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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
16
Butte society and business notices list assayers, piano firms, and tuners, with visits and registrations at local hotels. Carried are marriages, bankruptcies, licenses, legal actions, court outcomes, and arrivals from Anaconda, Deer Lodge, Great Falls, Pony, Meaderville, and Denver.
A court issues an injunction against the owner of the Neva Mine over a lease dispute. The ruling addresses lease terms, duties, and remedies, signaling a halt to specified mining operations pending further proceedings. Local officials report on the impact for workers and nearby residents.
Frank Becker and George Masters sued Erick C. Lassen and others in district court to enforce their alleged lease rights to ore above the 140 foot level at the Neva mine in the Rice addition. They allege Lassen mined their ore and refused to hoist or supply, with a 35 percent royalty. A temporary restraining order was issued and a hearing set for Nov 16. Also reported: sheriff transfer of colored convicts Mabel Collins and Harvey Neill to Deer Lodge. John Woods charged with burglary. T O Towner to face gambling information. Rev Thomas Stack granted letters testamentary for Hannah Sullivan estate including Virginia City property and bank funds.
Four men conspired to break into Suttons New Grand opera house box office during a Neill company performance their attempt ended when the external access door proved locked and a watchman appeared. The would be robbers fled after making noise leaving no one harmed.
Jacob Walter arrived from the state capital last night. Mrs Hattie Closion of Twin Bridges is visiting in Butte. William Whitfield of Big Timber is a guest at the Finlen. Mr and Mrs W N Aylesworth and daughter of Deer Lodge are guests at the Butte. Ellien Peterson of Butte left yesterday for Washburn Wis to visit his mother. Chief Reynolds has in his possession a lady email gold watch and chain found at the rear of Whatiley's restaurant. Call the chief to claim.
The opening night of the Leadville rock drilling contest features teams Rossland British Columbia 2913 16, Leadville Maley and Chamberlain 4045, Ouray Hupps and Lindquist 1811 32, Boulder Pittman and Coughlin 35 percent. Hupps and Lindquist hold the world record 414 and a half inches set in Gunnison granite, with rivals Jim McKenzie Marie Davey and Frethey Stewart Tarr to drill tomorrow for a possible upset.
News from Teheran reports a major assassination plot against the shah. The conspirators include the shah’s two brothers the grand vizier Sadr Aasam and the shah’s son in law. The brothers are banished for life to Ardebil and the son in law was to be executed but was flogged to force names of conspirators. Gavame was pardoned.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a revolutionary plot involving a party and higher priests. The text reports a panic among the people in Tehran and mentions a fate of beheading or life imprisonment for those involved. Further details are unclear.
In St John’s Newfoundland October 24 the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York continued their visit despite rain. They landed at 1 PM and traveled by mounted escort to government house where Sir William Whiteway welcomed them. The couple laid a courthouse commemorative stone and hosted a 500-person reception before boarding the Ophir for a banquet and nighttime illuminations tour.
The Bogota war ministry issues a notice warning that unseemly conduct disobedience to superiors communication with insurgent officers or peculation by Colombian army officers will be punished by publication of the misconduct and instant dismissal from the army. Dis honorable conduct has prompted the notification.
Alexander Winton of Cleveland shattered all one to ten mile marks at Grosse Pointe race track setting a mile record of 1:06 2-5. He lowered Henri Fournier’s 25 second margin from Empire City noted on October 10. The Wemile splits followed with times for each mile mark and additional distances.
The state rested its case against Caleb Powers in Georgetown Kentucky after presenting witnesses who contradicted the defense. Rebuttal testimony concluded tonight and no defense witnesses will be called. Jurors will be escorted to Frankfort tomorrow to view the tragedy scene.
Chill replies to Argentina's demand for explanation of Chilean occupation in the Cordilleras. It states Chile's aims are to build roads to aid British arbitration commissioners in their work.
Havana dispatches report that Pope appoints Bishop Sbrartett as apostolic delegate extraordinary to the Philippines. He will depart for Rome and then Manila. Mgr. Barnada of Santiago becomes administrator of the Havana diocese.
The Neill Company presents The Royal Box at Sutton's Theater to enthusiastic crowds. Performances showcase refined comedy and period charm with strong audience praise for staging and cast.
The James Neill company staged The Royal Box at Sutton’s theater to a large audience. Neill earned an ovation for his role as Clarence and the ensemble delivered strong performances, with notable turns by Miss Chapman, George Bloomquint, Frank MacVicars, Burtons, Spinney, Moers and Forbes. Rosemary announced for tonight and tomorrow matinee with a behind the scenes scene shown between acts.
A party applies for a loan of 16000 at 10 percent against central business Butte property valued at 40000. Reynolds McDowell and Pass More and Co advertise near West Granite, Mercury Street plots and a hash of ads. Dr Dodd eyespecialist offers free examination at 48 West Park Street upstairs.
Simla correspondent reports Lord Curzon, recovering from spinal neuralgia, will begin a tour of Assam and Burmah on November 4. Foreseeable winter conditions reduce likelihood of disturbances in Afghanistan.
The Parrot mine shut down yesterday afternoon with ore bins full and no handling capacity until the Anaconda smelters resume. Smelters expected ready by Monday after repairs. John Tanner aged sixty died yesterday at Silver Bow and was taken to Richards' undertaking parlors. Adam Grichrich aged fifty died last night and remains at Richards' parlors with funeral notice to follow.
Montreal report Oct 4 states shipments of Canadian produce to the imperial army in South Africa continue rising. Through Lord Strathcona's London office the agriculture minister arranged that nearly the entire Alberta oats crop can be exported to South Africa to support the war effort.
London dispatch reports Lord Kitchener stating Colonel Campbell's column near Llangapies recaptured two guns taken by the Poers at Scheepers Nek. The War Office notes the operation recovered weapons and boosted Allied positions.
Chicago leaders announce the Union Veterans union 16th annual encampment at Handelhall. Gen. Robert B. Dyrenforth of Washington DC wins election as commander-in-chief.
The report notes the death of Mack the bear at Columbia gardens following Brownie's passing and Mack's grief. It mentions a New England dinner at the Auditorium and the opening of Riley and Dwyer's saloon. Portland baseball team, Pacific Northwest league champions, disbanded for the season after abandoning plans to tour Montana towns.
Frugal notices show women invited to call at Mrs E G Pierce's art rooms in Tuttle block during Friday and Saturday. Several ads mention knee pants at Bouchers and sale items at Gerald's cafe. An oyster cocktail is advertised near 805 Utah Avenue and Sherman's piano and sewing machine line is highlighted at 129 East Ark.
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