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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1907
Page
7
Western Montana office of the Standard sits at aze Nig ging avenue Missoula. Telephone No. 114. Advertising rates available on application.
The death of Joseph K. Wood at Nome Alaska was received in Missoula with shock. A prominent lawyer, he built a long West‑themed career from Grand Forks North Dakota to Nome Alaska, serving as district attorney and partner in firms. His death, attributed to paralysis after heavy overwork, prompted tributes from Montana attorneys. He leaves a wife and two children, plus relatives in North Dakota. The body was expected to be brought to Missoula on the first steamer.
Hot ashes started a small fire in the rear of the Glenny residence in South Missoula this morning. The blaze erupted against the barn wall but was extinguished by the fire department with no damage reported.
Superintendent Gibson of the Northern Pacific completed a two days tour of Trout Creek and surrounding points before returning home. The trip covered regional evaluations and on site inspections.
A family friend recounts coffee causing dyspepsia and a healthful switch to Pos vim after trial. The narrator notes a physician husband avoids coffee yet favors the beverage described, claiming improved health and weight gain during a short period. Read The Road the Waltzive.
A fragment reports ongoing labor at Paradise with workers moved to new pickle facilities. It notes no new pickle plants yet for construction, while progress continues and available men are being put to work.
Miskaulla May 10 report states Kail attacked a barber shop, demanded a shave, and faced arrest for liquor influence after a confrontation with the barber. The incident led to Kail’s detention while the barber remained on duty.
In Hozeman on May 1 the district court found Grant McLead guilty of cattle rustling after a trial that included several co-defendants. The jury returned the verdict as charged with no leniency and the judge will fix punishment in the penitentiary case.
State agriculture chief proposed releasing millions of ladybugs across Texas wheat fields to eat green bugs that threaten the crop. A $10,000 appropriation was sought but killed in committee. A. F. Conrads demonstrated ladybugs’ hunger for green bugs and urged rapid action to save millions of bushels of Texas wheat.
Maurice Wolgs, a Helena caterer, has opened a modern pure food mall in Montana offering well cooked, well seasoned foods. Legislatures debate purity laws while Wolgs showcases upscale delicacies in a new shopping venue.
Lewistown May 1 0 Hy McCarthy Hercules Powder company at Pon ole faced a union refusal to work. Eleven non union machinists hired to replace striking workers led to a strike directed by nearly 1000 men. Ballast makers helpers electricians welders steam fitters and water workers joined the stoppage. Union crews of various trades stayed out for three days, awaiting machinists decisions on returning to work.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Hearst and cash winning hints along with garbled names and places. The text references events at George f. Mes Celli and Saae Vorle, implying a related involvment with War Ta Trepah and Thay Vfemist, but specifics are unclear. Readers should seek a clearer source for concrete details.
Garbled OCR depicts a debate on wages and cotton, mentioning state events and figures. The text is severely fragmented, with no clear names or dates readable. It hints at economic concerns in a historical setting but lacks coherent facts.
A short funeral notice reports the death of Mie Inte bi aint Warann and details a burial arrangement in Punta TS. It mentions pallbearers and local attendees, with limited readable names and locations.
In Los Angeles on May 16 the community celebrated the festival of Western Flores and its floral parade. The event marked a commemorative period amid local celebrations with participants from the California Junior Mexican Alpha group.
Morning events drew crowds estimated at QUO people including thousands of visitors at the disputed Mystic Firing ring council, with witnesses noting the large attendance and public interest.
Missoula May 10. Prof Tillman of the state agricultural college and University of Montana clash over field and track eligibility for several men. A decision was sent to Bozeman to resolve the dispute. Aiming to hold the Montana field meet Monday May 13, if the issue is settled in time.
Judge Webster held several short sessions. A notice of adoption was approved for May Scott by Mr and Mrs John Woodward, the child from Twin Bridges orphanage. Orders included foreclosing an accounting case, and a Colne Mercantile matter was resolved in favor of the plaintiff with fees set.
Judge bound John R. Cones over to district court for trial after a 3 PM hearing. Copes faces charges of violating the civil code by selling alcohol at the Tivolt theater, allegedly over the bar.
Vast wealth from the Comstock mine sparked romance and power as over 3800 million in silver vanished under flood water. Despite tunnels nearing completion, drainage efforts failed for years, with boom signals recalled from past rushes like Cripple Creek and Klondike. Nevada mines now attract capital and boost ventilation and milling to tap streams of gold and silver.
May 10 notice from the Clerk of the Court Kemp bre issuing a marriage license for Nathaniel Rent and Tanah Biel with Bayly Nevar as witnesses. Both parties listed residences in Missouri. Justice notes indicate formalities completed and records filed.
Containing a portrait filled chronicle of Nat M Kay as a power broker who cultivated access to Congress through gifts, lavish hospitality, and a hidden network of favored lawmakers. The piece details lavish rooms, portraits, and the extravagant feast that cemented his influence.
The text traces Valentine’s Day origins to Roman rites, noting the February festival of Lupercalia and a link to Pan reverence where young men offered gifts to maidens. It contrasts pagan ritual with the saintly figure Saint Valentine, a convert famed for eloquence and piety. It references Barcus Aurelie and medieval sources, mentioning the shift from Lupercalia to a February 14 celebration with love associations.
A garbled report describes a protest at the Forbonne university in Paris where water was slowly dropped on a detainee during an interrogation. An unnamed professor allegedly conducted the experiment, observing the subject’s reactions as the drops continued, seeking mercy amid increasing distress. The account cites an attempt to provoke a confession or soften resistance by prolonged exposure to water.
A long advertisement touts Dr Pierce's medicines as transparent formulas with no alcohol and endorsements from physicians. It promotes Chamomile glycerine as a solvent and asserts strong medical credibility for products like Pleasant Pellets and Liver Invigorator, urging readers to trust standard remedies over patent nostrums.
May 10 Denver reports mixed travel impact from Untnt Vreliie rally. Athletes en route to Bon Fyaneteeo collide with a moving crowd, causing delays. Local officials and bystanders observed the incident, details sketchy but tension rose as authorities investigated.
Oustav H. Sehoof, sergeant maior of South African dragoons, presents a vast collection of war and hunting trophies. The exhibit includes leopard skins, boer guns, shields, boer and European armor, and uniforms. An hour lecture precedes the event at the First Methodist church as dignitaries attend.
Mrs Tonghitt Wks seeks a separate maintenance order against Vigbadd, dak Foughill, alleging marriage in Jackson Michigan in 1871 and lifelong cohabitation as husband and wife. They have a 17 year old son who is ill and unable to work. The complaint says the husband, employed and able to support, refuses to contribute. The case will be heard at the next term of the district court.
A New York civic gathering honors Edgar Allan Poe centennial on January 1. J A McChenny of the U S Civil Service Commission plans efforts to boost Southern civil service participation and recruit for reform. Col Geargan Tourchet, Vermont editor and wartime veteran, dies. Burlington Free Press editor for a decade.
A blaze at a Manhattan building on May 1 caused about $100,000 in damage. The incident, attributed to Tiva, destroyed many carpets and numerous colored rugs. Investigators from Sheppard, Knapp & Co. are handling the densery inquiry.
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