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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1901
Page
22
In Butte the Board of Health and school trustees discuss a plan requiring every pupil to carry a physician certificate confirming no contagious disease. 24 scarlet fever cases among nearly 7,000 students trigger action while music teaching and staffing reviews proceed.
A probate contest over Kate Toomey's letter dated will opened in Judge McClernan's department. Dominick L Toomey claims a spousal share while sisters Mrs Della Pitts and Mrs Annie Garrity contest its validity. Witnesses included the sisters with further testimony planned.
The University of Montana football team prepares for a highly anticipated game against a local high school. Coaches and players emphasize fundamentals and crowd excitement as the event approaches.
Varsity hopefuls rely on teamwork to offset weight as they meet the University of Montana in Butte Saturday afternoon. Captain Curtis and coach Dr. Jed Freund praise progress since tryouts while Montana seeks to rebound from a recent loss to Fort Shaw. A large Missoula crowd is expected with varied cheers around Athletic Park.
The Neill company presented The District Attorney last night in Butte with John Stratton as the New York district attorney exposing a corrupt ring. Frank McVicare played Matthew Brainerd, a ring member, alongside Miss Chapman whose identity was confused by a mixed programme. Tonight A Social Highwayman and tomorrow Royal Box are scheduled.
Governor Toole Attorney General Donovan Secretary of State Hays and J P Hendricks headed a state education commission visit to the school of mines. Dr Leonard and professors King Winchell and Bowman guided the tour and the group planned to proceed to the state normal at Dillon in the afternoon.
The Overland club executive committee elected Monday chose D Gay Stivers as president L O Evans as vice president H A Holp as secretary P K Gilfillon as assistant secretary William Ward as treasurer and P K Gilfillon Dr B E Schwartz W W Cheely as house committee members for one year. A 1 year old boy Sam Heatherly was run over by a special delivery wagon on Monday afternoon in South Colorado street but suffered only a minor leg injury and is expected to recover in a few days. Geralds cafe at 24 West Broadway is noted as a popular local spot. The Grand Avenue addition is described as a desirable home area with good prices.
Yesterday in Judge O CON nors court at Walkerville A Baxter faced trial for practicing medicine without a state license. Dr Wood testified he handled all work at the East Broadway dispensary while Baxter claimed no role. The state cites Aug 11 as the offense date when Wood was away in Anaconda. The court took the case under advisement. Frank Rooney requests delayed ruling as his family of 14 remains quarantined for scarlet fever. B S Thresher seeks one week continuance on license charge.
All members of Montana Lodge No 45 United Moderns are requested to attend the funeral for Brother James Cooney at the Catholic church on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. The service follows by order of the chancellor C M Ganote.
Mrs. Anna Belle Miller aged 77 died yesterday at her daughter's home Mrs. T A Grigg. Her remains will be shipped tonight via Northern Pacific to Summer Side Prince Edward Island Canada.
After two days of inquest into William Dougherty's death, the coroner's jury finds the Oppenheimer building collapse was caused by bad material and negligent pier work. The contractors Shackleton and Whiteway are held responsible. Dougherty's body was shipped to Leadville Colorado per coroner instructions.
In San Francisco the U S circuit court of appeals heard for sentence on Nome attorney Joseph K Woods for contempt. Testimony continues in the case of Judge Noyes as ex U S Marshal Vawter testifies and relates a claimed bribe attempt connected to Alexander McKenzie’s removal from a mine receivership.
Important conferences were held today in New York by bankers interested in the adjustment of financial matters. The discussions focused on economic stabilization and coordinated policy, with participants from major institutions assessing steps to address market concerns.
James J. Hill of the Great Northern and J P Morgan & Co representatives met through the afternoon and into the evening without a definite agreement reached. Harriman syndicate members were in conference as well. Neither side called the situation critical, and Morgan was expected back on Saturday.
Mrs Mary Belle Witwer stood trial in Dayton police court for first degree murder in the death of Mrs Anna Pugh. She remained calm as she aided her attorney in cross examinations. Dr Bredenbach testified the illness showed arsenic poisoning symptoms.
In Auburn New York on October 22 Reverend John J Hockey pastor and prison chaplain arranged for Reverend Father Szadzinski of Rochester to attend the condemned anarchist Czolgosz. The interview conducted in Polish lasted about an hour and yielded a reportedly unsatisfactory exchange.
Warden Mead and Superintendent Collina framed plans for a conference to witness an execution. Details were arranged yesterday and invitations fixed to attend the event.
In Washington on Oct 22 M Eugene M Thiebaut formerly secretary of the French embassy here and now secretary at Berne Switzerland married Mme Rengifo widow of the late Argentine minister to the United States. The ceremony was in Cardinal Martinelli’s private chapel and followed by nuptial mass and a wedding breakfast at the bride’s sister home. They will sail Thursday for France.
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