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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1902
Page
4
The Anaconda city dog pound story portrays Chief Taylor leading a regiment against twenty six dogs in a mock war scene. He orders an assault and the dogs are reportedly killed, with the scene ending as he notes the odor of dog skins and cooking pots nearby.
Operations began yesterday to remove the historic house at Park Avenue and Cherry Street for the Adams department store site. Judge M J FitzPatrick, a pioneer resident, recalled the building’s origin in the 1860s and its multiple moves as Anaconda grew, noting it is a city landmark.
The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent society hosts a picnic at Mountain View park on Tuesday July 22. The Butte Anaconda Pacific railway runs trains from Anaconda to the park at 1 pm 3 pm 4 30 pm 7 30 pm 8 30 pm and 9 30 pm.
A testimonial from A J Wright of Strathroy Ontario praises Peruna claiming it cured two years of back and stomach pain, restored appetite and digestion after five bottles, and relieved catarrhal stomach symptoms. The ad explains catarrh drains vitality, hampers digestion, causes sourness and dyspepsia, and offers Dr Hartman’s free advice from Columbus Ohio.
A two and a half year old boy, son of John Nucky of Granite, survived over two days in harsh mountain conditions after wandering from home last Friday. Found by a search party near Granite after midnight Sunday, he was taken home for medical care, shocking rescuers with his endurance amid hunger and cold.
Dave Slaughter and L. P. Driver, proprietors of colored clubs, appeared in Justice Kennedy's court charged with selling liquor without licenses. Slaughter pleaded guilty and agreed to close the saloon portion. Driver's case was postponed pending further witness testimony as detectives and the State Liquor Dealers' Association pursue enforcement.
County Attorney Duffy sued Constable Jake Rentz for thirty dollars from liquor sale proceeds used to pay county taxes. The case, postponed several times, was dismissed by Judge Hayes when the attorney failed to appear. Costs were taxed to the county.
The Twentieth Century Limited leaves Chicago daily at 12:30 p m and arrives in New York Grand Central at 9:30 a m next day, a 20 hour service touted as the fastest long distance train. The Lake Shore Limited departs Chicago at 5:30 p m and reaches New York the following day at 6:30 p m, both ongoing services announced by Lake Shore officials W R B Hutter and C F Daly with offices listed in St Paul and Chicago.
The passage notes that luxury is no longer exclusive to the wealthy as standard passenger cars of the Milwaukee Pioneer Limited offer comforts once reserved for private cars. It highlights the train as a world famous service with enhanced seating and amenities accessible to regular compartment passengers.
Notice states stockholders will meet at the company office in Anaconda on Tuesday Aug 12 1902 to elect officers for the ensuing year and transact any lawful business. Secretary H N Reno. Thouson the tailor 504 East Park avenue offers information on obtaining a free automobile.
Kearl Newman son of Judge Fred Newman assaulted his bride of less than a month in Crestline Ohio after a day of heavy drinking. He strangled his wife who is now unconscious and seriously ill. The judge intervened and was also struck. Officer Slaybaugh detained the man as charges are filed. Newman, formerly Miss Lizzie Buscher of Aberdeen Kentucky, had prior arrests for ring theft and larceny with his father aiding him.
Ernest Homann of Mattoon Illinois escaped a $5,000 loss after a trio of confidence men lured him into a three card monte game on a public highway They claimed one was Isaiah H Johnston a Charleston banker They fled when Homann grew suspicious Police are seeking the two suspects and several thousand dollars in bogus coin were seized
John M'Geary appears in court taking statutory time on twenty four hours as part of legal proceedings. The article notes the judge set a schedule and the defendant remained in custody awaiting further action.
John McGeary, charged with murdering W. J. Evans at the Washoe smelter, will face Justice of the Peace Kennedy at 10 this morning to enter a plea. He claimed the shooting was not premeditated and authorized Duffy to explain legal rights. He returned to jail quietly after the session, with no attorney yet secured.
Dr. C A Lambert Marietta reform mayor opposes Sunday clubs set up to evade the Sabbath liquor ban. Clubs pose as literary societies but allegedly serve beer and other liquors with illicit practices. A pokers game trial tied up the first test, with jury deadlocked. Lambert, backed by Good Government league, rose from local politics to state senate bid. His stance draws wide interest across the region.
In Toledo on July 21 a smallpox outbreak is traced to the old Burnett hotel core. About 300 people are confined inside a stifling building while police form a cordon around the structure two blocks from the central station. The first patient is 10 year old Paul Gibson rushed to the pesthouse. no physician was summoned.
Anthony Vaughn aged 9 was found dead in the family barn on North West Street Lima Ohio. He had been shot through the breast and blood stains appeared on his shirt. No sign of forced entry or robbery, and the police report unclear. Mr and Mrs J N McIntosh of Great Falls Montana express thanks for sympathy over their baby’s death.
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