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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
12
The body of C. L. Rose, an Italian laborer, was returned to Missoula after being killed by Deputy Sheriff Williams at Mullan Idaho while resisting arrest for drunkenness. Nine countrymen accompanied the casket. Funeral planned for tomorrow or next day.
Stowe asserts his occupancy along the Rattlesnake is on government land and not Effinger's, after moving there months ago. Effinger seeks $25 damages and ejectment, citing a vacant building on the land claimed by Effinger that Stowe occupied.
In Chicago on May 20 Judge Peter B. Grosscup authorized a temporary injunction against the so called packers combine. The order bars any contract or conspiracy to restrain trade in fresh meats and to fix prices or restrict credit and delivery, pending final hearing and possibly August 4 replies by defendants.
A Missoula official comments on Northern Pacific stopover rights now granted after years of effort by the board of trade and Judge Francis. The policy limits stops to westward travelers, requires main line ticket deposits, and blocks scalpers in Butte and Helena.
Missoula May 2 D R Beck of Missoula was left destitute after April burglary in which two men robbed his home and took items including an Ellis card with his name and address. A Tacoma man sent back the pocketbook found in an empty box car with a friendly note from Harry Austin offering sympathy and returning the item.
Missoula readers learn Captain Jost of the Spokane Salvation Army rescue work will arrive today and conduct services on Wednesday and Thursday. The Salvation Army marks a week of self denial starting next Monday to raise funds for its institutions. Ensign Cummins and Lieutenant Steele of the local barracks coordinate efforts to raise a substantial sum.
Bids will be received at the office of J. H. Kennedy architect at 10 o'clock Monday morning May 26 190 for the erection of two cottages on South First street for Mr Hermann.
A Missoula school board member refutes reports of a stormy meeting yesterday saying it was brief and harmonious. He asserts the open session transacted regular business and that 60 applications were considered for the superintendent position with a unanimous vote for Mr. McKay. The board criticizes erroneous stories from other papers.
Missoula May 20 George F Johnson from Bitter Root valley says he has possession of the ranch after a court dispute. He reports liking the place and that crops are doing well though work is not yet started in earnest.
Missoula reports Lije Whalen a colored prisoner recaptured after a second escape. He had previously returned from Spokane after months at large and slipped away during a dog and pony show. He recounted chasing a train then leaping aboard near the car handles. He says Colonel Prescott’s grub is good enough.
Gaspard Des champ says the Grass Valley French ditch head dam near Missoula is secure after recent earth washout risks. He notes contractor and worker tensions but confirms the ditch will be completed in time for summer irrigation and that the high water trouble is resolved.
Tylar RB Thompson, vicegerent of the Hoo Hoos, expects to call a concantenation soon once Spokane sends the initiating apparatus for conferring the black cat degree. Many kittens and out of town cats attended the first event for a glorious gathering. Crescent wheels Missoula Hdw Co.
Missoula May 20 The marriage of Roland Shook and Lillian Lemley is expected in the morning with Rev H E Russell of the Christian church officiating. The couple will make Helena their home and send mail orders to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
Local talent staged Sir Arthur Sullivan's Box and Cox and James Madison Morton's Slasher and Crasher at the Union opera house in Missoula on May 20. Rain kept turnout modest, but attendees saw creditable performances with music by the Whitaker orchestra.
The funeral of Miss Estella Roberts was held this morning from the Hammond block where she lived. Rev. Walter Hays officiated as a large gathering attended to view the remains. Floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, showing the high esteem in which she was held.
Wolf Manheim and two sons head to Ballard Washington after 15 years in Missoula. Daughters and wife to join later along with Jacob Manheim. Nathan Manheim plans to stay in Missoula to start a new business.
A bystander at a Missoula variety show was cut on the chin by a beer glass thrown during the performance. A physician sewed the wound.
Missoula on May 20 Sebastian Effinder sues Matt Stowe in district court seeking eviction from property claimed by Effinger. The action targets removal based on alleged tenancy and possession disputes.
In Missoula on May 20 Dr Parsons reports no recent telegrams from James Scott who started sending hourly messages. It is believed Scott awaits quarantine relief and has chosen to wait by the McGowan River.
A young man arrested for the robbery of Oper ator Hall of Clinton was given a preliminary hearing before Justice Hayes in Missoula. The hearing set arraignment for next Friday. He is advised to seek the help of an attorney.
A court issues an order restraining Cudahy Packing Armour & Co. Armour Packing Co. G H Hammond Schwarzehuld Sulzberger Nelson Morris Edward Morris Ira Morris and others from violating the antitrust act. The restraint covers acts in stock yards and competitive markets in Chicago Omaha St Louis St Paul Kansas City St Joseph and other U.S. livestock markets.
Kansas City May 20 Judge John W Henry in the circuit court issued a temporary restraining order at the request of Attorney General Crow prohibiting Nelson Morris & Co packers from fixing meat prices in connection with the beef trust. The action cites doubt over maintaining quo warranto proceedings against a co partner ship. The packers' counsel offered no objection to the petition for a temporary injunction and a hearing date will be set later this week.
Lawyers for Cudahy Hammond Armour and Swift packing firms file a motion in the Missouri Supreme Court to quash the alternative writ of ouster issued by the attorney general arguing it was irregular since returnable while the court is not in session. The court will rule on the motion June 4.
The Northern Pacific sent a test train from Hope to Thompson to evaluate engine 142, a new unit from the Idaho division. The test, with no stops, was successful under Engineer Ducey. The company expects 12 more engines of the same pattern and plans another speed test soon.
The Coeur d'Alene branch experiences movement on hillside scenery as rocks slide due to soft hillside conditions. The incident is noted as a minor disturbance affecting the area. Home-cured hams and bacon are advertised at Dailly's.
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