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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
2
A disrupted note from a local business reports ongoing water flow issues despite a denial from the company. Residents seek clarity on supply status and service restoration timelines as authorities review the situation.
Helena city officials secured an injunction preventing the Helena Water Works from turning off water service for fire and sewerage. The court scheduled a July 20 hearing to decide final relief, and both sides have until July 9 to prepare further arguments as the dispute over rental payments and service continues.
George H Maxwell, eminent irrigation lecturer, unable to visit Helena on July 28 due to urgent engagements elsewhere. A letter to Auditor Calderhead from W M Woolbridge of Hitcsdale states Maxwell must attend to a San Francisco case next week and expects to return to Montana in early November to resume lectures statewide. An official announcement cancels the July 28 engagement.
Samuel Owens was sentenced by District Frank Henry to pay a $4 fine and costs for assault in the third degree. He had been charged with first degree assault on his wife at their Joliet home last February during a dispute over leaving household goods. The defense admitted firing, claiming it was to deter her from taking items, and the judge noted the jury did not believe he fired at his wife, only that a minor offense occurred.
Calculations by J J Ryan of the state board of equalization compare real estate valuations for 1901 and 1902 across Montana. Totals show last year at 74 862800 and this year rising to 86 000 6100 with detailed figures for land, ditches, coal lands, depots, and other categories.
An alias of ger, identified as Fred Miller, drew a revolver on United States Marshal Shin during arrest yesterday, triggering renewed efforts to secure a trial date and formal charges.
A man accused of embezzling over 6000 dollars of post office funds in Prussia acknowledged guilt when arraigned before Commissioner Heacock. He waived extradition and requested transfer back to Prussia, with the funds allegedly taken from the post office. Virginia City news notes this developing case.
A historic St. Pauls Epis copal church in Virginia City will be moved to make way for a new stone church funded by Mrs. Mary B. Elling in memory of her husband Henry Elling. The old Methodist building, erected in 185, later sold to the Han s, measured about 198 feet. The final service was led by Bishop Daniel S. Tuttle, with nine communicants. A sacred structure will replace it before winter. Special dispatch notes Virginia men will ship bel from the mini Ka, amid a milk shortage and grain market fears as mines may not meet winter demand.
Judge Jackson found all defendants guilty of contempt for violating the injunction in the West Virginia coal dispute. He said the court may restrain interference by organized labor while protecting workers right to quit or strike. Sentences ranged from nine days to sixty days, with Mother Jones spared jail but kept under conviction. later appeals and jurisdiction challenges were planned.
Secretary B Wilson of the Miners union faced a warrant issued in Parkersburg for alleged inflammatory speeches defying a court injunction. He expects a deputy marshal to escort him to Indianapolis for appearance before Judge Ja. The telegram arrived this afternoon with the warrant details.
Under Sheriff Husted returned from Butte yesterday with warrants for four men tied to a Washington Bar house breaking. Bert Alley remains at the bar. Ailey released on $440 bond for all charged, to appear before Judge Hedge for examination on August 4.
Virginia City July county commissioners on a board of equalization lowered Madison county values. Reductions cited include the Alex Finder McKay mill at Sheridan valued at 12000 and M H Lott town lots at Twin Bridges valued at 40, leaving Madison county's total 1902 assessment at 1440418, an increase of 361435 from the prior year.
President Roosevelt lands at Atlantic Highlands and visits Seagirt to commend New Jersey National Guard. He and Gov. Murphy inspect the camp, address 15 000 spectators, praise citizen soldiers, and urge modern armament. The Mayflower brings the attendees and dignitaries aboard.
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