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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1903

Page

5

Narrow escape in gas-laden dust chamber at new works

Alexander Laist narrowly escaped death yesterday during a tour of the roasting building. He stepped on a weakened iron floor in the dust chamber, which caved in due to acids and gases, but Capt. William M. Kelley and Wallace Jenney pulled him to safety. Laist recovered in his Beaudry building room with only nerves frayed by the scare.

Alexander Laist New Works Mr. Laist William M. Kelley Wallace Jenney Captain Kelly Mr. Jenney Beaudry

Five Ladies Suits Free Giveaway at McRae & Co

Five ladies' suits to be given away in the next few days at McRae & Co with no charge. Read further in this paper for full particulars and eligibility details.

McRae & Co

Boys Risking Lives Riding Moving Street Cars

Police will enforce a city ordinance to stop boys from jumping on and off street cars during the day after schools close. Confrontations with conductors are rising as gangs, described as reckless, endanger themselves and others. Police may arrest youths caught in the act to halt the dangerous practice and avoid further harm.

Darling

Anaconda Delegation Seeks Longer Presidential Visit

At a city hall meeting the general committee weighs plans to present a souvenir vase to the president in Butte. Proposals include special trains, a 20 minute Woodville stop, and 30 minutes of time, with 1,006 badges ordered for supporters. Finances require at least $500 to cover costs.

Butte City Hall Mahoney Anaconda Thornton Hotel Helena Woodville Mullins Committee On Martin Martin William Kelliher

Social dance at Austrian hall and local notices

An assortment of 1910s style local items includes a social dance at the Austrian hall tonight, advertising for Cream Rye, optical shop at 107 E Park, Tribune wheels at Anaconda Cyclery, and various sales, jobs, and promotions from Greig’s, McRae’s, Miss Walker’s, Pansy plants, and vendors. It mentions J J McGuinness as a visitor, Modern Woodmen prizes, and other community notices about employment and exhibitions.

Government expert to study spotted fever in Montana counties

Dr J F Anderson of the Public Health Service arrived in Great Falls at the request of Dr A F Longeway to investigate Ravalli and Missoula fever cases. He will work two months with Prof T B Wilson and Dr C H Wing assisting in determining origins and treatments.

Standard Great Falls United States A. F. Longeway State Board of Health Montana Ravalli Missoula J. F. Anderson Bureau of Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Anderson Longeway T. B. Wilson University of Minnesota C. H. Wing Minnesota University Wilson

Montana 1903 bid for metalite shelving to state library

The Montana state furnishing board invites sealed proposals by May 18 1903 at 12 noon to supply metalite shelving and fixtures for the historical and miscellaneous department of the state library. Bids must include drawings and a bond equal to twice the contract value and are subject to rejection.

State Furnishing Board State of Montana the State Library Secretary of the State Furnishing Board Helena Mont State Library George M. Hays Helena, Mont

Special convocation for Anaconda charter No 16

A special convocation of Anaconda charter No 16 will be held this evening at 9 o'clock. All members and visiting companions are invited to attend. Work in the past master and most excellent. H. J. Rainsford, most excellent high priest, M. B. Hendricks, secretary.

H. J. Rainsford M. B. Hendricks

May Be Fatally Hurt In Driving Accident

Great Falls May 1 Mrs T W May Weather 36 was thrown from a buggy near the silver smelter while riding with two others. Taken to Columbus hospital with internal injuries, a broken foot and several fractured ribs. Her husband is a city restaurant employee.

The Standard Great Falls T. W. May- Weather Columbus Hospital

Case of United States vs Clark timber land under advisement

Helena May 1 Judge Hiram Knowles in the U S district court has under advisement the case of the United States against W A Clark to cancel patents for thousands of acres of timber land in Western Montana. The action has lasted about two years and could set a precedent for related lawsuits. The argument spanned four days with contention over sale agreements and long testimony read to the judge across Butte and Helena.

Standard Helena Hiram Knowles United States District Court United States W. A. Clark Montana F. A. Maynard W. M. Bickford Butte T. J. Walsh Clark Maynard Cobban Air. Maynard Henry N. Blake Knowles

Helena Protest Over New Rail Schedule Drops Stub Trains

Helena Business Men's association protests to J. M. Hanaford over Northern Pacific schedule changes that end the Helena to Garrison stub trains. Officials announce May 3 in effect with minor time adjustments to trains 3 4 and stubs to Logan and the North Coast Limited.

Standard Helena Helena Business Men's Association J. M. Hanaford Northern Pacific Garrison Northcoast Limited Logan Wil Logan

Montana Ajax Mining Company Incorporated Forms in Dillon

Montana Ajax Mining Company files articles of incorporation in the secretary of state office. Principal business location is Dillon with trustees B. F. White Edwin Morris and Lee Mantle. Capitalization listed at 10000 with 2000 shares treasury. Par value one dollar per share.

Standard Helena Montana Ajax Mining Company Secretary of State Dillon B. F. White Edwin Morris Lee Mantle Butte Treasury

Anaconda Case Submitted in Helena Supreme Court

Attorney John W. James of Anaconda appeared in Helena in the supreme court on appeal of P. Taney against Mary Vollenwelder. The action asks for 45 dollars claimed for labor performed. The defendant admitted owing money at one time but pleaded full payment was made and accepted.

Standard Helena John W. James Anaconda Supreme Court Taney Mary Vollenwelder

Supreme Court hears appeal over irrigation water contract

Helena May 1 The case on appeal of D E Deminck and Lambertus Var Dyke against West Gallatin Irrigation Co has been argued and submitted in the supreme court. Plaintiffs allege breach of contract for water to irrigate a land tract.

Standard Helena D. E. Deminck Lambertus Var Dyke West Gallatin Irrigation Company Supreme Court

Butte Electric Construction Company Incorporates

Special Dispatch to the Stan4era Helena May 1 The Butte Electric Construction company of Butte has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state for the purpose of transacting a general machinery business. The concern is capitaled at $20,000 and of this amount one-half has already been subscribed. The directors are A. R. B. E. Hott, Charles Bowman and Robert F. Hopper.

Stan4era Helena Butte Electric Construction Company Butte A. RB. E.hott Charles Bowman Robert F. Hopper

Miss E Reddington named secretary of state stenographer

Helena May 1 Miss E Reddington is appointed stenographer to the secretary of State to fill the vacancy caused by Herbert A Van Horne resigning to become stenographer to the supreme court commission Reddington previously served as bill clerk in the senate and has since worked in the secretary of state office

Standard Helena E. Reddington Secretary of State Herbert A. van Horne Supreme Court Commission Miss Reddington Senate

Bank Notice of General Banking Transactions

General banking business transacted. Sycquats solicited. Correspondence invited. JaN R. Toole, President. M. B&B Greenwood, Vice-President. Louis V. Bennett, Cashier. PF. & Norbeck, Assistant Cashier.

Jan R. Toole M. B&b

Notice of Sealed Bids for School Bonds

Sealed proposals will be received by the secretary of the board of school trustees of district No. 10 Deer Lodge County Montana for bonds dated June 1 1893 in denominations of 1000 dollars each. Three bonds totaling 3000 dollars. Bids due May 29 1903 at 8 am. Bid must include 100 dollar certified check forfeitable if unfulfilled. Bonds bear up to five percent interest payable semiannually. Anaconda county treasurer to hold funds. Clerk W W B Custer. April 30 1903.

Board of School Trustees Deer Lodge County Mont Beanes Anaconda Acteo State of Montana W.W. B. Custer

Bids Sought for Deer County Road Grading Project

Deer county Montana invites bids until May 4 for grading a new road along Going Up Creek and crossing the B A P railroad. Specifications are on file in the county clerk PHIL GREENAN's office dated April 27 1903.

Deer County Montana Phil Greenan

County Clerk Notice on Road Grading East of Milehouse

Deervats Three reports grading of a new road east of Milehouse crossing the Montana Union railroad per specifications on file in the office. PHIL GREEN, County, dated April 27, 1903.

Deervats County Montana Milehouse Montana Union Railroad Phil Green

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