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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
9
Transit fares increase across Chicago lines affecting passengers citywide. Officials cited budget needs and sustained service levels as reasons for the hike while riders seek announcements on fare changes and potential discounts.
New rail fares go into effect today from Butte to New York Boston and other points with higher first and second class rates. Westbound second class from New York to Chicago ends, while eastbound to sea board stays. The Northern Pacific resumes lake steamers Coeur dAlene Spokane trips, and Burlingon sleeper shifts Kansas City Portland. Special park trains for teachers to Minneapolis follow July National Education meeting with $40 round trips to Butte Helena Anaconda and lower Washington rates.
A fire broke out in the hardware department of the Anaconda company last night when a private phone line crossed a live electrical wire, igniting woodwork and papers. A passerby alerted Manager Greenwood, the door was forced open, and a passerby extinguished the blaze with a bucket of water.
The executive committee of the State Brewers association and the Butte Brewers union met nearly all day without final agreement on a new wage scale. Some progress was reported and officials hoped a deal would be reached by Friday acceptable to all parties.
Mrs. W. W. Garver, widow of a former member of company G, Montana regiment, is in Butte with her two children. Her husband enlisted in Butte, served in the Philippines, rose to sergeant at Iloilo, resigned for a lumber job, and died of fever at Iloilo last September. She has been in New York and the East during the past two years visiting friends for a few weeks.
William W. Thomas the US minister to Sweden and Norway called on the president and presented a photograph of King Oscar in full admiral uniform. The portrait, signed "Oscar," is a striking likeness and represents the king as he appears today. Thomas also met with Secretary Hay.
Converts joined in a baptism at Crystal Springs as part of church outreach efforts. Local church leaders report new members and renewed interest in the faith within the community.
The Putte Mormon church baptized six converts in a make shift River Jordan at Crystal Springs. Nine missed the baths and will be baptized later. Three adults and three children were immersed as elders conducted the simple ceremony. The church at 2 Utah Avenue in Butte reported modest growth versus Anaconda’s larger member count of ten.
The first annual meeting of Montana Gold Mining Company stockholders was held at No 44 East Broadway. Directors elected were Carl J Smith F H Pilling J W Haggerty C F Chapin John D Harris Charles Eckhardt and Henry C Magne. Officers named: Carl J Smith president Carlos Eckhardt vice president J W Haggerty secretary and F H Piliing treasurer. The firm owns claims near the Royal mine in Granite county described as rich producers.
An ad states a free plate or cup and saucer with each purchase or repair of one dollar or more. The store guarantees lower prices than any city firm and refunds money on demand. Readily visible window souvenirs are promoted by FE Mayer at No 65 West Park.
In Clark's Addition a permit was issued to Charles Sutter for a 12 room two story flat on lots 1 and 2 block 29. It will face Second Street near Iowa Avenue with modern improvements and an estimated cost of 3000 dollars.
To make room for new linoleum arrivals the store marks down all regular one dollar grades to Tic a square yard. These heavy, splendid patterns are on sale this week with samples mailed and freight paid to all points in Montana.
John G. Holland operates a grocer at 223 North Main Street offering electric light flour. The ad emphasizes quick service and a modern image to attract customers in the state.
John Gardner Coolidge of Massachusetts selected for appointment as first secretary of the embassy in London. He is a great grandson of Thomas Jefferson, grandson of Mrs. Randolph, Jefferson’s daughter, and son of Thomas Jefferson Coolidge of Boston. He previously served as vice consul at Pretoria during Adelbert Hay’s tenure.
Informed Wall Street circles report that the Chicago Indianapolis Louisville railway known as the Monon route has been acquired by Louisville and Nashville and the Southern Railway. Details were not disclosed, but the buyout by the two corporations is treated as fact, granting them control of an independent entrance to Chicago.
Local grocers defend scarce tea by claiming unavailability while the store advertises reliable stock of Excellent Tea. Advertises liquor department offerings including Kirby's Pure Malt, Hunter Rye, and Repsol's Brandy in pint bottles.
A coroner's jury has returned a verdict in the Parsons case stating that the death was caused by drink. The panel concluded the circumstances surrounding Parsons' passing point to alcohol as the fatal factor.
The coroner's jury at Duggan's undertakers found Charles Parsons died between 8 and 9 PM on May 12 due to complications from various diseases and acute alcoholism. Jailer Day testified Parsons appeared nervous, a small whiskey drink was given, and he died before medical help could arrive. Parsons, 46, from Cincinnati, lived with machinist Frank Lewis and suffered heart, lung, kidney issues, plus rheumatism, with two days in deteriorating condition prior to death.
In Helena on May 14 Judge Hiram Knowles reopened court after absence in Boise City. Discharged were Daniel H. Seton Butte William E Boston Belt and J H Williams Barker. Final discharge hearings set for May 61 for Mary Murphy Butte Joseph Fischer Butte Levert Anderson Great Falls Larry J Daly Butte. Marshal Fidil Butte adjudged bankrupt liabilities 1859.62 assets 879 to be heard May 1 before Referee Thompson Campbell. J M Eaheart Butte also bankrupt liabilities 562.25 assets 130 set for June 2 before same referee.
Helena May 14. An order in U S court empowers T C Power & Bro to proceed to collect their claim against the bankrupt estate of George D Patterson of Chateau county. The claim stems from a district court judgment. lands may be sold to satisfy the demand and, if insufficient, a deficiency account must be filed in court.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Judge Knowles named Lucius Whitney of Joliet Carbon county and CC Covington of Augusta Lewis and Clarke county as United States commissioners.
The actor Sol Smith Russell's will was filed in Washington today. valued at about 150000, the estate is primarily real property. The widow Mrs. Alice Adams Russell and two children Robert and Alice are named as the sole heirs, with everything left to the widow.
Berlin May 14 Herr Batlin director of the Hamburg American line asks the associated press to deny the allegation that he has purchased shares of the Cunard line either personally or with J P Morgan.
KE S Willard, renowned English actor, headlines The Cardinal at the Broadway Theater. The production showcases his sharp command and dramatic presence, drawing audiences seeking a serious performance in a classic stage drama.
E S Willard delivers a powerful debut in Delon butte at Broadway theater with Louis N Parker The Cardinal. Ellen O Malley and a strong company support him in a dignified performance with curtain calls after each act. Tonight he appears in Tom Pinch from Martin Chuzzlewitz.
Helena May 14 Articles of incorporation filed by Deputy County Attorney Alex Mackel and partners at Butte for the Sure Shot Placer Mining Company. Also notes Grove Creek Canal Company formed to irrigate and mine with $25,000 capital by H H Heald Frank Durham and W E Reno. Abraham S Hewitt signature on United Smelting Refining statement, claiming Montana closure and assets around $50,000 with no liabilities.
New York chamber of commerce in a special session ratified actions by President Morris R. Jessup to forward food from the steamer Madriana and send more on Fontabelle. A 60 member relief committee was named to secure contributions and coordinate shipments with Roosevelt's recommended larger appropriation and national relief efforts. Cornelius N. Bliss announced the national relief association appointment and the chamber's cooperation with it.
Washington reports the training ship Topeka at Port Royal S C will sail to San Domingo to replace the Cincinnati sent to Martinique. Orders require Topeka be sea ready, aiming for departure soon unless conditions in Haiti and Santo Domingo improve.
May W reports from Kingston Jamaica that Boisroud Canal’s provisional Haitian government pardons exiles in Jamaica who plan to charter a steamer to Port au Prince. Word reaches prospects of ongoing strife as M. Fouchard supporters vow to push their bid for the presidency amid unsettled power struggles.
Rome May 14 King Victor Emmanuel appoints Lieut Gen Ottolenghi as minister of war succeeding General San Martino who resigned April 27.
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