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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
4
Ballot slate lists for city offices include Mayor William Kelli her city treasurer Dan Dwyer police magistrate John J Walsh and a long list of alderman candidates: John T Twohy John J Wegener Charles Flood William Morley Steve Howarth Henry McManus among others.
A fragment describes a horse uneasy at a judges stand image in a panorama, with the jockey urging the animal forward by use of spurs during a tense moment in proceedings. The quirky detail underscores the vivid scene noted in the period description.
The section lists a parade of local promos and events from Greig's and O K store to social dances at A H hall and Moonlight venues, plus notices for watch repairs, furniture sales, millinery openings, and a mayoral candidate William Kelliher. It also notes migrations, citizenship papers, a jail term for Bum O’Br ien, and a mass meeting for a nonpartisan city ticket.
President says he will visit Anaconda if the schedule can be arranged. He indicated willingness to travel to meet local officials and constituents once logistics are confirmed. Local leaders expressed readiness to coordinate a suitable date and events.
Executive Secretary Cortelyou replies that plans for the president's western tour are not mature, but the invitation from Anaconda is warmly appreciated. He will consider the city's wishes as details are worked out, with a probable arrival around May 19 pending schedule arrangements and Senator Carter's urging.
Chicago March 26. The Chicago Record has been sold to Herman Kohlsaat who will issue it with his Chicago Times-Herald under the Chicago Record-Herald name beginning Thursday. Mr Lawson will run the Evening News. Frank Noyes publisher of the Washington Star and AP president has acquired an interest and will be its publisher, Kohlsaat focusing on editorials.
Mrs Rosie Brayil wife of J Brevil died at midnight Monday at their home 414 East Third Street She leaves a widower an infant son five days old three sisters Miss Annie Me Ville of Anaconda Mrs Edward Pere of Washington guich and Mrs John O Neil of Helmville A wide circle of friends in Anaconda Granite and Deer Lodge counties mourn her loss described as of high character and lovable disposition
Charles Westman aged 29 years and 9 months died yesterday at his home, typhoid fever, leaving a brother Andrew Westman in Anaconda and siblings in California Finland. Remains moved to Ehret's undertaking parlors awaiting funeral instructions from the California brother.
Neil Burgess promotes the Margaret theater revival of The County Fair noting Cold Molasses the stay horse travels three quarters of a mile in the final act. A speedmall treadmill and panorama scenery create the illusion of rapid galloping as the winning horse is staged by advancing the treadmill.
John T. Casey writes to the Editor defending his remarks about Madden supporters at the Democratic convention. He says reporters varied his quotes, asserts no attack on delegates’ honesty, and notes a few ward workers engaged in past schemes. He stresses only one possible exception and reiterates trust in the delegates’ integrity.
A famous actress, Kathryn Kidder, visits a Main Street gambling room in Anaconda with Ethel Browning and others. She plays roulette for four hours, loses about 500 to 600 dollars but remains cheerful, leading a group of ladies through high stakes and bold bets. The tale mirrors a dramatic stage performance and later reprises in Butte. The piece frames her as a bold, athletic gambler embracing risk with theatrical flair.
Police nabbed Joe Burns known as Black George after a crime spree ending at Lower Main Street. He swiped a buggy whip from Mac Callum Cloutier store, several bottles of complexion lotion from J M Kennedy drug store, and racing books from Turf Exchange saloon, ending in ville jail.
Ki J Boxer reports his white terrier missing from Copper City store sparking a local mystery. Constable Rentz, paged as lead investigator, watches trains in disguise but has yet to locate the pet or suspect. A reward may be offered if the detective work fails.
Mrs A. B. Mallory widow of Confederate Navy Secretary Stephen Mallory and mother of United States Senator Stephen R. Mallory died in Pensacola on March 26 1900s.
Companies I and M of the 3th infantry along with the regimental band left Washington today under Iseac de Russey command and traveled by the Southern railway to San Francisco en route to the Philippines.
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