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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1905
Page
10
Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 134 Higins avenue, Missoula. Telephone No. 118. Advertising rates on application.
Missoula June 4 One longtime western Montana resident recalls Jake Lin a Chinaman ordered deported by United States Commissioner Wallace P Smith He worked on Northern Pacific construction in Western Montana and a dynamite blast sent him and others into the air Killing several men and maiming Lin He later cooked for a living and a railroad indemnity was paid to families of the deceased The deportation is the first memory of the incident in many years
The Missoula Gun club held a shooting meet at the south ride grounds with winds lowering scores. Winners include Hickey and Lyle in several events, with Woodworth, Piquette, Reinhart, Francis, and Woody earning top placements across cups and singles events.
Special Dispatch reports a heavy rainstorm in Stevensville on June 4 aiding agriculture. Dr. R. Gwinn and Dr. Ellis are mentioned among local professionals as the storm affects the town.
A violent funnel cloud passed near Missoula's ball grounds sending spectators fleeing as officials feared a direct strike. The twister lifted river water and hovered low then rose, sparking loud cheers as rain followed and play was halted. No injuries reported.
In Missoula on June 4 Paul Brady, posing as a prize fighter, was arrested after fights in a West Front street saloon. Officer Huekhaba took him to jail as he admitted plans before training for a fight with Young Corbett. The disturbance interrupted an evening dance before order was restored.
Missoula reports Jesse Thomas, stabbed on the Higgins avenue bridge Thursday night, is doing well though not out of danger. Dr. Brown notes the arm wounds are healing well while the abdominal puncture remains the main risk if no complications arise, a full recovery is expected.
Doctor Willard notes a harsh thunder storm in Missoula on June 4. Lightning struck near town and the resulting thunder was nearly deafening, marking one of the severest storms of the past two years.
G. L. Alexander, 32, a Helena resident, attempted death by self harm in a West Front street club area by eating match heads. Arrested by Officer Huckaboa, he is jailed to sober up, with witnesses noting intoxication and possible temporary insanity from heavy drinking.
The Northern Pacific new time card takes effect at noon with smooth operation. Several passenger trains change times. No. 2 shifts about one hour earlier. A new Helena to Garrison stub train aids local travelers for day trips to the capital.
In Missoula on June 4 the Nez Perce prepare to travel to Spalding Idaho for the election of a new chief to succeed Joseph. The contest is between Piuiupnitalliahte and Red Thunder, both sub chiefs with large followings. Joseph’s sister opposes a new head chief, seeking leadership herself.
The body of R F Carnes electrician killed at Wallace Friday passed through Missoula on its way to Dillon for burial. In Dillon the body will be met by Charles Vaughn manager of the Dillon telephone exchange and his brother in law. Carnes had some prior work in Missoula years ago.
The Montana State University assembly hall hosted Rev. C L Bovard of Butte delivering the baccalaureate sermon titled The Responsibility of Knowledge. He urged personal accountability before God, stressed knowledge’s weight, and urged balanced development of mind and character among graduates.
Missoula reports that President Oscar J. Craig of the university will travel to Helena for the semi annual meeting of the state board of education. He carries the institution's semi annual report showing the school’s financial condition and awaits board action on faculty appointments for the coming year.
Graduating class members met to finalize the class day program for Tuesday. The program includes music, the president's address, history reading, class poem by Ed Williams, prophecy by Edward Simons, class will by Blanche M. pson, and a final pageant.
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