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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
7
A collage of notices from Butte items lists coal beds and piano rentals, local sales at Park Street shops, and upcoming events. It mentions births, marriages, licenses, travel plans, and social gatherings, with references to merchants, services, and recent visits by residents and travelers.
Promptly at opening this morning the Hennessy store begins a big sale of men's fall suits. A large selection valued at 25, 27.50, 30 and 35 dollars will be offered at only 19 dollars per suit. See the window display and buy.
Rumor confirmed Miller Brewing of Milwaukee bought the southeast corner of Park and Main in Butte for about 100000 dollars at a thousand per front foot. Plans include a large six story structure with part of the ground floor for sales of brewer wares and spring construction starts.
Joan G C Shaffer of Chicago today purchased Daniel R Reid's interests in the Star. The transaction transfers ownership and signals a new phase for the Star entity in the city.
A federal hearing today involved Publishing company including the Indianapolis Star Muncie Star and Terre Haute Star in a bid to dismiss the properties receivership. No ruling was issued at the time.
The Webb v. Boucher trial drags into a second day of testimony with John Webb claiming loaned funds and about 1500 for overtime window dressing. Boucher’s defense says the money was held in safekeeping and repaid except 500 to 600. Tensions rose during cross examination as Judge McHatton intervened. Additional witness Boyd Dickinson testified on Webb’s demand for overtime payment. The trial began Saturday with jury selection and continued through Thanksgiving week, with no end in sight expected before Tuesday.
Four gold bonds of the Montana Independent Telephone Company stolen from A K Rowe’s residence Sept. were pledged as security for a loan to Manning who is in custody on a felony charge. Davenport identified Manning as the pledgor. Two lawsuits in district court seek possession by A K Rowe and Mrs Rowe. Sheriff holds the bonds on writ of replevin. Bonds valued at 100 dollars each. Joseph McCaffers represents the plaintiffs. Potential recovery depends on proof of ownership and possession. Missoula subscriptions accepted for the Daily and Sunday Standard.
In Perth Amboy New Jersey on November 27 workers at National Fireproofing faced rioting during a strike. The company offered higher wages and to reopen several city plants hoping employees accept and return to work. The wage scale now guarantees at least 1.40 dollars daily, up from prior 1.15 to 1.35 range. The offer follows a conference between firm members and local businessmen.
A New Hampshire town honors Sarah J. Hale of Newport born October 24 1788. The editor author and philanthropist lobbied for national Thanksgiving recognition and influenced Lincoln to proclaim it annual. She led benevolent societies and died in Philadelphia April 39 1879.
Laporte Indiana November 27 Ray Lamphere convicted of firebombing Mrs Belle Gunness home enters prison in middle grade. He arrives by auto from the interurban station and is processed at the Bertillon room with bath, photo, measurements and gray prison suit No 4140.
William L. Tilden and Chauncey L. Graham of the American Steel Ball Company were each sentenced by Judge Chetlain in Chicago to 1 to 20 years in prison on conspiracy charges. Their arrest followed the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank failure, with findings that they promoted the steel company through nearly $175,000 in fictitious bank notes.
Ira B. Smith once a prominent Milwaukee merchant and grocery firm member was pardoned today from the house of correction by Governor Davidson. He had been sentenced two years ago for obtaining money under false pretenses.
Mayer advertises a large line of watches and jewelry in Butte with prices from $1.50 up to $25 and claims of “less money back.” Highlights include tattoo alarm clocks, Ansonia and Parker clocks, Rogers 1847 spoons, and Elgin or Waltham watches with seven jewels.
Eyes fitted free with savings from two dollars fifty cents to four dollars and fifty cents on gold glasses at Montana Optical Co located at 22 West Park in Mayer's store. Satisfaction or money refunded policy is advertised.
Thomas H Hisgen independence party candidate for president speaks in Butte and Springfield Mass saying he is out of politics and has paid campaign expenses from his own funds. He traveled over 14000 miles and returned home in good condition to resume business duties.
Denver on November 27 reports the building trades branch of the American Federation of Labor voted an assessment of one cent per capita totaling 29000 dollars to expand membership and improve section efficiency. Two St. Louis building trades groups seek admission, with the president ordered to convene a meeting for consolidation. Officers’ election will be held tomorrow.
Los Angeles November 27 Dr John Pearson Chicago millionaire philanthropist rejects reports of a depleted fortune calling them bosh He states he has eight million dollars to give to educational institutions and will begin donations next July under specified conditions He has been visiting colleges in the West which he has endowed for weeks.
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