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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1903
Page
6
Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 134 Wiggins Avenue Missoula with telephone and advertising rates available on application.
The Quill and Dagger Society plans a May 1 entertainment at Trionomeva House featuring a farce The Wonderful Woman and a student awards ceremony for Interscholastic meet winners. A May 5 graduation gala, Queen Esther, shifts to accommodate Missoula baseball team travel for a revue in Battle.
Constance Keith, a 3 year old, was struck by a runaway horse on Wingins Avenue Bridge in Missoula. She was accompanied by her uncle Z. B. Ha and several girls when the horse, frightened by a missile thrown by a boy, bolted and went out of control, causing the accident.
A disputed Missoula land dispute ends with the court upholding the prior ruling. The decision affirms ownership of a western Missoula quarter and the adjacent parcels, including references to county plots and the 1, 2, 7 acre divisions. The ruling solidifies the certificate of title and cleanup orders for the involved properties.
May 2 Mixgoula preparations outline visits by several parties to Missoula. By August a special train from Chita to the Ante company will stop four hours at Missoula with about 150 prominent men. Other parties from various locales plan similar tours to view Missoula and local sights. The Missoula Chamber of Commerce is preparing to welcome visitors.
Miswoule reports a friend’s murder involving May Mavlown and Callie cards a. The victim, a 1904 Missouri State University graduate, was traveling six weeks ago to Missoula then Sand Port to practice law. He left a widowed mother and faced a sudden, somber end as police search continues. Seattle’s Ward and Whitehead are noted in the manhunt while Navy ties surface in official investigations.
Missoula city leaders outline plans for a new opera house to replace the damaged building. Key supporters include J Micheith and Charles Jubnean with a committee promising stock offerings and a permanent home for the company. The project aims to attract major theatrical firms and restore Missoula’s cultural prominence.
Mirecula Ma Mary Teed seeks to determine if the warrant should be dismissed. Mrs Reed, via attorney TM Boane, secured a writ of certiorari from Judge TP Webster, with proceedings set for Friday morning and Reed allowed to remain in rooms under courtesy of the sheriffs. The case stems from a suit by the Mercantile Company over a debt of 36a.
Misso ula residents report a series of business visits and social calls across the city. Several arrests are noted with two individuals receiving ten days each. others plan to depart town as fast as possible following a central court session.
The assembled members debated methods of creating children and related topics. Papers read touched on home and household roles, with references to Raber and Corbi figures and concerns about generations. The scene reflected era language and social expectations of the time.
Officials from Mascow report turbulent conditions along the rivers and cracks of Weintty. Experts urge investigation as reports of tensions and peril rise amid unclear causes and limited evidence.
The obituary fragment reports the death of a woman at an unspecified location near Northern Haelie laepllid, with unclear details about identity, funeral plans, and surviving relatives. The garbled text obscures dates, exact residence, and cause of death, making definitive facts unavailable.
An engagement notice from Chicago dated May 1 announces Miss Tueilla Dent, a relative of Mrs. VL Grant, will marry Lieutenant Worf, son of General Andrew S. Burt of the United States Army. The couple’s ties trace back to prior postings including Fort Missoula with the Twenty-fifth Infantry, during a time when Burt’s father was a colonel.
A defendant pleaded not guilty and asked for a continuance as court proceedings proceeded. Witness issues and unsecured materials prompted requests for delays while the case and related land matters were reviewed. The record notes testimony and anticipated jury actions with several named individuals and a railway land dispute.
A chaotic account details the marriage of John R. Quigley Jr. in Helena with references to Miss Wyoming, a surprise to many friends, and mentions the state legislature’s session. The garbled text suggests celebratory notes and local society chatter surrounding the union.
Local notes recount community happenings in Darby and nearby valleys. Mrs Hope’s household updates, a pastor’s long service, and Mrs Romney of Corvallis reflect regional ties. Funeral arrangements for early 20th century residents are noted alongside social visits, school officials, and town movements.
The case involves Vindnuits Ieviive Thoemg Wolly of New Haven and others suing William Rockefeller and J. W. Rages over the Parrot mine deal. Plaintiffs seek $899,000 claiming misstatements and improper sales of 192450 shares, with disputes over ownership and sale terms at ten dollars per share.
New York May 3 Belmont Park opens with hopes for an outstanding meeting. The Metropolitan Handicap at a mile on the main dirt track carries $10,000 added. Attendance projected around 30,000 as racing fans anticipate a top class program. Contenders include Eli Whitney like entries and noted owners planning strong performances.
In Salt Lake City on May 3, a jury has been formed for the Malcolm murder case with 50 plus men examined. The state, led by A. P. Walton, argues evidence will show defendant’s involvement, while defense counsel raised numerous objections during panel selection.
A new labor organization will be launched next week in Chicago to challenge the American Federation, aiming to act as a rival union within the same labor movement. The move signals growing organizational realignment among workers in the region.
Trade notes show nearly all clips sold east of Chinook with large shipments moving to Fort Benton vicinity. Figures estimate shipments around 660000 pounds, with expectations of heavier load this year. Prices around 22 cents per hundredweight, and cutoffs suggesting about 65 percent of the work concentrated in specific regions.
Brief items from Butte report social visits, guests, and people moving. Notes mention Mrs. Anton Knievel hosting Mer WeCarthy of Michigan, visits from residents of Boulevard Addition, and a sheriff referral after shootings. Arlington Mining reports capital stock and assets over ten thousand dollars with no facilities.
Workers labor to install pipe organ components for a large project. The assembly features numerous parts requiring weeks of effort and many tires for completion.
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