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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1902
Page
2
Washington report notes the new executive offices and a large government printing office rising in North Washington. The temporary white house will hold presidential papers, while the printing shop expands space to handle growing demand and become the world’s largest.
Superintendent A J Vance of the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company says workers are within a few miles of Thermopolis and hope to open communication in a few days. Thermopolis now lacks railroad telegraph or telephone links and will gain a line that may extend to Billings in spring.
Paris dispatch reports a clash at Terre Noir coal field as strikers battle gendarmes wounding several and breaking depot windows. One official dies, troops dispatched, and a non union committee of the Yellows orders 600 revolvers and 45,000 cartridges as strikes spread.
Sheridan notes from Oct 10 report on Roy Noble returning with bride Florence Johnson me establishing a wedding at Townsend. The event includes guests from Dillon and Iron Rod, with gifts of silver and chinaware. Local news cover road work, school events, and upcoming political campaigns.
Crown Prince Chowla Maha Vajiravudh of Siam arrives in Washington on a special train with his suite. He meets President Roosevelt at the White House with cabinet members present. The brief audience lasts about five minutes as the prince expresses admiration for the United States and its cavalry.
Sheridan dispatch reports Grand Encampment in Southern Carbon county placed under quarantine with ingress and egress cut off. Twenty seven smallpox cases fuel fear as authorities hunt for the contagion source. Outbreaks noted in Southern Carbon towns and northern Colorado areas across the state line. Extrordinary efforts mounted to stamp out the disease.
Registration for the fall election starts next Monday in the committee room of the courthouse with C. J. Keyser Brown as registrar. Office hours run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The agent will alternate locations between East and West Red Lodge for two weeks, starting in Fast Red Lodge for three days, then the old schoolhouse in West Red Lodge, and repeating.
At two this morning a freight train separated three miles below Red Lodge causing three loaded coal cars to pile up. The rear collided with the front and passengers in the caboose waited while wreckage was cleared. No one was injured.
Word from Sheridan Wyoming reports Id Thorpe a renowned broncho buster from the city went to Denver for a rough riding contest and sustained a broken leg and other painful injuries while attempting to subdue a fractious horse. The bulletin notes he left Sheridan earlier in the week for the event.
At a Livingston meeting in B of R T hall the union adopted resolutions extending sympathy to anthracite region miners and appointed James D. Graham to lead a committee of one to solicit contributions.
Livingston reports installation of extra fire alarm bells by Jack M. Jelde in most fire department member homes over the past week. Alarms will be activated when turned in to the fire hall.
Alexander Livingston as receiver posts a $200,000 bond with the district court clerk. Bond furnished by the American Bonding Company of Baltimore.
C S Heffertin has arranged to join the Northwestern Theatrical association, giving Livingston access to top attractions. The group books for nearly 20 opera houses in Montana and Washington, boosting the theater’s lineup.
A Catholic mission starts Sunday October 19 at St. Marys church in Livingston and runs for one week. Rev Father Neiman of the Redemptorist order leads the effort and has been in the state for some time doing missionary work.
Berlin October 11 The emigration section debated causes of German emigration with Professor Tille arguing economic motives while others pressed political and social factors. Bremen shipping men cited desire for freedom and criticized colonies for military service and police control. J K Victor urged developing African colonies for 19 million natives, contrasting German and French treatment. The congress resolved to direct emigration toward Southwest Africa.
J R Painter, a Wyoming mining investor with 109000 dollars tied to the Sunlight district, reports the wagon road to Cody is finished and ore shipments from the Silver Tip mine will start next season. Copper ore at about 40 dollars per ton yields strong profits despite ten dollar haul costs, with 60000 dollars worth of ore ready, and a tunnel nearly 1000 feet long.
Major S. G. Reynolds reports the capture at Oxgalalla Nebraska of Osa Force and William Benson by Sheriff A Neilson of Sheridan Wyoming. The men are wanted by federal authorities for stealing Crow reservation cattle last July. They will be sent back to Montana to await trial in Helena before the U S court.
In Helena on October 11 the Helena Rifle Club hosts a championship shoot against the Great Falls Rifle and Revolver Club at the Helena range near Broadwater. The match starts at 9 o clock tomorrow. Helena recently won the cup from Great Falls and the latter seeks to reclaim it.
In Big Timber on October 1 Abe Gardiner caught the largest trout loaded from the Boulder River weighing 1 2 pounds and measuring 24 1 2 inches from snout to tail, setting a new local record.
Cold economy and fuel shortages push Dr Humphreys 77 as a remedy. Advertises that using 7 restores circulation and speeds recovery from colds, suggesting homes and offices stay warmer and healthier during the season.
Thomas Devine registry agent for Election Districts 6 and 7 in Deer Lodge County Montana opens the registration books at 213 Birch Street on October 18 1902 to November 2 1902 for the coming November 4 1902 election. Office hours 9 am to 9 pm daily with an extra October 27 1902 visit for those sick disabled or absent to register.
I Henry S Neal registry agent for election district no 3 Deer Lodge County Montana opens registration books at 218 East Commercial Avenue Anaconda from October 13 to October 25 1902 for the forthcoming November 4 1902 election. Office hours 9 am to 9 pm with special hours October 27 for registering voters delayed by sickness disability or absence.
County official Henry Hynes announces registration books for Deer Lodge County Montana opening October 13 1902 and closing October 25 1902 at City Hall. Hours listed include 9 am to 6 pm daily with evening sessions 7 pm to 10 pm and special hours October 27 for voters ill or absent. Register qualified voters for the upcoming election.
Hugh Early registry agent for Washoe Smelter and Carroll Deer Lodge County Montana opens the registration at Donohue Block Fast Park Avenue from October 13 to October 25 1942 for the November 4 election. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm daily with an exception for those physically disabled or absent during the prior two weeks.
Henry Casper announces office hours for registering qualified voters ahead of the November 4 1902 election. He lists precinct locations including Modesty Emmon's Mill Creek Warm Springs and Stuart areas and states dates October 22 through October 27 with special hours for those sick disabled or absent during the register period. He notes the Deer Lodge county Montana jurisdiction and district numbers 10 through 14.
Edward Parker registry agent announces registration open at his Warm Springs Creek residence from Oct 18 to Oct 25 1902 for the November 4 1902 election in Deer Lodge County Montana. Additional sites include Cable Georgetown Silver Lake precincts with varying schedules and locations.
Thomas Boland, registry agent for Election District No 1, Deer Lodge County Montana, will open the registration books at 514 Pine Street Anaconda October 13 to October 25 1902 for qualified voters for the November 4 1902 election. He will also be in his office October 27 1902 between 9 am and 5 pm.
Henry Redmond announces register openings at the stone building corner Commercial and Hickory in Anaconda Montana for Deer Lodge County precinct 2. registration runs October 18 to October 29 1902 from 9 am to 9 pm and includes a separate October 27 day in his office for those sick disabled or absent to register for the November 4 1902 election.
Notice from Henry Casper registry agent for election districts 10 11 12 18 and 14 in Deer Lodge County Montana announces the opening of the registration books. Voters are informed the period and procedures for registration are set to begin at the specified offices.
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