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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
2
This spring sale offers 825 suits at 819.88 and 16.15 prices for various models BLISS B20 RIS and more. New, stylish suits from America's best wholesale tailors claim no competition at reduced Reurine Sale prices. Stein-Bloch and Washington $25 suits compared to $40 merchant tailors for fit and wear. Buy today.
A list shows Panama straws priced at 86.00 with 88.1 percent feature, Porto Rico straws at 5.00 and 32.00, American a ep at 81.25 and 85.00, Stetson softs at 84.00 and 2.50, spring novelty items at 2.15 and 2.50, another spring novelty at 81.40 and 81.00, and working hats noted as hic.
A local retailer advertises Manhattan shirts at deep discounts with prices from $1.45 to $2. The ad touts a stylish line with detached cuffs in tans blues stripes and figures while noting maker restrictions on price cuts.
The ad lists collars 25¢ per pair, cuffs 25¢ for two, handkerchiefs 2 for 25¢, socks 2 pairs for 25¢, silk ties 25¢ each, ascots and imperials 8¢, Dent’s kid gloves 1.75, suspenders 35¢ and 60¢, umbrellas at one third off marked price.
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Washington, May 28. A large group of inspectors probed irregularities at the Post Office Department, but made no new arrests. The case centers on Machen and the Groff firm over letter box fasteners and related contracts. The government aims to speed the Machen trial with witnesses to be called June 5 and Groff hearings set for June 9.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Big Timber May 28 The Northern Pacific railway agent here has instructions to notify woolgrowers bringing wool to Big Timber for storage and baling that they must advise the company of the wool's value on presenting it at the warehouse Insurance will be based on the owner's valuation and storage will be refused without a stated value to avoid delays
A telegram from Mariesville reports a massive blaze that started at midnight in a large barn near the Central Railroad of Vermont station. The fire, aided by a 4 gale wind and no local fire protection, has destroyed about 50 buildings and continues to rage.
George Marshall alias Lewis Sutton slips from the county jail after digging through the wall using a case knife. He was allowed to sleep in the corridor while cells were painted amid a smallpox quarantine. Sheriff Williams and deputies search for him as others in the jail did not escape.
Secretary Root released papers on Maj. Robert L. Howse accused of brutal whipings at Laoag prison camp in 1900. He calls charges false but orders a three officer board to examine affidavits, hear witnesses, and report findings with cross examination.
In Kalispell on May 28 a man named O'Brien living at Rexford killed an unnamed man and fled. Sheriff and deputies pursue him across the Jennings branch region. O'Brien is described as five feet four, dark, smooth shaven, brown eyes, 130 pounds, wearing a dark suit and a soft hat.
Des Moines Iowa May 28 floods drive hundreds from homes as the Des Moines river mounts rapidly. The center span of the Mellan arch bridge on Sixth street worth 85 000 is swept away. A North Des Moines levee break floods a large residential district while Cedar Falls and other rivers hit record highs. Curtis Seek drowns. seven children hurt in a tornado aftermath.
Jim Jeffords of San Francisco defeated George Feely of Sioux City in a 20 round boxing match in Savannah. Feely was knocked down in the third round and remained unconscious an hour after the fight, diagnosed with concussion. Jeffords was held at the police station.
Jack O Keefe arrives in Butte with manager Abe Pollock for a 20 round showdown with Jimmy Britt on June 13. The 19 year old lightweight trains from Chicago aims to prove he can meet 133 pounds and reveal his strength after recent wins over McFadden and Thompson.
Two unknown men entered the office of A. C. Kendall manager of the Secret Service union in the Temple block downtown Kansas City. They threw red pepper in his eyes and escaped with $500 in bills.
Spokane May 28 The G A R encampment ended in sorrow as retiring department commander B C Beder of Walla Walla fell ill and died at 11 o clock at the Hotel Spokane.
Reported death toll climbs to eleven including six train crewmen and five wreck victims, four of them black and one white, burned in the Southern freight wreck at Bryan. Recovery of three bodies remains incomplete.
Helena May 29. About 1 30 this morn the United States mail wagon bound for stub train No 12 was robbed near the arsenal on Helena avenue. Four men seized the driver Albert Maulscha gen and demanded silence at gunpoint while another rifled his packets taking a watch and about 14 in cash. The mail was untouched and no crew are known to be involved. Police surround the area. robber described as medium build with sandy mustache and a Fedora hat.
President Roosevelt made brief stops in Boise after leaving Pocatello, greeted by cheering crowds. He spoke mainly on irrigation benefits and citizenship, addressing Shoshone Kimama Glenns Ferry Mountain Home and Nampa.
In Louisville on May 28, Martin Jef frey of Chicago wins over local contender Rubeerns Was in a featured boxing match. Frey maintains pressure and lands decisive blows to secure the victory.
Pollock discusses long term training arrangements for O Keefe at a Broadway gymnasium. He considers nearby Nine Mile House but favors training close to town so locals may observe his work, with Broadway gym as the most likely venue to keep watchers informed.
A ferryman and 11 children drowned when a ferryboat capsized on the Warthe River near Dembro. Rescue efforts followed but only the bodies were recovered. Local authorities opened an inquiry into the disaster and safety measures on rural ferries.
Washington on May 2 reports treasury balances with Available cash balance of 223,544,947 dollars and gold totaling 105,225,223 dollars.
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