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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
8
Miss Bertha Waltzinger a Madison native challenges the Milwaukee theater manager over wearing tights. She quits rather than perform in tights, declaring a personal ethics rule while asserting her right to decline.
The Spokane Chronicle notes Al G Field's minstrels begin four nights at the Grand tonight. Report says the show impressed crowds at the Auditorium last night with a packed house and enthusiastic reception, matching or exceeding other minstrel attractions this season.
The performer’s first visit to Spokane and the Northwest drew large enthusiasm. The show impressed from start to finish with strong singing, clean choruses, and numerous striking features. The Mamelukes impressed with tumbling and balancing acts.
Daniel Warren was found not guilty after a jury trial for grand larceny. The prosecution said Warren, Tim Harrington and Charles Bye plundered a wine room, with Harrington delivering $90 and Warren’s hat containing $40, but the jury rejected the charge amid conflicting testimony and Bye’s disappearance to Old Mexico.
The Northern Pacific promotes three day and eight day round trip tickets to Hunter's Hot Springs Montana. The package covers fare lodging meals and baths making a low cost visit accessible for many. Inquiries through local Northern Pacific agents or general agents in Helena or Butte. CHAS. 8 FEE Gen's Pass Agent St Paul Minn.
George Haldorn, a prominent Butte lawyer, has been admitted to practice before New York’s supreme court and will join a major Wall Street firm. Born in Philadelphia, he built a reputation in Montana, defending 25 murder defendants without a single escape, and played a key role in the Davis will case alongside famed attorney Robert G. Ingersoll.
Attend and enjoy yourself with the Royal Highlanders at Good Templars hall Friday evening. Whist and refreshments provided.
A telegram from Charles S. Fee, Northern Pacific general passenger agent, reports that No. 11 left St. Paul yesterday in two sections carrying about 700 passengers for Montana and other western states. The Great Northern also began its run from St. Paul with a large turnout of excursionists.
R P Kelley a Fifth ward alderman candidate received word of his father's death in Chatsworth Ontario at age 84. He had been in ill health after a serious fall last summer and leaves nine children four of whom live in Ontario while five reside in Butte.
Painters' supplies and wall decorations offered by Schatzlein's in downtown at 14 West Broadway, catering to artists and decorators with materials and fixtures for creative projects.
Meeta Penhall, 2 years 7 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Penhall, died yesterday. The funeral will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. from 918 KE Faucett Street with services at Immanuel Presbyterian Church.
Consul Lyon at Hoge Japan reports in a state department letter that there were 2 364 banks of various kinds. The note suggests financial conditions and institutional variety amidst Japan’s economy.
The December list of banks in the empire shows 33 more institutions and a capital increase of 2,511,314 dollars, bringing the total capital to 253,249,986 dollars for the month.
The Commercial Advertiser reports denial of McRea as B&O president and notes Cowan has a five year contract at 30000 dollars with one year left. William Saloman may retire from the chairmanship. Pennsylvania Railroad says it controls B&O but unlikely major board changes soon.
In an affidavit James Smith, a key witness, states he was at his home near Homestake with a knife wound to the throat and thus could not attend trial in Butte for David Willard. Smith claimed he heard a shot at a saloon on Sept 18 and told Willard, supporting Willard’s alibi. The court vacated the trial setting after the county attorney raised no opposition. Willard notes Smith was a boarder at his home and was injured at Whitehall last Thursday.
Governor Odell signed a bill renaming Sing Sing village to Ossining to shed the prison town image. The prison remains named Sing Sing. village boundaries keep the facility, while locals plan a new railway station for prisoner transport.
Plow’s celebrated candies received fresh three times weekly at Eagle Pharmacy. Also stocked are latest magazines periodicals and novels. Cigar selection described as just right.
Washington reports the Spanish war claims commission has a full list of Cuban insurrection claims filed with the State Department. The total approaches 70 million dollars, with five claims over 1 million and John W. Beck seeking 2,182.14 for property losses. Mrs. Ruiz, widow of a Havana prison dentist, asks 75,000.
Representative Jones says the presidential party will arrive in Tacoma on Thursday May 23 at 4 o clock. The president will stay in Tacoma Friday and Saturday and spend Sunday at Spokane before leaving for the East on Monday.
Under German American Progressive Society of Silver Bow County the Auditrum hosts a Thursday night event on March 28 1901. A set dance and concert are promised with tickets for concert and ball on cones. Committee chaired by FY Kuphal.
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