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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1908
Page
13
Bronze nine inch diameter college and fraternity seals mounted on quartered oak with Flemish finish. Priced at five dollars each with express charges bringing total to about seven dollars. See them in our window and order any seal built to above price.
A collage of brief items: Grady rents pianos from Orton Bros coal and wood. McLaughlin Coal Co and dentists Drs Cole and Tait at 48 W Park. Births announced to Hilden and O’Connell families. Mr Be E Smith from Hamilton visits the city. Retail notes include Regal and Red Boot shoe listings and Tonkin’s Clothery bargains. Local arrivals, studio moves, paving brick contracts, and a Beveridge visit recap.
Patrick Bonner of North Arizona street receives cigars and congratulations from fellow miners at the High Ore mine to celebrate the stork's arrival. A 14 pound baby arrives, with mother and child reported well in the home.
James Shea president and Dan Holland secretary invite voters to participate in a referendum on W. F. of M. assessments. Polls will open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday October 6.
Mrs Isabella Monteath a longtime Butte resident dies aged 76 after a surgical illness. Born in Glasgow she arrived in the U S as a young bride and built a home in Butte, running the first exclusive boarding house. Funeral at 23 o clock at 219 South Washington.
An alleged demented man wandered from an Oregon Short Line train near Silver Bow Junction Saturday morning and eluded a high speed search by deputies. He was last seen at Johnson's ranch east of Silver Bow where he received food and shelter before vanishing again.
Bessie Ames allegedly aided prisoners H. Miller and Mack Gerkin in a series of room burglaries in Butte. Detective Joe Williams secured 17 stolen items belonging to Mrs. John Allen M. J. Curtis and Ernest Woodside from the Tallant block. Ames was arrested in Helena Saturday night and will be returned to Butte with the woman and items.
Robert D. Babcock a well known Kehoes Blue Bird saloon bartender in Rocker died last evening without medical attendance Coroner Stevens investigated and ruled natural causes. He was 58 and had rheumatism. He came West from New York where relatives are believed to exist. An inquest is unnecessary.
The article notes Butte miners seek stability by buying property, with many choosing East Missoula lots on a $10 monthly plan. Each lot costs $70 and requires no large debt, with R. E. Glass at 44 East Broadway as contact for purchases or phone inquiries via Bell 446.
Martin Glackney was trapped by a ground fall at the Andconda mine and taken to St James hospital with fractures to both bones of the left leg six inches above the ankle. The injury is serious. Glackney is single and 22 years old.
Continued notes say Prince Ferdinand will proclaim Bulgarian independence at Tignova and assume czar title. Rumelia to be included, Turkey likely to resist, risking a Turko Bulgarian war. If Berlin treaty is torn up, expect compensation drives for Crete Albania and other territories.
Belgrade reports on October 4 noting Austria's proposed annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina provokes the greatest excitement. The Servian press denounces the move as warlike and destabilizing in the region.
Constantinople reports Turkey plans an immediate military mobilization with a first division of cavalry six regiments and additional forces totaling twenty regiments on the frontier. Bulgaria counters with eleven regiments stationed at Varna Sofia and along the Roumanian border amid ongoing settlement efforts.
Paul Bahr was brought from Chicago to Bozeman and charged with selling mortgaged property. He faces two weeks to plead and says he did it to raise funds to take his son to his mother in Germany. His wife died near Manhattan about a year ago. Bahr sought money to contact his mother in Germany.
In Los Angeles on October 4, police rounded up more than 50 Salvation Army workers for holding street meetings in violation of local ordinance. They refused bail and were jailed, while singing and praying in custody.
A Chicago citizen addressed a public library meeting, outlining concerns over access and funding. City officials and library board members listened as discussions touched on hours, programs, and community needs.
An optician markets invisible bifocals with a satisfaction or money refunded guarantee. They advertise glass pairs for 1 and gold glasses from seven fifty to ten, undercutting elsewhere ten to fifteen. The offer aims to entice buyers by avoiding “Dr.” title tricks and promising real savings on all optical goods.
The exchange centers on Shelley’s Prometheus Unbound with the librarian replying that they do not keep any unbound books. The remark highlights a clash of culture and manners in a library setting.
In Birmingham on October 4 members of the Chamberlain family rejected rumors in the News of the World that Joseph Chamberlain would retire from the house of commons. They stated his health has improved and he is preparing an address to his constituents.
The note details Republican campaign stops led by H. H. Parsons across Missoula Whitehall Sheridan Virginia City and Pony. It also reports deaths and illness including Mrs. Anna Buford near Alder, cancer, and illness of I. H. Henderson. County committee changes name new clerk candidate William H. Comley and resignation replacements Ek. D. Marsh Thomas Hunt. Also mentions John Bishop’s recovery from a fall, school canvassing, and locals attending the state fair in Helena.
Winnipeg dated October 4 the Canadian Pacific mechanics strike has been officially declared off ending a disruption that affected railway operations with a settlement or accord reported.
New York October 4 Martin Sheridan set a new world's record discus throw of 140 feet 514 inches shocking spectators and establishing a historic mark in track field competition.
In Butte a hotel lobby spectator predicts a mild winter with coal logistics improving as railroads can supply cars. A Helena visitor notes heavy winter weather elsewhere while praising cement sidewalks that melt snow. A New York traveler speculates on Bryan’s chances and a Livingston oil venture seeks over $25,000 capital amid promising oil and gas indications.
At a Pastime Athletic Club gathering the Irish American Athletic Club discussed record throws. The prior mark stood at 189 feet 11 inches.
The Standard offers all wool bunting flags stitched double, with 46 star design on both sides and a strong hem tape to prevent fraying. Heavy canvas headings and brass grommets accompany the flag, free with a $10 annual advance subscription to the Standard.
A quoted poem extols giving the best one has to the world and receiving in return. It speaks of loyal hearts brave spirits pure souls and faith that leads to mutual kindness and honors. The closing line notes life mirrors our deeds and ends with an unfinished attribution.
Eugene V. Debs socialist presidential candidate arrived at Grand Central on the red special amid a stampede that toppled police lines and injured several as crowds surged. He spoke at Hippodrome and American Theater with large turnouts and a rousing reception.
Fire gutted the Campbell Glass and Paint warehouse at Main and Grand streets in St Louis. Loss placed at 150000 dollars. Life insurance in Crescent creamery pasteurized milk.
Manila reports Hans Streit, a goal passer aboard the battleship Vermont, died Saturday at the Lodge saloon, with cold beer available. The event recalls service aboard the ship during patrols.
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