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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
5
North Butte and Butte lead gains as copper stocks climb with Amalgamated and Mohawk near the top. Traders cite no clear liquidation and expect higher prices amid optimistic but cautious industrials, with London gains supporting the rally.
An agreement was reached between Burr and Stunt owners of the War Hagle line and others including Long George J. Bach and Horace Puilllva to build a mill and tramway in four months. The plan aims to test a method for treating an overstocked shipment of fuel sent to Denver for experimentation.
G T Cone of the River View farm near Plains visited the city Tuesday to obtain quirkz certificates. Assay reports indicate two strong gold finds on separate parts of the farm. One sample yielded eight inches of vein face exposure with many tons of ore in sight. Values noted include gold and nine ounces in silver for one sample and 32 dollars for the other.
Charles Virden a barber was tried in Initge Dontans district court yesterday on a first degree assault charge and convicted by a jury. The case recounts a dispute at a residence on April 3 when Virden pulled a revolver during a quarrel with John Mardis who wrested the weapon from him. Mardis then struck Virden with his own gun, and Virden later collapsed, dying on the stand, with George Toole defending and Deputy County Attorney Frank prosecuting.
The suit of Nick Dordelinger against the Light and Water Co filed in Judge Bourchin's district court seeks $8000 for personal injury. Testimony described Dordelinger receiving a shock from 1000 volts while repairing crosses and bends near the river road near Missoula. The defendant's attorney noted the trial moved slowly as the court adjourned for the day.
Legal note from Butte to Helena indicates arguments over a smoke case will be heard in Helena starting May 26 before Judge Hunt. Attys on both sides agreed calendars align. session will convene in the United States court building.
A man from Butte, identified only by fragments in the record, is held on charges of embezzling or misappropriating hundreds of dollars from an estate, with the report noting connections to officials and a $700 figure amid unclear details. The item includes scattered notes about local sales, prices, and advertisements, reflecting a damaged OCR page with mixed content.
Delegates gather as Fletcher Maddox of Great Falls presides at 4 PM auditorium meeting to organize the Montana Republican convention. O'Hara of Ravalli is named temporary chair. resolutions likely back Roosevelt policies while Taft is favored by some for national continuity.
A long roster lists names for possible delegates to a forthcoming convention, with many entries from Montana counties and towns. Notable names include W. F. Meyer, J. M. Malone, Nelson Story, and A. J. Bennett among many others registering at headquarters by midnight, spanning cities from Bozeman to Missoula and Helena to Glendive.
The Athyntie deer of the Walked Sites navy arrives in Butte and will begin exhibition today. Moving picture films of the meat display are sent to the Southern California watery district, received by the Dreamhmid, expected to draw crowds. plan to open for the first time.
Nell Collins Dooney, aged 12, leaves for Villadelphia to visit and then plans to travel through county Donegall, Tela, and Als with his father’s help. He aims to see relatives and explore by land and sea, enjoying the chance to make the trip. Major Deeney expects to join or guide the journey to the old home.
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