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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
6
Citizens alerted to suspected gang of crooks in Anaconda after three burglaries and a bold hold-up at Sutton's restaurant. Police question arrestees with vagrancy charges likely, while residents are urged to lock premises and watch strangers around saloons.
A medicinal product promoted to aid offspring and invalids by stimulating appetite and digestion. Described as a tonic food-drink prepared only by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn of St. Louis, U.S.A.
Rumor says the city council will address a jurisdiction dispute between the justice courts and police court at the next meeting. Officials disagree on where certain cases should be tried and whether arrests by police should go to the police judge or be moved to the justice courts. The matter, debated by aldermen and legal advisors, may be settled to end the ongoing dispute.
Police Judge Hayes declined to comment on the matter about to be brought before the council. He stated no friction has existed between himself and the justices of the peace. The remark was noted as common in many places.
A pleasant birthday party was hosted last night at 513 Walnut Street the home of her parents. Guests enjoyed games and a dainty lunch was served to those present.
Local anglers report Twin Lakes as a top resort for Anaconda visitors. The trout are biting on the fly and several fishermen brought back over 100 fish weighing more than a pound and a half. Attorneys James Trippet Coy joined the trip, with some large fish proving too heavy for their tackle.
Patrick Moore, at the new works, fell about 20 feet yesterday. He broke his wrist and fractured a bone in his left foot. An ambulance took him to St. Ann's hospital where Dr. Irwin attended to him. No serious results are anticipated though some recovery time is expected.
Judge Hayes had a quiet session with one offender named John Doe. The man, a well known local figure, was arrested returning home from work at about 3 o clock yesterday morning for riding a bicycle on a sidewalk in the west end and was discharged considering the hour and circumstances.
Max Griffin and John Howe were arrested by Officer Barkovich for fighting. Howe alleges Griffin assaulted him and warranted discipline. Griffin bears facial injuries described as severe, and Judge Hayes will review the case today.
Deed recorded transferring the south half of lot 3 block 101 Anaconda from Deed Edward Standiford and wife to A A Richards for 1700 dollars. Mining notice of location filed for Black Diamond coal lode northwest of Anaconda by Cornelius Cusick and William Williams.
The Butte Mining & Development Co. has around 15 000 shares left to sell and $100 000 of stock was bought by prominent Boston copper men. About $10 000 of the stock is held by Anaconda people. Call at the Montana hotel for information from vice president James H. Lynch or secretary W. W. McDowell.
A large crowd enjoyed a cheerful picnic at Mountain View park yesterday afternoon hosted by the ladies of the Christian church. Special trains were provided for the attendees and after hours of amusement luncheon was served.
A copper mine and a silver mine in Butte push work with forty miners on eight hourly shifts, shafting at 75 feet monthly. Treasury holds $65,000 cash, stock par value $5.00, now offered at $1.50 per share. For maps and prospectus contact Messrs. Lynch and McDowell at the Montana hotel.
County Attorney Duffy filed an Information in the case State of Montana vs Frank Pasquali. Pasquali bound over to the next term of district court for stabbing Frank Rossi with a fork on the Fourth of July.
County officials reported that all gambling games in Anaconda were shut down yesterday amid a crackdown led by County Attorney Duffy and Assistant Attorney General Mettler. Despite previous open activity, authorities warned violators and pledged prosecution while AG Donovan arrived to review the situation.
No shaft has reached 600 feet in the copper section of Butte without a copper find. The Butte Mining and Development company, in a camp with a perfect record, anticipates a great mine on their Emma vein. At 600 feet they expect to begin shipping ore in quantity.
Manager FE D Lawrence of the Montana Jockey Club announced a scheduling shift. Races will run through Butte first, then close in Anaconda, with a possible Aug 20 start in Anaconda lasting 17 days. The change follows horsemen objections to moving stables between cities.
King lodge No. 1 will elect officers for the next quarter tomorrow evening. Installation ceremonies follow next week, then delegates and alternates will be chosen to attend the 34th annual grand lodge session in Butte August 28 to 30. Anaconda lodge plans a large delegation beyond the regular reps.
The fragment lists transit times and locations for Anaconda and New Works Sundays, noting multiple converters and Grant's stops. Timings range from early morning to late evening with repeated entries across both sites.
Madrid July 24 Premier Sagasta announces a government program featuring army reorganization bases for naval operations and a large scale arsenal construction plan.
A prospector recalls a Idaho ravine sighting of four mountain lions asleep in bright sun. They leaped up, snarled, and left him rooted to the spot with a numb sensation running up his body and his hair standing on end. He later avoided hunting that day as trains run to Mountain View park nightly for vaudeville and dancing at ten cents admission.
The board of commissioners will sit as a board of equalization on Mondays and Tuesdays each week until August 12 unless their business requires it. The assessment roll has been completed and turned over by the assessor. Phil Greenan, County Clerk, Anaconda, Montana, dated July 9, 1901.
Bids due at room 66 Silver Bow block Butte Montana for Mountain View park picnic August 4 1901. Privileges include bar dance pavilion baseball park lunch pavilion ice cream lemonade fruit candy peanuts popcorn knife rack cane rack bowling alley shooting gallery balloon. Certified check at least 50 percent of bid. Signed Committee Clerks’ Union.
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