This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
7
The list names candidates for each ward with First Ward M. R. Dempsey and Second Ward Patrick Heaney through Eighth Ward James Doull. The ticket covers all eight wards with local party selections for city offices.
The column lists numerous arrivals and in town residents including Fred Orton of Anaconda, J. G. Bates and R. J. Cory connected to piano trade, boxer Kid Oglesby from Helena, and many others visiting or staying at local hotels like the Finlen. It notes sales and services from Montana Music Co, Orotonic malt extract, and West Side Paper.
The B P O E appoints Dr. Ww. W. Andrus F Forshell C T Lakin Theodore Bowden and James Calvin to organize a Fourth of July event commensurate with the town’s dignity and patriotism.
Judge McClernan sets April 2 for several trials including Frank Gray Ada Ratz and Jessie Woods. Notable case George R Shadwell murder of Red O Conn or with fresh trial ordered after Supreme Court ruling. Williams case habeas corpus dropped as Etta Lyles custody dispute ends. Shadwell murder case slated April 9 with other crimes April 2 to April 10.
Colbert challenges a ruling as Judge Harney advances the case toward trial. The proceeding centers on disputed evidence and procedural matters affecting the schedule. Lawyers indicated readiness for trial and potential motions remain possible before jury selection.
Judge Harney advanced probate proceedings for the Colbert will contest to June 1 after May 16 jury redraw. Proponent John Woolbeater seeks prompt trial due to vast estate debts and 15 witnesses. contestants Lillian Fluke and Frederick W Scheuer oppose, citing lack of prep and precedence over civil actions. The estate, worth about 10 000, faces state heir issues and questions over the will’s validity or destruction.
A proposed Candidates Union Society for Mutual Protection is being discussed as a new association. Local figures support creating an organized group to provide aid and security for candidates in upcoming elections.
In Butte candidates from Democratic Republican and Labor parties discuss forming a candidates union to mutual protect and pledge positions. Pledges may cover removing the red light district and eliminating poolrooms while supporting public utilities control. The union is not yet formalized.
An unknown man named Murray telephoned to the Standard with claims of authority to correct the Walkerville Democrat populist convention delegate lists after primaries. The posted lists were altered. the published correct delegates include Tim Early Jr Tom Collins John Murray William Mulcaire Bat Invernezzi and alternates John Mullins Mike Mukhevitz George O Grady Jerry Sullivan Con C O Neill and others across the three wards.
Ten thousand standard books to be sacrificed this week at the Great Book Auction. The sale runs through Saturday night at the corner of Main and Quartz streets.
Two fires in Platteville Wisconsin on March 2 earlier today were likely arson. Taylor Bros feed store on East Main Street burned entirely threatening the Columbia hotel and a nearby residence. A lumber yard a saloon and a bakery also suffered damage. Guests narrowly escaped at the Columbia hotel as three suspects are being pursued by the sheriff.
J. T. Carroll Lumber company at corner of Arizona and Platinum streets advertises the largest assortment of high grade vehicles ever shown in Butte with very low prices and invites customers to call and examine stock.
A six-member inquest jury at Tachells undertaking rooms ruled Patrick Hanley died of alcoholism after a Sunday night in Roberts and Durstan saloon Centerville. He slept and died in a chair as witnesses said he drank heavily for days after earning pay in a mine. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 at Dunrgan's. Hanley, unmarried.
The U S court of appeals affirms a lower court ruling in Warren G Furry vs St Louis and San Francisco railway awarding 16000 damages for injuries from a collision caused by an operator failing to deliver an order The decision holds operators and firemen were not co employed under Arkansas statutes Judge Sanborne writes a dissent.
John Redmond informed the House of Commons of a motion seeking censure of Speaker William Court Cully over a March 2 remark about Joseph Chamberlain. Dillon retorted that Chamberlain was a d d liar, intensifying the clash in London.
In Pottawatomie County near Keokuk Falls two men fatally shot Martin, a distillery proprietor, at his home after ordering surrender. They robbed him, doused the body with oil, set it ablaze, and fled as the flames were put out. Martin reached for his revolver before being killed.
Troops reaching Panama from Santander aboard the gunboat General Pinzon arrive in Colon and proceed to the city. Import duties on merchandise rise to 30 percent while Squara duty drops to 1.50 dollars per liter.
The president sent nominations to the senate including A. G. Hutchinson of Missouri for second lieutenant of Infantry at War. Navy selections include Commander Fred M. Simonds to captain, N. I. Cone to lieutenant junior grade, and a lieutenant assignment in the Navy.
The International Banking association stockholders met in New York on March 25 and unanimously approved increasing capital stock from 3 million to 5 million and boosting surplus to 5 million. The extra capital will fund efforts to gain cooperation of key interests locally and internationally.
James Lowther conservative former chief secretary for Ireland presented petitions from Liverpool and Cardiff containing 35 000 signatures urging parliament to impose duties on foreign goods causing amusement in the house of commons.
Workmen suffered severe burns at the Carrie blast furnace in Rankin Pa as gas exploded. Foreman P H Ely was among the injured and feared fatally burned. The Carnegie Steel Company limited operates the facility.
London March 2 The Cunard Steamship company directors decided to declare a dividend of 4 percent.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.