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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1906
Page
9
The Walkerville administration shifts to new leadership with John Cook as marshal and collector, and aldermen set to resign. Details note the mayoral change, new department head, and a reception banquet marking the council meeting. Fire department gains new leadership as plans for equipment and expansion move forward amid community support.
Herman Tiths a labor leader active in the East had been near Caldwell Boise Idaho. He was tied to a miners incident involving ex governor Brownenberg and was expected to arrive to address a meeting in Tollet law and Tyler Street. Reports say Tiths engaged with officials during investigations.
Fragmentary text indicates a person named Hutte faces a late departure and potential stays in Butte. It mentions an evening arrival, an address, and possible returns with unspecified events or holds. The garbled lines limit clear details.
A historic Forty Hours Devotion took place at St Lawrence Church with the clergy choir and students participating. Father Benis celebrated mass as the procession returned from the cloister, while flowers and plants adorned the altar. Weber Goller of Att Wer College Spokane gave the speakers last night, and Father Purged is slated to lead services this evening.
John Smith fell prey to an alleged theft by Louise McNeal at Bat Hooking Street. Police report she was arrested on a charge tied to the incident near Paterson Hall on Mast Quartz Street.
J M Skinner argues for stricter liquor laws in a closing lecture in Walkerville. He says regulation cannot fully fix saloon ills but could curb the worst features. calls for closing hours, Sunday closings, banning indecent pictures, and removing street gambling. The talk precedes an extended campaign night at the Art Gallery.
A man's arrest for driving too harshly and cruelty to a horse is noted after Tumane Officer E Rackitte stopped Joe Schulte on Harrison avenue at 3 49 last evening. He posted a $23 bond to regain liberty. A local drug ad mentions Foselmanns and a 32 N Maine address. A special meeting is announced at the corner of Montana and Granite streets this evening with members urged to attend.
The engineer's year end report covers street work including storm sewers, paving, and grading. Total storm sewer cost $26,706.01 with city payments $4,480.32 and local assessments. Street grading cost $1,723.01 paid by city. sidewalks and sprucing costs itemized. total improvements listed with funding by city and property owners. The report notes length of sewers, culverts, and sanitary structures, and totals the city’s unified sewer system cost up to May. Expenditures for the year and remaining balance are given, along with contracts for sidewalks and street widening.
The Civic league will convene in the courthouse Department IT on Tuesday May 5 at 8:00 p.m. Important matters will be discussed and attendance is requested. By order of the committee secretary T. Fl Nolad
Card party details announce a social event at Sacer Heart with a May 9 Wednesday evening card party. A prominent horse boxer from Virginia City, known for horsefish pitching, reportedly left for the area after a late night. Mr. Conway notes Montana horse markets remain active and demand high, with breeders and dealers keeping pace.
Henne Peters, a Beaverhead Valley resident near Dilton and known as a Hivestack figure, traveled to Butte for several months with inflammatory rheumatism. He sought relief at Firestone Spring and returned home much improved, spending a brief stop in Butte. Poindexter, Milton Examiner editor, also returned home after a short visit to Butte.
Review notes a chaotic production of My Wife's Family at Lie Brookay last night with weak acting and muddled humor. Critics praise Miss Raymond for dancing but fault the amateurish performances and disjointed scenes, calling the overall effort a flimsy farce.
James McIntyre, sought since Jum Mohan’s death, was seized on Ohio Street by Detective Witte and Officer Werner at 6 PM. He refused to answer questions and is jailed on a suspected murder charge. Mohan died after weeks of head injuries from an alleged axe assault. inquest by Covaner Egan returned a verdict attributing blame to McIntyre. Witnesses Mrs Larouche and Gorge Torter testified against the suspect.
Attorney General Albert J. Galen arrived in Butte with assistant E. M. Hall and told a Standard reporter there was nothing of significance in his visit. He refused to discuss gambling resumption or potential actions against Silver Bow county officials, noting he was not prepared to talk further. Several buildings previously inviting loiterers now display closed signs, signaling no activity.
In Salonica European Turkey on May 6 Turkish forces killed 16 Bulgarian bandits near Logodja close to Kiuprill. Two Turkish soldiers were reported dead in the clash.
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