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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
2
When Roosevelt comes to Butte next Wednesday you can wear a new suit. Save on Spring Suits by Stein-Bloch and other makers. Regular prices remain low for quality. You save $5.15 on $25, $4.65 on $22.50, $4.85 on $20, and $35.85 on $18 suits.
Two piece outing suits described in dark brown and steel gray with slight stripe. Regular price 20.00, sale price 15.75.
Advertises shirts with exclusive patterns on white background and French madras. Displays price points for various cuts and quantities, noting self figured and interwoven designs. Mentions same cut in 1903 Manhattan Shirts with listed sale prices.
Special dispatch from Helena reports Montana City eight miles from Helena destroyed by a fire on the 13th inst. The town, once home to about 4000 people, declined after rail and mining profits faded. The Scheyer house and several buildings burned. evidence points to a spark from a passing engine.
The 18th annual United Confederates reunion opened at the New Orleans fair grounds amid perfect weather. General Gordon, ill but not seriously, did not attend the afternoon session. Mrs. Stonewall Jackson introduced the event and Miss Julia Jackson Christian received cheers. Judge Rogers spoke on secession and unity, stressing a reunited nation under one flag. The gathering included speeches by Gov. W. W. Heard and Mayor Capdeville with a ball by the Washington artillery at the armory.
In Helena on May 19 Judge Knowles continued the U S court action by Ames Realty against Big Indian Mining. The case, originally set for today, concerns disputed business matters between the two entities and awaits further judicial steps.
The Helena and Livingston Smelting and Iron Company seeks to resume its Corbin concentrator operations by accessing Spring creek waters. It filed for an order to show cause why rancher Chris Wickersham should not be restrained from using any water of the creek. The case has continued to May 26.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Dillon reports residents of the Big Hole basin arriving for court as snow on Taylor creek divide reaches wagon depth. The storm drives stove cattle down from hills to feed, while sheep numbers fall with many open lambs perishing. Stockmen with sheds suffer little loss.
Coroner's jury reports Sergeant Bruce Grey died from a dose of carbolic acid administered by himself during a personal crisis. Grey, fourth sergeant of Company A at Fort Harrison, died Monday night in the Rookery building on Main Street, after alleged ill treatment by the first sergeant.Witnesses said Grey warned of self harm and carried carbolic acid recently, with tensions over desertion and alleged abuse cited in the inquest.
Helena May 19 Superintendent Randall J. Condon was unanimously re elected to lead Helena public schools. The board approved opening the fall term September 4 and considered adding room with a new building if needed. Probational admission into the high school continues and eighth grade pupils who qualify may be promoted and remain if they can complete the work.
The U S Supreme Court, with Justice Harlan delivering the opinion, affirmed Oregon Supreme Court and held that both state and national authorities must consent when fixing harbor lines on the river front. The case involved Mary Phelps Montgomery executrix of James B. Montgomery versus the city of Portland Oregon.
Justice of the Peace James Wall of Basin died at St. John’s hospital in Helena after a brief illness at age 56. A miner by trade, he was a long time Basin resident with many friends in Helena. Unmarried and born in Ireland, he leaves a brother in Basin who will arrive in Helena tonight. Funeral tomorrow at 1 pm with Catholic cemetery interment.
In Helena on May 19 the murder case against James C. Keerl for Thomas Crystal’s death adjourned to the cage. State witness B. G. Sould testified about the Milwaukee beer hall shooting, with the account echoing prior newspaper coverage. Trial resumes tomorrow.
State Senator Murray has been notified of his appointment to Helena invitation committee for welcoming the president. He has extended a cordial invitation to every Montana resident to greet the chief executive in Helena or Butte.
Helena May 19 Judge Henry C. Smith filed findings of fact and conclusions of law in Butler vs Cassidy. The suit determines twenty one water rights on Silver creek based on priority of various appropriations.
Manila May 19 Lieutenant Walker of the constabulary in Cebu was killed after being surrounded by a superior band of fanatics. Two privates were also killed and three captured, with two prisoners murdered and one escaping. The Cebu situation remains serious with insurgent bands exceeding 1,500. Colonel Taylor reports dispersal of the enemy and an expected improvement with energetic measures.
Manila reports William Ballon formerly of the 15th cavalry acted alone to check a second insurgent rush at Suclatan Min danao on May 15 and kept American dead and wounded safe until relief. Captain Clough Overton and Private Henry Noyes were killed and Private Harlow wounded while Ballon and the others guarded 50 insurgents. Ballon survived unscathed.
The State furnishing board awards the new furnishings contract for the State Historical Society rooms to Art Metal Construction of Jamestown New York. The $12 300 contract covers metal book cases newspaper stacks museum reading desks vault fixtures and all furnishings for a modernized space. Remodeling has begun to create a quiet reading room and expand library space with most shelving and fixtures arriving later.
In Helena on May 19 the weekly crop report notes warm days and cool nights with very light precipitation until mid month. A late storm brought moisture across the state, improving ground conditions in dry regions while some alfalfa and range grasses suffered in Meagher and Yellowstone. Wheat seeding continues, oats progress, and fruit trees are budding amid generally improved pasture outlook.
The state case against Arthur Green charged with arson went to the jury in Judge Smiths court after lengthy arguments. County Attorney Lincoln Working opened, with defense counsel Odell McDonell and F A Carleton presenting rebuttals.
Henry Lingshire, a Kessler ranch employee, fractured his leg when his horse fell at the Kessler brick yards in Helena last evening. The accident occurred early in the evening.
W M Johnston returned from Basin Wyoming with executor Henry Koeller and Willard Lovell to probate H C Lovell estate. Lovell bequeathed 200 dollars a year to a beneficiary.
In a will, two maiden sisters of Topeka Kansas receive lifetime use of the estate, $1000 goes to Miss Ruble the Lovell ranch housekeeper, and about $60,000 goes to the son the sole surviving heir. Lovell, a prominent local figure, died in Portland seeking health.
A fire destroyed sheep sheds owned by Tommy Haw near Taylor Creek, causing about 1000 dollars in loss. Authorities find no clue to arsonists, attributing the blaze to ongoing cattlemen and sheepmen hostilities. The incident follows the region’s long standing feud and is deemed incendiary.
Helena May 19 One of the strongest life insurance companies in New York says it and three top competitors will not publish competitive literature and have ordered agents to destroy such material before June 1. State Auditor Calderhead notes this moves away from published comparative statements and nationwide advertising bids.
Maj. Adelph Mueller died in Bozeman and his body passed through Billings today bound for St Paul. He traveled with a brother and sister and was accompanied by Thomas Smith a longtime associate. Elks Lodge members greeted the party and offered sympathy.
A bundle of bedding clothing and a fur coat belonging to a sheep shearer was stolen from the depot platform last night. All items except a pair of shears were recovered. The thief hid articles in a box car a south side saloon and another place but police have not found the tramp.
City council approves cement walks on both sides of Becord street from Park Street to the Yellowstone river, a four block stretch. The plan aims to replace wooden sidewalks with durable cement as quickly as possible.
Livington reports the Order of Eastern Star ladies will host a grand ball at the Livingston opera house on the Fourth of July evening. They are already preparing an elaborate event with members working on the details.
James Ford William Arnold and Fred Holtz prominent Chicago citizens arrived today and will hunt bears at Elk Park guided by Ben D Sheffield. They expect to be absent about two weeks.
Washington on May 19 releases a treasury balance statement listing an available cash balance of 220,882,057 dollars and gold holdings of 105,371.06 dollars. The figures reflect funds and precious metal reserves as of today.
The text argues that tasks done by the speaker meet standards because they provide adequate value. It claims efficiency by completing work to a fair price benefiting both parties, stressing mutual profitability and quality.
In Helena on May 19 Judge Henry N. Blake was appointed master to take testimony at Butte in the Western Union Telegraph company versus the American Labor union and allied unions case. He will report within 30 days after objections over affidavits and counter affidavits. The unions status motion to dismiss the case against several named defendants was sustained for lack of proper party designation.
Dillon May 19 The Beaverhead county district court opened with Judge M M Parker presiding. Fifteen men were chosen for the grand jury including foreman C C Barnett. Cases heard include George Pollack accused of murder and Oscar Aiken of forgery. Aiken confessed to forgery after restitution efforts. Shaben Ferris had his naturalization papers annulled after a mistaken understanding of US and Brazil, with Edwin Norris assigned as associate counsel. Many old cases were dismissed and water-right findings issued.
Deer Lodge May 19. Sheep men in Powell report heavy snowfall continues and predicts severe losses among the young lambs, as conditions worsen for flocks in the region.
In Livingston on May 19, local resident known as "Frenchy" Smith died Sunday afternoon at the hospital aged about 40. He earned a living in several ways and reportedly left no known relatives in the country. His body was interred today at county expense.
John W. Clark, Havre resident, travels to New Orleans for the Confederate veterans reunion set for May 19 to 22. He served as an officer in a Texas regiment during the Civil War and belongs to Jefferson camp No. 527, Northwestern Division Montana Brigade.
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