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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1903
Page
17
The Anaconda Standard records its publishers and address details with tariff notes. Includes postal rates, European and foreign postage, and a network of eastern and western bureau locations and contact points for advertising, subscriptions, and correspondence.
A May article reflects on city governance in Anaconda and Butte, noting transfers of authority and the public’s view of post election policy. It discusses standard expectations, reform promises, license versus restraint, and evaluations of the Davey administration compared with prior regimes.
A local newspaper notes the Davey administration left mixed results with praised fire and engineering departments and reduced debt. It highlights capital projects like a new fire station, police patrol booth, library heating plant, and city hall remodeling, while urging prompt qualification of elected officials under state law.
Fragmentary report cites a rift in campaign ethics accusing Henge backers of steering patronage. It notes Mueller the Citizens Movement candidate rejected fee promises and warns that backers seek rewards when spoils are divided.
Oloman von Szell, Hungary's prime minister, is called the ugliest man in his country yet praised for force of character and integrity. He refused to curry favor with Emperor Francis Joseph, earned trust as a democratic, powerful statesman in the dual monarchy, and recently handled student riots in Budapest amid a long tenure shaping Austria Hungary politics.
Not Christian reports in a terse note about the science trust series ownership over Ysett, with limited readable details. The fragment hints at a corporate or organizational stake, but specifics are unclear in the OCR snippet.
A small group calling itself Truth Seekers discussed Christian advanced thought in room 50 of the Owsley block last night. The gathering had no formal organization yet, but Mrs. Anna German, a noted metaphysical thinker, appeared as instructor and leader for the budding movement. The talk linked modern thought with politics and religion as an evolving faith. A meeting is planned for next Wednesday with services and a public addressing of the group’s aims.
George Bentz apparently shot himself in his room at 1 o clock Sunday morning amid dejection from unrequited love. A note found in his room explains his intent to die by his own hand. Emma Kennedy and Ruth Hayes, involved with Bentz, were detained. Kennedy may testify at the inquest set for tonight at 30 o'clock.
A Kennedy woman, about 30, described as Mrs. Kennedy and a dressmaker, was in Hentz room when gunshots occurred. Witnesses said Hentz fired multiple times, possibly intending to shoot himself, while another woman, Ruth Hayes, and Murphy observed various details as police investigated foul play theories. The case centers on whether Hentz killed himself or was aided, with police questioning companions and tracing letters and notes left by Hentz before death.
A lamp on a washstand ignited a fire in a house owned by David Powell. The attic roof slopes steeply and a ceiling hole formed before Chief Bangerham arrived after a citizen reported the blaze. The fire was extinguished with little difficulty and the loss is insured.
Fragment references Turkish cosmetic practice of eye slitting to lengthen the eyelid reveal. Mentions Mr Moding and a girl as part of a family note from the June issue of The Family Bee.
Aldermen meet in a Main Street office discuss mayoral appointments and the treasurer selection. Gleeson named president and John D. Ryan named vice president. debate over who should name the treasurer continues with mixed signals from the mayor and council members.
Fragmented OCR text shows references to a city council meeting at 2 PM to clear outstanding business and a new council meeting at 8 PM. Discussion mentions salaries, a mayoral address, and the selection of a president as well as the possibility of electing a new clerk.
A brave eight year old girl, daughter of B O Dus Ban, halted a pair of runaway horses and saved a buggy from destruction in Wear Street near Washington Street. Pedestrians restrained the horses and hailed the act as remarkable courage and presence of mind. Two trainmen, Maxwell and Woorbles, visiting St Paul, noted a wage increase settlement for passenger and freight trades.
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