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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1902
Page
16
Western Montana office of the standard is at 110 West Main Street, Missoula. Telephone number 118 listed. Advertising areas furnished on application.
Frank Schultz confined in county jail denies the charge of attempted criminal assault and says the girl is not his daughter. He admits prior relations with the girl, claims she consented, and says he thought prisoners planned to kill him. He also reveals his true name as W. F. Schultz and says he attempted suicide due to fear of lynching.
Joe Bradley writes that he and Mrs. Bradley are settled in Spokane renting a house and housekeeping. He and Joe Herman travel from Spokane to Coeur d'Alene City by lake, with Herman becoming a skilled perch fisherman and enjoying naphtha lunches while navigating. Bradley says his health has improved and sends regards to Missoula friends.
A special train run by the Florodora company from Missoula to Spokane set a record despite a five hour delay from the Bonita wreck earlier that morning. Engineer Ross and Conductor Marka led the crew. dispatchers cleared the line and the trip finished an hour and a half faster than the limited. Seven loaded cars burned in the Bonita wreck. one fireman was slightly hurt. Mail orders to Golden Rule Missoula.
Missoula detective Wo Arthur Leehambre brakeman on the Coeur d Alene branch suffered a broken leg and mangled flesh after being caught beneath moving train wheels while passing the stock yards this morning.
Game Warden Hige gins obtains from the attorney general an opinion ruling that U S soldiers at the fort are non residents under the act and must pay a license to hunt.
Changes in Missoula time cards announced for October 17 alter eastbound departures. No. 4 leaves at 9:00 AM, No. 6 at 1:00 PM, and No. 2 at 7:20 PM with slight possible adjustments.
In district court H. Scuy acting as guardian of Bessie Reemer asked for permission to sell 14 percent of the Majestic Copper Mining and Smelting stock. The petition is set for hearing on Oct. 2 at McBride's No. 8 Cook Store, in Missoula, on Oct. 17.
A bucket of craters was stolen from an express truck at the railway station in Missoula last night and has been traced to a saloon. A settlement out of court is expected.
The Missoula County Democratic slate names candidates for state senate Matthew M. Joyce and representatives H. T. Wilkinson J. M. Herzog John Cyr 8 J. Coffee. It also lists George C. Higgins for county clerk and recorder Clarence R. Prescott for sheriff Dan J. Heyfron Jr. for county treasurer Charles H. Hall for county attorney J. H. Massey for assessor Kate Shelley for superintendent of schools J. M. Lucy for coroner and B. T. Nesmith for public administrator.
A speaker at the Union Opera House denounced Amal Gamated for business in the state and threatening workers. He warned the company would reduce the working man to servitude if allowed to continue and criticized W. A. Clark as harshly as two years ago while praising Heinze as the state's salvation.
D T Conkling and Reg ister Dan Arms report the Maddix claim under bond as the old Sunday mine's main ore body. Montana Gold company shows over 50 000 in activity since April. A 120 foot level station and drifting two ways yield ore in each tunnel while ore flow outpaces mills.
County Attorney Hall finished the west county tour and with his ticket arrived in Plains for an address. Joyce, after Bitter Root work, traveled to the Big Blackfoot and will speak at Potomac. Reports from outside meetings are encouraging and Democratic candidates feel the canvass is successful.
Missoula reports heavy activity on the Coeur d Alene branch with trains hauling ore from Wallace. The Wallace district is said to be enjoying one of its best seasons, with ore shipments contributing to widespread prosperity as Missoula guests note the region’s booming trade.
Chief Dispatcher Black returns from east trip and resigns to join Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe at Mercerline Missouri. Sam Vanluren remains chief dispatcher and Gentry becomes regular night chief. Local congratulations expected for both men.
In the local United States land office this morning Mary J Warren of Stevensville filed a Bitter Rest pre-emption entry upon HO acres near Stevensville. Henry Rosendorf and Louise Rosendorf of Missoula filed timber and stone entries near Lothrop. Timber and stone entries were filed in Flathead county by John J Farrell Neal F E Munson Michael T O'Brien and William E Smith of Hillyard Washington.
Missoula residents were invited to tour the nursery greenhouses and Higgins Avenue city store locations or to call for details. The notice highlights open hours and directions to the Missoula site network for gardening supplies and services.
Geroma Spencer, on site from his Harvey Creek mines near Quigley, has worked for years and oversees Walter McKay and partners patent claims. He says development is encouraging and the district shows substantial progress.
Denny from Butte arrived in Missoula on Oct 17 to see his family. His campaign presence is noted as natural and he is praised for eminent services rendered locally.
Missoula hosts the kickoff as Herron announces the Heinze campaign opening and outlines early plans for the race.
Taken to Reform School at Missoula on October 17 Clayton Cyr was moved to Milesity by Deputy Sheriff McCormick for admission to the reform school.
Missoula voters face four nights of political events starting Monday with local Republicans Harry L. Parsons and Will L. Murphy. Ex Senator Carter speaks Tuesday, Yon Yon Yon at Union Opera House Wednesday, and F Aug Heinze and Major Maginnis Thursday at events around town.
A westbound extra freight collided with an eastbound extra at Bonita early today. The eastbound was entering the siding when struck, blocking the line for six hours and delaying traffic. The affected track, west of Donita, has a notorious wreck record in the region.
Orchard owners anticipate a favorable return from their late apples as harvest progresses and fruit quality improves for market sales.
David Dowd visits Missoula from the reservation while Dan MacDonald returns after several days in town. Heinze campaign supporter H A Frank from Butte is in town, and J C C Dwyer also returns from Bitter Root travels. A daughter arrives for P J Shannon of Hamilton, and Colonel Parker is hospitalized with a foot wound from a rusty nail. C H Putney moves to a new South Missoula home. George Steinbrenner learns of a birth in Minneapolis to Mrs Blumberg. W Smith returns to Montana after two years East to resume residence. Professor Wiley of the Missoula Mercantile shoe department plans a Frenchtown valley trip to regain old skills.
Missoula churches list Sunday schedules with sermons, services, and programs. Christian, Baptist, Presbyterian, German Lutheran, Congregational, Church of the Holy Spirit, First Church of Christ Scientist, and Scandinavian churches present times for morning and evening worship, Sunday schools, and special activities.
A large stock of wraps and millinery is displayed by the Donohue company inviting shoppers to view before selecting outfits for the upcoming fall and winter season.
Missoula report notes a new steam hammer among shop improvements. The hammer aids heavy forging essential to engine repairs performed at the Northern Pacific shops in the city.
Missoula on Oct 17 reports next Thursday will feature a key Democrat rally with speakers Major Maginnis WY Pemberton and M M Joyce local state senate candidate. Veteran orators and Joyce are expected to draw a large cross party audience.
John E Cleary of Victor spent the day in Missoula talking harvest and valley prosperity. He says the Bitter Rooters chorus is echoed by many, and claims the valley is in better shape this year than ever before.
Missoula police hunted late tonight for the man who brutal attacked young Tommy Denny beneath the Dig bridge. The victim could not provide a reliable description, making identification unlikely.
Missoula reports the Daly estate disposed of palace horse cars once used for Bitter Root stock farm racers. The Hattie D goes to the Butte Anaconda Pacific, while the Paltina and Montana are bought by the Santa Fe road.
A railway bulletin from headquarters says a day and night telegraph office has started at Kootenai marking the first station east of Sand Point. The night shift began operation last night.
In Missoula on October 17, Dr Crain reports Mrs Grant, resident at the section house, is much improved and her condition is decidedly more hopeful than a few days prior.
October 17 reports from Bitter Root indicate the apple crop is larger than any prior year. Old orchards yield immense crops while many young, bearing for the first time, add to the valley’s total output.
Special Dispatch reports Dr William Parberry's will filed for probate detailing cash legacies totaling substantial sums to wife Matilda and multiple relatives. The will requires all property to be converted to cash within 12 months and provides executors with bonds relief and pro rata division after expenses.
North Coast Limited will run with full equipment and features through the winter due to heavy passenger traffic. The schedule remains unchanged with the 9:30 a.m. departure from St Paul, while the coast night train now leaves at 12:15 a.m. instead of 10:35 p.m.
El Paso reports the Guegen heims secured options on all Parral area mines and control gold and exchange imports in Mexico. The deal involves a plan to coin 56 million dollars worth of silver, forming part of a broader scheme.
The 24th annual National W C T U convention opened in Porthind Me with delegates from every state. President L N Stevens presided as Lady Henry Somerset and Rev Henry S Sanders attended. Reports highlighted global activity in Manila Bermuda Cuba and Mexico.
Chicago detectives and a lawyer and a First ward politician are jailed on charges of conspiring to blackmail the family of a young burglary suspect. William Neely of New York testified as the alleged victim as Judge Neely heard the case. Police Inspector Lavin led the investigation and had the pair stripped of badges and weapons. The accused are Frank Cantwell, David De Denhaver, William Davis, and Joshua Tedford.
William Sullivan stabbed A. G. Brassfield on Middle creek during a quarrel among a thrashing crew. Brassfield, badly injured with a wound behind the left shoulder blade, was brought to the city for treatment tonight.
Detroit reports Mayor William A. Maybury was nominated by the democratic city convention for a fourth term. The convention backdrop signals continued leadership as Maybury seeks re election.
Representatives of missionary societies formally asked the state department to press Turkey for repayment of the ransom paid for the release of Miss Ellen M. Stone. The request asserts that the payment was made under pressure and seeks restitution by the Ottoman government.
William M Tamblyt John Helms and Otto Schumacher former house members jailed six weeks ago on hoodling charges appeared before the grand jury this afternoon after a conference with Circuit Attorney Folk. They come as possible witnesses against Charles F Kelly sought by the state for return at a cost of 3809.
A London Chronicle note describes an old 1823 1873 law placard in a Paris cafe. It lists a 5 franc fine for public drunkenness, escalating imprisonment and fines for a second offense, and penalties including loss of voting juror and public office rights, plus bans on serving alcohol to under 18s and mandatory placard display at municipal offices cafes and similar places.
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