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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
12
The Missoula Democratic ticket led by Sid Coffee pledges a clean businesslike city government if elected, while Republicans face no personal attacks. The convention adjourned in 45 minutes with all nominations by acclamation as both parties prepare for a pivotal campaign.
Short notice posting seeks housework or plain sewing services. Call or visit at 530 Woody Street to inquire about duties and contact details.
The play The County Pair by Neil Burgess and The County Fair were shown at Park theater in Boston. The County Fair had a landmark engagement with over 2,000 turned away as the theater sold out every seat and box.
Missoula church services for the late Mrs. J E Totman will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Church of the Holy Spirit after telegrams from Wisconsin and eastern states prompted postponement from Wednesday. Police note the Totman poisoning mystery unresolved with chemical stomach tests planned and rumors denied.
Campaign notes praise the Democratic slate for city management and criticize four years of Republican rule. Registration numbers shrink as polls approach, with 884 registered and 650 Democrats. Key races include L. N. Simons in the second ward and John Rowland replacing Sid Coffee in the Third ward.
Missoula stores prepare for the Easter opening announced for next week. New goods are on exhibition and promise a brilliant show. Buyers have secured an unusually good stock for patrons and Missoula shoppers need not travel for bargains. Rhodes offers latest wallpaper at the lowest prices.
The mayoral candidate faced questions over past affiliations with the Populist Party and involvement in their activities. Supporters cite party loyalty while opponents argue for a change in leadership. The article notes the politician’s former identification and role in the Populists.
A. M. Stevens wins the Missoula mayoral nomination after a raucous party convention. Delegates battle over alderman choices in wards one through four, with Dixon reluctantly resigning the chair. Stevens pledges to serve Missoula while party leaders defend fiscal progress and city improvements. Rhodes wallpaper ad ends the column.
Charles Judson, visiting Garnet from Missoula, reports a rich ore body found by Forrey and sons in the Twine mine. A tunnel extends 280 feet with a winze at 28 feet depth, and the ore is said to be the finest yet seen in the Twins. Dr Maesighrod plans to double milling capacity from 10 to 20 stamps and hire more workers as ore shipments begin.
The Missoula city council met briefly and passed the appropriation ordinance for the coming year. Aldermen Owen Pringle and Daily were named to study the new bridge project and report on feasibility. The ordinance committee was instructed to draft a railroad crossing ordinance on Van Buren Street near the Rattlesnake with a crossing under the tracks.
P M Reilly and Co grocers report island residents fail to observe quarantine rules. Health Officer Waiting tonight declared a shotgun quarantine in Missoula due to noncompliance with the regulations.
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