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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
9
Fragmentary advert notices show prices for flour syrup sorghum and molasses, plus various prime meats and fresh fish offered by a bakery department. The readable items include quart bottles and per pound prices with several misspellings and garbled words.
The judiciary debate sparked by Mayor Mullins’ appointments led to heated exchanges and threats to adjourn. The council split 4 to 7 on most picks, 14 to 2 on two officials, and approved several ordinances while vetoing a city warrants measure. Templeman’s appearance as adviser drew objections. after motions and counter motions, the body proceeded with reports, bids, and authorizations.
Thieves forced entry to a cabin occupied by Eli Zliyn and Albert Jacobs near the Pittsburg and Montana Mining companys new smelter. They took three razors a hat and some underclothing. Entry occurred yesterday afternoon. Zliyn and Jacobs worked on a steam shovel for the Great Northern railroad about five miles east of Butte. Police and sheriff notified.
R S Conger of Tilson visits Butte Rev H W Jones of Rochesters in Butte I Ward returns from Idaho trip A daughter born to Mrs John B Murphy 20 Minah street A daughter born to Mrs H C Holland 1023 West Silver street M Perkins of Billings posts inspector in the district Dr H H Hanson sues Carroll G Golman executor of Ella E Belcher estate for 500 for medical services John Sanderson Barlow of Philadelphia visits Alexander G Ralston of Butte Barlow and Ralston were former medical students and Barlow spends summer with Ralston in Butte
Ki H Sherman and J R Reed filed in district court against Sheriff J J Quinn and W R Jenkins claiming 31 as due for keeping and pasturing four horses for P D Sprague The sheriff seized the animals and turned them over to Jenkins on a chattel mortgage without payment of the lien plaintiffs seek the amount due.
A state assembly of the Junior Brotherhood of St. Andrew will be held in Butte on Sunday June 21 at 3 PM at St. John's Episcopal Church. F Day of Helena and Rev J W Fogarty of Hamilton will speak followed by discussion and all who can come are invited.
Mrs Kovacivich returned home late last night to find an armed burglar in the rear of 111 East Broadway. She grappled the intruder as he tried to flee through a window and he fled after drawing a revolver. Police, led by Captain Grant and Sergeant McGrath, investigated but made no arrests. The burglar seized a trunk believed to hold a large sum and may have left for Whitehall.
Miss Josie R. B. Duke and Joseph K. Swindelhurst wed at John's Episcopal church with Rev. Co officiating. They will reside in Livingston after a brief wedding. Guests included Scalion and Scalion hosting at dinner for Miss Shores and bridesmaids. Many local social events and visits noted among Butte residents.
Mrs Frank Hopkins was arrested by Policeman White on a charge of disturbing the peace last night on South Washington street following complaints from Mrs McManus of 717 and Mrs John G Bailey of 772 South Washington street. The arrest followed a complaint to Officer White.
Miner D K Shaefer, latest vic time to be locked in the narrow box at the courthouse, is reportedly in a serious condition from illness possibly due to drink. He was moved to the county jail after being found unwell and a second doctor was sent for when the county physician was absent.
Premier Des Zell announced to the Hungarian Diet that he tendered his resignation to Emperor Franz Joseph on Sunday. The emperor directed Stefan Tiss, a lower house member, to form a new cabinet amid tensions and cheers from supporters and scoffs from the opposition.
In Long Island Sound the Reliance loses its topmast two minutes after the start of a 30 mile race with the Columbia and Constitution on the Larchmont club course. The topmast snaps under the club topsail and jib topsail, forcing Reliance to withdraw. Constitution finishes ahead of Columbia by 9 minutes 48 seconds to win Commodore Adams Cup.
The colored lightweight Buddy King arrives in Butte with manager Joseph Lucas to train for a July 3 or 4 welterweight title defense against Joe Walcott. Walcott’s Barbadoes Demon comes to Butte Saturday night, with Mose La Fontise set to challenge for the welterweight crown at 142 pounds if the date holds.
The Irish land bill faced a division in Parliament with John Redmond’s amendment seeking higher reductions rejected 217 to 170. The dispute centered on minimum rent reductions for second and first term leases, as Chief Irish Secretary Wyndham insisted on 10 and 20 percent limits.
A Yukon based letter describes strong mining potential in White Horse. The Grafter mine shipped 150 tons to Crofton with more ore ready, the Copper King being developed by Grainger of Kentucky, Arctic Chief yielding good results, and the Best Chance adjoining Grifter offering possible sale to capital.
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