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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
7
Butte notes list Moyer buggy Grady's Rent pianos from Orton Bros and Gibson Havana cigars. Many locals, visiting dignitaries and business trips noted, plus fireside amusements and upcoming events at The Atlas and Finlen.
Delegates from Helena Salt Lake Ogden Malta and more arrive in Butte to take part in a grand council meeting of the United Commercial Travelers. The group tours the city dines at Finlen hotel attends dances and a luncheon led by toastmaster Charles Lane. Officers to be elected as routine business proceeds.
Ery Sears, Boston’s heaviest taxpayer and a leading New England figure, died today at his summer home from diabetes. Born in Yarmouth in 1854 to a father who built a fortune as an East India merchant, Sears was renowned as a generous philanthropist.
A marriage license was issued to G. W. Spencer and Clara A. Hawkins. Miss Madge Manning returns from Europe today. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Fulton depart for Portland for a month’s visit. County Clerk Gilroy reports May fees totaling 931.61, up 204 from last year. Judge Bourquin’s Saturday calendar begins today. probate delays to next Saturday. John Cameron injured at the Goldsmith mine. treated at the American House in Walkerville. District court judges convene Monday to review the Bar Association report on E. Warren Toole’s death. John Maguire to Billings for a church benefit performance, returns in 10 days then goes to California to visit Mme Modjeska. Jasper A. Viall to run the clerk’s office during Fred H. Drake’s South trip, with hours 11–12 a.m. and 2–3 p.m. Alexander Laist returns from a month in the East praising Richmond and Petersburg for progress and busier streets.
King Alfonso and President Loubet toured St Cyr military academy in Paris then visited Versailles and Aero clubs. They observed Bois du Boulogne exercises and attended a Theatre Francais performance near the scene of an earlier life attempt. Six horses shied injuring two troopers.
The First National Bank of Ladysmith Wisconsin will close its doors temporarily by unanimous vote. National Bank Examiner Peter R Earling has been appointed receiver and is in charge of the bank. Assets and liabilities reported on March 14 1905 show 85000 in resources and facilities, 25000 capital and 42600 deposits.
Extreme heat through the region has sent the river up more than two feet since Tuesday night. Mountain streams are rising, and if this trend continues Burnt Fork ranchers may fare better than expected after initial crop concerns on the north bench.
A June 24 convention in Billings invites boards of trade chambers of commerce and similar bodies to form a Montana Commercial Association. Delegation basis calls for two delegates per organization and one from each town. Adopted May 31 1905 with P B Moss as president and Harry White as secretary. Burnett's Vanilla ad follows.
Great Falls June 2 Judge Leslie dismissed two accusations against County Commissioners Delphy and Roulswick at the request of the county attorney. The grand jury had charged them with corrupt conduct and malfeasance for payments on a courthouse furniture contract without verified specifications. The county attorney says the evidence did not justify the grand jury action.
Congressman B J Marsh of Illinois Fourteenth district died at his Warsaw home. He had served eight terms and was elected to a ninth term. The death occurred June 2 and ends a lengthy congressional career.
A great storm in Pine Town Natal causes rivers to overflow and drowns 30 Hindoo laborers. Later reports say 200 killed in a disaster to fire reservoir with numerous casualties elsewhere.
Los Angeles voters rejected a proposed city ordinance banning saloons in a special election. Early returns from 88 precincts show 6,197 in favor and 13,580 against, indicating a decisive adverse vote by about two to one.
A blaze likely started by crossed wires swept through the Avenue theater in Pittsburg on June 2, gutting the building and causing partial damage to the adjoining Grand Opera House. There were no injuries and the loss was estimated at 75,000 dollars.
Workmen unloading a sand car in Bedford Indiana on June 2 found several bundles of papers hidden in the sand. The bundles proved to be bonds and securities valued at 300000 dollars. They were identified as property of the Wilmington Illinois bank robbed May 9 along with 2567 dollars in cash.
The five year old daughter of farmer John Templé near North Yakima died in great agony from a rattlesnake bite suffered Thursday morning. Doctors were summoned promptly but could not save her.
Miss Mary Rhodes of a travelling circus suffered serious injuries when a toe strap broke during an aerial act in Cortland Ithaca New York on June 2. She shot head first sixty feet into the reserved seats landing on her head and shoulders during the stunt.
Tokyo reports severe earthquakes across Central Japan from Hiroshima to Shimonoseki. The extent of damage and loss of life is not yet known, though expected to be heavy.
J Montgomery Sears of Southboro Massachusetts is listed with a notice dated June 2. Further details are unreadable in the clipping.
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