Navy duels and a fatal challenge recalled by Rear Admiral Sands
The reminiscences recount a 1830 duel between Midshipmen McClung and Hinton near Montevideo over a wardroom feud, with injuries to both and a later fatal outcome. It details McClung’s volatile career, the Bassett Sands dispute leading to a beach duel, and a risky 1899 coast survey warning case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Sands
South American
Sands
River la Plata
Alexander M. McClung
Addison C. Hinton
Montevideo
Hinton
McClung
J. T. Williams
Kentucky
Rio
United States
Washington City
Mississippi
Harrison
Virginia
Henry Willie Bassett
Joshua R. Sands
William Johnston
Thue
Mr. Bassett
Leutenant Sands
Francis Markoe
Philadelphia
Bassett
Dr. Bassett
Proposec
Passett
Secretary of the Navy
Jackson
Burns
Dr. Johnston
Admiral Sands
United States Navy
Rowan
Columbus
Cooke
Bier
Baltimore
Remarkable claims by Dr Bennett on electric cure belt
An advertisement from Dr Bennett promotes his electric belt and belt based cures for nervous weakness and vitality loss. It guarantees refunds if not cured, touts exclusive government rights, and offers free books and an electro medical apparatus called the Electrical Suspensary. It also claims cures for varicocele, kidney and liver issues, rheumatism, and female weaknesses, with postal free book offers and renewal belts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Himeed
Tree
United States
Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co
Union Block
Denver
Coie
Leans Fall To Fats In Bowling Upset At Anaconda
In a surprising bowling match the Fats defeated the Leans as the Leans played poorly on zig zag lanes. Flynn led the Fats with 176 total and a 14 average across three games, while Watson with 186 and Day with 180 topped the Leans. Team members included Fats: F W Peckover R T Williams L G Smith F C Norbeck Flynn. Leans: Lew Coleman M M Day C C Watson H F Mendenhall H M Moran. B F Ramsdell presided. Arthur Clarkson and L J Rose were scorekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fats
Miribes
Sane
Norbeck
Williams Es
Smith
Flynn
Leans
Coleman O Moran
Mendenhall
Watson Teen
Peckove
Willams
Stee Aperes
Cole
Moran
Watson
Williams
Iirkes
Coleman Wee
Smit
Fignan
Perenne
Coleman
Wneer
Eeewee
Funeral of Zenas F. Evans in Anaconda
The funeral for the late Zenas FE Evans was held from his Hickory street home yesterday afternoon. Attended by many friends from Anaconda and Butte, floral tributes filled the procession. Rev. Alfred Brown of St. Mark's Episcopal Church conducted the burial service and read selections from Mr Evans Bible. Pall bearers included Ty C Davidson Joseph Peters J Healy D Cohn sr L G Smith A Keppler R M Greig and A C McKinnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenas FE. Evans
Hickory Street
Anaconda
Butte
Alfred Brown
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Mr. Evans
Ty. C. Davidson
Joseph Peters
J. ©. Healy
D. Cohn
L. G. Smith
A. Keppler
R. M. Greig
A. C. McKinnon
Woman's Literary Club Meets at Hearst Library
The Woman's Literary club gathered in Hearst free library rooms on Saturday afternoon. Three papers were read: How India Became British by Mrs. F. W. Peckover, The Seven Years' War by Miss FE Thompson, and The English View of the War for Independence by Miss J. E. Blackstone. Current events covered China and powers, liquor control in Russia, federation branches in Alaska and Honolulu, and domestic training schools for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Literary Club
Hearst Free Library
India
F. W. Peckover
FE. Thompson
J. E. Blackstone
T. D. Fitzgerald
Montana Horace N Smith and Others Names Notice
A long list of names appears from various cities including Philadelphia Butte Missoula and Seattle in a notice related to the Montana Horace N Smith matter. Names include William Jackson August Christian Joseph Keegan L Lavell Jack Hamill Jr Maud Wall Jennie Wall Maud Wall and others. The fragmentary text indicates a public or legal notice listing participants or claimants with multiple localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Horace N. Smith
Philadelphia
William Jackson
Newark
N. J
August Christian
Joseph Keegan
Butte
G. Lavell
Spokane
L. W. Williams
Ellistown
N. D
Jack Hamill, Jr
J. Fahl
Chicago
Eda J. O'Neill
John D. Ryan
Kk. A. Bower
Huntington
Joseph Schilling
Boston
John Maguire
Missoula
J. E. Dawson
Dan Kowske
Maud Wall
Jennie Wall
L. McKarly
Helena
Daniel J. Welch
Louis Burke
Portland
I. F. Leavy
Seattle
F. C. Richmond
Salt Lake
Lewis Searing
Denver
E. 3. Howell
W. Skjeine
James T. Finlen
George Omer
Peruna praised as cure for catarrh and army aid
A long promotional feature extols Peruna as a universal remedy for catarrh of the lungs and related ailments. Letters from soldiers, officers, and nurses from Lima to Chicago claim rapid relief and renewed vigor after using Peruna, with testimonials from Captain John Frieberts hauser and others. The piece promotes Peruna as a trusted tonic for convalescents and war service recoveries, urging readers to seek Hartman guidance if results lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Spain
William Stegman
Co. L
20Th
U. S. Volunteer Infantry
Appleton
Wis
Washington St
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
John Friebertshauser
Peruna
Montrose Boulevard
Chicago
Ill
T. B. Smith
Hartman
W. Monroe
Kate Taylor
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Notable List of Names Appears in Local Notice
Mrs H H Boomer of Butte M O Hawkins of Philipsburg W B Turner of Silver Lake L C Crull of Detroit T J McGuill of Minneapolis Mrs H C Powers of Butte Edward F Ross of Newark N J Kk D Morse of Minneapolis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Boomer
Butte
M. O. Hawkins
Philipsburg
W. 8. Turner
Silver Lake
L. C. Crull
Detroit
T. J. McGuill
Minneapolis
H. C. Powers
Edward F. Ross
Newark
N. J
Kk. D. Morse
Reichstag rejects motion to free colonial children
Berlin on March 23 reports that the Reichstag rejected Herr Bebel's motion to declare legally free all children born to domestic slaves in German colonies with support from the center party. Germany stands exposed as maintaining slave holding power as colonial advocates claimed slavery was necessary for settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Herr Bebel
Center Party
Germany
Steubel
Civil service estimates show rise to 23.63 million pounds
London reports the civil service estimates for the year total 23,630,120 pounds, marking an increase of 783,812 pounds. The figures were issued this evening, detailing government expenditure and revenue projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Civil Service
Hair Growth Claims From Herpicide Testimonials
Prominent readers from Denver to Vancouver share statements praising Herpicide. A. E. Lanier of Denver says it made hair grow rapidly, Mrs. A. Guerin of Great Falls calls it an excellent dandruff cure, H. Greenland of Portland notes it stopped hair loss, J. D. Israel of Dayton reports complete dandruff cure, and Charles Brown of Vancouver, bank president, says it keeps the scalp clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Lanier
Denver
A. Guerin
Great Falls
Mont
H. Greenland
Portland
Ore
Newbro
J. D. Israel
Dayton
Wash
Charles Brown
First National Bank
Vancouver
Daly Bank and Trust Company of Anaconda Officers
Established 1883 Incorporated 1901 Daly Bank and Trust Company of Anaconda conducts a general banking business. Accounts solicited. Correspondence invited. John Rk Toole President M B Greenwood Vice President Louis V Bennett Cashier F C Norbeckh Assistant Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly Bank and Trust Company of
Anaconda
John RK. Toole
M. B. Greenwood
Louis V. Bennett
F. C. Norbeckh
Notice to creditors in Daniel R. Beck estate file
In the District Court of Montana Third Judicial District In the matter of the estate of Daniel R. Beck deceased notice is given by J F Beck executor to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication at 1 Hust Commercial avenue Anaconda Daly County Montana dated March 7 1901
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Third Judicial District
State of
Montana
Daniel R. Beck
Hust Commercial Avenue
Anaconda
Daly County
J. F. Beck
A. D
Notice of Anaconda Montana Annual City Election 1901
Notice is hereby given that on the first Monday of April 1901 the annual election of Anaconda Montana will be held for mayor city treasurer police judge and six aldermen from wards one to six. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at ward locations including 504 Walnut street 106 West Park brick church 311 East Commercial avenue city hall 217 Chestnut street and 211 Adams street. City Clerk Jos Peters signs dated March 16 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Montana
Walnut Street
West Park
Third Ward
East Commercial Avenue
Fourth Ward
City Hall
Fifth Ward
Chestnut Street
Sixth Ward
Adams Street
Jos. Peters
Anna Conda Copper Mining Applies for Patent in Montana
No. 4349 filed by Anna Conda Copper Mining Company through attorney John Gillie requests a patent for placer ground in Deer Lodge County Montana. The notice, posted February 5 1901, covers land in Blue Eyed Nellie unorganized mining district described as 8 W and partial fraction must be clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Mont
Annaconda Copper Mining Company
Montana
John Gillie
Butte
Blue- Eyed Nellie
County of
Deer Lodge
State of
Range
Meridan
Meridian
Deer Lodge County
County Recorder’s Office
George D. Greene
Register
Also Mentioned on This Page
Praya
Meeting OF the Fats and Leans
Z. E. Evans
the Anaconda Club
Renches
Cuba
T. 3. Smits
Omaha Barracks
N. Clark Street
The
Phillipines
Cook Remedy
van San
Cook Ready CO
Willow Springs
Gmuaha
J. A. Stromberg & Co
Butte, Montana
Distributors
Anaconda Business Directory
Warm Springs
J. H. French
N. 8. Snyder
St. Ann's Hospital
Wird St
Main
Unitates
J. W. Mehargue
Butte Business Drectory
Architects
H. M. Patterson
the Owsley
Butte, Mont
McClure Bros
Accu Returne
Main St
P. Box Butte
M. E. Mayer
W. Park St
DR. G. Davies
W. Woolman
Tractor and Builder
T. A. Grigg
Broadway
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