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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
4
An article reports the monthly wage rate, noting the expected 17 cent per pound price for September and an unseen drop in the last week leading to an average wage of $2.78 per day. It discusses the impact of cop per price fluctuations on workers’ pay.
Butte notes multiple short items from visitors and residents. Emma Peterson returned from Bloomer Wisconsin, Linnie Stewart and Daisy Kobbe wed by A R Meeke, Daking and Winette married by Justice Shea, Virginia George funeral held at Meaderville Catholic church, locals visiting, traveling, and business moves noted across the city.
Annie Metrovich aged 17 of Anaconda was found in a Butte lodging hall after a four week disappearance. Parents had conducted a state wide search and the whereabouts were traded as known at a Coliseum dance. The girl is held at the city hospital for humane care.
An OCR fragment lists numerous residents and families across Montana towns including Helena, Livingston, Great Falls, Billings, and Deer Lodge. Names such as Tom Keating, Sappington, Healy, Mayes, McDonald, Ross, Clemo, Arnold, Dow, Underwood, Walker, Moss, Kelley, Livingstons, Thor Thorson, and Gardiner appear among others.
A contentious meeting of the new socialist local in Butte ended with a narrow vote for state secretary. Harvey Harrack accused of a letter attack on his rivals triggered a heated exchange led by Mayor Pinean and Alderman Smith. Police Commissioner Whitenhorn urged reading the letter but reporters interrupted. An ensuing collection raised 8.50 for a cause amid accusations of fund misuses.
A closing out sale announces sale of men's fall footwear at cost and less due to limited space. The notice lists multiple parcel sales by Sheriff orders of sale including properties in blocks and additions, with names and locations and dates referenced. It notes a children’s dancing class opening and a gentleman’s walking event at Geta.
Officials voiced satisfaction after a major earthquake tested the Gatun locks on the Isthmus. Colonel Goethals said canal operations proved resilient, with no damage to locks and the mechanism functioning perfectly. Lieutenant Colonel Sibley inspected Gatun and found no harm. reports from Los Santos to Panamanian provinces noted tremors but no loss of life beyond a single fright.
Freddie Welsh plans to boxes at top speed in a Wednesday night tryout at Wentworth gym. Hyland’s swift in and out style dazzled observers as Welsh demonstrates speed and cleverness. Welsh and Hyland will train this afternoon at the Broadway theater with Hyland at 4 o’clock and Welsh at 2 o’clock.
Women are portrayed as discerning shoppers who compare prices and seek value. The piece discusses advertising's role in influencing women to buy more with a dollar, noting their noted caution and demand for strong appeal. It reflects early 20th century views on female consumer power in daily newspapers.
Floods eased in eastern Texas and western Louisiana though damage mounts. In Lake Charles area about 75000 acres flooded, railroad bridges washed away, thousands of track miles ruined. San Antonio river fell slowly after overflowing, while Dallas and Austin reported heavy losses and two women and two children drowned near Georgetown.
William Boyd awaits the first train after a judge’s order. A suspect is warned over sewer connections at 620 Nevada. Murray Hospital admits a critic al patient amid possible poison. A coroner’s jury cites Archie Melay’s heart failure. A man found dead at 1601 South Montana Street. Everett McCracken, missing 23, sought by mother. Deputy Sheriff Larkin arrests Nick Buttska for grand larceny of 110. J. T. Watkins visits. ex-Butte resident now Red Rock & Salmon River camp president. Istmer Moore’s improved prognosis after thigh wound. Alcora stays in hospital. South Side Methodist to host evangelistic services led by Rev. Hartman and assisted by Rev. Thompson. William Henry and Emily Kimrad wed at 1319 Robert Avenue. Isle of Man natives begin married life.
Mrs Hannah Patton aged 78 died yesterday at her daughter Mrs John T Roney’s home on North Wyorman street after 45 years in Butte She was born in Limerick Ireland Survived by two daughters Mrs Mary Muholland of Victor Montana Mrs Mahoney and one grandsonnh Byrne a bookkeeper at the Butte laundry
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