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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1903
Page
5
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 3 ast Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Street notices report piano rentals from Orton Bros and sales at Shermans. Notable arrivals include M. V. Wilson in Butte and E. P. Triol from Missoula at the Finlen, with various Helena visitors and a Miss Clara Jorstad returning home. The Northern Pacific adds an electric sleeper to the North East Limited, and Western Federation leader Moyer toured the city while visiting Anaconda and Helena.
A Saturday night gathering at 45 Anne vouda road led to Laula Rosevich facing Judge Boyle on a malicious mischief charge after allegedly injuring John Tapeh s viola. Rosevich posted $25 bond. the instrument valued at $2 to $20 range, depending on claim.
The Lick Observatory report notes Saturn’s white spot favors identification through Sunday morning before fading. It also confirms the comet discovered by Borrelli near Marseilles has two tails in long exposure photos and a nucleus about magnitude 9.5, visible south at 9:30 am, 53 degrees above the horizon in Aquarius.
Timothy Sullivan, a St. Lawrence miner, fell 70 feet through a railroad trestle near Mountain Con mine while walking with two brothers. He survived initial impact but suffered a broken back and was hospitalized at St. James with grave condition. An operation was deemed necessary and may be performed today.
Walkerville members of Olive Branch lodge and Daughters of Rebekah led a large procession last night from North Main to Mount Bethel M E church to honor dead brethren Martin Oates and Philip Wing. Rev Cop. Crouch preached on More Abundant Life as flowers filled the church and residents filled the hill pews. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Montreuil died aged two months with funeral set for Tuesday.
Avan faces Fitz Issues in a deft challenge to the Kangaroo for a battle. The match features two notable fighters as the event builds in boxing circles.
Contenders La Fontise Walcott and Gans King prepare as John Willie Tomme Ryan challenges Robert Fitzsimmons to a 154 pound title bout in Butte. Ryan promises last fight if agreement reached, while Mose La Fontise and Walcott push weight discipline. Gans and King fine tune at local gyms as crowd watches two champions spar.
A meeting of all hotel and boarding house keepers is announced. The Miners Union Hall will host the gathering Monday evening June 2 at o'clock, organized by the committee.
Jackson Kentucky reports residents returned to evening services after fear from prior nights. Tom Tharp was arrested by provost guards following a two mile mountain chase. Joe Crawford and Ed Tharp, accused of burning Ewen's hotel, were released on 21000 bail each and will return to work for Judge James Hargis. their cases set for July 20 before a special grand jury.
A Chicago preacher delivers a forceful sermon addressing apathy in the city urging action by residents and congregants. The message highlights community issues, calls for solidarity, and encourages practical steps amid local concerns.
Rev Dr Bartlett denounces mob law yet argues for uprisings against brutal crime. He challenges the idea that legal process excuses violence and urges focus on victims, stating lynching harms the innocent as well as criminals. He cites public outrage, calls for swift justice, and warns against systemic delays.
Beattle Washington June 28 Nev Thomas Wiswell pastor of University Congregational church resigned his pastorate today and withdrew from the ministry over objections to sectarian and orthodox theology. Wiswell a socialist with liberal views charged the church with bigotry and subservience to Mammon. He is popular with his congregation and plans to remain in Beattie to pursue other employment possibly engaging in socialist lecturing.
A tally-ho coach carrying French officers and A Blochman party toppled near Old Town on the way to Point Loma. Lieutenant Mayson suffered a badly wrenched knee and fainted. A Blochman’s right leg was broken in two places. his father sustained severe bruises and a sprain. The others escaped with minor injuries.
New York June 28 A threatening vow from Harry Keely of Clifton followed his arrest after a clash with Patrolman McGrath in Stapleton. Keely wounded the officer gravely and was captured after a struggle while vowing vengeance on police.
Special Dispatch from Blandara June 28 reports Md Thorpe crushed by mount at the Miles City horse sale corrals. While driving the animal along the chute, riders behind did not see him in dust and forced the horses back. About 50 horses passed over him. he was insensible then. He later regained consciousness and the injuries were confirmed as three broken ribs and a damaged left instep. Thorpe previously rode with Raffelo Bill's show.
Chicago on June 29 reports two killed and several injured in a collision between an Archer Avenue electric line and a Belt Line freight train at the Forty seventh Street crossing. The dead include Miss Minnie Malstrom and an unidentified man from Ravenna Ohio. A separate fire at the Riddle Coach and Hearse Co plant in Ravenna caused $250000 in damages, with sparks and falling timber triggering a broader alarm near White Hospital.
Lexington mourns James P. McCann a member of a prominent local family killed in St Louis. His father was a wealthy horse breeder and two sisters live nearby. Brother in law B T Hume left for St Louis to bring the body to Lexington for burial. His wife was Miss Callaway of Owensboro. Two weeks ago he sent portraits of himself his wife and F S Barrington. He was devoted to his wife.
June 28 Kansas City reports George Mitchell a tinner and L J Simions a carpenter drowned when their ferry skiff capsized on the Kansas River. Bodies not recovered.
Pacific National League magnates arrive in Tacoma for a meeting to decide on transferring the Portland club to Salt Lake City and whether the northern clubs will sever ties with California teams. Spokane Butte Helena favor cut off California. Tacoma Seattle likely back Hart.
London reports the Tokio correspondent notes rising excitement in Japan over the Manchurian problem. The nation is clearly resolved to support the government in essential measures and safeguard national rights. Marquis Jio and Count Yamagata now favor decisive action by the Japanese government.
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