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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
13
Butte notes list visiting figures from Helena Missoula and Anaconda. Finlen and Thornton hostels welcome Adolph Wetzstein and A. S. Beardsley along with W. R. Allen and Willam Z Murphy. Local merchants promote winter underwear and shoes while a grand ball by St Patrick’s Altar Society heats Coliseum tonight.
A quirky notice touts paying after reading by Professor Kellogg, a clairvoyant on the fourth floor of the Phoenix, with a claim of forty calls daily on the automatic line between Butte and Anaconda, noting six new Butte subscribers in the past week.
After a Mountain View saloon raid in Butte Sheriff Henderson and deputies arrested nine men at 2 am in a back room of William H Veale Saloon. Names listed include A J Smith Jack Edwards William Smith Frank Turner Nick Schaeffer George Cole Tom Connor John Jones Leander Duncan. Bail set at 800 each with four others posting bonds. Hearings scheduled before Justice Rhoades in Meaderville.
In New York, Harry K. Thaw expected to be moved from Matteawan asylum today for a bankruptcy proceeding in Pittsburg. Across the globe, a separate report from Saint Petersburg notes a continued fall in cholera with 44 new cases and 21 deaths.
Citizens and officials from Yokohama welcomed Admiral Sperry and the American fleet as thousands gathered for lantern parades and garden parties. Mayor and governor hosted events while Captains exchanged visits with Japanese and American leaders. Sperry stated the cruise aimed at peaceful cooperation, affirming enduring US Japan friendship. Captain Potter of the Vermont to lead the second division at Hong Kong.
Butte school of mines players arrived home disappointed yet undeterred after a missoula defeat. They claim they played strong against the state university and vow to beat Washington State College when the game is finally scheduled, contingent on university approval and $100 guaranteed expenses. Missing Jimmy Evans and a key fumbled series were blamed for the miss. Jensen scored the mines touchdown at Missoula.
In Tokio on Oct 19 the American fleet watched a calm harbor as Rear Admiral Sperry and fleet officers departed for Tokyo by special train. Across 78 miles, villagers lined tracks, cheering with handkerchiefs and flags while children sang, part of a staged welcome plan. Secretary Jay and legation staff greeted them on arrival.
Mountain View church will continue services through the present week with District Superintendent Mills assisting both morning and evening services. Evening services begin at 8 o'clock with a song service at 7 80. A sermon preached was noted as very able and effective.
Evansville Ind Oct 18 Samuel Gompers AFL president expressed that Bryan’s presidential win and Watson’s Indiana defeat would mark the greatest victory organized labor has achieved in the United States He denounced the Supreme Court ruling that labor unions are trusts and said it conflicts with Taft’s acceptance message affirming workers right to organize
An over stove set fire to a dwelling in Altoona 1 mile west today, killing four Delaney children aged 29 months to 9 years and injuring several adults. Luke Delaney, mother of the children, jumped from a second story window and was hospitalized in Johnstown in critical condition, as rescuers fought to save others including Wilson Judge with serious injuries.
The narrative follows a train excursion through Willow Creek and Three Forks. At Willow Creek the population gathered to hear the band and Three Forks, a month-old town near a cement works, is hailed as a future commercial center with locals distributing badges reading “Three Forks, Montana, 10,000 club.”
A long roster of travelers on the first leg includes Gen. C. War ren and numerous officials such as R. P. Dowell, J. O'Brien, C. C. Swinburne Charles, A. Henry Jonas, J. Evans, W. B. Jenkins, and others. Accompanying were Miles City general superintendent A. S. Barl, Butte freight and passenger agent Calkins, Butte general agent Warner, and traffic chief Weeks, detailing the traveling party and supervisory staff.
Butte, E. Averill, manager Conti of the Express Company is noted with Miles City involvement in a Continental Ex. report. The brief item lists place names and personnel connected to the express business.
Special Dispatch from Martinsdale Montana reports a Lombard to Dorsey excursion train delaying its schedule to let riders enjoy the Sixteen Mile canyon scenery. The trip traversed the main range into Jefferson and Gallatin counties with light snow near the summit. Passengers enjoyed snowballing at Dorsey during a brief stop.
Lewistown October 18 Butte business men excursion arrived around 10 tonight greeted by Commercial club representatives at Harlowtown escorted to Lewistown depot reception at the Tuatth club with welcome addresses by Judge E Cheadle R von Tobel David Hil and others Boston and Montana band provided music the event aimed at getting acquainted and was a great success visitors will stay part of tomorrow then proceed to Miles City and other points the Butte special was delayed by a wreck on an outgoing train.
A strong drama presented by a capable company at Broadway drew a large audience. The Digney Coates production from New York and Chicago impressed critics and the public, with repeat performances planned for tonight and tomorrow to accommodate demand.
Burridge is appointed foreman of the Ludwig mine of Douglas Copper Mining at Morning Star Nevada after long residence in Butte and prior contracting at Pittsmont mine. The news notes his promotion and ties to Marcia Bure bridge.
United States senator Thomas H. Carter of Montana travels from Butte to Virginia City for a political address. He notes hospitality in Madison County and hints at more speeches along the route, then plans to return and register in Helena. The report also mentions a lively local entertainment scene with acts and songs in the era.
John Prosemas a Montana resident for 12 years died at his East Mullen Street Centerville home after three weeks of heart trouble. Native of Ireland he came to the US as a young man locating in Virginia City Nevada then moved to Butte to work in mines. He was a watchman at Mountain Con mine for 10 years. Survived by son Joseph an engineer at Mountain Con four daughters James Shea Mrs Jesse Sheldon of Butte Mire William Harlan and Lillian of Ranbln. Funeral plans pending Nevada relatives to be heard from.
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