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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
21
An OCR fragment shows a Western Montana newspaper notice for Standardia at 34 Higgins Avenue Missoula with telephone 118 and advertising rates on application. The readable items indicate a local classified or business ad placement.
Missoula May 27 annual field day drew about 79 men from different companies with large crowds watching events in forenoon field events and afternoon rifle competitions. Records include standing high jump 2 feet 1 inch, shot put 33 feet 9 inches, standing broad jump 6 feet, 10 yard dash 11 seconds, running broad jump 5 feet 2 inches, and rifle scores totaling by company with Company T leading in points.
A late night incident on a Northern Pacific train near Missoula left a worker crushed after falling under wheels. The injured man was taken to Missoula hospital and handed to authorities for processing.
Fragmentary OCR records a physician and lawyer discussing a patient in danger of infection and possible amputation. It mentions Curran and Fauld in uncertain context and directs a request to send a winil ordern to the Golden Thute in Missoula.
Missoula Montana district records show E A Hitchcock secretary of the Interior affirms the dismissal of a contest by William Brookshea against Lamer B Massy regarding a homestead entry on the west half of the northeast quarter and the east half of the northwest quarter of section 26 township 2 north range 26 west. The decision, after review by the General Land Office, upheld the local officers and confirms the affirmation of Massy's claim.
Spectacular dispatch reports August Lachman alias August Palemon, a U S Navy deserter from the Pensacola training ship, arrested in Hamilton after being tracked from San Francisco. He admitted the desertion, his property taken, and filed a petition while his lawyer sought to block actions. Marshal Higgins coordinated with coast authorities before transporting the prisoner.
Missoula reports the death of Mrs Dayton Brubaker of Bull e. She died at Tier Lodge and the body will be shipped to Missoula for burial. The church service is set for 3 30 tomorrow with RH Sawyer presiding and Dr Ti Geinn listed as clinician. Allen of Lolo is a key local figure with mining interests in Butte.
The remains of a man found in the road yards are identified as James Doh. Coroner Marsh has the body for further inquiry and awaits investigations into the man’s relatives and the cause of death.
Missoula May 27. It was announced that Congressman Joseph M. Dixon will deliver the annual address before the Mawthorne and Clarkia societies of the university. The exercises will be held on the university quad on Tuesday evening June 6 at 8 o clock.
Miseoula May 2 edition of a student magazine notes editorial committee formation led by More ton J Elrad C E Reiley and Within M Aber. The piece tracks publication history from a single issue to a monthly or bimonthly schedule, with larger format and pages, upcoming May issue completion, and plans for a refined editorial board and printing quality.
Missoula May 27. The annual class meet at Missoula High School at the state university grounds produced 63 points for the class of 19 07 and 60 for the class of 19 06. Sam Dinsmore of 07 earned the ticket dual cup as the best all around athlete amid a large crowd and favorable winds. Records and event results were detailed with several notes on performances and participants including Lemley Angevine Stitet png Vealey.
A wrestling match is arranged for June in Missourie with Mack Curran and Wavistim Matt negotiating terms at Union Court House. The handicap bout features four events within an hour and a substantial prize. Jack ONeill will gamble with five local wrestlers in a preliminary, with cards and plates for a small fee.
In Missouri May 2 at the Hawiel mine, Nancy Hanks property shipped a load of ore to Mesine. The operation continues with ore shipments and production progress noted for the season.
An evening program for seniors featured performances and novelty acts. The event highlighted the society’s youthful talents with praise for the community’s maturity and decorum. It was well attended and remembered for its wholesome entertainment and refined atmosphere.
A district court session convened amid a winless ward report with mention of local arrests and related legal actions. The event highlights include court proceedings tied to Baveralmblens ward and the surrounding area.
The report outlines several court actions with outcomes including a dismissal of the case involving Marlon Thos against Sooek. Details are fragmented across the damaged text, with references to various names and jurisdictions unclear in this OCR fragment.
A community music event at the Winswilley home featured Mrs Abby Mesto Senior performing with others. The rooms were filled with attentive listeners and the program included solo and ensemble pieces in a cordial evening setting.
Missoula members of the Missoula ball club left town on a pass for a best of three series with Butte. Treasurer William de and Director W. W. McCormick arranged funds and transported the squad. The party includes several regular players plus a number of renters to bolster the visit.
A prominent resident, Mifgalti Muy Shi-Jonuts Beaulette, was arrested on forgery charges at the North FUN dome area. The suspect, father of a recently jailed youth, faces ongoing hearings after authorities say the forged amount reached five dollars.
AMay Day prank involving students from Rowser and nearby areas prompted a formal event at the River University campus. Leaders and faculty escorted guests to a reception and dinner held at the university hall after the incident, with visiting spouses and regional attendees joining the celebration.
A local arrest was recorded in Missoula with references to a well known figure and county events. The report notes police involvement and mentions sheriff and county officials, hinting at further legal proceedings.
In poor health for some time Mrs Wer Aid Dear Speelay Obpateh passes after illness. Allen and a relative will accompany the remains to a funeral at the China-Ugn church in Mtlesouia.
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