Fr C Bickenbach Initiates Early Excavation Plans
Fr C Bickenbach begins the first work on building with measurements for excavation. He outlines initial site surveys and structural requirements guiding the project’s initial phase.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1902
Page
9
Fr C Bickenbach begins the first work on building with measurements for excavation. He outlines initial site surveys and structural requirements guiding the project’s initial phase.
City Engineer Bickenbach surveyed the site marking the start of excavation for Butte’s long-planned government building. Debate rose over whether the city may tax the United States government for erecting a federal structure, with many preferring to pay a permit to avoid delays.
The 18 year old son of A. J. Sharp was killed while hunting near Ulm on Sun river beach. A shotgun discharged while he walked ahead of two companions, the load entering his neck. Coroner Sweeney was notified and Dr. McLennan headed to the scene.
The Mc Levee racing stable sold in the Gravesend paddock before today’s races. Gold Heels sold for 6500 to Winnie Connors, Major Daingerfield for 10500 to C A Draper. Additional bids included Hundred 2700 Faulcon Bridge 1800 Fair Rosalind 2100 and Stamping Ground 3900.
Rocky Mountain Telephone linemen in Great Falls return to the job after a short strike. They receive a small daily raise and a nine hour day. Workers from Salt Lake City and Boise reported back, ending the stoppage. Next week crews will build 11 miles of Helena to Craig line from Wolf Creek, with 16 days of work ahead.
In La Center Washington on October 4 R S Davis an 85 year old druggist set fire to Mrs White's drugstore and then to his own. He perished in the flames after possibly swallowing poison or allowing cremation. Authorities believe revenge over business rivalry fueled the act.
Indianapolis October 4 The Marion county democratic committee will publish tomorrow the findings from an investigation into the books of the county commissioners and the county government.
Auditor W. W. Spencer, chairman, said experts would show illegal allowances by the commissioners totaling 32,000 dollars over six years. He claimed large sums were paid to the county auditor for reprecincting the county and drawing land plats.
New York October 4 The funeral for Mrs Henry Rose was held at Louis Roth 393 Seventh Avenue. The display included a violet memorial pillow read My Beloved Belle a gift donors identity questioned as husband Henry Rose faces trial amid accusations of jealousy and enforced wrongdoing. Rose’s mother Mrs J Proctor denounced the murder and vowed punishment for her son-in-law while signaling possible support to Rose.
City officers weigh Mr. H H Stewart request to refund $1000 deeded as good faith for a telephone franchise project in Butte. The sum was forfeited when the line wasn’t started as required. Stewart argues fairness since funds were personal, not from a large entity, but aldermen appear not to favor return. Nearby notices mention Miss Ellen Coburn’s funeral, Patrick Kelly’s remains shipped to Helena, and a Louise Lodge grand ball at Renshaw hall. The Steinway piano is advertised as Montana Music Co. supplier.
Denver October 4 J Provost of Teller county was selected as the socialist candidate for governor replacing Edward Boyce who refused the nomination.
An editorial note warns of fast paced life affecting women and men and promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a quick painless remedy for piles. An endorsement from Mrs. John H. Castana of Chicago praises the product and invites readers to write Pyramid Drug Co. for a booklet.
Cattle receipts show mix of native and western stock with varied prices. Hogs receipts reach 300 with market strengthening and bulk sales around 7.35. Sheep receipts are none and overall market steady.
Kansas City market receipts show cattle and hogs with varying prices. Native steers bring about 4.00 to 4.25, Texas and Indian steers around 3.00 to 4.00, cows and heifers near 1.50 to 1.75, stockers and feeders around 2.25 to 3.00, calves near 2.00. Hogs total around 3,000 with market steady to strong. typical bulk sells around 7.20 to 7.30, packers up to 7.40. Sheep receipts near 1,000 with ewes around 4.00, lambs 8.00 to 4.25, range wethers 2.29 to 3.50.
New York traders reported quiet metal dealings on October 4 with tin meeting liberal offerings and closing easy at 24.95 percent, 12.10. Copper offerings were heavy and the market weak with Standard at 10.65 4 11 c. Lead small demand, fec base. Spelter and iron unchanged.
The week sees exports from New York port valued at 1,143,896 in silver and 6,648 in gold with imports of 4,614 silver and 293,408 gold. Dry woods and merchandise total import value reached 12,815,440.
M Sheldon filed with the secretary of state a formal decline of the nomination for Congress on the Allied Populist ticket. He had previously refused the nomination but his name remained on the ticket. Most Allied Populist nominators have resigned and another convention is likely.
Prosecutor directs Under Sheriff to wire Seattle for the release of Jerry Dunnigan a Black man charged with using profane language before two young colored girls in a park incident Aug 31 Also Theodore Carmel charged with the same offense no other crimes listed Edward Sims testified and filed the complaint.
Cable dispatch signed May Strong reports the marriage of Putnam Bradlee Strong and May Yohe in Buenos Ayres. The message, sent to Emanuel M. Friend as their counsel, states simply Married Buenos Ayres, second.
New York on October 4, Sir Michael Henry Herbert the British ambassador to the United States arrived with Lady Herbert and their son aboard the Cunard liner Campania.
The body of Patrick Kheiley who died suddenly in Bude yesterday will be buried in Helena. Funeral services will be held at the cathedral Monday morning at 8 o'clock with Chicago mourners attending.
Heavy rains in the Southwest and weak corn gave way to varied gains in grains. Wheat declined early as corn held firm with lingering rainfall seen as a market driver. December soy, rice and oats moved with corn with pork and ribs closing a touch lower.
The report lists flour prices as steady with moderate activity and details on No 2 spring and other wheat grades, oats, rye, barley and flaxseed. It also covers pork, lard and other dry goods prices and weekly receipts and shipments of flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye and barley.
Cattle receipts about 2600 Westerns steady to firm with prime steers at 7.50 to 8.40, canners 1.20, bulls 2.04, calves around 3.97. Texas fed steers around 44.45, western steers 8.00 to 8.50. Hog receipts about 400 with prices 7.25 to 7.80 for mixed and butcher grades, light hogs 7.15 to 7.65. Sheep and lambs steady with good to choice wethers 2.00 to 2.74, native lambs 3.55 to 3.70, western lambs 3.79 to 9.15.
Forced to enlarge our market and facilities after price increases boosted trade. This week the store showcases deeper market fixtures, more staff, and expanded capacity to handle larger quantities of meats. A car load of dressed chickens hens and lamb cuts arrive with prices listed for ham lard and beef items.
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