Choice of worsteds in three day sale
Catalog note offers blacks in worsteds unfinished worsteds and Thibets at a regular three day sale with a price line of 9000.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1903
Page
2
Catalog note offers blacks in worsteds unfinished worsteds and Thibets at a regular three day sale with a price line of 9000.
A range of fancy worsted trousers offered in medium and heavy weights. Stouts slims and regulars priced at 4.90, 4.50, and 5.00 with a three day sale period offering a 3.60 option depends on size.
Young boys' suits in vestee and sailor styles offered in assorted colors excluding blues and blacks. Medium weight outfits priced at half off for a limited three day sale. Prices listed as 7.50 to 5.50 with savings emphasized.
Fragmented bargain note promises steep cuts with phrases like 82 percent and half price on pants. Text is garbled and unclear but suggests a rapid sale of clothing items with limited stock.
Local store advertises a three day sale on medium weight cotton boys underwear. Items described as good quality and typically sold at 50 cents each or 20 garments for seven dollars.
A local notice advertises youths suits age four to twenty in various fabrics including worsteds homespuns and tweeds. The sale lasts three days with prices lower than regular offerings.
Bakersfield May 10 Official information says the Southern Pacific boiler makers strike, set for midnight, is postponed 15 days. President McNeil of the Boiler Makers union will notify lodges. General Manager Krutschnitt notes 30 days notice is required for changes. no proper notice was given. warns of a violation if the action persists.
In San Francisco on May 10 the boiler makers in Southern Pacific shops faced a looming strike. After talks with General Manager Krutchsnitt, H. J. McCracken urged Sacramento workers to delay action for 15 days, conflicting with President McNeil’s call to strike. The workers cited telegrams claiming lack of 30 days notice and alleged sympathy with Union Pacific in Omaha.
Helena teachers consider group trips to Europe with 84 day capital cities tour June 10 to Sept 1, an Italian tour July 1 to Aug 25, and a longer July 1 to Sept 1 itinerary. Miss F E Baldwin leads the effort, aiming to organize a local party of about ten.
G H Bartlett of Boulder visits the Flathead Valley and admires its farms and buildings. He notes seedings are well advanced and growth is green while Boulder valley seeding has just started and frost lingers. He plans to relocate to the Flathead.
Great Falls May 10 E Atkinson was thrown from his buggy during a runaway at Fourth Avenue and Fourteenth Street and severely injured. He revived after first being believed dead and was taken to Columbus Hospital where he regained consciousness. He sustained head and body bruises and a broken right thigh. The leg was set and he rests as easily as possible.
Great Falls papers report Henry Ashton of Salt Lake, with a ticket to Alberta, picked up in a demented state by police this afternoon. He arrived from the south this morning and is held at the station as authorities learn more about his religiously influenced dementia.
Special dispatch notes Miss Nellie Botts has been violently ill and moved to her Missouri home for treatment. Sue suffers from dropsy and was believed to benefit from a more rigorous climate there.
President Roosevelt spent a restful Sunday at the Hotel Del Monte near Monterey California. He rode the 17 mile sea drive with little crowds and attended St Johns chapel. A planned escort was vetoed for the ride and he prepared for the next leg of his journey between Pajaro San Jose and San Francisco with naval salutes in the harbor.
The H M S Grafton flagship of the Pacific squadron arrived from Esquimalt to participate in President Roosevelt's reception. Admiral Bickford will command the ceremonies and British sailors from the Grafton will march in the parade for the first time in over a century.
Mayor Foster named committees to guide city work. Finance includes Bouton Berky and Williams. Streets and sidewalks list Williams Brewer and Schnuglach. Ordinances team is Sturn Bouton and Brewer. Other panels cover officers and bonds Berky Benninghoff and Sturn. Fire water and light leaders are Grein Sturn and Brewer. Improvements and city property include Schnuglach Benninghoff and Bouton. Sewers involve Benninghoff Berky Bryan and Schniglach. Police force and licenses include Brewer Bryan and Williams.
Denver May 10 A general strike unsettled with unions referring the matter to a joint committee of the two Trades and Labor assemblies Building counsel State Federation of Labor and Western Federation of Miners. The panel will meet at noon tomorrow and has absolute power as fears of a citywide tie up grow. Citizens Alliance seeks protection for its workers from potential disruption by the strike.
Judge William Clancy and guests from Butte and New York arrived by train to Deer Lodge. They toured the private Conley and McTague fish pond at Irvine Lake, fished and boated, and attended a fish fry before returning to Butte.
Steamer Princess May reports two Ketchikan Indians died after drinking Florida water bought at a general store. A third Indian is expected to die. The storekeeper and wife are reportedly under arrest as investigators probe the strange deaths.
A Southern Railway passenger train derailed near White Pine Tennessee killing engineer Robert B. Holman of Knoxville. Several trainmen were injured as the train, traveling about 30 miles an hour, jumped the track and no cause has been determined.
Miners' union in Bilver City ratifies a deal with General Manager Cowan. The eight hour workday in the Trade Dollar company mines and mills is now an assured fact and will take effect as soon as possible.
Miles City May 10 receipts show wool in Northern Pacific warehouses totaling 174,299 pounds to date.
Senator W A Clark of Montana plans to pay Harriman 12 000 000 in 5 per cent Salt Lake and Los Angeles bonds for 420 miles of Oregon Short Line from Salt Lake City to Calientes. Clark and associates will issue 50 000 000 in bonds, with 15 000 000 set aside for future use. The plan creates a Salt Lake to Los Angeles route 800 miles apart, with a 400 mile Nevada gap to be built in two years.
A weeklong restaurant strike ends as several large eateries plan to reopen. One delivery firm brought 125 strike breakers to town, marched under sheriff protection. Sixty claimed railroad work and deserted on arrival. a number of others were arrested as vagrants.
Miles City reports the death of W T King formerly of Miles City and a member of the old King Bros. & Co. firm now based in Seattle. The company included Joe Scott and Henry Tusler, both notable in the state. The Kings left Miles City two years ago and prospered in Seattle.
Miles City on May 10 reports no student will graduate this year as terms were extended by higher grades and none have completed the entire course of study.
Rev. William Coburn from New York arrived in Kalispell on Friday and will begin union revival meetings at the Methodist church tomorrow. He believes the area a favorable field for his work.
The Asher brothers who spent time in Southern California have returned to Kalispell and are putting their property up for sale as they prepare to depart for the South.
Several locals in fragile health intend to move to Southern California ranch land. They have purchased 320 acres to farm for health benefits. Others from the area, including Charles Barry, expect to join by starting farms in the same region.
Panama May 10. Senor Pulecio, conservative leader, argues in Correo Nacional for renewing the canal concession. He urges the United States pay Colombia 25 million dollars for the concession and one million yearly for the canal zone, with recognition of Colombian sovereignty and release from future claims.
Helena May 10. The first shipment of rails for the Lewistown extension will reach Harlowton soon. R A Harlow vice president of the Montana railroad, reports 6000 tons of steel purchased and arriving from Pittsburg. Weather delays push expected completion to August 1 with rails laid as crews arrive. About 100 additional teams were added and 125 more expected as grading continues in July.
Captain Pershing and his column returned to Camp Vickers Mindanao after an expedition east of Lake Lanao. No opposition after Taraca fight. Prisoners from Taraca released after taking oath to the United States. Nine dattos and one sultan among Taraca forts were killed. Population estimates of Taraca 30 000 and Lake Lanao district 100 000. Four natives sentenced to death for the murder of three American Marines at Subic Bay last September.
Lewistown May 10 Lambing is in progress across Fergus county with a large portion of the crop expected to be saved. Some southern areas need moisture to revive grass, but recent rains have helped. A labor shortage persists as sheepmen travel to seek workers.
Weinstein sues in district court to recover articles alleged stolen by Paul A. Temheck the acquitted window trimmer. Goods valued at 300 dollars with 100 dollars claimed for damages due to the police chief's refusal to surrender them. Articles now in sheriff custody.
Eugene T. Wilson receiver of the First National and Merchants National banks in Helena announces the books of both trusts are closed. Creditors who have not applied for dividends must now send to the comptroller of the treasury.
Lewistown reports a new hose cart added to the fire department boosting readiness. Several hundred feet of hose ordered will further increase efficiency and effectiveness in fighting fires.
The Civil Service Commission explains how John C. Allgood, a Tennessee rural free delivery letter carrier, was appointed after Allen S. Dillard declined the post. Dillard’s withdrawal opened the route for Allgood, who was rated satisfactory by patrons though not chosen first. Franklin, another colored candidate on a different route, also received strong patron approval and was appointed.
Helena May 10. Cattlemen in Lewis and Clarke county will continue a 250 dollar reward for arrest and conviction of cattle thieves. The annual county association meeting kept the reward active and appointed officers: President William Johns Silver, Vice President J Frank Wegner Craig, Secretary Treasurer Henry Adams Helena.
Paris on May 10 reports the strangling of M. de Brynne in his room. Police traced a crew suggesting an English motive but now implicate an American. The victim was a well known figure from America, fueling widespread interest.
Mrs J A Vial, a founding figure among Montana settlers, lies in a dying condition at Columbus hospital after long illness. Colonel Vial is in Butte, and has been notified. daughter Mrs John Kinna and nearby friends stay at her bedside. Mrs Vial helped settle Helena and long lived in Fergus county.
Chicago May 10. The special committee of employees and employers failed to reach a settlement today. A disruption is anticipated in the laundry workers' ranks tomorrow. An Evanston laundryman who said laundries would reopen on Monday could not be found tonight.
Miles City May 10 Judge Loud will open the district court here on Wednesday. Tuesday was a regular day but Arbor day observance caused postponement. A large criminal docket and several cases of considerable interest are listed.
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