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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1909
Page
12
The notice lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with prices in advance, and provides the Standard's main and branch offices in Anaconda and Butte. It details foreign and domestic advertising contact points, plus several city newsstand locations across major Western cities. All business correspondence should go to Anaconda, Montana.
President Taft delivers the Gettysburg national monument dedication address reflecting on Lincoln's remarks and the enduring pledge that the dead shall not have died in vain. The speech underscores national renewal under God and government of the people.
The United States Supreme Court held four Hamilton County Tennessee defendants including a sheriff and deputy sheriff in contempt for violating its orders in the lynching of a convicted Black man. The decision affirms the court’s power to enforce its mandates nationwide despite a five to three vote.
The court holds that a sheriff or officer failing to protect a prisoner faces contempt of court, aligning responsibility with mob participants. It asserts a detained man remains under court custody, and any mistreatment prompts action by the local court or, on appeal, the U S Supreme Court, reinforcing federal oversight.
The Standard reports extensive Montana forests dying across upper Gallatin and Bitter Root areas. Dead stands of pine fir and spruce stretch for square miles, possibly affecting major watersheds. Uncertain causes, whether blight, weather, or insects, prompt calls for public attention and preventive steps.
In Silver Bow County Judge Donlan earns broad praise for steadfastly enforcing the gambling ban. His decisions and clear language have made it plain the statute will be applied without fear or favor, with county attorneys and sheriffs backing him and public sentiment aligned to deter any revival of gambling.
Fighters should accept current conditions and stop hoping Montana laws against prize fighting will go unenforced. An attempt to resume prize fighting in Butte was made, but the public previously drove it out. Prize fighting is illegal like gambling, and law officers must enforce the law. continued efforts could bring severe consequences to all involved.
Washington report notes 1908 wholesale prices fell slightly from 1907 after peaking in 19 years. Based on 258 staple items, 1908 average was 5.2 percent below 1907, 36.9 percent above 1897, and 22.8 percent above the 1880–1899 ten-year average. August marked the year’s low at 1.1 percent below 1908 average.
Forty Chicago business men departed last night for a tour to Seattle and the coast country. They will pass Montana towns along the Northern Pacific line, arriving in Billings Wednesday and visiting Butte the next day. The trip promises future eastern trade delegations to Montana and the state’s hospitality is hoped to be generous.
Miss Mary O Neill and Misques Thomas entertained newspaper men at their West Park street apartments last evening. The gathering grew from quiet conversation to a boisterous, jovial lunch with speeches. Hostesses praised by all, while Miss O Neill and Mrs Thomas noted for culture and Bohemian charm.
We list genuine Singer and Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines, latest improved, slightly scratched, available to purchase or lease on easy payments for little money. Call early and examine at Singer store, 127 West Park Street. Also note noiseless Mover buggies seen on streets. Hamburg corn cure offered, postpaid in stamps by Paxson & Rockefeller of Butte, Montana.
A horoscope for the 11th day promises bright spirit and favorable fortune for the bold while urging caution to avoid rash action. Military or naval patrons and arms users gain good augury, with land and water sportsmen also favored. Mercury and Moon aspects heighten wit and ingenuity, noon hour marked for herbal influences including all heal, hawthorn, and onions.
Charles P. Nevin mayor of Butte arrives back after a ten day business trip to Chicago where he met former Butte men Miles and James Finlen. He visited Kansas City briefly and praised Acting Mayor Murphy for handling affairs. He plans municipal appointments at the Wednesday council meeting. Harris funeral set for Tuesday at 2 PM from Walsh’s parlors with Rev Groeneveld officiating.
Mr and Mrs James Higgins return from Alabama. A son born May 29 to Mr and Mrs Pascoe Hocking of 709 Colorado St. A son born yesterday to Mr and Mrs William Weiser of 1136 Farrell. Mr and Mrs L O Dwight and son leave for Seattle for a few weeks. Rev W T Groom preached on the Anti Saloon League work in Montana. South Butte WCTU meets tomorrow at 230 p m at Mrs William Cannon 1016 South Gaylord. Mrs H E Schutz recovering from appendicitis at Murray’s hospital may leave for home. Leopold Winterhalter travels to New York to select jewelry for Towle Winterhalter Hannifin. Bell telephone lines allow quick travel out of Butte and back.
Arthur W. Whitin, a Whitlin cotton man, declares the Civil War memorial in Northbridge township artistic and fitting. The design by Hermon A. MacNeil with A D F Hamlin honors 39 fallen soldiers, featuring a bronze eagle, Greek stelas, and battle names, all in Connecticut marble, framed by Laurel and symbolic elements.
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