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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1902
Page
7
A brief summary notes Democratic candidates report steady progress on campaign directive tasks. Officials outline efforts to organize messaging, coordinate volunteers, and prepare policy materials ahead of upcoming campaigns. Local party chapters emphasize unity and volunteer engagement.
Missoula county holds quiet yet busy campaign as Joyce and Hall tour the Northern Pacific towns Oct. 13 through Oct. 18. Hall seeks county attorney again on a strong record while Joyce bids for state senate with broad support across Carlton Bonner Lolo Potomac Frenchtown Nine Mile and Plains.
In Missoula on October 11 a society young man receives an invitation to visit a young lady on Tuesday. He reads Thursday by error and misses the Tuesday meeting. The lady leaves for the evening train and is chilly upon his Thursday arrival, causing embarrassment among friends and the young man’s worry about the mix up.
The Missoula Eagles prepare for their third anniversary on October 26 with elaborate plans. Committees handle arrangements as members anticipate a standout celebration featuring varied aerial stunts and performances.
Reports from Agent Smead and Officer McCormick in Missoula claim the Indian remains found along the Northern Pacific track near the county end were foully murdered. They believe they are on the killer's trail and that a murder case has been established.
Missoula announces a daily campaign newspaper to begin Monday in the afternoon edition supporting the democratic ticket. Judge O'Dwyer will conduct the sheet. An item notes a No. 8 cook store priced at $10 at McBride's.
Missoula on October 11 hosted an exhibition of a handsome painting by Mrs. A. L. Westcott at the Missoula Mercantile company storefront. The work attracted considerable attention from shoppers and visitors.
In Missoula on Oct 11 the McCullough eleven faced the University of Montana junior team. The university juniors were shut out in a 10 to 0 victory marking the season opener.
P. M. Reilly & Co merchants held an enthusiastic meeting at Plains Missoula on October 11 as reported by a Plains special.
Representatives H. T. Wilkinson J. M. Herzog and John Cyr Ss. J. Coffer attended the session. The group discussed policy initiatives and rendered support for local projects. The meeting highlighted cooperation among officials and community leaders.
Tonight's Democratic gathering drew a jammed wall of attendees with a highly enthusiastic turnout. The Plains band provided music as speeches by Messrs. Joyce, Coffee, Herzog, Prescott, and Wilkinson captivated the audience.
Report from Missoula dated December 11 notes Western Montana fair advertising benefits for local agriculture and horticulture. Visitors praise the fair, urging a permanent, incorporated fair association and secured grounds to prevent loss of a future home.
In Missoula on October 11 the Standard notes the Republican administration bears blame for open gambling. The administration now accepts responsibility and Mayor Stevens orders an end to all gambling in the city. The mayor had previously asked the paper not to reference the issue. Also, Donohue Company showcases fall and winter wraps and millinery.
A Bozeman railway chat covers labor issues and union talk with a harsh critique of “Johnny Knockers” and Chinese labor, then shifts to church education, temperance resolutions, and synod proceedings in Helena. Officers and speakers from the Montana Presbyterian scene are named along with remarks on the railway club and dance events.
A woman was knocked down by a cow and sustained a bruised head. She was unconscious for two hours and remained in pain after regaining consciousness, but officials do not believe there are internal injuries.
Duncan and Draffin file suit in Missoula district court for John J. Deakin against Northern Pacific Railway for 200 dollars plus 9 cents. Deakin bought a Helena to Missoula ticket hailed as good for date only and argues a six month validity clause. He paid a cash fare after the conductor refused to honor the ticket.
Dr J M Fox former member of the state capitol building commission recently housed in Northern Pacific hospital for injuries from a train accident left tonight for Portland. He could walk with crutches and planned to visit Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or call city store Higgins avenue.
A five member committee of the Carpenters and Joiners Union No. 28 in Missoula organized a ball to raise funds for miners on strike in Pennsylvania. The event is set forThursday of this week and expected to be among the largest Missoula has hosted.
The second day of the Montana Presbyterian synod session centered on Evangelization with aims to grow church membership across the state and spur spiritual renewal. Plans include inviting evangelist Chivera, a Moody associate, to Montana and selling the College of Montana buildings in Deer Lodge to support ministry efforts.
Missoula residents attended an afternoon meeting of the Woman's club led by the literary department. Gail Laughlin, noted suffrage advocate, delivered an earnest forceful address that drew hearty applause. Also advertised Savage rifles at McBride's for $18.
Missoula report notes Victor Ridley a proud grandfather as his daughter Mrs. W Smithy welcomes a son today at her home on McCormick Street. The birth adds a new generation to the Ridley family in Montana.
Henry Goldstein bartender was shot and killed at Levin's Chicago liquor house by William Lawrence in a quarrel over 15 cents. A large mob forms as Lawerence is moved between jails to avoid lynching. Deputies relocate the prisoner to the country amid rumblings of crowd violence.
George L. Hutchins, formerly manager of the buffalo and wild west shows, will spend two to three months in Portland directing the Post holiday number. After publication he returns to Missoula to begin the next summer tour of the show.
Missoula October 11 health department urged action to remove a case of decaying poultry dumped on a vacant lot by the express company near the railway station. Residents seek relief from the nuisance and request swift cleanup.
Rev. Dr. Price and President Roake of the Stevensville Methodist training school consult with the state university faculty in Missoula about buying laboratory apparatus for their institution.
An 18-year-old daughter of Charles H. Smith of Woodman was seriously injured near Missoula while riding a horse on the Lolo trail when the animal bolted and frightened at something on the path. Local authorities reported she sustained serious injuries but details were not fully available.
Charles H. Lane of the Butte league club says Great Falls will not be in the Pacific Northwest league next season because there is no suitable city to play against it.
Missoula notes record residents in Spokane and Helena on business trips, installations and transfers, with Ivan news of social events, mining deals, and school updates. Key figures include Elliott and wife of Bonita, Philip Miller visiting from Helena for Greenhoad Over all, and John Baier purchasing one sixteenth of Boston Colby Katie lode for 500 dollars.
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