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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
20
State Legislature candidates include William H. Trippet William Devine Joseph Sladich Joseph Lepre Ed Burke W P Evans Deputy sheriff slate lists W M Walsh as sheriff and other names, reflecting an local election slate.
The school board will include a modern fire drill system in the new high school project. Alarm bells and switches will be provided and the building will be directly connected to the fire station for rapid response. Fire Chief Mentrum will oversee drills across all schools including Lincoln and Central.
A surprising arrest involves several businessmen linked to Leary and Conant, triggering a shaken stance as authorities pursue alleged patlure connections. Local officials declined further comment while investigations continue.
Edward M. Conant, buyer for Union Scrapon and Metal of Minneapolis, is held on a 500 dollar draft charge after previously endorsed notes for 200 and 1200 dollars. Local creditors worry yet hope his accounts will be settled, noting his polished manner and church involvement.
Anaconda sportsmen are urged to observe state game laws as elk and moose seasons end by the first of next month while deer goat and other upland bird seasons run through December. Penalties include jail time or fines up to 500 dollars for violations.
Central Committee schedules a big turnout tonight at Turner Hall with band parade pyrotechnics and speeches by Rev Carl D Thompson from Lincoln Neb and other labor candidates. Prof Frank M Colvin will preside and Joseph McCaffery will speak as Fischer’s Margaret Theater Orchestra provides music.
Nine year old Tommy McMahon found asleep in a city shed by night officers. His mother Mrs John Daly of Elm Street is cited as guardian. The stepfather seeks release from jail for the boy. Judge Quane promises action if relatives fail to provide proper care. court to settle the matter today.
County Clerk Philip Greenan returned proofs for the new ballots to the printer. The ballot drops the old straight ticket circle and voters must mark each name individually, a change expected to boost ticket-scratching.
The funeral for John North who died suddenly in an East Park Avenue saloon will be held at 2 PM this afternoon from Tut tle's undertaking rooms. The Switchmen's union, which he applied to join before his death, will conduct the arrangements. Interment follows at the Odd Fellows' cemetery.
The article describes the furnishing of the Ursuline convent school recently opened at the corner of Maple and Fourth streets, noting the new institution's setup and preparation for operation.
Three year old Wilfred Clark son of A J Clark manager for Coe Commission company was riding in a wagon train with companions when the wagons overturned after being pulled rapidly. He sustained a severe fracture of the collar bone in the mishap.
Grundy Hall a colored employee at the Washoe smelting plant wasrun over by a compressed air locomotive early yesterday. Both feet were severely crushed but doctors at St Ann hospital say amputation is not necessary. Hall is married and lives on East Commercial avenue.
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