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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
20
The Anaconda Standard lists daily and Sunday subscription rates in advance options for 1 day, 6 months, and 1 year, plus a Sunday Standard annual price. It also details main and branch offices in Anaconda, Butte, Missoula, and other cities, with contact addresses and stand locations across multiple states.
At a Butte city council meeting Mayor MacGinniss delivers his second annual message urging metropolitan methods, street and fire department upgrades, and a city emergency hospital amidst widening growth. A separate section covers Stanford President Jordan denying earthquake destruction rumors and Massachusetts politics amid graft charges, with references to Anaconda mine results and Mac reference to copper industry improvements.
The American Birth Insurance Company of Massachusetts collapses amid claims its birth benefit pledges cannot be met. The firm, created to pay birth benefits, faces a rising baby rate and misjudged funds, leaving promoters strained as the cradle of liberty in the Bay State rocks with the crisis.
Report details a tangled corporate affair as Pittsburg backs Knox for governor amid a broader political campaign. In Butte the AFFAIRS OF COMPANY struggle continues with water-filled workings, halted operations, and creditors pressing claims. Mrs. AWee fee leads talks in Columbus while stockholders face a 2 cent per share call and potential new stock at 20 cents. The Oregon Short Line offers California excursion deals for June through September with restricted return dates. Indictment shocks the rail community as Charles T. Wenha faces embezzlement charges from the Canadian Pacific line.
The Spectacular Social club plans a fine dance on Friday night in May at Renshaw hall. McNamara's orchestra will perform and souvenir programmes will be issued. A floor committee ensures a pleasant time, and tickets cost $1. The club has long been famed for hosting the most enjoyable dances in the city.
Norwegian independence day will be observed with a grand entertainment and ball at Scandia hall on Thursday evening May 17. Programme begins at 8 30 pm with music by Professor Olson's orchestra. Tickets are 1 dollar. William Edward two month old son of Mr and Mrs Richard J Sando died yesterday. Funeral tomorrow Friday at 2 pm at the family residence corner Fourth and Transit streets Walkerville Rev H A James officiating.
The funeral for Father Gapon, found hanged May 13 in a cottage in Ozerki, was held today amid beliefs he was executed on charges of treason by revolutionists. The town of Finkind is noted in reports.
The supreme court of the Royal Arcanum in the United States convened at Old Point Comfort Virginia this afternoon for an eight day session. Supreme Regent Wiggins presides over the proceedings.
Changeable spring weather brings catarrhal troubles to Anaconda. Hyomei is pitched as a complete cure using a pocket inhaler to deliver balsamic antiseptic medicine to nose and throat. The outfit includes inhaler, medicine bottle, and extra bottles priced 60 cents each. The R. T. Booth company offers free samples and postal order options from Ithaca New York.
In two damage actions the city prevailed, with juries finding no liability for injuries from icy and slippery sidewalks. Captain Jeans sued for 5050 after a fall at Arizona and Park streets, wrist broken. Another suit by Patrick Murphy for 1900 was dismissed for defective notice. A third matter involved mining disputes and Washoe workings with depositions scheduled. John Eakins probate hearing set for May 31. George Watson jailed for horse stealing, three years, after an attempted appeal.
May 25 and 26 the Oregon Short Line will sell excursion tickets to Denver and return for 32 dollars. Final limit 30 days. Stopover privileges both directions. Tickets valid via Salt Lake and the Overland Limited 32 hour train Butte to Denver. Reserve berths now at Short Line city ticket office 105 North Main Street Butte Montana.
The funeral for N C Kinney was held yesterday at the Masonic temple with Odd Fellows and Masons in attendance. Services were led by Masons, burial rites by both orders, and many floral tributes from Pony mayor and council, Odd Fellows, Masons of Pony, and local lodges in Butte. Pallbearers were drawn from Masons and Odd Fellows, three from each order.
President N R Leonard of the School of Mines received a fine Edison electric study lamp as a retirement gift from the faculty. Trustees met today to likely select his successor as the school year ends.
Indianapolis May 16 John H Win der a leading stand out operator of Ohio Indiana and Minnesota has received a telegram from President Mitchell of the miners reiterating the miners refusal to arbitrate.
Hamilton resident Ike McGeevey died today after marrying about 2,900 couples over the past two decades. He operated at 236 S Main and advertised in local classifieds offering high cash prices for household foods, with phone contact 857M.
In Chicago on May 16 the hearing of Will J. Davis, former manager of the Iroquois theater, resumes as prosecutors outline charges of man.
Fragmentary travel notice lists return options from Boulder and Whitefish Lake with on sale dates and two week limits. Mentions Basin and Relton routes with price markers and a Trequois theater fire context.
W A Brothers, once a distributing agent at Casper Wyoming, pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzlement and received a three year prison term. He allegedly undercounted about 4900 dollars in material and supplies used for construction.
The eightheenth triennial session of the General Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church in the United States and Canada opened in Philadelphia today.
In St Louis on May 16 the Freight Claim association of the United States Canada and Mexico began its fifteenth annual convention. The gathering aims to expedite the adjustment of claims for losses and related disputes across the three nations. Delegates from the three countries are expected to discuss standards, procedures, and cooperation to speed settlements.
A report notes loss or damage to property while in transit over two or more radioued lines and confirms the settlement of Chimes for overcharges.
Graniteity May 16 The headless body of a man was found today in a pool in the rear of a Madison saloon not far from where John Hickey an overland traveler to Oklahoma was sandbagged and killed last week. The absence of the head suggests it was removed to prevent identification. No other marks of violence were found. The body appeared to have lain in the pool for several months.
Tripoli reports Ali Shamal Pasha former military governor of Scotuti and two boys were condemned to death for the murder of Redvan Pasha prefect of police of Constantinople on March 24. Three others received life terms while additional defendants got 10 to 15 year sentences.
A Standard Oil thirty thousand barrel gasoline tank at Constable Hook near New York harbor exploded today. The blast scattered burning liquid toward five neighboring tanks and a major fire risk. Windows were shattered a mile away, but no fatalities occurred and the blaze did not spread.
Berlin reports Morengo, the rebellion's leader in German Southwest Africa, has been captured, marking a turning point in the unrest.
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