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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
5
Mayor Frinke claims firemen were never legally appointed or confirmed and has halted pay. He says a flawed April meeting tainted appointments and asserts none have passed medicals, prompting potential legal action by the firefighters seeking back pay.
At Friendship hall last evening a large Pythians gathering named delegates and alternates for the grand lodge convocation at Butte August 4 5 and 6 Lodge 13 M H amemerslough delegate C A Winters alternate Lodge 43 W E Guiley delegate W S Cameron alternate Also B A P railway announces round trip rates to Gregson Springs Anaconda to Gregson and return 50 cents Butte to Gregson and return 80 cents Tickets valid from Saturday noon to Monday noon
The county board of equalization saw a historic day with a surge of protests led by the Anaconda Brewing Company seeking a reduction and Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone asking to cancel its franchise assessment. Numerous individuals followed, with many small property owners filing lower figures from their listed valuations.
Richard J Jose Minstrels bring a grand parlor style show to Margaret Theatre on Saturday. The act features a refined cast led by Richard J Jose a celebrated contratenor and William Mcdonald Tom Guise William Long Thorn Arthur Taliesin and Jose Odette with Frank Cushman and others providing clean witty comedy and sparkling music. The production eliminates coarse horse play and delivers a high quality entertainment experience with notable vocalists and robust orchestral accompaniment.
Knesevich and Berdovich announce a closingout sale offering groceries at wholesale cash prices. Local customers can save on staples and household items through limited time discounts.
A courtroom session concluded with a verdict in a compact case. The judge issued a judgment against the defendant, with the outcome noted as a completed legal determination and no anticipated appeals listed.
Debates over setting aside a verdict in the McCabe case occupy Deer Lodge County Judge Napton as the district court nears term end. A verdict for defendant in Alma Short v. Daniel Skelton was reached after a brief jury deliberation. The Chicago Parlor Furniture Co. v. J. P. Stagg was dismissed without prejudice.
The annual catalogue reports a 50 percent rise in enrollment at Montana State Normal College in Dillon. Two thirds of students come from outside Beaverhead County, with strong faculty upgrades and new degree programs in pedagogy. A key feature is a model public school system linked to Dillon’s schools, plus a new dormitory to double capacity for the Sept. 1 term.
Deer Lodge reports a Sunday school excursion train from Butte arriving at 10 AM with about 40 passengers mainly from Trinity Methodist Episcopal Sunday school of Centerville. The group used the pavilion and grounds for a shaded day, and the penitentiary band gave a concert for the travelers. The train returned at 7:30 PM.
Receiver Paul A. Fusz announced the Bi-Metallic mine and mill would start next week. With operations resumed, the company expects to liquidate its total indebtedness in a few months.
New York defeats Boston by one run in an exciting close game. Talks spread of a high profile match at Columbia Gardens with the Anaconda Citys league considering a game there next month. Eddie Wenger and Young McFachran join Boston pitching and offense as observer fans anticipate a strong battery with Moreau.
State Superintendent Welch demands a county training institute in Deer Lodge County to be held in September. County officials refuse funding, noting one institute already occurred this year and counting only that. Welch contends the April meeting was last year and must be counted.
The 1903 report by chemist Herbert. B I states Force consists only of whole wheat barley and table salt. It notes mechanical processing from cooking to sealing, no hand contact, and sterilization above 300 F. The statement aims to rebut adulteration rumors and endorses Force as healthy and pure.
A large holder recounts to Vanderbilt the high price of pursing oil region deals. He recalls visiting Titusville, meeting investors, and spending 2500 dollars to explore a Titusville to Dunkirk railroad proposal. The exchange occurred as a transportation matter was discussed at Grand Central Station.
Land Office announces Frederick Priete has filed for final proof to support his claim. Proof will be before US Commissioner John R. Mardhey at Anaconda on August, with witnesses Claus Oldhauber Matthias Riegel John J. Wegener and James Hicks all from Anaconda Montana.
The Deer Lodge County board of commissioners will sit as a board of equalization on Mondays and Tuesdays each week from July 20, 1903 to August 10, 1905, inclusive. Meetings are in Anaconda, Mont, with Phil Grennan listed as county official.
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