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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
12
Kennedy's retiring sale cuts $5 to $7.50 on $200 purchases as Butte stores offer hardwood dressers beds and enamel finishes. Sale highlights include 3 piece oak suites, plate mirrors, white iron beds priced low with springs and mattresses matching the low-cost theme.
Mrs. Kuhl of the W C T U spoke at First Presbyterian on temperance urging mothers to educate children and practice missionary work at home. She criticized Carrie Nation's methods, stressed patience and divine aid, and predicted the movement will be rewarded even if not in their day.
John Shea of Silver Bow files suit in Justice Doran's court against the county to recover $140, balance of witness and juror fees for eight days in the Mrs Addie Paver assault case. County cuts cited four days and mileage doubts. hearing set next Monday with county attorney Yancey to defend. New law sets witnesses and jurors at $1.00 per day and 10 cents a mile.
The St Paul Employment Agency at 10 North Main Street faced threats of action after repeated complaints of swindling. Two men posing as agents were ordered from the city by Detective Jerry Murphy. Four laborers claimed they paid to receive employment cards that proved worthless and did not get their money back. the proprietor was summoned to court but settled with the complainants.
Attorneys for the government filed a demurrer to the complaint in a case seeking cancelation of timber patents issued to claimants in Deer Lodge Missoula and Granite counties. The government alleges the claims were located for speculation with funds provided by William A. Clark through R M Cobban and seeks cancelation of the patents.
The defendants contend the complaint fails to state a valid cause of action and that Susan Alford and 49 others named as the makers of the entries should be included as defendants to determine rights. The document lists the three names they say must be added to the defense.
Mrs. C. H. Hand hosts a Kensington tea for relatives from San Diego with sewing and conversation, green vines and pink white sweet peas. An elaborate luncheon in Anaconda by Mrs. Charles J. Kelly features green and white decor. Socials span visits by Mrs. J. Ross Clark, Mrs. J. M. White and others, with upcoming weddings and travels noted among Butte residents.
Francesco Salvatore Franceschi shot Lazzeri at a saloon stoking fear of a lynching as officers from Butte arrived. Franceschi, held in jail, claims a long feud dating to Michigan with his victim over a wife now married to Franceschi. A 38 caliber Smith & Wesson weapon with five empty chambers was used.
J. W. Andrews a Phil ipsburg merchant visits Butte with his wife. Miss Elizabeth Aylesworth and Miss Essie Beaumont come from Deer Lodge. John M. Dougherty returns from Omaha after consulting with John C. Creighton on mining property in Butte.
Miles City reports delays due to strikes and rain hinder the main shearers. An emergency hand shearing plant may be necessary to finish the season, with only about half the region's sheep shorn. Joe Beaty will lead a crew of 10 to set up a camp several miles north on South Sunday Creek.
President Dan McDonald of the American Labor union spoke at a Bozeman session to strengthen local union organization. He stated the gathering would not launch a strikes campaign and favored a conservative approach while declining to set policy or discuss the local situation.
Spokane dispatch reports Orson Price killed his baby at Stites Idaho then shot his wife in the abdomen and wounded Edward Leech in the shoulder after a quarrel near the depot. Price was overpowered by officers. the woman had just returned from Utah with two children. bystanders prevented lynching.
In Wilmington Delaware a late night riot between white and black crowds drew police to Ninth Street where about 200 blacks clashed with 25 whites. Over a hundred shots were fired. A black man was shot in the head and another, William Cramer, a negro, was shot in the stomach and rushed to a hospital in serious condition. Two arrests were made as the mob dispersed.
John Wilkins an employee of Sells Downs circus died in Ogden Utah from injuries suffered when an elephant on the circus train between Ogden and Evans charged him The accident occurred during the June 25 events prompting the death report from Geoed Circus Advertising Ogden Utah.
Early yesterday Wilkins reportedly walked in his sleep and was attacked by an animal. He was crushed in a horrible manner.
Sheriff Hubbard and deputies seek a man who passed four fraudulent checks in Billings several days ago, netting about $100. A week earlier T A Snidow reported stolen blank checks from his book numbered consecutively and the bank refused payment on them. The checks cashed at Ow! saloon Yegen Bros LL D Leekamp and Topic theater were for 24.60 each.
The body of Frank Carruthers was found on the road four miles beyond Grand View. He was believed to have been thrown from a runaway team, breaking his neck. Carruthers had settled in Boise thirty five years ago.
Spokane union line men and troublemen of Pacific States Telephone report all workers quit in Spokane city on Tuesday. Demand is 3.50 per day and union recognition. In San Francisco the strike shows no change with new members claimed by local No. 151.
John I. Sabin, president of the telephone company, says operations proceed on the corporation's system and that the demand to hire only linemen is not conceded. The article notes 35 applications for membership were received.
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