplomacy can be supplanted by public opinion when official channels fail to explain.
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