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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
7
In a legal action, attorney Drennan faces a suit connected to a client represented by Ray, with the guardian cited as part of the proceedings. The dispute centers on financial handling and fiduciary duties.
George W. Davis as guardian sues attorney C. P. Drennan in district court for 20000 alleging he withholds from Calvin P. Davis estate funds. Court order Aug 26 1897 directed 670000 distributed. 309, to heirs. Davis claims 30454.55 due but only 10454.55 paid. Calvin, now incompetent in a California sanitarium. Roote and Clark represent plaintiffs.
An Englishman on the line explains he found his waistcoat under his undershirt after a fit of absentmindedness. The captain of detectives pressingly asks for the exact location, as the man admits the curious mishap with stammering and embarrassment.
Susie Hunn, a colored inmate serving three months for vagrancy, unlocked the inner door and walked out while Jailer Williams visited the female department around 11 PM. The escape follows several similar incidents and prompts Sheriff Furey to accept Williams's resignation with Pat May expected to become jailer.
A New York woman asks about the black cockade worn by her coachman and footman. The author cites F Lee Carter and explains cockades signify office, not title, and historically denote allegiance. Black indicates royal servants. colors vary by nation and era. wearing such cockades by servants is an old rule many ignore.
Butte residents hear of piano rentals and tuners, New York visitors regis tered at local hotels, births announced, and a string of business trips. Amounts include licenses to Spalding Berlin couple and a ship of mining and timber hearings, with local officials and dignitaries mentioned.
Railroad announces low rate trips to St Paul Duluth and Missouri river points and return for 42 dollars to Chicago 53.50 dollars to St Louis 50 dollars on sale June 7 and the 10th 14th and 16th. Good returning until Sept 15. Northern ticket office 41 North Main Street Butte.
The Butte Theosophical Society observed White Lotus Day in memory of founder Madam Blavatsky. Mrs. Squiers shared anecdotes about Blavatsky and papers on her work were read by members. Elegant furnished rooms advertised nearby in New Goldberg block, over Lewis' dry goods store.
An English actor staying at the Hotel Van Nuys recovered a stolen priceless watch hidden inside his vest beneath his undershirt after detectives failed to locate the waistcoat. The baffled police commended his discovery as a remarkable coup. The case unfolded with dramatic twists and public interest.
Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway announces tickets on sale to Anaconda and all stations between. Information on time cards and freight rates cheerfully furnished.
The Lotos club of New York hosted a dinner for Wu Ting Fang after the Pekin siege. Guests asked the Chinese minister to sign menu cards in Chinese, but signatures were misread by Chow Tsz Chi who translated them as humorous, insulting lines about a red nose, shortness, baldness, and stoutness.
A new company formed to develop the Jenny Dell and October claims west of Eveline believes the Eveline ore bodies pitch into Jenny Dell. Eveline has yielded $500000 at 300 feet and the firm plans a paying mine with 50,000 shares offered at $1. Details at No.7 East Broadway, Butte, Ont.
The senate discussed brutal warfare in the Philippines with Carmack, Foraker, Dolliver and Lodge condemning orders of General Smith and the murder of women and children. References included Santa Fe massacre and disputed reports of 1000 Filipino prisoners shot by the 16th Infantry amid executive session closure.
Edward Corrigan the noted turfman visits the Hoffman house in New York with two friends. When mallard duck appeared on the dinner order priced at $8.50 he blue penciled it and quipped we won't start Mallard today, my boy, I'll scratch him.
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