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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1906
Page
21
A costly jewel box with diamond accents was seized in New York as part of an ongoing investigation. Authorities described the piece as elaborate with a gold inlay and diamonds, tied to an Austro-German matter and potential overseas connections.
Professor McLaughtlin advocates changing billiards rules to allow open play and spot balls after freezes. He argues this would increase spectator interest, bring strategic depth, and prevent weariness from long runs. Willie Hoppe weighs in on mixed styles and handicaps, noting the mental strain and need for focus across game types.
A hidden iron safe linked to John Brown was discovered beneath debris in an Indian Orchard yard. The box, once in Browns Commercial Row office, held alleged documents connected to regional turmoil and staged a dramatic recovery by Col. John L. Rice during estate appraisal.
In Pottsville on October 21 twelve year old Albert Wear was shot by John C. Lee while Lee fired at a train weapon at close range. Wear, badly injured, was to undergo an operation with Dr. Oliver of Wills Hospital summoned from Philadelphia. Both boys come from prominent local families, sons of Richard Kear and Mrs. John C. Lee.
George J L Dillon aged 21 and Lola Edna Marshall aged 17 eloped from Altoona Pennsylvania to Cumberland Maryland and were married to avoid parental disapproval. Charles
Marshall, father of the bride, sought police intervention at the request of Chief Pontice Tizard. Authorities arrested the couple but lacked a wedding certificate, and they were not long in custody.
A fragmented report describes a hermit’s gold discovery linked to relics from a long-ago reign. The article mentions dates, cups, and a hidden trove unearthed with legalities and contested ownership, noting a figure near six thousand dollars if proven.
A chaotic street scene unfolds with a woman assaulting a cyclist on a Delaware street. Eyewitnesses describe the confrontation ending with bystanders intervening as authorities document the event and note the surrounding commotion in the busy area.
County Commissioners TANGA UN SPECIAL SESSION convened with all members present. W. Kelliher chaired. Harvey A. Nell served as clerk. O'Leary resigned as VeRIStyy Gigent for district 2. James Hicks named to fill vacancy. Order to discontinue wood work after October 20 1906 unless essential. California sulch road to be covered from summit cut with 12 inch depth for half mile. Dennis Callan and J He Bennett to oversee. Bills approved for payment to R. R. Peavis John W. Speedin Clement Villeneuve Mrs Jerry Harrington and others. Board adjourned at 3 pm October 18 1908.
Fragmentary classifieds request caretaking for a group of 249 people in Macon Montane. Also lists birth, sale notes, and medical contact details with several garbled names and locations Including Butte and Mont.
A 25 year hunting case gold watch with 17 jewels is missing in Butte. A liberal reward is offered for its return to Standard office at 2SEO Broadway or to Stand ard depot. No questions asked.
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