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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
2
In a city council special session Aldermen approved three ordinances aimed at restructuring city offices. The measures include repeal and reappointment provisions for street commissioner and city engineer, plus appointment rules for a new engineer. The mayor’s stance and committee recommendations shaped final votes and procedural details.
State scholastic events prepare for the week long Interscholastic competition. Universities, high schools, and city officials organize transportation, venues, and schedules as teams from Montana and neighboring regions arrive for debates and athletic contests.
In Butte Watthers college area a prize sweepstakes offers thirty three prizes valued at 7240 dollars. Winners receive watches rings scholarships and a five passenger automobile among other items. The contest promises a grand drawing with varied awards and urges winter entrants to register promptly.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs James Blaker a longtime pioneer in the Treasure State with sparse legible details about her residence Meakersburg and events surrounding her passing. The fragmentary text mentions names Lisaell Bauer Fuster and Canerhiweier amid unclear lines.
The article describes a forthcoming Electric Day at the institution with demonstrations of mercury vapor lamps, welding, electrochemical testing, and X-ray demonstrations. Visitors will see a visitor day program, student participation, and the operation of early electrical equipment including a power plant, lights, and displays on telegraphy and electrics.
Fragmented notes recount local events around Deen Loalee, Hob 2ponga, and the MTL region with mentions of gatherings, meetings, and social activities. References to the Florio eroetet and High houses are noted amid unclear names and dates in this distressed OCR.
The article details heavy rail upgrades on the Bitter Root line with widening, improved bridges, and new right of way fences. It notes a multi stage reconstruction over 22 miles this year, including new blocks between Stevensville and Hamilton, with 2 tunnels planned and telegraph and telephone lines to be installed. A cautious forecast from Northern Middle Milicers suggests ongoing work through the year and concerns about stockpiled materials and market timing.
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