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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
14
Local authorities announced cleaning of the Higinge Avenue Bridge after reports of buildup and debris. Crews will work during daylight hours to clear the structure and inspect for safety, with traffic temporarily slowed.
A city report notes by mid October that a long awaited bridge cleaning has improved views of the city administration. The piece contrasts a notably cleaner county campaign with less mudslinging and cites a poll tax receipt from 1897 found during bridge work. The editorial highlights vigorous but orderly campaigning and warns of widespread theft of campaign material and “liquid persuader” items.
An old valley resident known as Bohemian Mike Langer shot himself near Steel Creek by placing a shotgun to his head. He had been missing for three days before a search party found his body behind a tree with the gun still against his forehead. Langer, long employed in lumber camps and placer camps on Wiehes Creek, had been drinking heavily recently.
The preliminary hearing for Frank Schultz charged with attempted criminal assault was postponed to Monday due to illness after a suicide attempt in the county jail. He is weakened from blood loss but not in serious condition, and residents of Heron fear he will face punishment if returned home. Savage rifles priced at $18 appear in local ads.
R L McCulloch Ravalli county democratic central committee chairman says the county will deliver its usual democratic majority to the state ticket this fall. He notes the local ticket is strong and well supported and predicts a broad democratic victory across the Bitter Root country.
Missoula County Democrats nominate Dan J Heyfron Sr for county treasurer and Charlens H Hall for county attorney. The campaign card highlights these nominees as the official party slate.
Wumible lost control of the animal. he was thrown from the vehicle with a badly bruised head while his companion was not hurt.
William Dyson sold two lots on South Fifth Street to Mrs. Lizzie Kennedy who plans to build a cottage. PD J Chadwick plans an immediate tran store on South Third Street near the bridge extension. Join Goodman is constructing a frame cottage on South Fifth Street. Frankyr begins a small cottage on Milder Street. The new Baptist parsonage should be ready by November 10. Visit Missoula Nursery greenhouses or call city store Higgins Avenue.
A young man named Goff was fatally injured in a Tuesday night fight following a political meeting at Carlton, 24 miles from Missoula. Sheriff Prescott intervened but Goff suffered a severe head injury and remained unconscious until medical help arrived hours later.
Articles of incorporation filed for Clinton Townsite company with principal office in Missoula. Capital stock is 25000 shares of 100 each. Directors named are H. C. Stiff T. C. Marshall and W. Q. Ranft. Corporate life set at twenty years. Transferring, Longely heavy city hall.
Missoula police judge Hayes orders J F Maule held in bonds of 200 awaiting trial on a charge of peril larceny. Another youth arrested for stealing beer from the brewery and becoming intoxicated on the fruits of his theft is held to the district court in bonds of 200.
Judge Webster today made Carl B. Soloman of Sweden and Alexander Gener of Canada citizens in Missoula. Declarations of intention were filed by Henryitz Roth and Orn Fitzpatrick, both Canadians. Mail orders to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
Labor union No. 413 held a large meeting at Union hall in Missoula on October 14. The session focused on political matters with a heated argument over recently publicized resolutions.
Stevensville reports a large fire last night in haystacks within Burned Fork district. The owner of the affected stacks is not yet known.
Missoula October 14 J A Hanley a Republican candidate for constable of Hell Gate township resigns. The central committee fills the vacancy by adding Percy Kendall to the ticket.
Missoula reports the large ditch between the city and Fort Missoula is nearing completion and will soon allow a trial run of water. The project covers several thousand acres of arid land. An advertisement notes a No. 8 cook stove priced at $10 available at McBride's.
Missoula Oct 4 Rev Benjamin F Wilson and Clarence Smith Socialist speakers addressed a large audience presenting socialism in its most plausible form. Several acquisitions to the local club were announced.
Missoula October 14 J R Tallmer increases stock by importing four finely bred draught horses and one fine shorthorn bull from Kansas.
Missoula registers around 200 voters by the second day of registration and notes a light total, signaling a smaller expected turnout in upcoming elections.
Missoula October 14 The republican Campaigners returned to night from the Coeur Alene branch with every thing in sight captured.
D G Smith underwent an appendicitis operation this afternoon performed by Dr Par sons in Missoula.
A buggy horse frightened near Missoula after leaving Victor with Mose Humble of Corvallis in the buggy. Humble is in serious condition at his home two days after the runaway, accompanied by a man who rode along.
A son was born Tuesday morning to Mrs. W. G. Wood. J. A. Johnson trainmaster has gone to the coast to meet his wife. Superintendent Russell and Mrs. Russell have returned from Spokane. F. Brooks repairs cribbing along the river bank above the bridge. Miss Rose Stanley has gone to Wal- end of readable items due to fragment.
Miss Laura Thompson and B Ashford Mitchell are married at 7:30 p m in West Spruce street home of Mrs Jennie Thompson. Mitchell, local Oregon Nursery manager, will honeymoon to Oregon and California then return to Missoula where they will reside. Rev Walter Hays officiated. Reception for relatives and friends followed.
A Hamilton youth Walford took temporary charge of the telephone office on Tuesday morning. At the Sisters' hospital a patient, Mrs Gagnon of Frenchtown, is seriously ill from blood poisoning. The funeral of Frank Anderson's child from Bonner was held today with Rev. Peterson officiating and burial in Missoula cemetery. A runaway four horse wood wagon on the bridge caused a panic and wrecked an ambulance from the post. Mrs. George Johnson and daughter of Stevensville have returned from an eastern trip and were met by Mr. Johnson who joined them in the valley last night.
A local advertisement urges shoppers to view the wide assortment of wraps and millinery at the Donohue company to pick out fall and winter outfits, highlighting the value and interest for customers.
Near Rochester in Lorraine county, an elderly Meach family battle with three robbers ended with two attackers killed. John Meach freed himself, retrieved a shotgun, and fatally wounded a third intruder after the burglars bound Jarvis and attacked the safe. Three accomplices fled. no money was taken.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Lewistown on October 14 notes J. H. Meredith, superintendent of the New Year's mines, says work is progressing satisfactorily. Drying screens once deemed necessary due to ore dampness will be installed next spring after moisture diminishes.
reports from Willemstad Curacao Oct 14 say Vice President Gomez led 500 troops to reinforce President Castro, shifting government to Guaxpuerte near Los Teques. La Victoria battles portray Castro surrounded, position critical as rebels press advance and ministers move unseen locations.
Forces have entered Verettes and threaten St Marc while Montresis is evacuated by revolutionaries. The situation escalates as insurgents consolidate territory and civilians face danger.
Special Dispatch from Lewistown reports the transfer of Great Northern mines to Gold Reef Mining raising monthly payroll to 3000 dollars. New grounds open, mill overhaul underway, ore from Pierless Chicago Lookout and Plattsburg dominates, two new raises in Chicago. Cyanide treatment after roasting boosts ore value. mill capacity to double with enlarged tanks. Winter operations planned with a boarding plant to follow.
Reports say General Herrera's gunboat Pacila carries German officers as gunners while Americans bound for Colombia aboard the armed steamer Bogota prepare to test firepower against their German rivals. P. Ladd, ex Cuba veteran, leads Colombian Marines for the Bogota. R G Leeds attempted to join the rebels but was sent home.
Salonika Monastir railroad plans to ready cars for troops and supplies. A 2550 soldier detachment left Salonica for Dedengatch. A Bulgarian band near Florina 17 miles from Monastir was dispersed and seven members were killed.
Ten criminals convicted by Yukon courts were transported from Skagway aboard the Princess May to Vancouver. Two received life sentences, and the group was immediately moved to the New Westminster penitentiary for confinement.
In Port au Prince on October 14, acting on US Minister Powell's initiative, the diplomatic corps proposed a cessation of hostilities to arrange preliminaries for peace between the revolutionists and the provisional government forces.
In Klamathon Cal a man believed to be John Rook who recently worked in Merrill Klama in county killed himself in the jail. Investigators seek links to a recent unknown woman tragedy near Henley Siskiyou county. A murdered elderly woman was found hanged on a hillside weeks ago. identity uncertain though a card in her valise indicated Oregon origin.
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