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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
10
A local jeweler promotes a fall collection of solid silver and rich cut glass aimed at upcoming weddings. Shoppers are urged to inspect the new patterns and designs, emphasizing reasonable prices and current styles offered by wsley Block.
New Yorker J Harper Smithers told a Butte hotel audience that automobiles will soon be popular in the city. He described a coastward chase with steam and electric engines, noting early fire engines in New York and the spread of wheeled machines across major western cities. He warned of the machines’ appeal and their ability to climb steep hills, predicting a rise in popularity and sport.
A convention adopted a resolution to have its legislative committee draft a bill for the next Montana legislative session establishing a state printing office. No dissent was recorded in the vote.
Mrs Wilber who was arrested last night avoided returning to Great Falls and fled Helena with her two children after being allowed to leave the train. Police searched Helena and were notified to arrest her as officials suspected a trip toward Butte. Early reports showed a woman and two children disappeared from custody.
The Census Bureau reports Arizona’s 1900 population at 122,212, up 62,592 since 1890 and more than twelve times the 1870 figure. The increase reflects 28,823 Indians and others counted on reservations in 1890 not included in earlier totals.
Russian forces under General Subbotovich and Colonel Artamonoff entered Moukden on October 5 after Chinese evacuation and looting. The city gates and imperial palace were damaged or burned while artillery and supplies were found.
Great Northern ticket office at 41 North Main Street offers sale of tickets to Anaconda and all stations along the route. Time card and freight rate information available. Reward offered for proof that F. F. Mayer does not supply the best mainspring for one dollar. Watch cleaning advertised at $1.50.
The Trades and Labor Council referred the issue of early closing to the Miners Union for study and final decision. A meeting is planned next Tuesday to determine if Hennersy storehall should close at 6. A legislative committee of three union members will draft bills for the legislature on labor welfare, with Dan Mc Donald likely to chair.
New York Oct 18 the complete dispersal of the Silver Brook stud owned by EF O Ashby Shrewsbury New Jersey was held at Madison Square Garden. Fifty head offered led by Knight of the Thistle the celebrated racehorse. First bid 10 000 rising by 1000s to 40 000 then sold to Charles Ree of Gallatin Tennessee. Forty other head sold total 64700 average 1577 per head.
Chicago October 18 annual meeting of Pullman company stockholders held today. The annual statement for the year ends July 1 shows total revenue 15 022 458 dollars net earnings 6 623 476 dollars and surplus 4 895 44 dollars.
Copenhagen reports the immediate danger surrounding King Oecar has passed. He will require a long rest to recover fully under medical supervision in the capital.
Madrid reports the cabinet has decided to postpone the opening of the ports until November. The notice notes the delay was announced on October 18. The action delays planned activities and impacts local and regional schedules.
At closing time, 9684 Butte residents were on the registration books. District tallies show progress with a move of the registration office to West Daly street for precinct 2 voters. W Pinkham in district 8 held to the law amid abuse from Clark heelers over alleged improper registrations.
James Swartwood recounted a dramatic episode from the Santiago campaign in which Cuban mobs sought to avenge released Spanish prisoners. A black regiment, deployed with bayonets and discipline, held the line until relief arrived and the danger passed.
Special dispatch from Missoula reports district court officers processing full citizen naturalizations and issuing first papers to many, with no rejections. A list of new U S citizens includes Napoleon Vallett Frank Green Henry Gignese and many others.
Denver October 18 Al Herford manager of Joe Gans announced he mailed to William Naughton of Chicago a $1,000 forfeit for a six round fight with Frank Erne in Chicago.
Beattie Washington resident Professor Andrews formerly of Whitman college in Walla Walla drowned in the Kutehh binek river near Golovan bay while attempting to ford the stream in September.
Rear Admiral Sampson was very ill last night and his physicians did not permit him to leave his bed today in Boston Massachusetts.
A Detroit Journal excerpt reports a woman entering a parlor to find her husband dead on a sofa cushion, describing her despair over married life with an insensitive man. The fragment ends with her unresolved feelings about leaving the situation.
In a Glaswegian exchange at 2 am a husband arrives from a lodge and faces his wife’s sharp rebuke. The couple shares a strained moment as she declares she cannot speak further while he mutters about knowing when to come home after the second meeting in a week.
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