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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1903
Page
25
More than one hundred thousand in use the Charter Oak ranges appeal to cooks. All feature high warming oven and duplicate grates for wood or coal. Prices start at 28.50 for a four hole 10 by 14 inch oven and rise through larger models with reservoirs and bigger ovens to 88.25. Charter Oak steel stoves omit the warming oven and list a 21 by 1 inch oven at 25.00.
Senator Clark predicts a two year timeline for a road between Salt Lake and Los Angeles to start operations. The Burlington gain from a merger is described as tremendous with Montana freight, copper matte and cattle movements shifting from Northern Pacific and Great Northern routes to the Burlington. Competition at St. Paul is reduced as southbound freight moves over the Burlington line.
In San Francisco Senator W A Clark said the San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake road would be operating within two years. He announced a trackage rights agreement with the Santa Fe between San Bernardino and Daggett, and claimed to own the Oregon Short Line south of Salt Lake City. He pledged equal treatment of Harriman and Gould lines, promised a finished track between San Pedro Los Angeles and Riverside by mid July, and said Cajon pass construction would come later to create a superior route.
Guthrie Co of St Paul secures a major Northern Pacific reconstruction contract on the Rocky Mountain division at Pack river. About 16 miles from Thornton Idaho to Kootenai will be graded and track realigned, with a potential bridge and trestle changes to bypass Lake Pend d Oreille. Estimated to approach 500000 dollars, the work includes converting half the route to new track and using excavated dirt for grading.
The report supports W. T. Newman of the O R T that larger trains raise deaths and injuries among railroad workers. From January to March 854 employees were killed and 11,873 injured, signaling an annual death toll near 3,416 and injuries around 40,376 if trends continue.
The Northern Pacific road began a traveling firemen program last December to train regular firemen in maximizing steam while minimizing coal use. Expert firemen board trains at division points, supervise and correct practices, and teach scientific fire feeding. Claims include fuel savings of 15 to 20 percent in some cases.
With Yellowstone park opening June 1, the Northern Pacific will resume sleeping car service. General Passenger Agent Charles Fee announced schedules for St. Paul to Gardiner train No. 3 and other routes, with first cars departing May 29 to May 31. The current St. Paul to Butte sleeper in train No. 3 will run on train No. 1.
The Great Northern issued a circular stating that during June July and August fast trains Nos 1 and 2 will stop at Belton Mont for passengers traveling to Lake Mc Donald the mountain resort.
To mark the president's visit to Butte on May 27 the Northern Pacific will sell round trip tickets from all points west of Billings and east of Plains and Tron Mountain including branches except Red Lodge at a single fare good for return May 28. Signed W H Merriman general agent.
Two carloads from Gregson Springs of the finest plants ever seen in the Northwest are on sale at 107 West Broadway opposite the library and 113 West Park Street west of Lewis Dry Goods. Butte Floral Co. Silver Leaf lodge D of R will host a social this afternoon and evening at Mrs Dean Selfridge’s 727 East Galena Street with refreshments, all invited.
Orton Bros at 219 N Main St Butte offers best value for money on pianos and organs with direct sales and service.
J B Moran a lawyer says he holds a written confession detailing a wholesale bribery scheme mapped by Massachusetts men. It names seven prominent legislators in the combine. The confession came from a Boston merchant and former 1901 legislator who vanished after delivering it. Moran will present the evidence to the grand jury.
The Daily News reports that on Saturday the king rode in a closed carriage through Hyde Park as demonstrators opposed the government's land bill. The event marked a notable royal presence amid ongoing political tension.
The Great Northern lowers tariffs on over 100 commodities from the Atlantic to Puget Sound region. Canned corn drops from 95 cents per hundred from Atlantic to Seattle and 85 cents from Missouri points to a uniform 75 cents. The rate cut benefits coast wholesalers and may shift East coast goods via lake and rail routes to boost western loading capacity.
M D Boardman of 573 West Main street Helena Montana endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble noting relief from backache and lower abdominal pain after trying multiple medicines. He emphasizes practical use, repeated success, and keeping the remedy on hand for recurrences, with Smith Drug Co. in Anaconda carrying the product at 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY lists as sole U S agents.
Urias J. Fry, superintendent, reports successful tests of simultaneous telegraph and telephone use on a single Milwaukee road wire between Marion and Perry, Iowa a 127 mile span. New Orleans convention showed practicability, Fry says system could be extended if line performance proves satisfactory and installation is inexpensive and simple.
The quarterly bulletin from the Inter State Commerce Commission presents statistics on railway accidents for the first three months of this year, detailing incidents by date and location and highlighting trends in safety and compliance across rail networks.
Two daughters of John E Bray testified against their father, describing alleged abuses and detailing events prior to the trial. The court heard statements about family history and charges as investigators presented evidence gathered over months of proceedings.
In Judge Clancy’s court Cora C Bray and John E Bray fought a mixed-family divorce with no jury. Mrs Bray testified of repeated beatings and abuse, including a night spent in fear as she protected herself with a knife. Children corroborated hostility and threats as the couple’s joint property valued about 3000 dollars. The trial paused, resuming June 2.
Mr and Mrs Thomas H Barker of 318 North Jackson express heartfelt thanks for sympathy in the sudden death of their eldest daughter Gert rude Barker. They acknowledge the kindness and contributions that helped ease their sorrow and gratitude.
New York May 25 Ralph Shainwald Jr Columbia senior will accompany the Cook expedition into Alaska to plant the class of 1903 flag atop Mount McKinley the highest peak in North America at 20406 feet. Fellow climber Robert Dauin Harvard graduate will assist in geology mapping and surveying the region to determine McKinley’s volcanic origin.
Beginning Saturday May 23 and weekly thereafter the B A P railway posts round trip fares to Gregson Springs Anaconda to Gregson and return 50c Butte to Gregson and return 80c Tickets valid on all trains from noon Saturdays to noon Mondays.
George Engels a private in company A first United States infantry stationed at Fort Brady is in serious condition from a stab wound inflicted last night by Larry Oliver a colored citizen of Sault Ste Marie Oliver who has a white wife was walking home with her when soldiers followed them making remarks about the couple Oliver says three of them jumped him and in the ensuing fight he stabbed Engels Oliver claims self defense.
To All Members of Lincoln Post No 2 G A R and to All Old Soldiers in Butte on May 27 report at 3 o'clock p m at 3% West Park street for assignment in line of march upon the reception of our president By order of U PFARNHAM commander On 8 H ALMON Post Adjutant
New York May 25 Richard A Canfield pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging four counts including a common gambler offense and was released on bonds totaling 1500 dollars.
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