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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1901
Page
10
Northern Pacific plans a new passenger station as work is set to begin soon, signaling expansion of rail service. The project aims to improve transit facilities and accommodate growing passenger traffic.
Plans to construct a modern union station in Butte move forward after securing ground options. Earlier effort stalled by prohibitive prices, including a $10,000 demand for land worth about $2,000. Ground rights now acquired, titles to be inspected by Northern Pacific land officials and attorneys.
Morris Sullivan was arrested and released on $50 bond after Mrs. Sullivan filed a cruelty complaint. She later said she would forgive and forget, intended to depart for New York, and asked that her husband be discharged.
The new transformer house will be the Butte terminus of the Missouri river electric power line at Canyon Ferry. Built with heavy framed timbers and corrugated iron, it sits in East Butte across the creek from the B. & Bsamester. Poles from Butte to the power house are set and ready for the wires.
C A Walker arrives from Salt Lake. R E Willis comes from Helena. Martin Buckley visits from Helena. Joseph Scott in from Miles City. Louis Sponheim mayor of Basin is in town. William Whitefield from Big Timber in the city. Miss Mary Hagan of Anaconda at the Finlen. Mrs J Hawley of Missoula at James Reid. Poteman college man in the city. Peace and family registered at Finlen from Lewistown. H A Holton to have a hearing before Judge Royle for abusive language at Whatley’s restaurant. City bookkeepers meet at Elks hall to discuss Clerks’ union invitation. S Meyers assisted D Rawitscher in a complaint of assault and battery. Rawitscher swears back. Both released on $25 bonds.
A historical overview links modern wedding traditions to pagan roots. The groom’s capture, best man, the ring as fetter, the slipper as missiles, orange blossoms, and the veil all reflect earlier customs in a dated account of marriage rituals.
The Board of Health plans rules to protect city schoolchildren from contagious diseases with the Board of Education enforcing them. Health Officer Leggat urges guarding against disease spread and detaining sick children at home for three weeks after illness ends. A scavenger system expansion is proposed with city districts to regulate permits and improve efficiency.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Leadville Colorado reports Butte contenders Davey and Freethy encountered a steel drill snag early in the rock drilling contest. Judges paused to inspect a previously drilled hole before rescheduling another attempt for tomorrow night. McKenzie and Makie of Leadville drilled 88 7 16 inches, followed by Stuart and Carr with 36 11 16 inches.
A large Portland audience saw Mysterious Billy Smith and Tom Tracey of Australia fight 26 rounds to a draw in a clever sparring contest at the exposition building. In the preliminary, Kid Robinson of Denver defeated Mort Freeman of Spokane in ten rounds.
World Herald Special from Underwood, Iowa reports burglars blew open the Rock Island ticket office safe and looted Reese-Gabriel Lumber Company safe, taking a large amount of money and jewelry before fleeing. No suspects are identified.
The War Office ordered the immediate release of three members of the fifth Victorian contingent. They were court-martialed for mutiny after resenting Brigadier General Beatson’s remark calling the command white livered. General Kitcheter commuted the death sentence to one year of penal servitude.
Daniel Osiris, a wealthy Parisian, writes to Santos-Dumont offering 100000 francs as the prize the aeronaut may win if the aerostation committee refuses to award him in Deutsch's promised competition.
Washington October 25 Admiral George Dewey has resigned the president post of the Metropolitan club the capital’s most exclusive social group. The move and timing are said to be for purely personal reasons and tendered a week ago.
A demonstration in Cadiz, Spain in support of the recently dismissed mayor escalated into clashes with police. Numerous injuries were reported as stones and weapons were used and a number of participants were arrested.
Paris reports the sole topic on the bourse is the new French loan of 25 000 000 to 28 000 000 francs secured by the Chinese annuities as noted by the Temps.
Fall River Mass Oct 26 The executive of the Manufacturers Association today refused to advance wages or terms, signaling a probable strike action amid ongoing labor disputes. The move follows stalled negotiations with union representatives and impacts local industry and workers.
In San Juan a site will be provided with furnishings and annual maintenance guaranteed at eight to nine thousand dollars.
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