Market outlook steadies as copper dips and dividends rise
Market dull but firm tone with North Butte boosting on a dividend increase to 3 cents quarterly. Mohawk and Hancock cited as strong, copper foreign visible supply fell to 42,600 tons the lowest since August 1905, hinting at a resumption of bullish activity after conventions. Politically, Roosevelt leads in delegates, with New Haven deficit forecast near $2 million. autumn business outlook remains positive in iron and steel.
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North Butte declares 60 cent dividend amid strong outlook
The North Butte Mining Company board met in Tyme luth and set a quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share payable July 20 to stock recorded July 6. Books close during the interval. The firm is in a strong position, earning over $5 a share under current metal prices, up from 40 cents last quarter. Anaconda and Amalgamated Copper prospects are discussed with expected dividend trends.
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Amalgamated Copper Company
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Big bargain offer for daily and Sunday Standard
Ten dollars in advance buys 365 days of the daily and Sunday Standard delivered to door or by mail. The advance payment option includes a premium gift for subscribing year ahead. Visit the Standard office or request the premium list by mail. mail subscribers should remit to the Anaconda office.
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Bank examiner Kumpe resigns. Hoss named successor
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena June 17. C IX Kumpe state bank examiner resigns to Aug 1. Governor Norris accepts and appoints Fred KE Hoss, long time deputy, to fill vacancy as Kumpe leaves to enter private employment.
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HOW TO GET THIS BOOK FROM THE ANACONDA STANDARD
The Anaconda Standard offers a free book from Mr. Haskin to readers who cut six consecutive coupons and pay 60 cents plus 15 cents postage. The book is promoted as curiously written with authoritative chapters, illustrated from photographs, printed in large type on fine paper, and bound durably. Readers in Butte or Anaconda can claim the copy at the Standard office by sending six coupons and the stated amount.
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Joint primary trial in Maine tests new system
In Portland Maine voters sampled the new joint primary for US senator governor and county offices. Republicans field three candidates for each post with Boothby Hanes and Shaw for governor and Burleigh Heath Powers for senator. Democrats renominate Gov Plaisted and back Cardner for Congress while farmers tend crops and expect a light turnout.
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Herbert M. Heath
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Frederick A. Powers
Houston
Frederick W. Plaisted
Obediah Cardner
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Tennessee company deal comes in for attention
New York on June 17 reports government lawyers in the dissolution case against the Steel corporation focused on the steel trust acquisition of Tennessee Coal and Iron. Testimony showed Moore & Schley controlled 24,777 shares, with 71,700 pledged on bank loans, 10,000 held for safekeeping, and 15,000 exchanged for collateral. Tierney stated Moore & Schley did not own shares outright but held them as loan collateral.
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Tierney
Darrow Jury Bribery Trial Continued Due to Sore Throats
In Los Angeles on June 17 two defense lawyers were indisposed prompting Judge Hutton to grant a continuance until tomorrow in Clarence S. Darrow’s jury bribery case. Earl Rogers stayed home while A H Appell, with a severe sore throat, asked for extra time as District Attorney Fredericks urged speed. Darrow said he would lead the defense if needed and the court adjourned to morning.
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Darrow
Barkentine Hawaii Battles Hurricane Off Golden Gate
The barkentine Hawaii from Mahukona Hawaii, battered by a hurricane twenty miles west of the Farralones, reached San Francisco with six sails torn and upper works damaged. Captain Winkander was lashed to the wheel as the ship fought a 100 mph gale en route to the Golden Gate, then steadied as wind died and an ebb tide threatened rocks near Time Point.
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Portland timber man claims alibi in forgery case
Portland Oregon June 17 A Col Puter a well known timber man arrested on a Minneapolis warrant for forging a 2430 check on May 2 produced an alibi showing he was in Portland May 2 and did not leave until May 4. Detectives examined his railroad ticket bearing his signature and May 4 and have telegraphed the facts to Minneapolis authorities.
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Railroad commission cuts fare on 3000 mile tickets over White Sulphur
Helena June 17. George W. Hibbard of Puget Sound reports Montana railroad commission success in securing a reduced local fare for holders of 3000 mile interchangeable tickets on the White Sulphur branch. The fare drops to 75 cents from 90 cents.
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Five Men Drown in Alberta Flood
President John Corcoran of Camp Corcoran Construction and four laborers drowned when heavy rains caused a flood at the camp west of High River Alberta where hundreds of workers laying natural gas mains slept at dawn.
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Southern Pacific Denied Relief on Haul Law
Washington June 17 The interstate commerce commission denied Southern Pacifics request for relief from the long and short haul law on traffic between Portland Oregon and San Francisco and common points It held the line on inland to Portland southbound rates are higher than to San Francisco and that existing rates will stand with adjustments to be made by August 1
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Dirty dog cries as woman fires during Grey hearing
In Portland on June 17 the preliminary hearing for Avery C. Grey, accused of a bigamous marriage to Mrs. C. Johnson’s daughter, ends when Mrs. Johnson leaps up calling him a dirty dog and fires three shots at him as he is removed. All bullets miss. she is arrested and later regrets not killing Grey.
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Collision Injures Over 100 As Trains Collide Near Union Station
Chicago June 17 More than 100 passengers including Georgia convention delegates were bruised and cut when a Pennsylvania passenger train collided with a train of empty cars just outside Union Station. All aboard suffered minor injuries.
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Saskatchewan Legislature Dissolved For July Elections
Regina Saskatchewan June 17 The provincial legislature was dissolved today Nominations for the new legislature will be made July 4 and the elections will be on July 12.
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The American Government book draws wide age interest
The Anaconda Standard notes strong demand for Frederic J. Haskin's The American Government, appealing to schoolchildren and adults alike. Coupon distribution spans children to grandparents, teachers begin to obtain copies, and readers check appearances and endings. A second edition is in press to meet demand. Cut the coupon from this issue.
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Sailors and Firemen's Union Votes Against Dock Strike
London reported the Sailors and Firemen's National union ballot shows 2,187 in favor and 3,578 against joining the dock strike. As the strongest Federation of Transport Workers body, the result effectively ends the dock strike.
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Which is less than 3 cents a day
A brief line notes a cost described as under three cents daily. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.
Famine Deaths Reported in Nicaragua Interior
Mail advices from Bluefields say famine is killing people in Nicaragua's interior. Lack of crops is blamed for the deaths and a revolution in the republic is deemed imminent.
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Georgetown mining district booklet offer from Butte office
Anaconda merchants and other interested parties sent a supply of booklets to the Butte Standard office. The pamphlets give an account of the Georgetown mining district and include a map of patented claims. They will be distributed free and are available on request.
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the Standard
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Painting and Paper Hanging Best Work
Phillipson offers painting and paper hanging at reasonable prices in Lynch Block 272 East Park Butte Ind. 183%
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