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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
14
The Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 140 Migs gins avenue Missougla with a telephone number 118. Advertising rates are available on application.
At the University of Montana a student convocation discussed creating a single student organization. The plan would require all students to join in good standing and allow participation in athletic contests debates and oratorical events. The aim is to dissolve the Athletic Association and the oratorical division into the Associated Students of the University of Montana. A committee reported favorable on a drafted constitution and by laws, but action was postponed for ten weeks pending further consideration and revisions.
John Anderson, about 35, recently ill for ten days, was brought to the city this afternoon. Deputies will hold him for a medical board examination for insanity after his friends reported threats and fear that his friends may be poisoning his food. He refused all nourishment due to fear, and the sheriff's party left for Gomier to investigate. He is to be examined tomorrow.
Missoula date March 21 reports that Santera County commissioners opened bids for a project to transcribe records and awarded the contract to Gibbs and Blats of Plains. Bids ranged around twenty cents per rent unit, with several bidders abstaining.
Mareh U John Rafferty files in district court against Rocky Mountain Bell Tele phone company to recover 2414 for plastering work and materials on the new building plus 100 for attorney fees. Case filed through Hall Patterson.
Missoula report notes the new Blackfoot Bridge east of the Northern Pacific line completed by contractor OH Pennant. A warrant was drawn in favor of Alr Feppard for the contract brings the total cost to 5,00. The bridge eliminates two crossings and improves Missoula to Bonet eastward traffic, with grading by Clark Montana Realty Co. The saloon closing petition near Fort Missoula was approved, banning retail liquor in Fort Mile district after May 1, 106. Forthcoming actions include road supervisor bond approvals and a marriage license issued to George C. Spooner and Louise Laporte.
Federal court in Helena ordered a decree entered while allowing an intervention plea by William Wallace Jr for Helena Power and Transmission against Missouri River Power. The suit seeks to halt work on the Canyon Ferry dam and protect the dam works. arguments claimed delay and improper timing. Judge Kunt took the matter under advisement regarding the decree’s effectiveness.
The funeral for Mrs Emma J Stone was held yesterday at her daughter's home on Central Avenue. Conducted by a Presbyterian church pastor with music by a quartet, the service followed a long local life since 1868 with permanent residence since 1871.
The house and journed immediately after it was called in respect to the late George Re Patterson, the Pennsylvania member who died today. The watschood bit will be taken up tomorrow.
Washington March 2 Representative George H. Patterson of the Twelfth Pennsylvania district declares intention to seek reelection. The report notes Patterson’s plan to file for the seat and outlines the political context and potential challengers in the upcoming primary.
In Indianapolis on a March date the joint committee of coal producers and miners failed to reach an agreement. Despite a session of the central conference, no settlement or accord was accomplished.
Idaho Press reports from Wallace an interview with Del Murphy on the Montana Standard mine near Thompson. A lead and silver property four miles from Thompson shows ore deposits but long tunnels and high haul costs limit profitability. a 70 foot tunnel remains to lower the vein, a compressor plant is being installed, and plans include an electric road to the mines.
A federal court verdict for the plaintiff Walsh amounts to 760 dollars in a head on collision claim against Northern Pacific Railway near Pipestone Springs. Walsh, a passenger from Butte, sought 10,000 dollars after a collision. company had offered 1,800. Also noted is a suit by Banco Minero company of Mexico against J W W Clark for about 5,000 dollars linked to bartkite operations. Judge Hunt adjourned a bankruptcy of Guite broker Beprato, liabilities 652.18 and assets listed.
Nora Mentzel faces a jury over the William Cyrus killing in Helena. Defense rests this morning as Eugene Meyer testifies identifying carbolic acid found near Cyrus, claimed to be used in an attempted assault on Mentzel. Officer William O’Connell recounts a prior incident at the defendant’s home with a beaten soldier.
Jason W. Dailey, father of Texas Senator J. W. Dailey, died in a civic day after a month long illness in New Orleans. Funeral services will be held at Crystal Springs. The report notes the early day death and references the senator's connection to Texas.
Opening of the Shoshote Indian Reservation in Wyoming is endorsed by the Senate Committee on Public Lands with a favorable report on a joint resolution. The measure proposes opening the land from June until August 16, 106, and affects federal land policy.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a cure for catarrh promising relief by breathing the medicated air through a pocket inhaler. It asserts germs are killed in throat and blood, offering a one dollar outfit with extra bottles and a free sample by mail from The T. Booth Company.
A Chicago based surveying party of about 14 men examines Cedar Creek Pass for a potential transcontinental railroad route. They map the pass and near summit terrain from IronsLound Giln toward the pass, noting Cedar Creek is about 1000 feet lower than Lolo Pass and a 1 1/8 mile tunnel could avoid snow sheds. The route may follow Oregon Gulch to Its Junction and across the St Joe region, with Oregon Gulch promising an easy grade.
Speco dispatch from Los Angeles reports manager McCarey of Pacific Athletic Club closed negotiations tonight with Halling Nelson and Aurelio Herrera for a two round bout during Fiesta week in Mix. Nelson demanded a $20,000 purse. both boxers would post $22,000 forfeit to guarantee weight and appearance. Weigh in set for 3 pm at 148 pounds. match slated around May 12 with training to begin by April 20 and Shriners visiting the week of May 11.
The senate devoted the day to a railroad rate bill. Culberson opened with an amendment barring corporate campaign spending under the measure. Talliver and others spoke. Dalliver and Aalley argued. Dalley left after learning of his father’s death amid interruptions.
Havana authorities reported the seizure of arms ammunition and dynamite via a hidden shipment from the interior to Havana. Police focus on three suspects linked to the haul while pledging heightened patrols to prevent disruption of the impending April congress. A Pan American Express official indicated more similar packages had arrived recently from various parts of the island to the same address.
March 21 report states Governor Dison is resting more comfortably tonight. Pain has increased and fever reached 102 degrees. Dr Wilson says no danger when he left the governor’s bedside. the governor is described as an elderly man.
The death of Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney, noted author of stories for young people especially girls, occurred at her Bilton home. The obituary notes her influence and mentions her works and readership across America.
A congressional report argues that insurance is not commerce and that Congress lacks authority to regulate insurance at the state level. The committee warns interjurs in interstate insurance contracts await the Supreme Court’s stance, stressing the police powers of states and risks of federal intrusion into regulation.
Governor Meade of Washington and other prominent state leaders arrived in the city this afternoon. A large chamber of commerce delegation greeted them at the denat vented to the Mole Vendome for luncheon. They toured the Interurban line to Saratow and returned to Chamber rooms amid blossoms. A hotel reception followed at the Hotel Del Monte before their planned departure for Monterey. London March 27 The Tokio correspondent notes tariff readjustment measures to raise duties on some goods as part of protecting seed and grain trades. Washington appointed a master at sci. March 2 Hi K Jones named postton, Wash.
Billings dispatch reports Mayor Foster replying to a Citizens League letter. He denies that the chief of police reports to him and notes gambling was halted by city action and county attorney involvement. He condemns vigilante acts and urges lawful enforcement from the top down, not moral crusades at street level.
Untermyer of New York, chairman of the International Policy Holders’ association, urged the house committee on Insurance to back short bills from the Armstrong committee now before the Ohio legislature. He argued reforms are needed to curb overhangs by leading insurers and argued for annual liquidation of dividends to prevent ruinous misallocation of funds.
A fragmented note alleges that a bid was influenced to yield a favorable report for a bidder, claimed to be directed by authorities and connected to a transportation ministry official through a protected council. The source text is garbled and cites unnamed enforcement and governance figures.
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