This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
14
Butte readers are informed of a principal branch update for the East Broadway area, with notice referencing telecommunication services and localStand infrastructure development. The item notes changes affecting local access and service availability in Butte.
Butte chatter records a flood of brief notes from residents and businesses. Items mention purchases at Lisa's wine and liquor shop, piano rentals from Orton Bros, and Walker’s notable beverages. Several residents depart for coast cities or long trips to Chico, Beattie, Portland, San Francisco, and Antwerp. Announcements include births, church entertainments, free baby photos, and upcoming visits, with references to local merchants, exhibitors, and a Mount Carmel Land Company representative.
Yesterday was ladies day in Judge Booher's court as women crowded the defendants' bench. Juanita Costello and Kitty were fined for profane language and disorderly conduct after a row with Francie Haviland. Rebekah Friedman and May Clark were found guilty of disturbances, with fines of five and two dollars respectively. A separate case involving Gus Wrris over a rent dispute and sewer connection was dismissed, the agent ordered to proceed with sewer work or face eviction actions.
Special dispatch reports Mr and Mrs John McGraw were arrested in Great Falls after instruction from Butte authorities. They are wanted for bars collecting and retaining money from a rooming house, accused of taking funds while managing lodging houses in Montana. An officer from Butte will transport them back for prosecution.
The case against Barnard Mu for disturbing the peace on street was continued to 10 morning. The text also references financial dealings with lawyers and a declaration of membership in a dope colony, with an institutional note about being at large.
Parker C. Woodson a leading typist and Harry SpilmanRemington manager will present a demonstration at Butte Business College Thursday at 10 am under the auspices of the college. The event is arranged through C B Waters Remington state manager. Spilman formerly a Butte teacher now oversees the Remington payment department in New York. Both men have lectured widely before teaching schools on the coast and at ad clubs and chambers of commerce. Raw interest is invited.
Severe storms lashed western mining districts causing floods that halted trains on the Northern Pacific branch between Maltese and Wallace. A culvert washed away as rain and hail battered stations, blocking return trips from Missoula and delaying linked Spokane service.
In a Butte scene a young, bold suffragette shifts from protest to performance as a bride in The Dictator. Miss Buckley leads the girls in a clash over new mottos while Ralph Wade and classmates react, highlighting student politics and dramatic turnabouts.
A luncheon at the Silver Bow clubrooms yesterday hosted a distinguished group from the Chicago Milwaukee rail line. The visitors traveled from Chicago and spent forenoon in Anaconda before touring Butte by special train. F. Kelley presided with Charles Carroll, Charles Swin, Bruce Kremer and others entertaining. The party included E. Kelley, M. Calkins, a Seattle frame manager, and E H Barrett, Butte general superintendent.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges of Silver How county WL plan memorial services Friday evening at the hall on West roadway. An appropriate family has been arranged and it is expected Odd Fellows and friends will attend. They will decorate graves across city cemeteries. Program includes Opening ode, readings, solos by John SL Jones and others, and benediction. Last night a large crowd enjoyed a Wednesday dance at Luna Park despite rain. another dance is scheduled tonight with efforts for dancers’ pleasure.
Michael J. Dwyer, removed after Mayor Duncan took office, asks Judge Lynch to reinstate him as police lieutenant he held under Mayor Nevin. Represented by James E. Healy, opposing city attorneys are Alexander Kel and Nick Hotering. Two other names noted include city officials and witnesses. The case hinges on May 31 action reducing the force by 16 and alleged lack of charges against Dwyer. The hearing adjourned for judge's advisement as a Silver City meeting plans vacancies and hall change.
The Butte suffrage association faces a split over using the Eagles hall for meetings and a benefit play. Arguments center on rent, bar access, and moral grounds as factions clash over headquarters. C A Molin of the Nickel Plate Route visited Butte patrons yesterday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.