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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1912
Page
23
The feast of Purim begins tomorrow on March 3, commemorating Esther’s deliverance of the Jewish population of the great empire. Mordecai, Esther, and Haman figure in a tale of peril, intervention, and victory, with celebratory messin, dancing, games, and plays.
Washington reports that slides in the Culebra cut totaling four and one third billion cubic yards will not raise the Panama canal’s costs. The per cubic yard excavation cost has been cut 36 cents from the original estimate due to better machinery and methods. Greater efficiency will also keep completion time unaffected.
Lieut. Commander Sir Robert Baden-Powell founder of the Boy Scouts arrived in Denver and will review the Denver scouts at the Auditorium tomorrow afternoon before leaving for Seattle on Sunday morning.
Tom Regal and Gust Alley, owners of the Greek club, were discharged from custody after a police court trial. The judge found no evidence of gambling, with testimony indicating patrons were simply shaking dice for drinks. Defendants claimed malice by a rival Greek. Metropolitan Market at 118 East Park Street advertised within the text.
Final distribution by Judge Donlan splits the J F Beck estate totaling about 70 000 among 27 heirs including the widow and distant relatives. The widow receives about 50 000 plus the Beck block at 120 West Park Street and household items. Nieces and nephews share about 22 500 with individual awards 4 000 to 6 000. Executor A W Barnard earns 2 357 and attorney FE B Howell 3 000.
A Rhode Island maker’s German silver handbags, totaling 630 pieces, are offered by this store and another large concern in a joint purchase. The mesh bags are praised as exquisite and priced at half or less than half their real value. Displayed in Main Street windows with further details in today’s ad.
William Meyers walked from San Quentin with a parole to return to Germany and claim a $75,000 estate. He had forged a $23 check while intoxicated. his five year term ends next December but parole was granted because the estate would revert to others if not claimed timely.
Coroners office records for February report 41 violent deaths in and near Seattle. Sixteen were by self harm, 14 by accidents, 25 murdered, and one justifiable homicide. Thirty four of the deceased were male and seven female.
John R. Batta of Butte reports the Modern Woodmen of America convention in Minneapolis February 22 23 sparked a national fight over fraternal insurance rates and governance. Delegates from 16 states examined laws injuring member protections and the Mobile bill. Illinois may face a legislative inquiry into the Modern Woodmen finances. Local plans include a Friday March 8 address and possible state camp discussions.
J P Morgan will return from Egypt with a unique collection of Coptic manuscripts found in Fayoum monastery ruins. The texts date to the ninth and tenth centuries and include biblical books lives of Cenobites and martyr acts. Paul Armstrong adapts his one act play into a three act work with Catherine Calvert as lead.
Ah Sing a Chinese merchant of 212 South Colorado Street was arrested by Chief Murphy and Detective Ambrose on a white slavery charge. Police say Dotlie Drew a fourteen year old girl from Colorado Springs lies in a city hospital after an opium overdose. County Attorney Dwyer will file a complaint after questioning Ah Sing who said he tried to remove the girl from the drug habit. The case hinges on her ownership and the alleged trafficking from Butte to Colorado Springs and back.
High Army officials conduct special inspection meetings at the Salvation Army hall on March 2 and 3 in Montana. Lieut gdl HH Lee heads the visit with Colonel Flemow overseeing U S states including New Mexico and Arizona. Major and Mrs Jordan and Adjt. and Mrs. Powell Dowell assist as corps officers. Sessions set for Saturday 3 P M and Sunday 11 A M 3 15 P M and 7 P M.
Beirut reports martial law since Italian warship bombardment has calmed the city but leaves Muslims uneasy toward Christians. The country remains unsettled with many armed Moslems and doubt about the Turkish government maintaining order amid property damage.
Chicago city officials announce streetcar service will operate today on the Southern Traction lines acquired by Chicago City Railway. The route from One Hundred and Nineteenth Street and Vincennes Road to Howard Avenue spans 28 miles with a five cent fare. Passengers may transfer at Irving Park Boulevard to ride to Dunning if needed.
The passage argues that better to accept favorable terms later than poor ones, stressing persistency as key and variety as essential. It emphasizes timely, targeted appeals and prudent publication choices to reach audiences effectively.
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