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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
12
Notice from School District No involving a new construction on West Street Butte bids for plumbing and for heating and ventilation required. Contractors may submit bids for plumbing or for heating and ventilation. plans and specs available on request. Bids due by 6 o clock p.m. Tuesday May 12 193? Chairman White and School Clerk Richards.
Joseph P. Camus stands trial in Judge McClernan's court on a charge of enticing Blanche Toussaint from Belgium to this city last February and promising marriage. The jury, with difficulty seated, hears from Toussaint via interpreter and a long cross-examination focuses on her arrival, Camus's promises, and residence at Mrs Story's house. Witnesses for defense and state are named, with testimony detailing movement between homes and alleged romantic arrangements, while spectators and critics fill the courtroom.
Testimony details a Belgian chambermaid duties including dressmaking and child care while she faced cross examination about relationships in the old country. Prosecutors press about intimate ties and letters as the trial continues and jurors view exhibits.
Indicated as Jocko Kid and John McKay, Furlong was sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary by Judge McClernan for attempting a hold up at 219 South Arizona Street on February 10. Convicted of first degree burglary with a prior conviction, the total minimal term was fifteen years, the judge citing youth and granting the lightest possible sentence.
Siaty Daye le Palmer and Wak Uday were sentenced to 60 days in the county jail on an unspecified charge. Local officials reported the decision after a brief hearing, with no further details provided on the case.
Grace B Champion filed for divorce from Frank S Champion in district court citing cruelty. Married January 21 1901 at Helmsville Deer Lodge county they claim repeated insults and vulgar language and bodily injury including choking in 1902. She left him last month with two children to support, while he earns 123 dollars monthly and holds 300 dollars bank in White Sulphur Springs, asking 30 dollars monthly for support and 100 dollars attorney fee. a restraining order was issued to stop him from drawing money or disposing of property.
Special dispatch reports Mayor Freeman suspending City Engineer Swearingen for neglect in boulevard work on Second Avenue and for recommending an uncompleted final estimate. Assistant Engineer Ellis appointed in his place. Freeman cites council discord over appointments amid city’s busy project schedule.
The strike situation grows worse as baggage transfer workers, railway and steamship shed staff, millworkers, and door and sash workers join yesterday's action. About five hundred Millworkers and others demand a nine hour day and higher pay while fifty Canadian infantry attempt to assist.
A well known Welter of Denver and Chicago died this morning at his city home from consumption. Wilson Ged, aged 34, was noted in local newspapers as a prominent figure in the area.
Preparations completed for the United Commercial Travelers ball at Columbia Gardens with a large expected attendance. Committees led by Gustave Gallick and James G Evans present a lively program of dances and entertainment, including waltzes, quadrilles, two-steps, and a festive supper intermission, with admission ranging from $1 to $3.
Bert Booth son of General Booth arrives in New York to launch a scientific evangelization project. He plans a religious theater using Christian actors to present illustrated Bible dramas broadcast nationwide. He expects writers like Canon Parhoros to craft dramas for the movement, aiming to spread religious teaching through dramatic performances.
May 1 Great Falls reports three weary victims of police watchfulness in court for vagrancy and drunkenness. A French dishwasher applicant faced civil service exams for a customs opener position. May 5 notes committees to be appointed for Fourth of July dedication at the new county courthouse with county commissioners to authorize funding. George Puetter served as secretary.
Special Dispatch reports a small ceremony conducted by a Justice of the Peace in the presence of a few inmate friends of the young couple. The article notes the unconventional setting and intimate witness list.
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