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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
2
A June cloudburst near Park City and Columbus causes extensive damage. Two floods destroy sheep and cattle pens, wash out bridges on Valley and Canyon creeks, and cripple Northern Pacific railroad lines. Large cattle losses reported. trains delayed across Big Timber and Billings districts.
Special Dispatch reports from Columbus indicate a temporary repair to Keyser Creek bridge west of town allowed trains to pass around 1 p.m. Three eastbound and three westbound trains were held at Columbus and Park City respectively. Big Ditch supervisor Searles says only Valley Creek flume damage occurred, with two weeks needed for full repair. Locals fear water shortages as rainfall was sparse. a north Yellowstone cloudburst caused heavy rain at Laurel but light elsewhere. The flood wrecked a boarding house at Thomas shearing pens, swept away supplies, and threatened lives if nighttime waves struck.
A cloudburst near Con rad station on the Great Northern and Montana line caused considerable damage. No loss estimate is available at present.
Ragpiet offers refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure ringworm old ulcers and sores pimples and blackheads on the face and all skin diseases. Cost 50 cents.
G McMurtire buys the Gilmore band of about 26 head from Ryan and Rates. Clarke Tozer to depart Wednesday for Glendive to take charge of about 0 head for Ryan and Rates and drive them to Canada beginning June 2.
Finn Kennedy reports a local volcano near the Ekalaka road about 65 miles from Miles City. A deep coal bank hole emits smoke and hot vapor, too intense to touch, suggesting a coal vein on fire.
William Spencer, famed for previous court appearances including a Geraldton camp killing and a separate beef killing, was arrested again in Miles City on charges of selling a horse branded 8 Lazy D to Lars Robinson. Details indicate ongoing legal troubles.
Helena nurse Mrs M J Coleman testifies kidney pain relief from Dean's Kidney Pills after a months long back and kidney issue. Ad claims readers can verify via Smith Drug Co Anaconda and urges purchase for 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents. Alleged animal ownership reference ends fragment.
Readable portions indicate a confrontation over disposal of property involving George Brown and Spencer. The text suggests Brown objections to Spencer’s handling of the asset and hints at a legal or transactional dispute.
In the Anna Dahlman case the supreme court reversed the Jefferson county district court ruling. The court held that when a husband dies intestate leaving a widow and no issue the widow may receive both one half of the estate as residue and her dower, despite her heir status.
A laboring man believed intoxicated collapsed at Bertelsen's saloon in Bozeman around 4 am. Coroner's jury attributed death to a burst blood vessel from heavy drinking and exertion, noting possible prior work in Baraboo circus quarters and contacting Baraboo authorities.
Miles City on June 13 reports sheepshearers at the Allen and Cooper plants on Sunday creek struck for 9 cents a head instead of 8. The sheepmen granted the demand to avoid delays as heat rises and feed is scarce near the pens.
The body of J. P. Eden, who died at the hospital Saturday afternoon, was sent to Neepee wa Manitoba his home tonight. Mrs. Eden accompanied the body. Eden was brought from the train here in a dying condition from dropsy of the heart Friday and an operation was performed as a last resort. He lived about four hours after.
W W Wads opened a Burlington stock sale in Billings this morning with about 75 horses sold. Most were range horses averaging $12 each. Afternoon sales included several broken horses at higher prices.
Miss Kellogg and her sister Mire Kellogg and Dr Terrey of Butte were hurt when a frightened horse bolted near Alhambra Springs. The buggy overturned and Miss Kellogg was dragged before bystanders freed her. Dr Napoleon Salvail assisted. Miss Kellogg was reported improving.
A case of smallpox at Mrs. K. Jenkins home on 1052 Fifth Avenue was reported to City Health Officer J S Tooker who ordered immediate quarantine. The city also faces many scarlet fever cases kept under strict quarantine.
Great Falls reports that the homes of passenger train crews from the Montana Central have been moved from this city to Butte. Conductors brakemen and other staff will reside in Butte going forward.
A palmist was arrested here this forenoon as he attempted to board a train to Neihart on orders from Winona Minnesota where he is alleged to have committed grand larceny. An officer from Winona and the alleged victim will reach Great Falls tomorrow.
The funeral for Forrest Murray was held at 2 PM at St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church in Helena with Rev. Charles Bovard leading services. In the presence of relatives schoolmates and friends, his body was laid to rest at Forestvale Cemetery after drowning at Broadwater Natatorium Saturday night.
Berlin report says a large Warsaw apartment building collapsed suddenly and 19 bodies were recovered from the ruins. Residents and rescuers worked through debris as the tragedy prompted investigations into the incident and building safety.
Helena June 15 Miss E A Reddington stenographer in the secretary of state office in St Peter's hospital is treated for blood poisoning in her right hand. The first two finger joints were removed by attending surgeons who failed to save the member.
Arguments concluded in the United States versus John Lynch over illegal timber cutting on government land. The case went to the jury this afternoon after a trial that spanned a large portion of last week in federal court.
The Associated Press reports no basis for claims that President Clowry will resign from the Westem Union Telegraph Company, stating the report has no foundation.
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