Anaconda Miner Crushed to Death at Washoe Smelter
William Fawcett, 21, an ore pusher for the Washoe smelter, was crushed beneath tons of ore in a bin while attempting to free a jam. The inquest heard how he released his safety rope, and Eugene Davis, who tried to aid him, narrowly escaped being crushed himself. Coroner and jury ruled death accidental due to being caught in moving ore. Fawcett, from Maxville Ontario, had only three shifts at the new works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fawcett
Washoe
Eugene Davis
Davis
Fawcett
Anaconda
Hughes
John Clark
Man Claims Brass Band Haunting Hallucination Leads to Jail
Mike Larkin of Anacontia told police he heard a brass band and feared killers. Justice Quane ordered him to the county jail for a commission to examine his mental condition, with officials noting no intoxication but possible whiskey effects. He is about 35 and usually peaceful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Larkin
Anacontia
Larkin
Warm Springs
Justice of the Peace
Quane
Miner Dies in Ore Bin Rescue at Mine
Rescue efforts followed an accident at a mine when an ore bin collapsed upon Fawcett. Davis narrowly escaped being buried as ore shifted. J. A. Clark and F. C. O'Keefe aided the rescue party. The bin is about 25 feet square. Fawcett's relatives have been notified. funeral arrangements will be made later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
J. A. Clark
F. C. O'Keefe
Fawcett
Lost Baby Wandered Into City Hall
A baby wandered into Anaconda City Hall yesterday morning drawing officials into action. Police officers Powers and Hartz helped restrain and investigate as the infant explored the desk and smiled at Chief Taylor. After hours of effort, its worried mother was located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartz
Resee
Taylor
Buildings valued at ten thousand in Anaconda
L B Benedict of the bureau of agriculture labor and industry in Helena appointed G E Wisner to determine the value of buildings erected in Anaconda last year. Wisner estimates the value at 10000 dollars, excluding the new Washoe smelter. The year was not favored by local real estate men, yet the figures indicate city prosperity based on one year’s construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Benedict
Bureau of Agriculture, Labor and Industry
Helena
G .&. E. Wisner
Anaconda
Wisner
Anacorda
Veteran Montanan Fergus Nearing Death in Lewistown
Special Dispatch reports James Fergus, the veteran Montanan, remains alive but very weak in Lewistown. Brother-in-law Robert Hamilton relays fears he may not survive again, as Fergus experiences sinking spells and struggles with age rather than a specific illness. He was eight eight last October. Shifts to order at Thueson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
James Fergus
Lewistown
Robert Hamilton
St Patrick's Day Plans Highlight Anaconda Events
The St Patrick celebration program at A O H hall is nearly set with William Kelliher presiding and marching parade plans. route set by Phil Greenan and James O Mera includes a hospital stop, divisions and multiple bands floats and uniforms. The day also features a church gathering by A O H divisions and a Turner hall event, with Irish music recitations solos and addresses by local figures. The Day Bros stock sale bids are invited with a 10 percent certified check due by March 15 and court confirmation pending.
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St. Patrick's Day
A. O. H. Hall
William Kelliher
Anaconda
Turner Hall
Phil Greenan
James O'Mera
St. Ann’s Hospital
Margaret Theater Orchestra
Come Back To
Erin
John Reese
Shamus O'Brien
Alice Mahoney
Killarney
Orpheus Male Quartette
Kathleen Mavourneen
Michael Pierce
Erin's Flag
Thomas J. Kelly
Butte
Asthore
Ignatius Donnelly
Belle Rooney
the Hibernian
Anna Barrett
William O'Neill
Father Phelan
Joseph Hughes
Ursuline Convent Orchestra
Connor McNessa
Peter Collins
Edward Davis
Quartette of
Maurice J. English
Ireland
Day Bros
J. W. Smurr
Former Ana conda dog catcher on trial for grand larceny
I P Dorsen once ran the Anaconda dog pound. He is to be tried in district court before Judge Napton on grand larceny charges. He allegedly took his wife’s dog during a family dispute and pursued it across Montana, using a friend’s horse and buggy before being arrested in Great Falls and returned to Anaconda.
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I. P. Dorsen
Napton
Anaconda
Dorsen
Torsen
Sion
Charles Staton
Staton
Great Falls
Tr.op
Meaderville
Butte
Helena
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