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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1903
Page
2
Advertises Black Derbys priced at $3.50 and Grade $2.25 with new spring models in flexible morocco leather. Claims no hat of similar quality and latest block could be bought elsewhere for less than $2.25.
Store offers novelty hats in popular shapes for younger men with prices from 1.40 to 3.50. Large selection labeled as 80 good hats available only at this store, with discounts on all listed grades.
The ad notes a small remaining stock of Panama straw hats ordered last fall. They are described as handsome, long lasting for about a dozen seasons, and stylish. Hats are advertised for sale through Gans & Klein located in the Rockies, cheaper than New York prices.
Display of spring footwear offers bold prices with new stock on sale. Fancy foxed and monkey skin uppers feature medium soles and toes, advertised as tiptop at five dollar values reduced to three eighty five.
The Butte fire department reports 183 alarms and an estimated total loss of 42089 dollars for the year ending April 30 1903. The department expanded work on alarm systems, lists 58 fire plugs in service, and notes 31 personnel including the chief engineers and 26 firemen.
A large crowd gathered in Judge McClernan's courtroom to back the United Irish League drive for material aid. W K Dwyer outlined league aims and past progress while a 12 member finance committee was named to solicit subscriptions and organize subcommittees alongside the executive group.
Incoming council members and Mayor-elect Pat Mullins may confer with aldermen to secure confirmation of appointments. The expected list remains largely unchanged, with a contested police chief post among leading candidates Tom Mulholland Jack Laver William McGuigan and George Fitzgibbons. Dr Allen is favored for health officer and F L Grantley for assistant street commissioner. Walker likely as assistant city attorney with Violette ineligible due to residency.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Malta reports a successful inaugural farmers institute held yesterday with good attendance and strong interest as institute instructors visited to participate and observe.
Public schools addressed children in the afternoon and evening talks considered raising fruit in the Milk River valley and winter fattening of sheep and cattle. Instructors will be at Hinsdale for a session.
London May 1 The Times dispatch from Peking reports Chinese ministers refused to explain their rejection of Russia’s demands. Planecon pressed for China’s stance on government changes in Manchuria, non alienation of Liaotung, and opening new treaty ports. China said no imperial sanction for changes, no intention to cede territory, and port openings tied to trade.
Washington May 1 Postmaster General Payne sent letters to former Postmaster General Smith Fourth Assistant Bristow Postmaster Merritt and Comptroller Tracewell calling attention to an interview with W Tulloch former Washington postoffice cashier. He seeks reports on changes in the Washington office and asks Tracewell Bristow and Smith for information.
Advertisement touts a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding varieties. It claims refund if ineffective and promises relief within six to fourteen days with one application providing ease. Sold with a positive guarantee and price not shown.
London Chronicle discusses boosting the Guildhall relics collection with a catalog and better display. It notes site suggestions for St Michael Bash Shaw remains and mentions a rich array of artifacts including a Roman statue fragment, Edward VI head, Bedlam statues, and the London Bridge foundation stone.
The article notes a year at Bozemath organized under the auspices of the students of the state agricultural college.
Daniel T. Hedges former promoter and Sioux City millionaire died of heart failure in Frisco after overheating in a bath driven by a patent gas heater His son Harry found him and a doctor was unable to save him Once a prominent syndicate financier in Sioux City his ventures collapsed and liabilities reached millions leaving him comparatively poor at death
The federal court issued a restraining order to reopen the Butte Western Union office. FP W Moffitt and Mr Wild traveled to Helena to obtain the order, aiming to protect the company's interests. The restraining order is expected to arrive today and business to resume within hours.
New Rochelle New York May 1 The new cup defender Reliance arrived here today from Bristol. The yacht is expected to prepare for upcoming races and undergo inspection and fitting in the local harbor.
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