Bones Tell Tale of Ghastly Mining Tragedy
The Anaconda region recall 11 year old bloodshed after horse race between Matt Healy and George Austin leads Caleb Perry to fatally shoot William McCoy. A second incident near Silver Lake yields a human skull and bones found by Hercules Dufour, sparking coroner inquiry and theories Perry died by drowning after injury.
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William J. Hilbert
Anaconda
East Park Avenue
Silver Lake
Matt Healy
George Austin
Caleb Perry
William McCoy
Perry
Hilbert
Ed Baxter
Baxter
Harry Province
Province
Hercules Dufour
Dufour
Thomas
Pierre Peron
Twin Lakes
Hercules
Fred Gangner
Hardenbrook
J. M. Kennedy
Justice of the Peace
Frank Kennedy
Duffy
W. J. Hilbert
Gangner
Mr. Hilbert
J. T. Carroll
Little Lake
Runaway wagons cause brief excitement in city streets
Two or three runaway accidents occurred yesterday. On Cherry street a horse and wagon belonging to Magnus Nelson bolted after a boy removed the bridle. A second runaway near the foundry caused little damage. On Main street a ranch team slipped free but was halted by Officer Gardner before speeding away.
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Cherry Street
Magnus Nelson
Joe Peters
Littl
Montana Meat Company
Main Street
Losee
Polce
Gardner
Police Court Dockets Include Vagrancy and Disturbance Cases
In police court John Fad wards and John Johnson were fined 25 dollars each for vagrancy as frequenters of Mainville. William Gallagher faced trial for disturbing the peace. judgment reserved. May Reynolds pleaded guilty to maintaining a house of prostitution after robbery charges collapsed. fined 10 dollars. Cases against Joe Chambers and George Smith for fighting were dismissed.
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John Fadwards
John Johnson
Mainville
William Gallagher
Callagher
May Reynolds
Over the Milky Way
Peter Sanders
Sanders
Reynolds
Joe Chambers
George Smith
Stricken with Death of Young Clara McGuiness
Clara Marguerite McGuiness aged six, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McGuiness of 407 Oak Street, died last evening after months of illness. The bereaved family watched at her bedside through long vigils, as the community offers condolences.
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Clara Marguerite
John McGuiness
Oak Street
Death of beloved girl prompts widespread sorrow
The article records that despite expert medical care a young girl died after her condition worsened. her death caused deep grief among her parents and a large circle of friends, with funeral details to be announced later.
Will Anaconda Win From Helena Today
Interest centers on the game between Anaconda and Helena to be played in Helena. Umpire Frank Marek was hoped for but declined by President Lucas. Contracts and changes move the Montana league, with Hughes Tabor OBrien Knox Neal among those listed.
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Anaconda
Helena
Standard Office
Lucas
Frank Marek
League
March
Mr. March
Grand Forks
Sueh
Clarkson
Montana League
Young
John J Hughes
Karl Tabor
John J. O'Brien
Richard Knox
Butte
W. PF. Dunleavy
David Edwards
Yelena
Philip Neal
Great Falls
Joe Tinker
George Hurlburt
CE. Wright
Omaha
Tim Rourke
Joe Wright
R. C. Roach
New York
Park Wilson
M. B. Flynn
W. H Huller
M. Thayer
T. Lloyd
John J. Hughes
Davis Edwards
Minneapolis
George Yeager
St. Joseph
J. Bra Davis
Sioux City
Letty Houtz
Fred Raymer
Ben Shelton
City news briefs from Anaconda and surroundings
c O Davidson arrives from Butte and Helena visitors are noted along with local ads. A chance with every 50c purchase in 100 prize at I X L store. May Shea returns from Yellowstone. Rentals, sales and services from Marian Bros copper city, Sisson College, Standard office, and Copper City ads. Through sleeping car service cited for Great Northern railway.
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Great Northern Railway
Anaconda
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Acquires Gulf Kansas City Rail
New York reports local officials confirm that the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe company has gained control of the Gulf Beaufort Kansas City railroad. For a period the line will operate as an independent road.
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New York
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Company
Gulf, Beaumont & Kansas City Railroad
Taxpayers Satisfied With County Valuation. Railroads Rise Marginally
County commissioners conducted a board of equalization session with few complaints. Charles Roman sought a reduction on lot 11 block 27 and PD Lawson secured a reduction on lot 12 block 105 from $700 to $600. The state board reports Anaconda railroad valuation at $626,554 up slightly from last year’s $626,580, with unclear cause for the small rise.
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Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Charles Roman
PD. Lawson
Lawson
George 8. Miller
Miller
Nentleman
Martin
State Board of Equalization
Anaconda
Dredge Ready to Begin Placer Mining in French Gulch
W R Allen, owner of the French gulch placer mines, reported in Anaconda that the dredge project is advancing and should operate fully within three weeks. Delays in Pittsburg equipment push back the Aug 10 target, making the dredge the first of its kind in the area and likely to attract many visitors from Anaconda when it starts full operations.
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W. R. Allen
Anaconda
Pittsburg
French Gulch
French Creek
Picnic at Mountain View Park by Lower Works Fire Dept
The Lower Works fire department will host a picnic at Mountain View park on Sunday August 12 with music dancing and athletic events. Five hundred dollars in prizes is set and a round trip fare of one dollar from Anaconda to Butte applies on Sundays starting June 24. Bids for ground privileges are due by August 6 and mailing address is P O box 12 Carroll.
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Lower Works Fire Department
Mountain View Park
Lower Works Department
Anaconda
Butte, Anaconda
Lower Works Fire Dept
Mt. View Park
Carroll
Americat Porter Delights With Unique Flavor
A description notes the Americat Porter possesses a mellow flavor peculiarly its own and unlike any other brew on the market. Wholesale dealers listed include Hallahan Mice Calluta of Anaconda and Hinds Co of Butte Montana.
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Hallahan & Mice Calluta
Anaconda
Hinds & Co
Butte, Mont
May Day quartz lode mining claim filed in Elliston district
Notices of mineral locations were filed for record yesterday in the county clerk’s office. The May Day quartz lode mining claim in Elliston unorganized district is by Michael Corlett and Conrad Zimmell. A 160 acre Willow creek placer location is by Gustavis Wisner.
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Elliston
Michael Corlett
Conrad Zimmell
Willow Creek
Gustavis Wisner
Standard prints news all the time subscription invite
The Standard announces ongoing publication with full coverage of world happenings and an invitation to subscribe.
Anaconda City Ordinance Publishes City Ordinances in Book Form
The Anaconda city council authorizes compiling and publishing city ordinances in book form. The ordinance declares the compiled ordinances in full force and allows 50 printed copies by lowest bidder. The mayor and city clerk certify final passage on July 30 1900.
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City of
Anaconda
City of Anaconda
John M. Madden
Jos. Peters
Montana
Deer Lodge
Jos, Peters
Bids Open for Printing City Ordinances in Anaconda
City of Anaconda invites bids to print the city ordinances and Montana laws affecting municipal corporations. Bids due by Monday August 6 1900 at 6 oclock p m. Specifications on file in city attorney office. Jos Peters City Clerk dated July 31 1900.
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Montana
Jos. Peters
Anaconda
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