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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
12
A local ad lists a solid mahogany settee with carved hana and full French legs plus two chairs in art nouveau style for 84.00 dollars. The offer markets an Asian plush motif and notes the sale is in process.
The Woman's Club music department closed its season with six recitals that showcased Mrs. MacPherson as leader and featured Miss Beaumont, Mr. Ballard, and Mr. Coup in a program spanning Mozart to Grieg. The series drew visitors from Anaconda and Deer Lodge, with nearly $10 at the door and high school girls in attendance. Other notes mention DAR meeting, M I T B E club, and social updates.
The dispute at Swards Point centers on who can invite guests to a banquet for the U S president. Mayor Mullins insists all invitations be issued by him while Eugene Carroll and M R Dempsey demand equal right for their 50 invitees. The conflict escalates as the mayor threatens to finalize the guest list himself if the others fail to comply.
An attempted reconciliation between opposing factions in Butte stalled as no one appeared for a meeting and a telegram drew Congressman Dixon to testify about an agreement. The mayor signaled a change of stance and offered to mail invitations if a written split of costs was agreed, planning a 10 oclock meeting with Mr Carroll.
Rough Riders meet in federal court to arrange an escort for President Roosevelt during his city visit. About 28 men on horseback expected. some have mounts, others will borrow or rent. Monday 7:30 p.m. meeting to declare needs and finalize equipment with Ralph Richards and Daniel Harley among listed organizers.
In Salem Oregon on May 21 petitions filed total 3 900 signatures toward the Lewis Clarke bill short of 4 400 required. No petitions were filed for other bills. W C Cowgill counted signatures at 3 pm finding 1 80 on exemption amendment 3 222 on corporation at will and 4 000 on portage railway.
Miles City May 21 Thomas Nugent and Alex Winquest faced Magistrate Gibb on a larceny charge for a sausage elunder theft from Prof Bach's house. Nugent pleaded guilty and got 60 days in jail. Winquest was cleared. Nugent, a reform school inmate, was lightly treated as petty larceny due to youth.
Miss Agnes Bean of Tamalawa married Ben C. Downes in Billings at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gett with Rev. W. D. Clark officiating. The groom works at the Western Union office and the couple will reside with Judge and Mrs. F. L. Mann.
The body of engineer W F Tracy killed east of Muir was brought to Bozeman. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM from his Wallace Avenue home conducted by Rev Father Gallagher. Burial under the Bozeman lodge of Eagles, of which Tracy was a member.
C H Miller and family return to Billings after living in Missoula for a year. Miller has joined the Northern Pacific to run between Billings and Forsyth. He formerly served on Billings police force and spent years on the Red Lodge route.
Reports from 15 county schools, elections of Albert K. Bruce as president and George H. Ellis as vice president, Rev. J. Murray urged larger attendance, and a plan for a monthly Sunday school mass meeting. The assembly approved thanks to First Baptist Church and retiring officers and discussed preparations for the state convention.
Count Augreneff, wanted here last fall for swindling restaurant owner Tony Jeski out of winnings, is held in Spokane custody awaiting transfer. Jeski now asks for no prosecution, and a telegram says Augreneff will return without requisition papers after a prior six month hotel beating sentence in Missoula.
Billings residents Joseph Hauser and his bride arrived this morning following a wedding in Hebron North Dakota. Mrs Hauser was formerly Miss Weiler of Hebron and is described as a prominent young woman. The couple were joined in marriage Wednesday prior to the trip.
George Miller, brother of Henry Miller and victim in the Eglanu mine disaster at Lincoln, reached Helena as the body of his brother is recovered and due to arrive tomorrow. Rescuers report slow progress with 52 feet of timber sets dug out so far and crews forced to bypass one firm section amid fine ground conditions.
A daguerreotype advertisement touts D D D as a universal cure for skin afflictions. It cites a 21 day cure of a boy Sammy Minkey and asserts permanent results within two years. Distributed by D D D Co Chicago with a ready made prescription sold by Smith Drug Co Anaconda Montana.
A report states one victim was removed swiftly while searchers fear it will be many days before the bodies of the other two victims are recovered. No names or locations are given in the readable text.
In Boston on May 21 the stock exchange closed with heavy selling in Canadian securities and a rebound from early losses. The day highlighted cotton market volatility and announced the failure of F. M. Tucker & Co., bankers and brokers with liabilities about a quarter of a million dollars. Frederick M. Tucker and Tracey Tucker headed the firm, operating since 1890. assignee Hollis R. Bailey said assets would be distributed evenly.
Wallspell May 21 The Kalispell Townsite company offers two half blocks for parking and park grounds around the county courthouse and Crescent Lake area. The city will join the county to beautify the grounds and a handsome park is planned. The offer was accepted and negotiations proceed for Crescent Lake adjoining the city.
At a Billings meeting the city council voted to perform all street work planking and sidewalk construction by day labor instead of by contract. The street and sidewalk committee recommended the change and the report was adopted with full attendance. Mayor Foster presided and Nat G. Carwile began as city clerk.
In Los Angeles on May 21 the fight ended after twenty rounds with Dixie Kid earning the decision over Al Neill.
State Examiner W. Hudnall and State Engineer J. W. Wade finished a brief investigation of the Wormser canal area near Wormser City. They report a force and teams are repairing the canal to ensure adequate water supply for ranchmen, and authority has been granted to keep the canal in shape for irrigation.
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