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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
24
A catalog-style notice touts reliable watches with recognized movements, full warranties, and accurate timekeeping. It highlights gold chronometers, silver and nickel cases, and a show two of chatelaine watches encrusted with diamonds and pearls. The copy promises easy buying, fitting, and viewing, plus helpful classes.
McKinley men meet in multiple precincts to choose delegates for the party ticket. The process involves local gatherings, voting, and reports indicate widespread participation as candidates press for support and organize at neighborhood centers.
Republicans held ward caucuses to pick delegates for tonight's primaries. Several wards reported opposing delegate slates though overall interest remained modest. In the Eighth ward two rival sets favored Bray and Sullivan for mayor, with listed delegates and alternates for each ward.
A group of Butte men including Henry Albertson Paul Albertson Evan Clark and William Weir with Rh A Weiss of Spokane formed a Wyoming oil testing company. Incorporated under state law the venture aims Crook county wells with capital 50000 divided into 50000 shares of 10 cents. Also reported is the death of Horace Davies four year old son of J J Davies with funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM from the family residence near South Colorado street.
The Democratic Party of Butte calls a convention at the Auditorium on March 20 to nominate for mayor city treasurer police magistrate and one alderman from each ward. Ward caucuses precede primaries March 15 and 16 at listed venues with delegate and alternate counts by ward.
Mest Coult on the Market touts Kemmerer coal as the best value in the Pulte market while claiming no higher cost than inferior grades. Citizens Coal Co offers contact at phone 58 and East Broadway Buite. Great Northern ticket office at 41 North Main sells Anaconda rail tickets. staff provide time cards and freight rates. Plow's candies arrive thrice weekly at Earle Pharmacy along with latest magazines and novels. Orton Brow piano and organ sales advertise at 219 N Main St Butte.
Funeral plans show a private Sunday service while the governor orders the entire state militia mobilized. Adjutant General Gore will lead 22 militia companies and three artillery batteries to guard Harrison, with state troops and Grand Army posts forming an escort for the casket from the Harrison home to the state capitol and back. Messages of condolence from officials and notable figures pour in as the court adjourns in honor of the late general.
Washington flags fly at half staff as the nation mourns ex President Benjamin Harrison who died at his Indianapolis home. President McKinley issues a 30 day half mast proclamation, orders military honors, and a state department circular urges display at diplomatic offices. The Supreme Court adjourns out of respect, with Attorney General Griggs announcing the death.
Indianapolis March 14 James Whitcomb Riley pens a tribute on General Harrison's death. The verse describes national grief under the flag at half mast and honors Harrison as a soldier statesman and neighbor.
Indianapolis declares resolutions eulogizing Benjamin Harrison and honors him as a respected statesman citizen. Gov Hliss sends message, orders half mast flag until interment. Springfield and Albany offer similar resolutions praising Harrison as a gallant soldier and virtuous public servant.
In Paul Minnesota on March 14 the legislature adopted concurrences extending sympathy to the be reaved family and the nation over the death of former resident Harriaen.
The state senate today ordered a flag to be placed at half mast over the chamber until after General Harrison's funeral. The move was approved unanimously amid solemn proceedings.
In Madison Wisconsin the lower house adopted by a standing vote a resolution on the death of General Harrison and then adjourned out of respect for him today.
In Trenton on March 14 the New Jersey assembly adopted a resolution expressing a sense of public regret and patriotism following the death of former President William Henry Harrison, reflecting on his service to the nation.
In Indianapolis on March 14, sculptor John A. Mihoney prepared a plaster cast for a death mask of General iar rian, reflecting a noteworthy local contributions to memorial work.
Olympia Washington state legislature today adopted resolutions of sympathy and regret over the death of Benjamin Harr Roth. The proceedings noted the longtime public service and contributions of the deceased to the community.
Little Rock Arkansas March 14 the senate and house today adopted resolutions of sympathy with the family of ex president Harrison and with the nation.
Columbus reports Governor Nash issued a proclamation announcing the death of ex President Harrison and ordering official mourning displays across the state tonight.
Governor La Follette issued a formal proclamation in Madison Vie on March 4 detailing new directives. The document outlines state priorities and sets forth upcoming administrative actions for local governance.
The state requests ordering mourning emblems and naming representatives to attend the funeral.
The Texas Senate and House adopted formal resolutions mourning the death of ex president Plarrison. Marek M. of Austin identified as a key advocate for the measure, underscoring the nation’s political impact.
In Billings a new commercial committee of 20 members has been formed to handle tasks once done by a commercial club. PB. Moss of the First National Bank serves as chairman with Frank H. Bownelly and Henry White in key posts. The committee aims to advance Billings industries and irrigation, manufacturing, roads and other municipal concerns while awaiting formal appointments. Separately, divorce actions rise in county court with several cases filed, including Marguerite Strang versus Charles Strang seeking custody, and Lizzie Blackaby against John Blackaby, noting desertion and support neglect.
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