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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1902
Page
12
Readable fragments show clearance style pricing for various items including Wedgewood plaques Dresden figures Louwelsa vases and Royal Dover pieces. Several items display reduced tags with amounts such as 81.00 2.0 3.50 6.00 and 5.00 amid garbled OCR.
Disorder erupts as a crowd confronts police during an arrest, attempting to seize a detainee from officers at a city street scene. Authorities restore calm as bystanders watch.
A drunken Swede sparked a small riot last night at Main Street and Broadway. Patrol Clerk Daniel Harley and Officer Thompson were assaulted as crowd jeered and tripped them. Thompson later found his revolver missing, and the intoxicated man was jailed to face charges of drunkenness disorderly conduct disturbing the peace and resisting a police officer.
On September 1 daily colonist rates go into effect via Southern Pacific lines through Coden or Paso and Missouri river points. Rates to various cities range from 23 to 31 dollars and run until October 31 with stopover privileges in California. A small book titled California for 25 dollars, by prominent men, is available free from Southern Pacific agents.
Judge Boyte will decide tomorrow if Travid Monahan should be remanded for trial on the alleged assault of C. F. Leonard. The closed police court proceeding yielded little decisive evidence though prosecutors suspect Monahan. Monahan claimed he slept in bed at the time and denied coffin room sleeping.
Testimony notes uncertainty whether coffins or beds were present in a room with conflicting accounts. Noyes offered evasive replies and failed to impress as a witness while others described beds and comforts once heard of from outside observers. An unrelated ad touts Pilsener beer by Butte Brewing for family use with a dealer phone number.
HW L Frank reports a tunnel a mile into his Frank Canada coal mine with 14 tons produced daily by 2½ men. The Canadian Pacific Railroad buys all output and is seeking more. An earlier explosion killed two workers but others escaped unharmed.
The remedy, advertised as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, claims to digest food in the stomach, relieve dyspepsia, gas, bloating, and water brush without irritating the bowels. It emphasizes pure digestive power from pepsin and vegetable extracts and promotes one or two tablets after meals as proof of merit.
Reports from the coal dispute outline operator demands and union boundaries, including non discriminations and varied wage talks. Governor Odell and lawmakers weigh a plan to ease relief if the strike drags on, while Thomas and press clashes color the negotiations.
The Wilkesbarre coal strike cycle shows no incidents as miners await court action. Military leaders plan to detain arrestees without bail, prompting union opposition and legal challenges. Mitchell returns from New York with no public statement as talks continue.
The speaker notes that choosing not to request further funds would be the natural move for a man in need and aware of where to obtain money, implying selective restraint under financial pressure. This reflects a cautious stance during a tense economic moment and hints at strategic behavior in crisis.
At a Lynn mass meeting Governor Hurley of Salem proposed hanging coal mine operators as a symbolic threat. He urged extreme measures and said they should be arbitrate now. Resolutions of sympathy for miners were adopted and a telegram to John Mitchell was sent along with a large collection.
In Philadelphia on October 11 Senators Quay and Penrose refused to commit to further discussions with mine operators. Quay said there was never any plan for a conference and that talking would not improve the strike. Authorities say Governor Stone will not call an extra legislative session on the strike.
Reading Pennsylvania reports 5700 tons of anthracite moved locally during the day and last night, much washery coal. Officials say weekly shipments exceed 20000 tons with 2500 tons to be sent tonight. Daily output before the strike ranged 49000 to 50900 tons. Next week facilities expect higher production.
Portland unions have pledged 82 400 to aid Pennsylvania coal miners. A meeting of union presidents is set for tomorrow and is expected to raise an additional 10 000 for the miners.
Covington Ky Oct 11 Judge Cochran of the United States court enjoined the Chicago and Ohio railway from delaying seven cars of supplies for striking West Virginia miners. An application to extend the injunction to all such shipments was denied.
Bridget Boland was released on bond from the city jail after detectives charged her with shoplifting a child’s coat from Symons Dry Goods. She claims to need help at home with five children. Police say she concealed items in a deep pocket in her dress.
St Pauls M E Church South Idaho and Galena streets with J R Murray pastor holds preaching at 11 a m and sermon to children. Sunday school 9 45 a m W R Deen superintendent class meeting 12 15 p m Samuel Churchill leader Epworth league 7 p m trustees meet in the pastors study Monday night. Prayer and teachers meeting Wednesday 7 50 p m.
A Battle Creek author recalls how Grape-Nuts relieved six months of fatigue while traveling in Colorado. He quotes a physician on food aiding nerves and cites a burro delivery of the product 45 miles from settlement. He slept well after eating and credits the cereal with restoring his vigor and writing drive.
Indianapolis, Oct. 11. Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers denied reports that other organizations were asked to boost contributions to the defense fund aiding the anthracite strike. He said no increase in assessments or new donations have been requested and declined to discuss finances.
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