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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
20
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 130 Higgins Avenue Missoula offers advertising rate details on application. Phone number listed as E18 for inquiries and bookings.
May 20. Trouble at the Johnson ranch three miles north of Hamilton between Charles Olsen and Joe Iten, both laborers. Iten was badly injured with knife wounds and is in serious condition. Olsen, drunk, returned home, drew a knife and attacked Iten, then fired twice at him with a revolver without effect. Iten received 24 stitches, was taken to Hamilton for treatment, then returned to the ranch weak from blood loss. Olsen was arrested and jailed in Hamilton awaiting investigation. No clear motive. the men had worked together and appeared to be friends.
Missoula May 20 Sheriff Graham answered a telephone alarm about a troubled man in Bonita. The suspect turned out to be John Lisden, a longtime Missoula resident with odd behavior but not insane. He was jailed pending a further condition check tomorrow.
In Missoula on May 20 two men named Ward Coegrne and J K Lyman were arrested by Officers Wilson and Sargent on a larceny charge. Witness H Gilroy, owner of a West Front Street shooting gallery, says a revolver was stolen while he attended to targets. They were jailed and to be brought before Justice Davis tomorrow.
Missoula on May 20 saw Maury Hobbs Wil lie Hobbs and Louis Owens arrested on charges of disturbing the peace. The report notes the two women among those involved and describes their wrath in the incident.
Our San Francisco, bound to the world by ties of sympathy and hope, faces disaster with courage. The city, its people, and its institutions stand resilient as recovery begins and international support flows in.
James Hopper recounts the earthquake and fire that razed San Francisco with a two mile frontage, ending in a “contraction of stone, smoke of destination, and a great silence.” The June issue of Everybody’s features Hoppe r’s fact story, Bailey’s pencil sketches, and disaster photographs.
The report notes anger and hostility between two individuals as they were released on £25 bonds, each warning the other to brace for a confrontation when they next meet. Louis Hobbs remains in jail awaiting further action.
Missoula May 20 At a board meeting the Missoula city school board announced the teachers for the next year under Superintendent Mo 1 Williams. New principal J A McIntosh of the Whittier school joins from Bozenan. Other appointments include kh OK Greene Irving principal and a list of teachers: Caroline Cronkrite Fisher Harriet Rankin L Rennick Bertha Simpson Jace Fiynn Mabel Marvin Margaret Lewis Claudie M Allen Frances Malay Mamie Williard Edith Marshall and Oweley.
A freight wreck at Bradley station halted Northern Pacific traffic for about 18 hours. Brakeman Fred Kordstad sustained injuries and remained semi conscious but is expected to recover. Engineer Hamilton’s remains were moved to Missoula, while scrutiny falls on Operator Merrill for alleged order delivery failures. The interscholastic meet ended in Missoula, boosting teacher and student incentives and spawning the Montana High School Debating league.
Mary von Colton and Albert Dean were jailed in Missoula after Buttons from Trout Creek accused them of robbing him of $200 while buying wine for the actress in a box. Buttons cashed a $250 check earlier. he plans to prosecute, while Dean remains jailed and von Colton bonded at $500.
Mayfield Kentucky May 20 a visitor at Mark Wilson's warehouse found proprietor Mark Wilson his brother West Wilson and Arthur West shot to death Revolvers lay beside Arthur West and West Wilson Civilian reports say West Wilson and Arthur West fought then exchanged fire possibly wounding Mark Wilson all three were drinking and found dead on the floor in the warehouse
Insurance Commissioner Ef M Wolfe informed all insurers that most of San Francisco remains intact after the recent disaster. He urges precaution to protect policy holders who may have failed to file notice of loss and to prevent legal quibbles over unreported claims.
Local notes record visits and travel by residents and visitors including Nell Jones of Hamilton visiting Missoula, W R Waugh in Missoula for business, Rev C W Martz returning from Helena, Mrs Mary Harvey visiting Big Timber, H J St John and wife from Victor, Dr Thomas Brice from Stevensville, Wesley Barcus circulating a county commissioner petition, Miss Olive Keirns leaving Fair Play School for Osborne, Howard Packer returning from Missoula, J F Easter arriving from Guthrie seeking a new location. He is impressed with Bitter Root and may relocate here.
Mexico City report states Dr Priesta has submitted a treatise to the Academy of Medicine announcing the discovery of the long-sought typhus bacillus found more in encephalus liquid than in patient blood. He seeks an antidote or preventive and notes animal studies as of interest. The Ravalli hotel adits in Hamilton Montana offers open wear and new booklet.
London dispatch reports a plot developed at large military officer meetings to surround the Tauride palace, arrest parliament members, and proclaim General Trenoft military dictator if Tsar Nicholas fails to abolish the parliament. The claim comes from the Tribune's St Petersburg correspondent.
One hundred calling cards and plate offered for 1.50 dollars at a standard office in Missoula. Local item listing notes price per bundle and location.
New York May 20 The illness of his daughter Mrs Charles A Strong and of his brother William Rockefeller in France is said to have persuaded John D Rockefeller to undertake a voyage across the Atlantic He plans to sail May 30 on the Hamburg American liner Deutschland.
Joe Wallace, president of the American Shielded Building Company, told a Detroit club audience that within three to four months his firm would contract to build a Great Lakes steamer ranging from 640 to 675 feet in length overall.
Washington May 20 Vice President and Mrs Fairbanks arrived today from the South where at Birmingham and Atlanta Mr Fairbanks delivered his addresses.
New York report says Mrs Jeff Davis is very much improved tonight after gaining steadily for three or four days, indicating a positive turn in her condition and offering hopeful news regarding her health.
The Sanitary Utilization company plant on two acres at Barren Island Jamaica Bay was totally destroyed by fire. Fire boats from Brooklyn responded but dense smoke impeded firefighting. fertilizer awaiting shipment in storage tanks was lost. overall property damage was extensive.
Los Angeles business and professional figures indicted at Portnhd Oregon in land frauds deny all involvement. Warren Gillen president of Broadway Bank and Trust asserts no ties to Oregon land deals. KR W Kenny, cashier, says loans were routine and unrelated to the alleged crime. Other defendants issue similar denials.
Richard Wilson, a gray haired man carrying 600 dollars, became violent on a train near San Jose California. He drew a stiletto threatening passengers but was overpowered by the crew. He is held for investigation. Wilson is believed to reside in Portland Oregon or Oklahoma territory.
In Bucharest on May 20 the government reports contact with powers over the massacre of Wallachians by three Greek bands near Grabbena on May 13. It also plans a bill to empower expulsion of foreigners suspected of anti Romanian agitation.
The government proposes a bill to urge the second chamber to approve a protocol inviting signatories of the 1899 convention to assemble for a second peace conference. It states that powers not present at the first conference but invited to attend the second will become adherents to the convention by accepting the invitation.
Dublin reports that Michael Davitt, who has been ill, showed improvement today as he rests in the city. The brief bulletin notes his condition is better but does not specify new symptoms or treatments.
Steubenville Ohio May 20 Two more carloads of non union men reached the Plum Run mines area today and another attempt to open the mines non union is planned for tomorrow. No clashes occurred as deputies keep watch and mass meetings urged workers to stay out.
London on May 21 The Daily Telegraph St Petersburg correspondent says the parliament’s days are numbered He reports the court party already regards the assembly as dead and expects dissolution a narrow electoral law and fresh elections to return its partisans with the crown likely to act.
Miss Blanche Ullman of New York married Milenko Wessniteh Servian minister to France in Paris Russian church. President Fallieres and many senators deputies and diplomatic corps members attended the ceremony.
May 31 program led by class officers Willard King president Harmon Wilson secretary and Alice Chisholm treasurer features history and prophecy. Evening graduation exercises follow the open house as the single annual class day for graduates completing their course last February.
Wo Gen, manager of the Wa Chong company and a leading Northwest Chinese merchant, is slated for deportation after returning from China with trachoma. He was placed in quarantine at Port Townsend and authorities resisted powerful efforts to overturn the order.
Dayton May 20 Definite steps toward uniting the Baptist and Free Baptist denominations were taken by the American Baptist Home Mission Society. A joint committee urged free interchange of members and ministers and invited Free Baptists to cooperate in evangelistic, educational and other work, aiming for a full organic union in time. The society pledged cooperation where legal. The society highlighted a $175,000 California church rebuilding drive, reporting a record year with over $800,000 in receipts and 1,542 missionaries. Two Cuban and Puerto Rican missionaries reported progress, with over 450 churches and 3,000 members. Nine evangelistic meetings were held across the city.
Special Despatch to the Standard Bozeman May 20 a hail and rain storm of considerable severity occurred here just before noon today. So far as can be learned only slight damage was done. Later in the season so severe a storm of hail would have done much damage to the grain fields but it is not believed the growing crops are far enough along to have received any serious damage as yet. Only trifling injury to glass windows and skylights is reported in town.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Glasgow court will open Tuesday May 22 with Judge Tattan presiding. A jury will be called to appear for duty around June 4 to handle whatever business is on hand.
In Mexico City on May 20 officials refute rumors that the National Bank of Mexico would merge with the Bank of London and Mexico, stating no consolidation is planned or underway.
The medicine is claimed to have unparalleled endorsements and cures for female troubles including inflammation ulceration and spinal weakness. It is said to aid with changes of life backache irregular periods and nervous symptoms and to quickly relieve and permanently cure related debility. Sold by druggists everywhere with substitution refused.
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