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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
2
A brief crop update notes agricultural conditions for Graly and Fruee in May. The report summarizes soil moisture, growth stages, and potential risks to yields, highlighting advisories for irrigation, pest monitoring, and upcoming weather expectations.
Helena dispatch reports F J Glass notes warm start and rapid growth followed by cold cloudy weather with heavy rain hampering haying and shearing. Fruit crops thriving. Flathead wind damaged some trees. counties report variable conditions with haying starting, crops generally good though late in some areas. High temps test crops in Dawson Ridgetown region.
Weather across the region shows mostly clear skies with late spring warmth. Crops like grapes and pastures progress, with signs of improved yield and steady beef and fruit activity. forecasts anticipate continued growth through next week.
The trial opened with testimony in the Keyes burglary case at the Boulder Springs hotel. Witnesses described money and jewelry found on Keyes and admissions he allegedly made. Keyes testified the money came from saving over the past year and offered a tale of meeting a stranger who pawned jewelry. The defense rested as the day ended and the case awaited jurors’ verdict.
Judge Clements sustains the demurrer in the Lewis and Clarke case against Conrad Becker. Becker sought 128.50 for serving papers as Helena township constable while he was police chief in spring 1900. Court rules pay cannot come from two public sources. Nearby, Michand Knuckey, who wandered from home, was found near town after a day without food. He appeared scratched and swollen. town rejoiced at the news of his recovery.
Rex Stubbs was arrested in the tender Toin district late last night while attempting to dispose of two suits of boys clothing stolen from J. D. Losekamp. The incident is part of a Special Dispatch to the Standard.
A district court entered a judgment of 120006 today in the case of Alice Grossemyer versus Aaron Hershfield. The plaintiff alleges the amount is due for unpaid room rent and seeks recovery of the money.
Helena July 22 Frank M. Lamp of Big Timber was admitted to practice by the supreme court today under motion of Assistant Attorney General F W Mettler.
London July 22 The Cunard liner Saxonia Boston has a wireless message for Clarence Mackay, son of the late John W Mackay, who sailed from New York July 19 on the Campania. The Saxonia hopes to reach Campania tomorrow or Thursday. Remains of John W Mackay embalmed in a metallic coffin rest in the Mackay home music room, flowers abound. Mrs Mackay is improving though traveling from Liverpool. Cards letters and telegrams pour in from distinguished people worldwide.
The article notes popular belief that Clarence H Mackay will succeed his father in managing many properties though not necessarily directing the cable company. It mentions Imnane's building at Broadway and Murray Street, the image showing the headquarters and city hall park trees nearby.
George H Maxwell and Senator Paris Gibson spoke on irrigation and wool adulteration while President Strain presided. The meeting highlighted benefits of a new irrigation bill and national woolgrower legislation. Werner Toole arrived to address woolgrowers at the opera house and attend the Park hotel banquet.
Miles City July 22 report of two giant lizard skeletons found on MacSeiber s Ranch Hell Creek near the Missouri River. Fossil remains measure 37 feet in length and were uncovered by Le Huffman and W T Hornaday after secret discovery. The skeletons are named Shore and Newcomb and rights were sold to local buyers.
In the wool markets, figures indicate prevailing op figures guiding trade. Strong demand and price movements shape activity as buyers and sellers adjust to market signals and regional shifts in supply.
Great Falls July 22 wool sale mirrors yesterday with the same top price and average at 18 cents per pound. Fourteen lots totaling 355,000 pounds sold from 11 to 18.5 cents, with North Dakota lots damp and sold at 13 cents to avoid bidder rejection. numerous eastern and Montana shippers sold large lots to Whitman Farnsworth Thayer, Denny Rice Benedict, and others at 13 to 18.5 cents.
Special dispatch reports Billings wool market steady with favorable prices despite lighter activity. Sales listed from Northern Pacific include ehfeldt Bros Lavina 19000 poll to Brown & Adis at 10 cents, Grawell Billings 100 pounds at 12% cents, J Koshland Co 900 pounds at Wy cents, and more. Additional Burtington sales show varied amounts and prices.
The North Montana Woolgrowers association met at Bikshall in Great Falls with J H Rice presiding. Delegates from northern counties attended as did George H Maxwell who addressed the group. President Rice traced the history and growth of Montana sheep farming, noting 3,000,000 sheep statewide and over 14 million pounds of wool sold in 1901, and urged cooperation to stabilize prices.
Fort Benton July 2 county commissioners let the contract for a big bridge over the Mille River at Zurich. Neal of Helena notified the board that new steel cells will be in place soon. Special Dispatch to Miles City July 2 reports rumors of Patterson the wool buyer near Glendive facing possible death from blood poisoning, though colleagues deny details.
Special dispatch reports from Fort Benton July 22 that Charles Perry's murder trial of W. J. Allen will begin in district court tomorrow. The note mentions Owens and Jenson finishing shearing at Wood's Lake and Stevens' large crew expected to work tomorrow.
A petition to the state board of pardons to free Charles Wyman from the penitentiary circulates in Billings with signatures from prominent citizens including the judge who found him guilty after a spring district court trial for shooting William Oakley at a nearby ranch. The jury imposed punishment, and Wyman’s supporters argue for clemency citing his good local reputation. Separately, Chief of Police Jackson arrested Mrs Bana Hall on a Paris Illinois kidnapping charge. Hall allegedly abducted her sister Elle Carns, 11, and will be held pending arrival of Paris authorities. Hall says the child was abused at home and she took her away with the girl’s apparent consent.
Billings July 22 Schultz arrested on a warrant from Columbus for involvement in a shooting af fray had a hearing before a Columbus justice of the peace yesterday. He was discharged as evidence failed to bind him over to the district court.
Helena July 22 The assessments of Custer county were completed today forming the state assessment roll The county reported total value 4703781 with real property 1247243 and personal property 3546558 The figures reflect changes from 1901 to 1902 in Montana excluding railroads and roadbeds Special Dispatch to the Standard
Miles City July 22 The board boss of the Northern Pacific orders the extra men to Terry and Fallon then toward the country near Medora to work on the line between Medora and Miles City. Orders for the men here add to the depot to build a supply house with cement lime and other building material. One cut off will leave out Terry Glend and Wibaux.
William Mowbray died Sunday and his funeral was held this morning at the residence of James Swan 2 Shiland Street. Many former Western Union colleagues attended the graveside and pallbearers were men employed in the Western Union office. Rev Dr Sloan conducted the services.
Special Dispatch to the Helena brings news Dr C F Richardson a longtime city dentist died July 13 in Milwaukee after a visit to his sister Mrs Samuel Joyce and her family earlier in July. The report notes his residence and sudden illness ending a notable career.
July 22 postal office offices close in respect to memory of the late John W. Mack in Helena with mourning observances noted.
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