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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1907
Page
17
A central council and merchants association meet today to bridge wage dispute after a failed Saturday conference. Drug clerks plan no general strike, while talks aim to set a graded minimum wage for competent workers and scale adjustments for others.
Local notices list visiting residents from Helena Missoula Glenwood and Laurin at the Finlen Thornton and other hotels. Movements include lawyers doctors and business officials with ads for rentals meals and services and a funeral for Charles A Singleton in Butte.
Detectives McGarvey and McGuire took Mabel Flink from a train and hold her for the Sheriff of Shoshone County Idaho awaiting arrival from Wallace. The young woman from Mullan is said to be kept for her parents who want to bring her back home.
The Austrian Derby a mile and a half valued at 25000 dollars was won by Styrian owned by Count Wenkheim and ridden by his stable from Count Henckel’s Come-in-Time in second place.
A collision in Nine Mile canyon between an Anaconda Woolen Mills car and a buggy carrying Mr. and Mrs. James McKenna of East Copper street. The horse bolted, throwing the buggy, injuring the pair. Fred Spethman, Woolen Mills manager, jumped free as the auto rolled over, no serious injuries reported after rescue and medical care. The wrecked car was hauled to town. the McKennas were treated at home by a physician.
William Harrington, arrested after a struggle with Detective Bates at a Spokane lodging house, has reportedly gone insane. He was ordered from the city to the county jail for an exam of his sanity after being fined 20 dollars and jailed 10 days.
Denver June 2 Special religious services at St Mark s Episcopal church opened the eighteenth annual congress of the national Sons of the American Revolution. Rev John 8 Houghton delivered an address. Troop C Colorado National Guard in full dress uniform was present along with national colors. Gen Thomas M Anderson of Portland Ore and Moses Greely Parker of Massachusetts are named in the candidate for president general to succeed Cornelius A Pugley of New York.
A prominent city resident appeared at the city jail begging to be locked up to sober up. He said he has been drunk since the 16th of last month and fears delirium tremens. He was admitted as a lodger and slept peacefully, with recovery expected in a few days.
James McGee was arrested on East Mercury Street last night accused of carrying a gun. Four officers have their names on the blotter as assisting in the arrest. He will be tried before Judge McGowan this morning.
An eastbound passenger train derailed two miles west of San Antonio Texas. One man died instantly and about twenty were injured some fatally. Positive cause unknown with theories of sabotage or defective steel. Chair car passengers suffered most, with several declared near death.
Two thousand attendees at a Zion City rally pledged allegiance to Wilbur Glenn Voliva, Dowie’s successor deposed by receiver John C. Hateley. The gathering, in a circus tent outside Zion City, followed Voliva losing use of the tabernacle to John A. Lewis, decree overseer named in Dowie’s will.
Members of Butte legion No. 1814 Order of the National Protective Legion will hold a meeting Wednesday evening June 5 at 49 West Copper street. All members requested to be present. By order of president Mrs Maggie Davis, Arthur Gingras, Secretary.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Helena June 2 Edward G Cole colored killed himself at his Broadway home early this evening by a bullet to the temple. He had been ill for years and is blind. He operated a second-hand business. His wife and son survive him.
In Paso Texas on June 2 the Chihuahua gubernatorial election concluded without opposition. Enrique C. Creel was elected governor while serving as Mexican ambassador to the United States. He may appoint an acting governor per Mexican law, so no retirement is required.
Rome marks the anniversary of the constitution, Pope Pius X birth, and Garibaldi death. Amid telegrams of congratulation, the warmest message came from Emperor William, drawing wide comment.
At Chantilly on June 2, Mordant owned by Maurice Ephrussis, ridden by a top jockey, captured the French Derby at 26 to 1, surprising bettors as an outsider in the classic race.
Mayer's features a wide stock of wedding and graduating gifts including sterling silver cut glass hand painted china clocks and watches jewelry and cuff buttons with 20 to 30 percent savings. They guarantee the lowest prices in Butte and invite customers to visit 22 West Park for selection and up to date offers.
Patrons who visit GAMER'S for service and style are drawn back by the refined atmosphere. The appeal centers on courtesy and the chance to be among well‑dressed shoppers in a welcoming setting.
London reports revive the idea that Richard Croker may join the British Parliament as an Irish nationalist. He supported the movement, funded campaigns, and appeared at a Dublin convention, though health and reluctance of Irish leaders lessen chances of candidacy. Doctors warned of Bright's disease but declare recovery possible with care.
Alfred Lee Tyler founder of Anniston Alabama and leading Southern capitalist died at the Waldorf hotel in New York tonight from Brights disease.
General Baron Kuroki and his party depart Chicago on June 2 as part of a Japanese military mission. Officials expect continued movement through the Midwest with potential stops and formalities en route to allied meetings.
A special train travels tonight to Rock Island Illinois for an inspection of the United States arsenal. The party will then proceed to Fort Leavenworth and onward to St Paul and Seattle for further engagements.
Paris June 2 Mrs C Steindler of New York was severely injured this afternoon in an automobile collision in the Boise de Bolongne Her husband was slightly hurt A party of Americans was traveling to Versailles for luncheon when a racing car driven by a Belgian named De Deyn dashed from a side road crashed into the leading car of the party The car was split in two and its occupants were thrown out Mrs Steindler was carried to her hotel semi conscious No other Americans were injured.
Special Dispatch notes June's marriage trend as two couples, Tom Benson and Goldie Shockley of Darby, and Fred Oerth with Pearl Cox of Hamilton, received licenses. District court opens with 24 civil and 2 criminal cases. Judge Henry L. Myers returns from Missoula. Roy Uhl arrives from Missoula to resume studies. Board chairman Joseph Appolonio in Hamilton signing county officer salaries. Mrs J V Owens visits Omaha for summer. Blanche McLeod arrives from Victor with Adeline Gohr. Dr W W King of Washington, D C is a guest at Ravali hotel for a few days.
Marriage occurred last week and the couple left this morning for Anaconda where Mr Grush works as a draftsman at the Washoe smelters. Harry L Beck resigns as petty cashier at Anaconda Copper and will move to Seattle. Fred Alexander replaces him. A Plains party, Mrs L Lynch Miss Pearl Lynch Miss Agatha Lynch N Lynch and J A McGowan, registered at the Ravalli hotel. Nellie V McMurry arrived from Missoula to visit her mother Mrs Mary McMurry. John P Cleary of Palouse City Wash formerly Victor resident visited Hamilton. John H Beacom arrived from Fort Missoula.
Charles Bothwell a 29 year old transformer expert for Westinghouse died after contact with live circuit at the Lake Hauser plant. He entered the transformer room and became unconscious from electric shock. Bothwell resided in Niagara Falls and was sent to the site by Westinghouse.
Damage exceeding 200000 dollars to crops and plants follows levee breaks at White's Spur eight miles above El Paso. Acres of land inundated and numerous families displaced from homes.
Fire broke out early today in the steerage of the White Star steamer Oceanie here and caused considerable damage before it was controlled. The crew aided by land engines and fire boats fought the flames.
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