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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
1
Voter registration and ballot checks faced disruption as workers and volunteers scrambled to verify certificates. Officials reported missing forms and discrepancies while observers questioned totals and eligibility.
The central committees signified willingness to fill the vacant position. Kane was resolved and Linlly Williams, a well-known miner, was chosen for the post on the Velset.
A youth named Ray Cotter left Missoula with friends for a short outing. He returned alone telling his mother he sought adventure and planned to see the world. Police traced the tale after he disappeared for weeks, with reports placing him in Menton and Creer Lodge before vanishing again.
The county clerk reported a transfer by North Butte Extension Development Company with full title and asset handover. All properties including Black Crow and Tosie Peak mines, Clipper and Aksauy parcels, and related interests at Black canal, Overman, and Third Sphinx estates moved to the named successor entities.
The complaint alleges first degree assault to be tried in Teary Kotev Justice Court. The incident reportedly occurred in Munterval, where the defendant allegedly struck with a board. Proceedings focus on pred bearing and assault claims filed by the attorney.
Butte briefs report Gen Charter 8. Warren’s arrival from Chicago yesterday. Contractors Mined from a Crp to Iy of business. part well ae he wend Thome on Saturday for pleasure. Connell funeral for Lawrence, six months old, son of Mrs. L nine, set for Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the family residence 4 East Copper Street.
Community leaders of German associations in Butte convened to discuss constructing a German hall. Delegates from seven societies attended into late night, pledging about 11000 for the project and outlining executive committees to manage subscriptions and hall operations. The meeting, held at the Montague office, aimed to unite residents and provide a cultural center aligned with business principles.
Mrs Julia Cotter aged 70 died at her residence 318 Strong street after a long illness. An early pioneer of Butte she came from Ireland and lived in Virginia City before settling in Butte in 1883 running the old Gartley house with husband Danley for years. Survived by daughters Mrs Terry Mahoney and Mrs Steve Barker with funeral arrangements pending.
In Butte and surrounding areas, financiers tied to the Butte Holnic stock mining company arrived in town last night for a property tour. They were greeted by the company’s general manager and accompanied to sites under review. Funeral notices accompany the day with services in multiple towns, and Sherman & Reed oversee the funeral arrangements.
A reward of 915000 was offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of vicious kidnappers in the Willie Whilla case. A bill declaring kidnapping a hanging felony was introduced in Chicago amid public fear. Police department forbids kidnapping exhibitions tonight as sentiment swells over the case.
Charles W Ayres, lifelong Lewistown resident, died at St. Vincent Hospital after a long diabetes battle and a recent hemorrhage. He arrived in Fort Heukon in 1884, worked as a plasterer, then ran a bakery and general merchandise business. He leaves a wife and daughter, with siblings in Michigan. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church.
Pittsburg on March 2 saw six additional indictments in a graft roundup. Indictments allege conspiracy to pass an ordinance and bribe schemes. Named figures include Cy Tyers, a millionaire manufacturer. John F. Kein. Councilman Wm Weber. FP Griffin of Columbia National Bank. Councilman Charles. and W. L. Bolger, hotel proprietor, tied to Klein’s bribery case.
Helena March 22. Private advices say Montana growers who contracted their clips at 20 cents should hold. Howard-Boyer Woolworth Co of Philadelphia reports wool prices may fall to 0 cents later. Telegram notes extraordinary conditions and advises withholding Montana clips until next season.
County Commissioner Mike Mekne announces election judges for the school vote on April with a list of names across districts including Mary Willian Cache Leah Mo and others. A mass meeting at Carpenters' Union hall on March 23 aims to name three trustees for school district No. 1 TRAY PLY ND FLA. Bigelow, Francisco reports a trial day in Patrick Calhoun case with jurors excused.
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