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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1901
Page
8
A large retailer touts volume buying as the secret to low prices across furniture carpet drapery and household goods. The ad claims no competitor matches its scale inducements and steady trade growth due to superior value offers.
In Butte a suit by the city against the school district over sprinkling charges ended with Judge Harney sustaining the demurrer. He held the city cannot assess public property for local improvements, though arguments cited differing views on local assessments versus taxes. The case proceeds toward the Supreme Court for final determination. John Medars, 43, died. funeral plans to be announced.
Rev. H. C. Blackiston of St. John's Episcopal Church says he did not ask Mr. Morgan for contributions. The Standard published a letter claiming otherwise, but Blackiston asserts the notice was misrepresented and requests a correction.
Neighbors are asked to meet at the hall at 1 o clock on Sunday October 27, 1901 to attend the funeral of the son of Marcus O Parrell J W Jaquette.
George Fitzgibbons reports a mining excitement near Drummond with a six to seven foot coal vein found seven miles southeast and a shaft under way. Copper ore discoveries also noted about 30 miles north. Local business notices and house rental info follow.
In the justice courts John Guthrie and Frank Guthrie are charged with malicious mischief. The case lists both defendants and accuses them of property damage in a local dispute. Further court action and dates are not provided in the readable text.
A series of local troubles includes John Guthrie and son Frank charged with malicious mischief for breaking into John L. Lestie's Maude mining claim cabin and dumping furniture while claiming ownership. James Burton faces theft charges over a wagon valued at $60 found after disappearing from West Quartz Street. A nuisance complaint against Joseph Hoar and Mrs. Kelley for a overflowing cesspool at 828 North Montana Street is also noted.
Back to Bermuda, T. P. Butterfield, longtime Butte resident and messenger service head, departs today for his Bermuda islands home after 22 years away. He will spend the winter there. Knee pants 25¢ at Boucher's. Fo to Gerald's cafe, 34 West Broad way.
Mr Mahoney notes theft of two prized ducks from the city jail calling them thorough breds and mocks police for allowing the escape. He hints at possible suspects while commenting on the unusual jailbreak and the low price of the birds.
A speaker condemns police corruption asking for protection and demands a strong fix signed by him. The remarks mention an H. E. oyster cocktail at Utah avenue as a detail in the quarrel.
James Neill and his company closed a strong week at Sutton's theater with The Lottery of Love a French farce. Neill Burton and Lillian Andrews star with Andrews as a formidable mother in law. Louise Brownell Frank MacVicars and Miss Chapman also deliver notable performances.
Helena Oct 26 The state board of examiners expects to clear most outstanding bounty claims with the funds on hand and $50 000 to be received from taxes The board estimates all claims filed by Dec 1 can be paid by January 1, 191? The disclosure eases fears of delays for claim owners.
Helena dispatch reports new testimony in the Kelloge trial. State witnesses describe the doctor visiting the Bromley girl’s house to wait and another witness places the girl in the doctor’s office on the day alleged illegal operation occurred. Coroner Brooke testifies about the post mortem findings.
On October 26 at Fastport Maine the old warship Minnesota was torched and largely consumed for its hull metal and woodwork. plans indicate the old Tennessee will be brought in later for a similar fate.
Governor Toole received a Washington draft for 1008.10 dollars as Montana's quarterly share of national soldiers' homes funding. The money is distributed from the treasury to the Soldiers' home in Helena.
Special from New York details a busy election season with visitors flooding hotels as campaigns heat up. It cites Edison style automobiling demand, Fulton monument plans, and jokes about Mayor Shepard, plus local notes on web worm damage to Long Island orchards and sporting chatter about ocean races and Fitzsimmons naturalization.
A historical court-like exchange portrays a visitor challenging a criminal law technicality. The speaker imagines recovering a stolen chicken from a thief by mistaken identity and questions the legality of reentering the thief’s home to reclaim the rightful bird after having eaten it.
In a terse exchange, Mr. Cowan is asked about a chicken theft and whether the thief was arrested and jailed. He declines to provide a definite reply, prompting questions about the incident and custody status.
Washington reports describe President Roosevelt hosting frequent informal meals at the White House. He invites guests to luncheon and dinner daily, often with three to four at lunch and a dozen at breakfast at times. Meals feature plain food like oysters, soup, roast, and desserts and are lively, unfettered by formalities.
Maurice Huttn president of the Panama Canal company has proposed a balloon or flying machine to survey the isthmus. He discusses feasibility with the Panama Canal commission and some members are impressed by his earnestness. The commission as a body is not expected to adopt the idea.
Ito sails for Hulland with Marquis Ito Dr Sekoyama Tokoka and I Furuya aboard the Ryndam. The voyage departs from New York on October 26 bound for Holland.
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