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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
11
A shift boss struck a worker punching him in the ear causing damages. The incident occurred at the local job site and authorities investigated the assault. No further injuries were reported and the suspect faces possible charges.
George Mzarlak sues Henry G. Webking, shift boss at the Butte & Boston smelter, for 4000 dollars over three brutal assaults from 1900 to 1901 that left him injured and unable to work. The trial before Judge Harney continued with plaintiff's testimony and defense set to begin.
Mrs. J. P. Lewis accuses landlord C. H. Otis of assault in the third degree at 1206 Farrell Street South Butte. Otis, who appeared before Justice Olsen, faces a like charge after today’s proceedings. Lewis says she suffered bruises and a discolored eye as he refused to leave over a rent dispute. She admits pleading guilty to hasten the exit and cites a $20 claimed rent while she owed only $2.
Thieves forced entry by removing the door screen at Luxton's meat market 113 South Main and stole six sides of bacon and a bin of beef. Police were notified yesterday as they left the best cuts behind, indicating ample time and selection. Funeral announced for William Collins at Sherman Reed's chapel with Rev Groeneveld officiating. Mary Murphy funeral notice and a Pride of Montana masquerade ball scheduled for Oct 23 1902 at Scandia ball with admission details.
Police report three alleged swindlers were captured and jailed. Authorities say the trio planned and executed a series of counterfeit schemes, leading to multiple investigations across county lines. The case awaits court dates for formal charges.
Policeman McGillie claims to have captured Arthur Young Leonard Mellgren and W M Mansfield on charges tied to a syndicate of forgers and swindlers. Investigations link several counterfeit checks including a $62 Montana Cattle Company draft and a $20 W Hamilton note. Young leads the group and is jailed. others held as investigations continue.
Two Democratic meetings are scheduled for this evening at Gunderson Hall Meaderville and Nevins boarding house on Anaconda Hill. Tomorrow the Auditorium hosts a rally with addresses by all ticket candidates and music by the Boston and Montana band. Next Monday the Auditorium hosts Senator Edwin Norris of Milton and Col. C B Nolan of Helena for further speeches. World Messenger Company seeks boys for messenger service.
The Fast Park street paving is behind schedule and unlikely to finish by November 1. The south side is concreteed with 200 to 300 feet paved. north side remains incomplete. Streetcar work is done but blocks slow to arrive from the quarry. A $25 daily penalty applies after November 1 if unfinished.
The 1 by 1.5 inch blue stamp features a educated woman in cap and gown beside a tablet echoing that Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho women vote on equal terms with men. Carrie Chapman Catt leads the spread from New York, plans mirror French efforts to attract attention to suffrage. Miss Mary Murphy dies at 81 East Woolman Street. funeral set for today at 2.
Rev. W. W. Van Orsdell arrived from Northern Montana for a state board meeting prompting discussion of regional church affairs and oversight.
With other board members he will inspect Boulder state school for the deaf and dumb the Twin Bridges orphans' asylum and the Warm Springs insane asylum as part of their duties.
Dennis Driscoll Jr. was thrown from a horse along Granite street near the A. J. Davis residence. He suffered a fracture to his right forearm and was taken home for care and treatment by Dr. MacNevin. Medical advice said he would be laid up for a few weeks.
Bernard Bohan dies after a brief illness at 53. Eagles attend in body and escort the coffin from St Josephs church in South Butte to Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers from the lodge include George FH Chapman Joseph Kasky Frank Harris Peter Sanger Daniel Rice and Robert Atkins. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
The obituary notes Bohan who ran two lodging houses with Mrs Bohan at Sll% and 717 East Front Street in Butte for 11 years. Born in Roscommon Ireland he migrated to America and lived in Oro Kansas Colorado before Montana. Kite McFadden died Tuesday October 21 at 423 East Mercury Street with funeral at 2 PM.
Helena council votes to open 26th street via Northern Pacific right of way, after previously closing 28th street for the company. Clerk to summon Superintendent Doyle to explain why 25th street has not been opened, with actions to proceed if he declines. Drag ordinance and Citizens' Electric franchise item held over to next meeting.
Special Dispatch from Kalispell reports F Aug Heinze and Cissy Loftus drew a crowd last night. Heinze weaved political appeals into his remarks and touted himself as an honest man of the century. W C Jones, formerly of Washington State, also spoke after the event.
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