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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1902
Page
7
A burial event is recorded at Deer Lodge Pass Through in Butte, with local observers noting the service and attendees. Details remain sparse in the fragment, but the rite centers on interment and community presence.
The Rev. Cornelius O Rourke drowned in the Las Animas river near Silverton Colorado. His sister Mrs Ryan and her two sons Emmet and Fr W Ryan of Butte accompany the remains to Deer Lodge for interment. The body arrives in Denver from Silverton and will be taken to Deer Lodge for burial after a 9 25 am stop at the depot. A requiem high mass will be said in Denver. Father O Rourke was widely beloved and noted for his work with miners and his approachable nature. He was born in Newport Ireland and came to the United States as a boy. He served in Denver Leadville Silverton and was known as the miners priest. His sister Sister Bridget died three years ago.
A sister superior of the Sisters of Mercy led the Butte convent and later served as head of the order in Leadville, where she founded a hospital.
Great Northern Railway operates weekend excursions with Basin Boulder and Alhambra round trips priced at 1.50, 1.50 and 2.30 respectively. Good on Saturday Sunday or returning Monday with Basin Boulder options at 1.00 each. Tickets available at 41 North Main Street and depot.
James Dennison of Walkerville died last Friday at his home and was buried to a large crowd. He served two years as city alderman and was police magistrate after the last spring election. Once boss at the Green Mountain mine he suffered consumption and health declined despite travel for recovery. He leaves a widow three children and a brother John Dennison.
Confidence and King Cashier won at the west side park in Butte yesterday. Confidence defeated Mountain Eer in the 24 day stake while King Cashier advanced through rounds to beat Chilco in the finals, amid lively betting and brisk coursing conditions.
An accord settles disputes over helper positions with a ratio of two helpers for every three plumbers. Apprentices will be counted as journeymen under the terms of the agreement.
The Postoffice team defeated McConnell 12 to 5 at Athletic Park with Royce and Rome securing the victory. Wilson stood out with notable batting as Postoffice remains undefeated this season and may plan a clash with city hall staff.
James Curran, a 4 miner, was thrown from a horse near Ford's place in Walkerville yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock. The horse kicked him in the face, tearing a deep cut across his left cheek. Nine stitches were needed outside and four inside. Injuries are not serious but painful and may scar. Curran returned home to recover under care.
The week’s notable incident features Zip Slasher and keeper Snyder wrestling a six foot python. Zip grabbed the tail, the snake kicked free, hitting him hard on the leg and sending him sprawling outside the cage.
John W. Pace of Helena was in the city yesterday. A daughter was born to the wife of Mike O'Connor at 113 Bell Street on the sixth.
The street railway strike spread from Providence to Pawtucket and Central Falls. Crowds stoned United Traction company cars, jeered, blocked tracks, and damaged two cars as armed officers guarded operations and a deputy was relieved of a prisoner.
There is more variety more new patterns and colors in this last lot. The smooth hard finish of Nairns linoleums makes them the highest standard for wear quality and economy. Experience proves this perfection is necessary in a good wearing linoleum. Our grade is our popular price linoleum. None quite so good.
Herschel Smith and his son Orval faced a preliminary trial for the February murder of Porfirio Gallegos, a Mexican sheepman, in Alamosa Colorado. Bail set at $10,000 for Herschel and $15,000 for Orval. both posted bonds. After trial, the Smiths attacked witness Earl Hart, prompting officers to draw revolvers to restore order.
The Centerville cricket team defeated the Butte lineup 95 to 71 at boulevard grounds near the Colorado smelter. Captain David Rundle starred with 27 points as Centerville built on a strong attack while several Butte players were unavailable. The crowd enjoyed ideal playing conditions and a lively, closely fought match.
Laredo Texas reported a bull fight at Plaza de Toros Nueva featuring Romulus the famed Mexican wrestler who successfully threw a bull from the San Luis Potosi ranch on the first attempt.
Governor Jelks pardons three of four white men convicted for the lynching of Robin White a Black man in Montgomery Alabama. The case noted as the sole Alabama instance where a white man served one year in the penitentiary after a lynching conviction.
In Harriman Tennessee a farmer’s wife was found dead at home after an assault and her head crushed. A 14 year old colored servant George Robert is suspected as the killer and a mob gathered tonight bent on lynching him.
A 70 mile an hour gale hit New York harbor this afternoon after a thunderstorm. It disrupted shipping but caused no serious damage. By six o'clock the wind eased to 60 miles an hour and was continuing to fall.
Specials for Today list Hothouse Lettuce and spinach with multi item prices. Home grown parsley radishes green onions white turnips beets parsnips asparagus fresh tomatoes green peas white wax beans new potatoes cucumbers cherries and fresh pineapples all offered at per pound or per bunch rates with limited quantities.
Flushed by a win that gives them two of five, Helena players return home confident the week will show improvement. The squad plans strengthening within days to keep the pace for the rest of the season as Seattle prepares to visit for a midweek series starting Wednesday.
Jockey Arthur J. Booker aged 29 died after a Memorial Day fall at Gravesend Race Track. He was riding 22-year-old Redknight when the colt stumbled, pinning him beneath another horse and fracturing his skull. He never regained consciousness.
Valley View Kentucky reports John Laffon a half witted man killed his wife at home this afternoon with an axe then fled as a posse pursues him. Authorities describe the suspect as dangerous and are organizing a manhunt across the area.
Plumbers in Washington will end their nine week strike on Tuesday after a dispute that triggered the work stoppage. Details of the settlement or agreement were not disclosed in the report.
Kalispell outlines a racing programme for a two day meet on July 4 and 5. The event is expected to attract top local horses and winners from the reservation, with a series of interest heightened by quality entries.
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