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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
7
Bridge and structural iron workers hold a special meeting at 7 30 p m at the Carpenters Union hall tonight Wednesday July bo led by A W Budd president Adv
Two miners died at the Anaconda mine near Fallon after a steel cable failed and sparked a torch burn. Rescue crews responded, and investigations were launched to determine the exact cause of the fatal incident.
In Butte two men died instantly and a third was seriously injured when a steel cable attached to a lowering gun pole contacted high voltage lines at the Anaconda mine. Eight workers were involved. several others were shocked but survived. Oliver Murphy, 26, and Patrick Fallon, 26, are identified as the deceased. James Boyle was treated for injuries at St. James hospital. Murphy, a well known butte resident, leaves a wife Gertrude and twin daughters. The coroner's inquest will be held.
A high tension incident on a trestle pole area left Murphy and Fallon dead after a live wire contact. Oliver Murphy and another worker died despite resuscitation efforts. Coroner and physicians investigated while Boyle was treated at St James hospital. The scene drew workers' families and neighbors to a somber homecoming.
Charley Lane relays A L Swan's fishing tale along a narrow Idaho border stream. Swan teases a trophy past sod hawks, then drags it half a mile to a wider pool before landing. Lane notes the fish required being pulled to the mouth before capture. A pessimist is a man who makes lemons out of compliments.
Report describes building in Butte with bedrock foundations as grading for paving proceeds at Washington and Park. Bedrock blasting occurs in trench work while St Patrick’s parochial pupils prepare for a new red brick schoolhouse after days of painting. Newspaper criticism of police secrecy and a quip on stinginess conclude the item.
The cub society reporter hurries to the office with plans for a big Sunday feature about a coming new garage. The boss questions the angle while noting August heat and shifting weather patterns, suggesting summer weather may return only every few years. The piece hints at social interest around automobiles and local developments.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway equips its fast mail with a marine searchlight rated at 3,000,000 candle power. Mounted on the observation platform, it streams light up to three miles and can pivot 90 degrees left or right and 45 degrees upward. An experienced operator handles the lamp, and the inaugural trip Thursday evening impressed officials and passengers alike, marking the first American railroad to offer night scenery viewing.
Two devoted fans, Dr. J. S. Hammond and Jim Dwyer, remained through cold rain and a slump in the local team while the opening match between Butte and Missoula was halted. A doubleheader is scheduled for today at 2 o'clock, amid light attendance including two or three women. Duluth manufactures goods valued at 22,000,000 annually.
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