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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1901
Page
8
A Montana audience recalls George Haldorn, famed for audacity and wit in Bozeman and Helena. He once argued a case by telephone from Big Timber to Livingston, winning release for a youth after a cannon firecracker damaged a bass drum.
At the regular meeting of the Butte Workingmen's union No. 5 on December 21 1900 it was voted that from May 1 1901 a workday of eight hours shall be the minimum with a daily wage of 3 dollars. The bid is published by order of Workingmen's union No. 5 Ww. L. U. J W Dale president and G M Deviny recording secretary.
Judge McHatton hears a motion to dismiss the order to allow an inspection of Anaconda mines in Burdette OConnor’s Copper Trust claim. Attorney Shores argues lack of jurisdiction. demurrer to the complaint has been under advisement since last year. A decision is expected by April 15 with further hearing continued.
A promotional piece extols Pyramid Pile Cure as an effective non surgical treatment for piles and rectal troubles. It claims instant pain relief followed by rapid cure, acting on nerves and blood vessels, with no minerals or pain, priced at 50 cents a package and sold in drug stores. The Pyramid Drug Co of Marshall Michigan is named as manufacturer.
Copperopolis Montana rises as a booming mining camp with 300 residents. The North Pacific mine reaches 600 feet while Darling Fraction shows 6 to 10 foot ore bodies. A smelter is planned, and real estate activity surges as investors eye rail access and higher prices. Marcus Daly estate owns the mines as output nears $200,000 annually.
Friends of Lydia Bartel accuse the city musicians’ union of unfair treatment toward the 16 or 17 year old violinist who recently left high school to devote more time to music. Bartel has played for Leford dances three nights a week, earning six per performance.
Miss Bartel, praised by Leford for her playing, was discharged because she is not a union member. She reportedly sought admission but was refused, with a union member hinting youth as the reason. Friends protest alleged unjust discrimination and question other motives.
The South Butte Amy Snell society held its monthly business meeting at Miss Almy Calloway’s West Copper street home. President Winnie Hogan presided with Rev. Tonge and members Townsend Pierce Little Moses Bowman Brainard Gilbert Trudgen Farnham Murray Brown and Ray Farnham attending. After business, the group enjoyed social conversation and refreshments.
All members of the Butte Miners union are requested to attend a special meeting Sunday afternoon March 31 at 2 30 p m in which business of importance will be transacted. John J Quinn president Frank O Connor recording secretary.
Dr T A Grigg, a listing in the Butte business directory, practices limited to Eye Ear Nose Throat and Chest. Office located at 28 E Broadway, Butte Montana.
McClure Bruos Reliable Assay Office and M E Mayer announce assay services with mail samples and prompt returns. Addresses: 316 N Main St, P O Box 621. 40 W Park St, Butte. 430 N Main St, Butte. Thos Buggy Assayer Chemist promotes traveler maxims for miners selecting an assayer.
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