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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1903

Page

3

Contested Accounts in Helena Estate Case

Myra Miller filed objections through attorney Edward Horsky to the execution of the estate of former Helena mayor James Sullivan. The motion objects to unfiled vouchers, missing watch, undisclosed property, and improper disbursements. Judge Clements postponed the hearing pending objection resolution.

Standard Helena Myra Miller Edward Horsky T. C. Power John S. M. Neill James Sullivan Clements Sullivan A. C. Johnson American National Bank

Bolomen Kill Americans in Philippines Ambush

Manila reports Capt. Overton of the 11th cavalry and Harry Noyes were killed with one private wounded in a bolo rush at Sucatlan on Mindanao island. Eleven insurgents were said to be killed, with scouts pursuing the attackers after a night landing at Catalman.

Manila Clough Overton Lth Cavalry Harry Noyes Harlow Sucatlan Mindanao Overton Catalman Caminguin Island Scouta

Glidden Buys Bridger Company Store and Grounds

Special Dispatch reports S H Glidden Bridger general merchandise dealer purchased the Bridger Improvement company store long operated for miners. He also secured ground from the company for construction of new buildings in Bridger.

Red Lodge S. H. Glidden Bridger Bridger Improvement Company

Wright and Stultz Tie the Knot in Miles City

Bert Wright and Miss Josie Stultz wed today in Miles City, married by Justice A. W. Rennie. Bert Wright works in the cattle business on Custer Creek.

The Standard Miles City Bert Wright Josie Stultz A. W. Rennie Bert Custer Creek

Bank Now Owns Whole Building in Helena

Helena May 16 The Union Bank and Trust company has closed negotiations with E W Carpenter of San Francisco for the north half of the building occupied by the bank, that be.

Standard Helena Union Bank and Trust Company E. W. Carpenter San Francisco

Eat Heartily Or Endure Dyspepsia With Hostetter Bitters

At meal time ask yourself if you eat with gusto or feel indifferent. If you answer yes to neglecting appetite, consider taking several doses of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to prevent chronic dyspepsia.

Building sale details reveal partner buyout at $17,500

The property portion owned by Mr. Carpenter from Warren Toole was sold after years of joint ownership. The 1889 building by L. H. Herschfield for Merchants National Bank was under a shared contract. The purchase price for Carpenter’s share reportedly was $17,500.

Mr. Carpenter Warren Toole L. H. Herschfield Merchants’ National Bank Herschfield Mr. Toole

No Deal Perfected For Great Producer

Lewistown May 16 Hal C. Corbett Judge J Z Moore and former Congressman Charles Hartman of Bozeman met with Barnes King mine owners in Kendall over two days to negotiate control of the Kendall mine. They reported Barnes interests offered a satisfactory figure, but E W King would not sell. The Barnes King mine produces at least 40 000 monthly with light costs. King recently said he is not eager to sell.

The Standard Lewistown Hal C. Corbett J. Z. Moore Spokane Charles Hartman Bozeman Kendall Barnes-King North Moccasin Mountains Barnes E. W. King Barnes King Chicago King

Shaw Secures Bond and Exits Jail

Fred Shaw charged with first degree assault was granted $750 bond signed by sureties A. L. Babcock and G. A. Greggs. The case relates to an attack on Elmer Bentley during a Park City drunken brawl that severed his jugular vein, with Bentley’s life once in jeopardy. The trial was postponed to the next term pending Bentley’s recovery or death.

Billings Fred Shaw A. L. Babcock G. A. Greggs Shaw Elmer Bentley Park City Bentley

Mains Elevated to Assistant Cashier at Billings Bank

W Lee Mains is elected assistant cashier at the First National Bank of Billings to succeed D H Moss Jr who moved to Vernon Washington. Mains has served as paying teller for the past year after 8 G Reynolds resigned to become agent of the Crow Indians. He has been with the bank since early boyhood and rose from the lowest rung.

Standard Billings W. Lee Mains First National Bank D. H. Moss, Jr Vernon, Wash Mains G. Reynolds

Switch Engine Collides With Electric Car in Los Angeles

A Southern Pacific switch engine struck an electric car on the Vernon street line at Second and San Pedro streets in Los Angeles. A dozen people were injured, several seriously, but no deaths are expected.

Los Angeles Southern Pacific Vernon Street Second San Pedro Streets

Helena Woman Contesting Lund Estate As Heir

Helena May 14 Judge Clements orders Lund contest to specify relation to Carl A. Lund who died May 30 1897 in Roodepoort South Africa leaving 4100 in Helena bank. N P Watters appointed executor after Swedish siblings. Helen G Lund by guardian Rev P A Fair contests to prove her rights as a 16 year old heir.

Standard Helena Lund Carl A. Lund South Africa Clements Roodepont Sweden N. P. Watters Helen G. Lund P. A. Fair

Memorial Day Observance Planned by Grand Army in Deer Lodge

The Grand Army comrades meet at the water company office to arrange Memorial day events for May 30. Services will be at the pavilion with a selected choir and citizens band providing music. Afterward, a march to the cemetery will occur with graves strewn with flowers and flags.

Standard Deer Lodge The Grand Army Water Company

Miss Estella Walker Weds G W Fletcher in Helena

Helena May 16 Miss Estella Grace Walker of Helena and G W Fletcher of Cambria Wyoming will marry at the residence of James S Smith on Logan street Tuesday evening May 19. Miss Walker is sister of Dr J A Walker of Winston. Fletcher is assistant general manager of Cambria Mining Company.

Standard Helena Estella Grace Walker G. W. Fletcher Cambria Wyo James S&s. Smith Logan Street Walker J. A. Walker Winston Fletcher Cambria Mining Company

Beck Ferris and Thomas Jones Charged in Wood Street Robbery

Becky Ferris and Thomas Jones were arrested for robbing a visitor at 14 Wood Street of 290 dollars. The victim, a laborer, reported carrying 290 dollars when entering the place. Both suspects posted bail of 600 dollars each.

The Standard Helena Becky Ferris Thomas Jones Wood Street

State Treasurer Barret Returns From Baltimore Visit

Helena dated May 16 reports State Treasurer A H Barret traveled home with Mrs Barret after spent weeks in Baltimore. Mrs Barret remained in the East seeking improved health amid recent ill health.

Mrs. Barret The Standard Helena A. H. Barret Baltimore

Funeral for James Kinney Held in Deer Lodge Cemetery

The funeral for James Kinney was held in Deer Lodge with a large turnout from Anaconda and Race Track. Rev. John Hosking of Butte officiated the service.

Standard Deer Lodge James Kinney Anaconda Race Track John Hosking Butte

Car overturn on Union traction line injures 21 in Marion

Twenty one persons are injured when a car on the Union traction line overturns in Marion Indiana. The air brake failed causing the accident on a high speed run. Dr. H A Woodruff suffers a broken arm and severe cuts with many others bruised by glass.

Marion Ind Union Traction H. A. Woodruff

Harriman Not Very Ill From Appendicitis Says Doctor

Dr. Lewis, Harriman's physician, announced Mr. Harriman has a very slight attack of appendicitis. No operation is planned, and recovery is expected within a few days after doctors consulted today.

New York Lewis

Think Him Insane Because He Prays

Great Falls May 16 Mike Horrigan a railroad laborer in jail on lunacy charges has spent the day praying on the jail floor with hands folded in front of him. Police had known of his slight insanity but he appeared harmless. He was brought in after acting peculiarly on Central avenue. He will be held until Monday for district court examination.

The Standard Great Falls Mike Horrigan Horrigan Anderson Central Avenue

Southport Bank Cashier Elopes After Large Shortfall

A warrant is issued for Oliver T. Sherwood cashier of the Southport National Bank, son of the bank president, who vanished last Thursday. He is charged with defrauding between 50 000 and 80 000 dollars. Friends say overwork caused insanity but officials say the shortage arose from fear of discovery and an attempt to cover the books.

Southport Conn Oliver T. Sherwood Southport National Bank E. E. Sherwood Sherwood

Local Montana National Guard appoints non-commissioned officers

Red Lodge reports Capt. F E Esselstein names the D Company Montana National Guard sergeants Harry Bowlen Roy Campbell George T Clawson Harry Powers George Deegan B Ryddberg Ford Benton C C O Granstrom and corporals Lew Morton H A Simmons 8 J Decker George Hickox Hubert Logan Ed Whitington Alex Boggio H Flager Thomas J Ross Noah Davis. Officers take rank in order listed.

Red Lodge FE. E. Esselstein D Company Montana National Guard Harry Bowlen Roy Campbell George T. Clawson Harry Powers Cheorge Deegan B. Ryddberg Ford Benton CC. O. Granstrom Lew Morton H. A. Simmons Ed Whitington Alex Boggio H. Flager Thomas J. Ross Noah Davis

Woman from Belt Held on Insanity Charge in Great Falls

Mrs Louise Tezzeni of Belt was brought to Great Falls by Deputy Sheriff Ben Miller. She is jailed on an insanity charge and later taken to Deaconess hospital where she rests and may receive a hearing Monday if dementia does not improve. Her husband and newborn child and other family members are destitute.

Spec'al Standard Great Falls Louise Tezzeni Belt Ben Miller Deaconess Hospital

Butte Visitors Fish Irvine Lake Amid Prison Concert

W A Clark Jr F E Shaw and Jack Hoy of Butte visited Irvine lake for a fishing afternoon. The prison band performed to the visitors and the group returned home that evening. Clark had previously donated a $2 500 library to the penitentiary appreciated by inmates.

Standard Deer ‘Lodge W. A. Clark, Jr F. E. Shaw Jack Hoy Butte Irvine Lake

Jurors View the Land in Wallace-Hendrickson Case

Jurors in the Wallace-Hendrickson dispute viewed the ditches and lands involved, traveling by three conveyances to the site and returning about 9 30 this evening.

Standard Deer Lodge Wallace-Hendrickson

Helena High and Butte Team Postponed By Rain

Butte high school team arrived in Helena to play the Helena high school club but rain prevented the game. The visitors were entertained at a party tonight and will depart tomorrow.

The Standard Helena Butte High School Helena High School

Nervous strain spurs use of Kennedy remedy in Albany

Charles McLaughlin of Albany reports relief from constipation stomach trouble and nervous dyspepsia after using Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The ad touts the product as a kidney liver bladder and blood medicine claiming no constipation and listing bottle sizes and prices.

Charles McLaughlin Clinton Avenue Albany N. Y David Kennedy

US ties hands over Jewish killings in Bessarabia stance

Washington reports show the State department limiting action on reported Jewish maltreatment in Bessarabia. Ambassador McCormick is criticized for denying a massacre and simply relaying Russia's reply. officials say no American citizen connection and no official protest fits the situation.

Washington State Department Bessarabia McCormick United States

Count Cassini Refutes Russian Troubles Exaggeration

Washington May 16 Count Cassini the Russian ambassador said reports of Russia troubles are grossly exaggerated. He noted drastic government measures to prevent repetitions and that the government has done all possible to avert further incidents.

Washington Count Cassini Russia

Maude Adams Arrives in Jerusalem During Holy Land Tour

London report says Maude Adams cabled her arrival in Jerusalem where she will spend weeks visiting holy sites. She has camped in the Egyptian desert for over a month with three companions, a native cook and escort, traveling from Cairo and riding daily in a tent. Her return date to America is undecided.

London Maude Adams Jerusalem Holy Land Miss Adam America Egypt Miss Adams Cairo

Russia Will Care For Her Sufferers Alone

Governor Mickey received a letter from Count Cassini declining the Nebraska legislature's $500 relief grant for Finnish sufferers. Cassini said Russia has funds for Finland and the money should be used where needed more. He thanked Nebraska for the gesture.

Russia Lincoln, Neb Mickey Count Cassini Washington Nebraska Finland

Park High School Graduating Exercises Scheduled

Livingston May 1 The programme for the Park county free high school graduation exercises has been prepared. The event will be held Thursday June 12 in the opera house. The class numbers 13 members across three courses.

Livingston Park County Free High School Opera House Gertrude Montana Chambers Faye‘iwendoline Evans Eleanor Frances Hamilton Eva Lenore Hathhorn Maud Harriet Vance Anna Bernice Clark Henel Rosalie Hansen Wilhelmina Hruza Marguerite Katherine Ray Mabe! Bevals Myrtle Lulu Morris Rena Mabe Rae George Joseph van Broeklin

Work on Cokedale Spur Advances Toward Mine Line

A large crew began building the Cokedale spur from the main line near Livingston to the Cokedale mines. The project aims to finish in 30 days to haul trains. First trainload of ties distributed. telephone and telegraph services to follow in a few weeks.

Standard Livingston Cokedale

Lawyer seeks Supreme Court review of police chief firing

Special Dispatch from Helena dated May 16 reports lawyer Albert Loeb for Weinstein asks the Montana Supreme Court for supervisory control or certiorari to review Lewis and Clark county court actions. The case discharged Chief of Police Thomas Travis as defendant and substituted Paul A Tomeheck in the ongoing suit.

Standard Helena Albert Loeb Weinstein Supreme Court Court of Lewis and Clarke County Thomas Travis Paul A. Tomeheck

Swamp Root Remedy Ad Offers Free Sample and Cure Claims

An old newspaper advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It promises free sample bottles by mail, a book on kidney health, and notes the product is used in hospitals and recommended by physicians.

Anaconda Sunday Standard Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N_ Y Root—Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y

Sweet Singer Sybil Sanderson Dead at 62

Renowned Paris opera star Sybil Sanderson died after long illness. Born in Sacramento she rose in The Hague and Paris creating Esclarmonde and roles like Lakme Manon and Juliet. She faced liver atrophy, leaving a $20,000 annual income from her late husband’s will and a large jewelry estate going to a former marriage’s daughter. Funeral will feature leading figures from opera and theater.

Miss Sanderson Leoncavallo Paris Massenet Theis Lakme Manon Juliet Mary Garden Opera Comique Sybil

Portraits and tributes in Paris papers for Miss Sanderson

This morning's papers devote space to Miss Sanderson's portraits and express regret at her death. They pay touching tributes to her beauty, talents and success in the musical world.

Paris

Lands Office Auction Report From Fort Benton

KRegister Thomas D. Long and State Land Agent Henry Neill return from Fort Benton where an auction of state lands occurred last Thursday and Friday. Long notes details of the sale and outcomes.

Standard Helena Kregister Thomas D. Long State Land Office Henry Neill Fort Benton Register Long

State secures lease deal expanding Chouteau county land

New state business centers on leasing 7 360 acres of land at 620 dollars annually for five years. Only 120 acres were sold outright. Almost all land in Chouteau county that had been under lease was renewed, except a small portion expected to be renewed by summer's end.

Chouteau County

Corner Stone Laid for Helmville School

Helmville May 16 An imposing ceremony marked the corner stone laying for a two story Helmville schoolhouse to be built by architect and builder C H Switzeler. John R Quigley of Ophir presented the ground while John Blair donated two acres adjoining for a playground. John Quigley Jr acted for his father in presenting the deed to Michael McCormick chair of the school board. Miss Annie Daly the present teacher was sponsor of the building. There was a dance in the evening.

Standard Helmville C. H. Switzeler John R. Quigley Ophir John Blair Helmwire John Quigley Michael McCormick Annie Daly

He'll Pay His Fifty for Killing the Cow

In Billings Justice Fraser's court 54m Owens, a theater actor, was fined 50 dollars and costs for unlawfully killing livestock. Eddy Ewens, also an actor, joined a hunting spree. Owens denied shooting the cow owned by W H McDonald the barber. The cow was on Alkali creek. a Lavina Stage driver witnessed the incident. Owens was discharged but appealed to the district court with bonds posted.

Standard Billings Fraser Owens Eddy Ewens W. HH. McDonald Alkali Creek Lavina

Kircher Coal Mine Reaches New Shaft After Roof Cave-In

Miles City May 16. Kircher's coal mine is entered from a new shaft after the old excavation was set aside a week ago due to an unsafe roof. Tracks and apparatus were removed and the earth above settled. Once the ground that could cave in settled, work on a new shaft began and coal mining will resume soon.

The Standard Miles City

Red Lodge Clerks Seek Early Closing for Summer

Red Lodge clerks push for an early closing plan started by the Carbon Mercantile company. Other firms may join the movement. A. L. Plager, president, says stores need not stay open past 6 30 p m in summer except on Saturdays and pay days.

Standard Red Lodge Carbon Mercantile Company A. L. Plager Concern Red Ledge

Denver Labor Unions Seek Arbitration to End Strike

In Denver on May 16, about 6000 workers faced widespread disruption as labor factions sought arbitration. The General Executive Committee accepted state board services with three conditions including returning 11 locked-out employees and submitting differences to arbitration. Chamber of Commerce and Allied Printing Trades Council push for a settlement as only minor disturbances occurred.

Denver Organized Labor State Board of Arbitration Candy Manufacturers’ Association Transfer Men's Association Chamber of Commerce Allied Printing Trades Council

Plan proposed for arbitration to end Omaha strike

Central Labor union proposes an 11 member court with five from employers and five from unions and an eleventh chosen by those men to settle the dispute. Labor unions unanimously adopt the plan awaiting employer acceptance. Also sixteen men arrested for interfering with strike breakers were released on bond pending a hearing next week.

Omaha Central Labor Union Employers’ Association

Bookbinders Strike Halts Work At National Publishing

In Philadelphia on May 16 the Bookbinders union began a strike at the National Publishing company after the firm refused to meet union scale. About sixty five members walked out and more than 8,000 girls are idle due to the stoppage.

Philadelphia Bible Printing National Publishing Company

New Wage Indorsed by Cascade Trades in Great Falls

At the Cascade Trades and Labor assembly meeting in Great Falls on May 16 the body endorsed the new wage scale of the local International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The eight hour day mirrors the smelter schedule and applies to the power house workers of the electric light company. Six men will now be employed at the house, up from four.

Standard Great Falls Cascade Trades and Labor Assembly International Brotherhood of Hilectrical Workers of Electric Lght Company

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