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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
17
A joint session of Anaconda city and county commissioners addressed the influx of men seeking railroad work. With four jail cells and no food until noon, authorities said they could shelter only a few each night and planned cooperative action to improve accommodations for as many as possible.
J M Clifton of Clifton Applegate Co announced immediate start on the Georgetown extension of the Butte Anaconda Pacific railroad. Sites for warehouses and camps are being chosen with main camp at Brown's spur and additional camps at Warm Springs canyon Cable road fork Silver Lake and Georgetown. Bruce Allison of Missoula will head the carpenter crew and start building soon.
A review of The Rosary coming to the Margaret Theatre recounts three love stories. Bruce Wilton and Vera Wilton confront jealousy after Vera's flirtation with Kenward Wright and his affair with Vera’s sister Alice. Kathleen O Connor and Charley Harrow show how simple truths win a man, while Skeeters and Lesura explore vanity and laughter through Humorous storytelling.
An eclectic ad page lists Schlappi pianos and various beers at Parker's Mint and Cash Liquor House. It notes K of C and Odd Fellows meetings, Eagles gathering at Mabehall, a Baby upright piano for sale at 417 West Third, Anaconda, and mentions residents W H Trippet heading to Philipsburg and Missoula with F Thayer Stoddard in city. Also reports Thomas Ryan at St Ann's Hospital in critical condition and two housing options: seven-room brick at $2,000 and four-room frame with easy terms.
Sullivan and Peterson advertise a 20-foot lot convenient to a foundry priced at $859. In city news, W FE Shandrew of Butte was in town yesterday and Snow's garage at 611 East Park exhibitsa $900 Overland car. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Charles Bostrom of Georgetown and Miss Gladys McLean returning to Mill Creek. Banquet honors James J Regan HP president. funeral of Timothy Monroe held. deed filed transferring block 19 lots in Anaconda to Dave and Annie Philip for $500.
Final arrangements by local Hibernians planned a reception and program for James J. Regan national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He arrives at 2 pm by train from Butte and will tour city works, then attend a hotel reception and A O H hall program before leaving Wednesday morning for Butte.
The overflowing audience enjoyed The Red Rose last night at the Margaret theater. The company delivered strong singing, smart dialogue, and graceful dancing with Miss Barnett praised for both singing and acting alongside a large, capable cast. The production stood out as the best of its kind this winter.
Gloom filled the fire hall as Chief Collins’ infant daughter died after a brief illness. Born Friday morning she was reported well until yesterday and died at midnight after a serious illness.
In Tacoma Washington March 4 motions were heard to dismiss charges against L Amidon Guy E Kelley Roger Watts and W A McKenzie. McKenzie was sent from Washington to check returns and is accused of allowing padding after proof was obtained. Special Prosecutor C A Newton expects the nine Tacoma cases to take at least three weeks.
King George hosted his first levee of the season at St James Palace. In Whitelaw Reid’s absence due to illness, Paul Cameron the French ambassador presented the U S citizens including the secretary and embassy attaches in London.
The Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari on the Deer Lodge valley smoke case against the Anaconda copper plant, moving the dispute to the regular docket. The decision has no merits ruling yet and could delay argument for up to two years, affecting Butte, Anaconda, and surrounding industries dependent on copper mining.
Salida Colorado March 4 The Denver and Rio Grande Continental Limited derailed near town killing Fireman G H Elliott of Pueblo. Engineer James Stewart and Firemen A Gutschall and William Ludideth of Pueblo were injured. Gutschall badly scalded likely to die none of the passengers hurt.
Boston report says three persons died in a Hanover street tenement fire. Carmelio Sermella aged 35 leaped from a window and perished. Giuseppe Crusarell aged 38 and Marie Gora aged 50 suffocated. Nearly 70 others escaped unharmed.
Stockholders at Salt Lake meeting authorize retirement of the existing 60 million dollar bonds and the issue of 70 million dollars in first mortgage bonds. It is understood the action was taken today.
Saratoga New York resident James W Kanaly testifies he suffered cough fever and was told he had consumption. After taking Eckmans Alterative under doctor advice he recovered, gained weight and remains free of coughs. The ad promotes brochures and adds Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia as a source.
A dedicated fund will support construction of branch railway lines and road improvements. The arrangement ensures capital for expansion and enhanced transport links, outlining administration and eligibility. The plan emphasizes infrastructure growth and regional connectivity.
Governor Norris named commissioners to fix the debt apportionment for the new Montana counties Blaine and Hill. Appointees include J. F. Frickson of Kalispell, David G. Browne of Fort Benton, C. G. Skylstead of Havre for Hill and Chouteau. J. J. B. Lestle of Great Falls, A. W. Ziebarth of Chinook, C. W. Morrison of Fort Benton for Blaine.
E J Bowman administrator of Patrick J Daly deceased will sell by private sale real estate in Anaconda Deer Lodge Montana listed as multiple Lots and blocks described. Sale after March 18 1912 at Wellcome Peckover office 203 Main St Anaconda with cash terms 25 percent at sale balance on court confirmation.
In compliance with chapter 113 of 1912 Session Laws the registration book for the spring election will close March 21 1912. Electors may register by appearing before the county clerk a justice of the peace or a notary public. M P Mahoney ex officio County Registrar for Deer Lodge County Montana.
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