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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the Stane ard is at 110 West Main street Mis soula. Telephone No. US.
MISSOULA COUNTY For Representatives PI M REILLY M B QUIN JOHN L MILLS WILLIAM 2 KENDALL For County Commissioners CHARLES HART JOHN BONNER PETER SCHEFFER For Sheriff CLARENCE R PRESCOTT For Clerk of the Court G TEV For epec GEORGEHE C HIGGINS For Assessor J H MASSEY For County Attorney A L DUNCAN For Clerk and Recorder HW T WILKINSON For Coroner TOWN HAYES or Public Administrator B T NESMITHS For Auditor JI C McGinnis For Superintendent of Schools MISS KATE SHELLY
Missoula records a packed Bennett opera house for Kelley Hogan campaign event. Kelley, an independent Democrat candidate, receives enthusiastic applause while Hogan critiques political corruption and money in Montana politics. The barrel opening and boodle schemes loom as winter approaches.
Missoula on October 25 reports George Voorhels of Wiedom filed a homestead entry for 160 acres in the south half of the southwest quarter of section 4 and the west half of the northwest quarter of section, township 4% south range 16 west. Fred M. Streeter of Chicago, through attorney Fred C. Webster, filed for mineral lands in a section not fully shown.
John F. Hallett of Ravalli protests John M. Judd s homestead entry 1880 covering the south half of the southeast quarter of section 21 township 10 north range 20 west alleging three years abandonment and no cultivation. Case set for hearing December 6 regarding Copper King and Mascot lode claims on 19.99 acres in township 22 north range 28 west.
A Western Montana Prohibition Party figure credits J L Sizer of North Dakota with revitalizing efforts and calls for a single issue platform. He notes Montana’s lack of organization, self sacrifice by workers, and a shift at the Chicago convention toward abolishing the liquor traffic. He predicts broader support in the upcoming election and urges abstention from competing issues.
Superintendent J H Collins, Forest Inspector Macrum, Special Agent Zevely and others traced Jefferson county lands near Elkhorn mountains and Swift Current district. They assess suitability for a reserve, plan a report for Washington, and await word on whether lands are withdrawn from public settlement during review. They also visited Flathead, Grinnell glacier, and copper operations at St Marys Lake.
Local notes report Ike Binnard visiting from Butte and Mrs. Holt ill at a hospital. Several residents from Idaho and Montana towns are in Missoula for short stays or work. A quarantine on the Allerton home is to be raised Friday and local tradesmen visit wholesale houses.
Missoula reports upcoming occupation of Fort Missoula by soldiers. A returning squad regains control, with firefighting gear and cooking ranges arriving from Helena. The post is expected to be restored to its prewar state within the month, prompting possible celebration. J. L. McBride of Missoula publicizes stove pipes and related parts for delivery within 56 miles.
Missoula politicians and the local band returned home after a meeting in Victor last night. The band dominated the event and drew attention with its noise while securing few votes for itself. Band members enjoyed the trip and plan more of the same in the next ten days.
In Missoula on October 4 5 a Viper engine on the Northern Pacific injured worker Irgn Jocko who was squeezed between a tank and a coal chute. He suffered leg injuries but is not in serious condition. Also a switch engine collided with freight car 34 damaging its tank and blocking tracks for hours. A separate notice promotes oysters and a local billiard hall for recreation.
Oct 25 Missoula reports water shut off on Main to finish man hole work at Main and Stevens streets. The hole is repaired and dirt piles will be removed. Sidewalks in the business center have boards nailed over defects causing stumbles and near misses. city should remedy the nuisance.
Governor Smith assails Clark supporters and a trust bill vote, condemning bribery and corruption in high places. He recounts convention seating, cites Mark as promoter of the bill, and urges Hamilton voters to guard their sons against such corrupt practices.
Horse racing results from New York and Harlem shows six races with winners including Unmasked Ole Mesaba Kamara Moor Withers and Asquith plus Harlem winners Royal Visitor Nathanson Gus Wolf The Unknown Joebel and Astor with times for each race. Disqualifications noted for The Amazon in New York race and varying distances listed.
The Globe store advertises a sale across Saturday Monday and Tuesday featuring the lowest prices in town. Promotional notes emphasize strong discounts and value for shoppers.
Kittie Ray aged 18 years and once a Missoula resident died Wednesday evening in Hamilton from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. Her remains will reach Missoula Friday morning and be buried in the Catholic cemetery after afternoon services.
Governor Smith addressed a large Hamilton opera house crowd after a long Missoula drive. He defended national democracy and attacked Montana’s regular Democrats, accusing Helena delegates loyal to W A Clark of violating party customs and failing to recognize leaders.
At Newport six races were run with Longacre winning the seven furlongs, Russian taking the mile and yards, Hanton the mile and furniture 1 yard, John Halse the mile, In garce the six furlongs, and Left Bower the mile and yard. Second places were Whitt ed, Little Tim, Siergatian, Hohul, Trinity Hell, Peter Duryea, with thirds Ida Ledford and Barbara M. times ranged from 1:43 to 1:46.
Results at Kinloch park show six races with winners Glen Bow wen Ferrol Lydia 8 Theory Dalkeith and Judge Steadman. Times range from 1:14 to 2:00 with runners up and thirds listed for each event.
A fragmented Kansas City Journal report recalls a dangerous highwayman and Burlington robberies sparking a downtown crowd. An old man taps his chair and slams a fist, ending with startled silence as fear and courage collide in the tale.
An unnamed Denver observer recalls an encounter with a rough visitor from the Black Hills who spurred talk of a bold robbery at Pactola. The tale describes two wealthy brothers James and Bur, their gold hoard, a daring escape, capture, and a plea for safety as the robberies shifted to Hill City. The article also notes the brothers’ claimed vast placer gold and mentions a locust plague campaign in Argentina with Notches dipped in tar as a control method.
A reading of a clipped, fragmentary exchange from the Indianapolis Journal shows a speaker quibbling over financial matters in a domestic context. The wording is unclear but points to a marital discussion about spending.
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