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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
13
A fragmentary program listing a busy year for the club. Mentions a party and printers. Describes plans to prove themselves and a hound. Limited readable details indicate a light yearbook style note from the Butte publication.
The Women's Club of Butte Montana released its annual year book and calendar a notable art piece with violet cover gold embossed title and a blue cord motif. It details officers committees and department plans for the year including literature social and domestic science music art and current topics with meetings beginning October 1 and key dates in November February and March.
The calendar shows members in good standing with addresses, nonresident, honorary and charter members, and department enrollments. Literature leads with 56 members, followed by social and domestic science, music, art, and current topics. The last leaf lists members who have passed away, with two names added in 1902, reflecting a growing club and a hopeful year ahead.
James Snyder gained notoriety for his part in a prison escape at Benton. He felled a hole in his jail cage, was recaptured, and faces a three year term at Deer Lodge penitentiary. Other inmates, John Rhea King and Thomas Jones, received two and one year sentences respectively after pleading guilty to burglary and related charges.
Frank reported a bicycle stolen from a dealer on North Arizona street and later sold at Epstein Second-hand shop on Ant Park street. The bicycle owner paid Wright for the bike and police arrested him with Officer Lydon taking the suspect to the city jail. He will face Judge Doyle this morning.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Harry Brownstein and Lop oma, both natives of Hussia, but now residents of Butte. Dr EB Schwartz left for New York City after learning his mother is seriously ill. many friends in Butte and elsewhere extend sympathy and hope the illness is not long.
A couple named Brownstein and Lizzi quietly married yesterday in a hurried ceremony near All My Prone Street. They produced the necessary papers and roses for the bride, with onlookers and a judge present at the little omles where the judge holds forth.
Reported floods deepen along the Trinity and San Marcos rivers as heavy rain yields widespread inundation in Texas bottomland plantations. Rail bridges washed out and trains disrupted, with Dallas area and Austin affected by rising waters and spillover from multiple streams. Local towns face damage, while transportation and communication face scale setbacks.
National and local reports describe relief funds for striking miners, planned addresses by President Mitchell to United Mine Workers, and ongoing tension in the anthracite region. Arrests at Nanticoal, a large Duryea crowd threatening resumption of work, and Charleston court testimony about blacklisting show escalating conflict and legal actions. An Ansted injunction seeks police protection for company property as authorities monitor the unrest.
Fragmented OCR text discusses unrest in Nicaragua, economic distress, and price concerns affecting merchants. It references a county posting, probable public notices, and social uncertainty, with unclear names or dates due to garbled transcription.
A raft voyage planned from Portland to San Francisco will begin within two weeks under Captain Bailey of the tug Ta tooth with Puget Sound Tug Boat Co. assisting in freeing the mast for sailing. The Stella water depth is cited as favorable and no delays are expected. Deputy Sheriff Hogan has left Great Falls for Helena with suspected deserter Alexander Tillmat, arrested by Policeman Anderson near Fort Harrison.
A message arrived this forenoon requesting that Tillman be brought to Helena as his description matches a deserter. In Livingston a special dispatch notes a band of Nye boys Art Thompson and Young Pennicott escaping serious injury after their private conveyance overturned over a canyon embankment near Chico Hot Springs. They walked five miles to town, leaving the wrecked buggy in a ditch.
In Kaliepeilt the North Montana Mission ministers gather for the upcoming conference and dedication services at the First Methodist Episcopal church. Bishop S. M. Merrill arrives from New York to participate and stay with Mel Herbert Strain. A fire at the Mel Cormick Harvesting Machine plant in Blue Island and Western avenues injures several people. the blaze is contained with no believed fatalities.
Not im Any Piene Halifax July 2 the steami er Cestrian from Port Natal South Africa July 2 with the third fourth seventh and sixth regiments of the four contingent Canadian mounted rifles arrived this afternoon. The L644 officers are omen San Juan July 29 The interior department has established a free telegraph school under the auspices of the insular telegraph service. The school will teach 23 pupils all girls or womans.
During the women's exhibition from October 6 to 15, Madison Square Garden will be staffed entirely by women in roles from police to carriage attendants and sellers. Amelia Summerville leads the police contingent while Dr Ida C. Nahm oversees head doorkeepers. The exhibit catalog estimates about $250,000 in exhibits with themed costumes and a notable design prize of $500 won by Emma B. Shields for a lithograph symbolizing woman’s accomplishments.
A U S Geological Survey party, under A. P. Davis, left Great Falls for Musselshell country to examine irrigation options and gather data preliminary to federal action. They will map canal and ditch locations and work down the valley, preparing for government project planning under irrigation law.
London July 29 The Goodwood racing meeting opened under perfect weather though the King was absent. Mauvezin captured the Steward's Cup, beating O'Donovan Rossa by two lengths with Master Willie third. Betting favored Mauvezin at 10 to 1 against, O'Donovan Rossa 6 to 1, and Master Willie 10 to 1.
July 23 report notes an ex-umpire sitting on the bench today in Portland attire. Portland management has added Cunningham to the pitching staff, expanding their options for the mound this season.
Billings July 29 H B Segur long afflicted by erysipelas and other ailments is reported on the mend after the latest flare up. He shows clear signs of recovery since first falling ill and is progressing toward convalescence. Rome July 2 Cardinal Gott presided over a gathering of bishops regulars and regular disease officials and today was named prefect of the propaganda to succeed Cardinal Ledochowski Cardinal Agilardi was named prefect in Rome today.
The economy's impact shapes church leadership as Cardinal Vannutelli is named to replace Cardinal Golati as prefect of the Sacred Congregation for Bishops and Discipline. The selection signals the pope's preferred successor among the cardinals, with Cardinal Got long viewed as the frontrunner for the papal throne.
Special dispatch notes Major H. Fe Becker says Washington sent work this morning and that nearly $900 of property including a herd of Indian cattle was tied to the bond dispute. The Indian Bureau threatened suit, Becker went to Washington last winter to straighten out the matter and compare his show with Graves as successor. A letter received today alleges a deal for a substantial amount withheld from Becker’s salary by the agent.
Chicago July 29 A Lake Forest contractor James Stewart identified the strangled woman in a Wells Street wine room as his wife who had separated from him. Ernest Blob, a waiter, had earlier identified her, and she had left home two weeks ago. Police hold the body for further investigation pending confirmation.
The Red Lodge baseball excursionists claim altitude gave Billings a disadvantage. Old players suggest Red Lodge grounds lie higher, draining Billings hitters. The train crew operating the Red Lodge passenger train out of Billings was notified they were no longer needed. no charges have been filed.
On July 29 Rome marks the anniversary of King Humbert's death with a solemn Pantheon service attended by King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Margar. A public wreath ceremony follows, including a gift from former U S Ambassador William F. Draper. Crowds are large and many collapse from the heat.
Judge Duane issues a writ of habeas corpus for Charles W. Spaulding once treasurer of the University of Illinois and former president of Globe Saving Bank now in Joliet prison for embezzlement. Tanl Whitman and Mrs Spaulding travel to Joliet to challenge the sentence legality under a claim the convicting law was unconstitutional and special legislation.
Joliet reports Chartex W Spaulding was released from the penitentiary this afternoon with his wife. He planned to go to Chicago and rest before making future plans. Spaulding had been in prison since 199.
California department of the army relieves Col. Robert O Regan by appointing a new surgeon general following a change in the Medical Department leadership.
Wayne Belvin once a noted financier and promoter, now jailed on Charles Street amid economic troubles. He has lived in London Seattle Salt Lake City and New York, once a vice president of Northern Pacific under the Villard regime, and promoted major rail and industrial ventures.
The report discusses bear maneuvers and Geico related pricing, noting marginal price adjustments and market expectations. It describes directors and testimony around commercial value, margins, and stock movement, with references to market conditions and anticipated outcomes.
A Theme passenger on a Northern Pacific train traveling from Billings to McKenneys, N D, had both legs severed below the knees after alighting from the rear steps of a car. He had just bought food at H H Pletcher & Co. and was exiting as the train passed, the impact severing both legs. The incident occurred nearThornton & Chesner's store area as the train approached, leaving the man with severe injuries and the conductor calling for him to halt.
Albany July action begun by Attorney General Benjamin Hilton East Orange to dissolve the American Lithographing Company of New York and appoint a receiver to wind up affairs. Hearing evidence alleges insolvency and profligate management. Jillion a stockholder and bondholder reports the last 18 months saw assets wasted.
Chicago reports that University of Chicago faculty members have completed a secret mail vote on segregation at the Midway School. An official states a majority of affirmative responses were sent in, making the separation of male and female students effectively imminent.
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