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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
10
The Robinson shows present American circus fare with family appeal and a Brand street parade. The big show opens today with two exhibitions on the grounds and reserved seats available at Newbro Drug Store.
Building permits are noted in a partial OCR readout with unreadable lines and faded names. The fragment mentions permit activity and a local official, but specifics are obscured. Further legible details are required to identify applicants locations and permit types.
Real estate transfers listed include W Waddell and wife to W H and north half of lot 26 in block 2 of George Cobban tradition. Frank Hocking and wife to Robert Sewell in Walkerville. Frank W Haskins and wife to Lee Mantle with several named properties. W Houtchens and wife to Hanson MacPherson company in Zaretha alison. Samuel Barker Jr to North Butte mining company in Lillie May lode interest. Jesse Daly and wife to John Dempsey and others in surface Dives lode. W Alexander to Butter Land Investment company in Marl Hare addition. Vaso Thudech and wife to James W Alexander. and James W Sudeva and wife to James W.
A scrambled list shows transfers including Alexander lot 17 and north half of 418 block 3 Hurlburt addition to John H Crone in Silver Bow Park, Max Fried to Rose Fried in Saint Louis tote, Smith and wife to Schwener in Carte Blanche auction, Ervine to Stroh in Valley subdivision, and United States patent designations.
The Franklin Institute awarded Watt Cresson medals and diplomas for distinguished science achievements to six American recipients. Emile Berliner, Dr Randolph, and Dr Charles P Steinmetz were among those honored at the Philadelphia meeting, noted by Dr Harry Keller for their contributions to human knowledge.
Washington authorities seek fuller report on the mysterious death of Lieutenant Richard Hill U S N at the naval academy. Hill had visited his fiancé Miss Henrietta Erwin of St Louis shortly before the death and the couple planned marriage. Secretary Daniels demanded a more complete record as the academy reports were considered meager and inconclusive.
New York May 22 James T Wintress a bank messenger fought off robbers who attacked his carriage to seize the pay roll of Nathan Manufacturing. He was shot in the arm and scalp cut but saved the money as police arrived. One bandit was shot, another captured after a chase and two escaped.
May 22 A mob of 500 Black people surrounded the police station to demand justice for Wetley Robinson who confessed to killing his wife and daughter with a hatchet last Saturday. Robinson was hustled to police headquarters while Jennie Hill, implicated in his confession, was confined there and screamed as the mob jeered.
In Boston on May day a bronze statue honoring Dr Edward E Hale was unveiled by the Unitarian association. The ceremony featured local officials and a crowd applauding the tribute to Hale's public service and influence in the community.
Former president Taft spoke about his intimate association with Dr Hale while Hale served as chaplain of the US Senate. Edward Everett of New York unveiled the statue and accepted the assignment on behalf of the committee.
A group of New York barbers, including representatives from the Loose Martes and The Klyn, reached a conference agreement to close shops on Sundays and implement shorter weekly hours. The meeting, aimed at addressing demands from barbers, culminated in a consensus among leading shop owners and industry figures.
Fragmentary OCR lists poultry breeds Rhode Island Reds White Leghorns and others, plus assay and chemist references. Mentions addresses in Butte Montana and contact details for assayers and laboratories, with several garbled terms and partial business lines.
Classified real estate items list varied properties on Harrison avenue and West Broadway, including frame and brick houses, corner lots, and modernized homes. Ads mention rents, terms, and nearby utilities. locations include Butte, Helena, and vicinity with notes on water, cement sidewalks, steam heat, and investment value. Potential buyers see mixed offers, from single lots to full houses and dairies, with contact via local agents and brokers.
A fragmented classified page lists billiard tables power tools and world cheap items, plus cars, horses, mules and auto ads. It includes six cylinder car for $100, cadillac automobile notices, lawn care, greenhouses, packing horse listings, and various small object sales from Butte and Anaconda.
Two nice two room suites available for rent in Galena at the corner of West Galena and Dae West. Spaces suitable for office or shop, well located and ready for occupancy. Contact J B Upcomet for details.
Slemons and Booth arrange money to loan on real estate security at low rates. Details mention Butte and local lenders, with short notice loans and chattel mortgage possibilities. References to East February, Wilson and Go, Owsley Co. and Gorktane and Powix unclear.
IS CELLASEOUS. HIGHEST CASH OR TRADE PAID FOR second-hand household goods. George J. Dechall (Oxl ey), 92 W. Broadway. Jud Ber, Bell 76, Butte, PEKIN NOODLE PARLORS. SFR order call, at S. Main Butte.
Local and transient rooming house ads for Butte and nearby towns list cleaned, furnished, and house keeping rooms. Entries include The Rookwood 24 N Main Avon Dock 215 Alaska and numerous single rooms or flats with weekly to monthly rents and contact details in Butte, Anaconda, and nearby streets.
The State Board of Examiners invites bids for electric fixtures and furnishings for the new building at the state school for the death and back Boulder Montana. Bids must be in envelopes marked Bids for furnishings and must include all installation prices. Bidders may obtain plans and conditions by addressing J Montemier president Boulder Montana. Bids open June 1st or later. board reserves right to reject any bids and to accept higher or lower quotations as needed. Dated Helena Montana May 6.
Branches of the Standard advertise that classified ads left at local branches will receive the same low rate as main office in Butte or Conda. Ads are telephoned to the Standard office to ensure prompt publication. List names several drug stores in Butte Walkerville and nearby areas with street addresses.
The item lists daily and Sunday rates for classified ads with per word charges. It outlines pricing structure and payment terms for space purchased in the waste advertisement section.
A flood of classified help wanted items from Butte and surrounding Montana towns lists positions for cooks housekeepers waitresses bookkeepers stenographers and seamstresses. Advertisements seek experienced women for general housework ranch or mining camp cooking and a variety of clerical roles with multiple employers including Western Outfit Co and Carmel Land Co.
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