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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
23
Western Montana office of the Standard lists advertising rates and options. The brief notice outlines where to opt in and how rates are applied. It reflects a local newspaper promotional update targeting advertisers in the Western Montana region.
Missoula March 7 The joint commission reconvened to adjust Missoula and Sanders counties finances as of January 1 1906 or March 2 1906. Attorney General Galen’s opinion was adopted with the plan to fix March 1 1906 values. The meeting reviewed cash on hand total 50009.60 and agreed the gross indebtedness of Missoula County as of March 1 1908 at 243209.38. Officials then sought expert opinions on the value of courthouse square jail pest house and farm land with sworn appraisers. The commission adjourned to March 8 awaiting further valuations and aims to finish the work tomorrow.
Charles H. Hall departs for Philipsburg to aid the Granite County prosecutor in pursuing Mary Franz and her two sons Robert and William in the George Reed murder case from May 1905. Court opens in Philipsburg next Monday for trial setting. Hall, noted Western Montana prosecutor, joins the defense as valuable assistant at Reilly.
Missoula dated March 7 reports on Weeksville history amid the Northern Pacific line. The tale centers on the killing of Will Hough near Carlton and the vigilante-formed committee that terrorized local thugs, with ex-convicts, a contested murder, and the community’s violent end for a once booming Montana town.
New York, March 7. Berthe Claiche pleaded guilty to murdering Emil Gerdron and was moved from the Tombs to the district attorney’s office. She reportedly named four officers to whom she paid $2 weekly for protection and claimed about 50 other policemen were receiving similar sums from women in her district.
A late report from Kansas City March 7 states Charles M. Schwab former steel trust president is not ill. He is en route to New York from California in his private car Loretta, due to arrive tomorrow at 6:50 AM. G W Rourke Kansas City Rock Island terminals superintendent received the telegram confirming he was not sick.
A deal was noted today by which Senator W A Clark acquired interests of the Thomas A Ray estate in 480 acres east of Hell Gate dam now being constructed. The land will be needed by the power plant with about 200 acres inundated. the remainder will be kept for agriculture with a fine orchard fish ponds and hatcheries.
Three world records were broken in a single stretch of games in the Chicago Bowling League. The Howards, leaders of the league, rolled 4,207 in their second game against West Chicago. The team Averaged 1,086 and 1,080 in the other two games, with an overall average near 1,124. Ray Sterke set another record with an average of 2011-3, scoring 23, 27, and 378. A Special Dispatch notes Walter Aitken, Livingston Post editor, left the paper to move to Belgrade and take a new post.
Teresa Flakay, a county charge from Sweden, was admitted to the orphans' home at Twin Bridges after Florence Crittenton circle alerted county commissioners. The nearly 16 year old girl, vulnerable to bad company, was traveling with an older sister who died en route, leaving her vulnerable without care. The notice prompted oversight action by local authorities.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Livingston March 7. Anna Stevens files suit for divorce against A B Stevens of Shields River. Stevens released from prison a year ago after a seven year sentence for killing William Smith of Lat. He now lives on the Lat ranch where his wife and family lived while he owed support.
A young woman recounts years of nervous headaches and sleepless nights from coffee. After ditching coffee for Postum Food Coffee her nerves strengthened, sleep returned, headaches faded, and health improved within a week. She credits Postum and the book The Road to Wellville for guidance.
The fragment mentions a tie practice and a new law, with a March deadline, but lacks clear names, places, or actions to summarize into a coherent item.
Gallatin County receives a state treasurer disbursement totaling 10,573.60 plus existing school and general fund amounts, raising the per capita school funding to 0.850 and yielding a district share of 3,235.20 for Noel Rozeman district, based on 1836 Shandwen in the district.
March dispatch reports William Decker foreman of Hysham Cattle Company jailed for alleged false pretenses after a check drawn by Decker and signed with the company's name was dishonored by Sheridan Wyoming bank. Complainant Pred or Littleton says Decker had long acted with authority to sign the cattle firm’s name. a new bank official questioned the arrangement. Decker, noted for an excellent reputation, is out on own recognizance awaiting prosecutors.
Seattle March 7 The Post Intelligencer will print John Riplinger a defeated Republican candidate says he will not contest the election of William Hickman Moore the municipal ownership candidate whose plurality exists Judges Moore and Ago say no recount likely but both candidates would accept the result if a recount is advisable The Republican defeat in the Cornish ward and Eleventh ward is noted Also mentions home of United States Senator HT Peter.
Chicago March record Herald reports Western railroads will voluntarily reduce transportation charges by millions annually. Reductions apply to six freight classes across the entire territory from the Atlantic to the Missouri River, generally about 15 percent.
A Delaware and Hudson railroad rear end collision near Saratoga New York on March seven left three dead. The victims include Miss Esmond 16 of Gansevoort NY and Mrs Esmond of Gansevoort with Wranck Sindeceus of Buffalo also reported among the injured.
Judge Willis Moore wins Seattle mayoral election by 18 votes amid close wards. John Riplinger trails, while municipal ownership backers allege fraud in several wards and threaten a contest. City considers budget cuts, possibly discharging half the police force and suspending street work on cement crossings.
Special dispatch from Neston reports Judge Henry sentencing a youth named Dudley after being charged by parents with neglect. The brief note notes the defendant’s age and residence in Grass County and that he was cared for under school guidance.
Waren of Stan and special dispensation to the standard joined by Billings and Mabel Clark of Appleton City, Mo, were married here today four after their arrival.
Butte directors of the Race and Fair association met at Dro A. J. Galbraith's Goldberg block office and elected officers led by president W. Nek In and secretary Dol Henneasy. They set up departments and named heads for Educational, Fine Arts, Domestic, Agricultural, Horticulture, Poultry, Machinery, Mineral, and Dog Show. Committees to handle stock issues were formed but details withheld pending publication after the next meeting.
A pistol shot rang out as three youths fled after being arrested for fighting on a sidewalk near the California concert hall. Louie Jones was caught after a chase toward Wyoming Street while two others escaped. Policeman Healy fired the shot, not to kill, during the pursuit in a city hail alley at 10 o'clock last night.
Cornell heads to Los Angeles J A Francisco. Mrs Cora Purdy departed for Logansport Ind. Mrs Nettle Delaney came from Great Falls. A J Noyes and J B Morse visited Dillon. M L Woodman and wife from Lewistown visiting Butte. A P Pohndorf and C S Thornton left for Bisbee Ariz. D Greenfield and wife arrived from Helena. Lucian Eaves and wife of Southern Cross mine at Thornton. Mark McEllistrom of Philadelphia visiting Butte. William Robertson and Watson Boyle from Livingston. E S Knight of Knight Warnock Salt Lake spent day in Butte. W R Tonkin back from East trip. marriages reported Primus Carlson and Mulone. Willard Smith and Louise Tans. James H Stabler bankruptcy petition. liabilities $1047, assets $150. W R Sheldon of Helena, Wisconsin Central agent, arrived. Miss Elizabeth Sherley of Kentucky visiting. You Youson Swedish comedy at Broadway Saturday. Adelaide Byrd and leading soubrettes left for San
John Lappin aged W died at 1 lock thin morning at St James hospital from kidney trouble. A Butte resident for years he recently showed interest in a precipitating plant. Survived by wife and four children, two brothers Joseph and Patrick of Anacortes, a sister and mother in Ireland, and another sister Joan Lappin born in County Antrim. He came to Montana in 1883, left soon after, then returned and married. Member of St. Peter's Court CO FAN OU, and Wnd Mill and Maeltermien's union. Family residence 51 George Street. Remains sent to Walsh's undertaking parlors.
Panama city reports that Maren Young Mien, employed in Panama canal offices, organized a Young Men's Christian Association event for tonight. Local officials and workers are expected to participate in the gathering at the office complex.
A jagged excerpt notes a distress sighting off Santa Barbara County near Red Rock with vessels being fired upon. The fragment mentions Nyers San Francisco and Mr A totograns to the merchants exchange, describing alarming conditions at sea.
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