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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
7
Butte notes list visitors and residents including H Edwards in Helena and Dr Peter Mussigbrod from Garnet. It mentions registrations at the Finlen, trains on the North Coast Limited, a forthcoming auction for Overland minstrels seats, and a daughter born to Mike Reed. Local civic figures and businesses are referenced along with upcoming travel and events.
In Olsen's court a family dispute surfaces over public ity and personal conduct tied to a beard incident. The case centers on reputational impact and potential civil questions arising from the altercation.
A. E. Lynes sues his parents Stewart Lynes Charlotte Lynes and sister Frances O’Hare alleging assault in third degree. In Justice Olsen's South Butte court the jury found the defendants not guilty after a heated domestic confrontation over property and removal from the house. The case exposed long standing family rifts and prior records including a Canadian penitentiary term.
A prosecutor leads a broad crackdown alleging a network of business and professional figures engaged in illegal activity. The operation centers on multiple seizures, indictments, and coordinated arrests across several jurisdictions. Authorities promise ongoing follow up as cases move to court.
Butte county officials demand immediate action against 102 named delinquents over unpaid county and state licenses. The list includes businesses saloons lodging houses and professionals such as lawyers dentists and doctors with a total debt of about 4868 dollars plus ~2000 dollars lost to closures.
Four people drowned when a crowded rowboat capsized on the Columbia River near Martin's bluff twelve miles above Kalama. Herbert Martin 21 saved his mother and two women before drowning himself. Ivy Martin 16 Lily Durkee 21 Nellie Durkee 18 perished with two other women and a child in the party. The accident followed a heavy wind as the boat took on water after a visit with friends.
Northern Pacific railway will sell on June 7 8 10 14 and 16 round trip tickets with final limits to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and return 49 Omaha St Joseph Council Bluffs Kansas City and return 42 Chicago and intermediate points and return 53 50 St Louis and intermediate points and return 49 50 Rates also in effect to all other principal points west of Chicago For further information and berth reservation call or write W H Merriman General Agent Northern Pacific railway corner Park and Main streets
A fresh stock of combs is offered at 25 cents each, valued at 50 cents. Purchases of 75 cents cost benefit includes cutlery, rubber goods, toilet articles, brushes, and a variety of sundries totaling one dollar. The dealer claims superior value for money versus competitors.
Hon. Peter Breen files a complaint against Hon. Swede Wurphy over a small Faro game dispute. The case centers on conduct and fairness during a recent session, prompting scrutiny by the court and local officials.
John P. Murphy alias Swede Murphy is charged by County Attorney Breen with conducting a game of chance at the Board of Trade building on May 12. Witnesses named include Lee Philips, William Walsh, J. C. Logan, and Thomas Burke. An information against J C Hurley for illegal voting was also filed. he allegedly voted in the First ward twice. Several other informations were filed for robbery.
On July 4 5 and 6 the Northern Pacific railway will offer round trip tickets to Minneapolis for 4.50 with return by September 1. Stopovers allowed on the return trip. W H Merriman 3 A Office corner Park and Main streets.
Florists report record sales as families crowd booths and streetcars fill with flowers for graves. Cemeteries fill with friends placing sprays and potted plants amid pleasant weather. Anxious crowds linger into twilight arranging arrangements for today’s memorial services.
The International Detective agency in the 21-22 Owsley block butte announces 24 hour service on Decoration Day. They offer to hear statements about cases any hour and claim difficult cases become simple with their system and experience.
Great Northern offers summer excursion fares from Minneapolis St Paul to multiple destinations. Chicago return 53.50 St Louis 49.50 St Paul Minneapolis 24.50 and more with specific outbound dates and return by September 15. Visit 41 North Main Street ticket office for details.
The Northern Pacific Railway offers round trip rail tickets from St Paul Minneapolis to Return at 34.50 with return valid through September 1. Contact W H Merriman General Agent at Park and Main for details. Natatorium remains open day and night offering swims for 25 cents EF Granite.
Dr Sullivan enforcing strict quarantine after a scarlet fever report at 436 Hopkins Street. N Koonz ignored the order, was arrested, pleads guilty, and the judge fined him twenty dollars to set an example.
For a meeting of above society in San Francisco the Northern Pacific will sell round trip tickets Aug 4 to 9 from San Francisco at 50 dollars and from Los Angeles at 60 dollars. Tickets permit stop overs and expire Sept 25 1902. Inquiries to W H Merriman general agent N P railway Butte Mont. Souvenirs at Mayers 65 West Park. Morris & Co. confections advertised.
The Northern Pacific offers eight day round trip tickets to Springdale Hunter's Hot Springs with meals lodging and bathing included at multiple Montana cities from Hamilton to Bridger. A three day option to Springdale with meals lodging and bathing is priced from major depots. Contact local or general agents in Butte Helena St Paul.
Federal grand jury in Memphis indicts six railroads including the Illinois Central Louisville and Nashville St Louis Terminal Mountain Southern Frisco Southern Railway and Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis for forming a declaration to pool and pro rate freight shipped from Memphis, case details affect rail traffic in Tennessee.
Joliet May 29. Charles Hill former assistant United States district attorney during the Tanner administration died today at age 66 from Bright's disease. Hill was a congressman in 1888 and 1889 and served with distinction in the Civil War.
Tacoma officials announced an across the board wage raise for about 800 workers at the Northern Pacific shops in Tacoma. Beginning June 1 all men and boys will receive a percentage increase, boosting the monthly payroll from 40,900 to approximately 42,900.
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