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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
23
In the Rimini mining districts heavy snow in the hills is melting rapidly. High water from recent rains threatens worse conditions than the past week with four to 10 feet of old snow in the Rimini country. A warm rain could raise Ten Mile water levels and cause extensive damage.
Hannibal Missouri June 3 Hundreds of houses along the Mississippi have been abandoned as protective associations form to guard property. About 500 people are displaced to higher ground while the Alexandria bottoms, famed for cucumbers and tomatoes, lie under two feet of water with damage estimated at two million dollars.
East Helena Mill and Smeltermen's union asked for a wage increase, but officers refused citing low metal prices. Manager Smith said current employment justified no raise and the union will meet soon to discuss the reply.
Bert Ensign is recovering in the hospital after an appendicitis operation. He became violently ill days ago and was taken to the hospital Monday for treatment and surgery.
The report names Oliie Noyes as the motorman for the street car involved in yesterday's collision with a transfer wagon, though Sam L. Anderson rode at the head end. Street railway headquarters described the incident and the regular run involved.
The account notes the wagon was not struck full but only a corner as the motorman believed his car would clear. No further details about damages or consequences are provided.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Missoula Montana June 2 class day exercises at the university were held this morning with programs including the president's address class history by Winnifred Feighner the class will by Nell Bullard the class prophecy by A I Morgan an original poem Montana by Ruth L Smith and a piano solo by Miss Spencer Weather permitting field day tomorrow
Manila reports that Harry Ickis a government mining expert and his assistant were killed by two Moros while sleeping in a hut on April 16 in a remote mountain area. The attackers claimed vengeance for a Spaniard killing their father fifteen years earlier. Ickis hailed from Creston Iowa.
Philadelphia June 2 A warrant was issued for State Senator James P. McNichol Philadelphia Republican leader on a criminal libel charge. Max Kauffman secretary to Mayor Reyburn filed the suit after a letter by Secretary D C Gibbons of the law and order society claimed McNichol named Kauffman as a go-between to obtain raids of gambling houses for ten thousand dollars in 1905 to discredit Mayor Weaver.
James McMahon aged 50, Irish native, died after several weeks illness in a Butte hospital. Survived by wife and 12 year old daughter, father in Ireland, sister in New York. A Mass of requiem will be held at Sacred Heart church after his residence at 436 Hopkins Street.
Local note lists Fos Selman s at 43 East Park offering seeds and flowers for gardens in Montana.
A cablegram from Butte yesterday announced the death of Julius G. Herman at Roda Saxony Germany. He was the father of Fritz and Julius G Herman proprietors of the Herman candy factory on South Main Street.
The Butte high school junior prom, held at the Holland pavilion, drew six hundred couples under purple and white decor. Frederick Brooks led as prom president with Agnes Greenough and Arthur Allen assisting as officers and organizers. The evening featured a 20 number program with five extras, the orchestra responding to encores. Nan Vivian was the grand march escort.
J Stockett is accused of cruelty to animals on a Humane Officer report. J E Snow is named as prosecuting witness in the case to be heard by Justice C C Rhoades. Warrants issue charging John Maskiras and Nick Paulus with threatening the lives of Dan Craig, Gus Karpow, and Gus Braks before Justice Joan Hunter. Blanche Williams reports Red Connors beat her. two complaints filed at county attorney's office.
Items suitable as graduation gifts and wedding presents are advertised at a fourth off during Mayer's annual clearance event.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Spargo on June 1 at 1125 East Galena Street. W B Daley, superintendent of the Guy Rock mine, is recovering from appendicitis surgery at Murray's hospital.
Thieves entered E. A. Colgan's room No 25 over the Wilson drug store at Main and Gold yesterday afternoon and took a new $40 suit of clothes and a new Stetson. Other details unavailable.
A robbery case is reported with a silver watch and gold chain missing. Police are notified and investigating the incident.
The 14,000 ton Tenyo Maru, built for Toyo Kisen Kaisha, departed Yokohama for San Francisco on its maiden voyage. The liner, capable of carrying 800 passengers plus freight, aims to beat the Pacific time record.
At the Swedish Baptist church located at 730 East Park an event is held this evening with free refreshments served to attendees.
Metropolis readers recall Roscoe Conkling’s dramatic bid to nominate Grant in 1880. He strove for silence while shouting crowds roared, using a poem about Appomattox and its apple tree to frame the moment. His forceful speech helped derail Blaine’s bid for a third term.
A child recalls how his mother explains world events by memorable dates from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She ties Spain’s 1898 war, the Boer War, and other milestones to family life and seasonal clues, making history accessible through everyday memory.
Three trains will depart New York on June 12 carrying state delegates and friends to the national Republican convention in Chicago. One train will carry Governor Hughes supporters from New York, a second carries William Barnes Jr. and Albany Unconditional Republican Club members, and a third departs Utica for Sherman supporters backing his vice presidential bid.
A New York suit in the supreme court seeks 4271 from United States Senator Thomas C. Platt. The action claims the law firm paid Mrs. Lillian Janeway Platt debts before her 1906 separation from the senator. Also noted are obituaries and funeral plans for George Ribich and James McMahon with service details.
Word came from the East of the death of Michael C. Duffy an old-time Walkerville miner. He once served as alderman and also as city marshal of Walkerville. He had gone East for an operation.
The court of appeals rules the 1906 employers liability act constitutional for the District of Columbia. The decision follows the Supreme Court’s January ruling declaring the act unconstitutional in states.
Henry A Schwartsiger named postmaster at Gilford Chouteau county replacing J A Rose who resigned. Bonner and Malta post offices elevated to presidential class effective July 1 with salaries 1000 and 1100 dollars respectively.
Washington jurors found Gaston P. Philip not guilty of the murder of cab driver Frank Macaboy after about an hour of deliberation in criminal court No. 2. Philip, a civil engineer and social figure from New York and Washington, faced trial on the homicide charge.
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