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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
18
Anaconda mayor urges that the city extend an invitation to President McKinley during his western tour. The council plans a Friday meeting to discuss voting wards, an annual appropriation, and salary ordinances, with other business on the agenda.
An assortment of city ads mentions Greig's bicycle repairs and intricate gun work, Verberk optician services with $1.90 eye exams, Flor de Baltimore cigars, and Fresh fieh at Washington market. Social events include a grand ball at A. O. H. hall and Burt Vincent’s Friday dance. Also noted is Nick Imo returning to 120 Fast Commercial and a Potson murder suspect McArthur examination proceeding.
Gunner Beakey was apprehended at his residence close to Walkerville. Police reported the arrest followed a tip and a brief pursuit, with Beakey taken into custody without incident. Investigators sought additional evidence linked to the case and prepared formal charges.
Last February in Anaconda W. H. Beakey confronted Copper City Commercial cashier over a $53 time check. He drew a revolver and demanded payment, causing store chaos as clerks hid behind counters. Beakey fled toward Butte. Deputy Sheriff Kitty arrested him near Walkerville yesterday. He faced a charge of exhibiting a deadly weapon and awaits trial. Also King lodge No 17 members urged to attend 7:30 PM meeting for important business.
The Democratic party caucus for Anaconda city officers will meet March 25 at city hall to nominate a mayor treasurer police magistrate and one alderman from each ward. Ward caucuses are March 22 at 8 pm to nominate delegates, and primaries are March 23 from 4 to 8 pm at ward locations Battling Works Old Church Montana Hotel No 217 Past Commercial Avenue city hall and Birch and Commercial Avenue corners to determine candidates. ED Burke chair M Martin secretary. Also planned is a bean bake by George G Meade post No 16 March 16 at Lesser Block 13 East Commercial Avenue tickets 25 cents.
Attorney Ho W. Rodgers announced from Philipsburg that the case of John R Axtell as trustee in bankruptcy against Kaiser Bros has been compromised out of court. The change of venue for the trial will be dropped. The disputed property, worth about 25.6 million dollars, includes Philipsburg water works and was claimed to be among Kaiser Bros assets. Rodgers & Rodgers and John Forbis represented the plaintiff with Judge McConnell presiding for the defendant.
Annie Williams, a respected young woman employed by Mrs. Pulaski at 418 Cedar Street, confronts threats from unknown enemies. The case recalls a former incident when a woman named Williams was arrested for maintenance, suggesting a troubling pattern in local affairs stemming from past ties and disputes.
A gasoline lamp exploded over a clothing stand in John Odseon's store in the Burston Building, causing about 2000 in stock damage insured. Firemen risked smoke and used chemicals to extinguish without resorting to water, while lodgers on upper floors were awakened and alerted authorities.
A woman convicted of a criminal relation with a Black man had her sentence suspended to permit departure from town. Rumors wrongly claim the individual arrested is Miss Annie Williams, who is not related to the case and belongs to a different social circle.
County officials scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday March 20 to check up and cancel last year’s warrants, address Willow Creek road matters, pay bills, and determine the number and pay of deputy officers under the new classification.
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