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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1902
Page
5
Anaconda officials anticipate about 2 600 pupils next term with full buildings not ready due to delays in the new high school. A proposed kindergarten may open later in the year with a small fee, while the commercial department awaits completion of the new facilities.
The Deer Lodge county board of commissioners selected Judge Napton John R Toole A M Walker Frank Jones and Mal Sheehan to represent the county at the International Mining Congress in Butte on September 11 The picks span districts including Georgetown Philips and ore regions The appointees bring mining experience and a readiness to advocate for local interests with strong support from all quarters
A collision at Prebin station near Xenia, Ohio, occurred at 10 30 pm involving train No 2, the Pensylvania Limited, and a coal car. The wreck, caused by a coal car on a steep grade, burned most cars except two rear Pullmans. Dead include engineer William Clark and fireman Patrick Dwyer. Injured and missing listed, with many passengers from St Louis to New York aided in Columbus and Xenia.
The Butte crowd followed a brutal prizefight between Fitzsimmons and Jeffries via fast bulletins broadcast from the Standard office by megaphone. Blood flowed early and often as the two giants traded blows down the stretch, with Jeffries prevailing in the end and the crowd split in admiration of the aging champion Fitzsimmons.
In London on July Sunday a fight between Bob Armstrong and Martin Denver was staged for the world co champion title. Martin showed superiority from the start and won on points after 15 rounds, Armstrong failing to match him. Martin announced a challenge to the upcoming Jet winner for a future bout in San Francisco.
The funeral service for Kr. S. Battelger was held at the chapel of Overman and Reed with limited attendance. Knights of Pythias honored him, sending wreaths including from Louis Cohen and the Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association. remains were taken to transfer, Pennsylvania for final rites. Pallbearers were Ernest Muller, C J McRae, B C Fort, M J Bradley, A Sultan, D D McDonald.
Patrick Grima jailed for disturbing the peace after a fight last night. Judge Royle to hear the case this morning. Also in custody is Robert Hastey, held in a detention room rather than a cell in Griffin.
A dispute over a pocketed item led to a fight witnessed by Policeman Sheehan. Griffin and Haster were arrested after evidence of a scuffle appeared. Griffin, released on bond, struck Haster, who had his hands in his pockets, provoking further trouble and Griffin's return to jail.
Italian street worker David Mactavich was held up at midnight as he walked to supper near the corner of two Dakota streets. Two roughly dressed men, about five foot nine, unmasked, ordered him to surrender and searched his pockets finding only a sack of tobacco and a working card. They warned him to move on and say nothing of the incident.
A local entertainment event under the Ladies of the Maccabees featured stage performances by children and adults, including an orchestra, violin solos, piano numbers, and vocal selections. A musical program concluded with refreshments and dancing to violin and piano, honoring member N. I. Wilson of the association.
The crowd greeted William J. Bryan and Arthur Sewall upon arrival with no formal reception. Bryan spoke on taxation, tariff reform, and imperialism, arguing for revenue needs and opposing private monopolies and conquest. He stated three reasons for involvement in the Philippines and rejected the war there, favoring moral victory akin to Cuba.
In a United States court, Attorney Dhiagari stated 11 cases are pending alleging violations of an injunction. The court would refrain from further orders and asked Tasos P Gent, charged with Juldge Jackson, to comply. Mother Sones will continue her work in West Virginia, while a boxing match between Kid O21 of Helena and Baker of this place was postponed as authorities warned against pulling off the fight.
Eadie McFarland of Havre and D Murray of Butte fought nine rounds of hard fencing in a glove contest at the Montana coast hall in Havre on July 2, ending in a draw. A surgeon later examined and noted Jeffries had broken small bones in the nose after the fight.
Burglars gain no items as an incident leads to evasive actions by Evan and nearby hens. Officials note unusual behavior during the break in attempt. Further details unavailable due to fragmentary text.
A man named Ennie thwarted a nighttime robbery on Utah Avenue near the Northern Pacific depot. He wrestled with three highwaymen, broke free, and alerted police after sprinting to the station. An eye witness described one man as six feet tall with a heavy mustache, wearing a lumberman's coat. another was slender in dark clothing. A third's description was not obtained.
A United States notice announces Aug 3 examinations for compositor, stereotype operator, bookbinder, and presser at $1.40, open to all citizens aged 18 to 60. Separately, a private funeral for a deceased 5 year old is listed at 151 North Main Street, with details scarce.
A Dr. W J Allmon of Heber Ark attributes his dyspepsia to coffee and credits Postum Food Coffee with curing indigestion and aiding weight gain after using it for meals. He cites improved health and urges others to try Postum as a remedy. A young woman also reports regained health and weight after using Postum.
Advertisement claims Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy cures hemorrhoids including itching bleeding and protruding piles by absorbing moisture. Note says treatment free and asks readers to write with their case to Dr Mosanio in Phiada Py. Contains disjointed phrases and contact hints.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a product marketed in Paris France for relief of painful pregnancies. Mentions price two dollars per box and mail order delivery. No clear dates or endorsing organizations identified.
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