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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1902
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Missoula report explains a labor led educational movement about socialism. Hazleton argues no party endorsement occurred at Livingston and a committee promotes socialist education with speakers from multiple parties. The effort aims to prepare for a future socialist party and broader labor benefits.
A customer places an order for the Garden City Standard bottle beer described as the best on earth. The request specifies selecting a single bottle for immediate purchase.
Apples shipment boosts Bitter Root branch service on Northern Pacific. Passengers depart Missoula at 5 PM and arrive Hamilton between 10 PM and 3 AM, covering about 40 miles at night. The return 50 mile leg by daylight is quicker.
A Missoula banker urged action to ensure a county fair proceeds that year. He praised past success, stressed timely effort in August, and promised backing to secure a strong display and a truly excellent fair. He and others vowed to contribute to a decisive push toward a top event.
McBride's promotes first quality fishing rods at half price, highlighting a sale on essential gear for anglers seeking value. Limited stock may apply and savings appeal to local fishing enthusiasts.
Missoula and Kavalli counties pursue cases aimed at halting organized cattle rustling and brand mutilation. Investigations target extensive theft schemes impacting horse herds and cattle, with officials awaiting outcomes and potential commendations for successful action.
A notice invites visitors to Missoula Nursery greenhouses and the city store on Higgins Avenue. The brief contact line suggests a physical visit or a phone inquiry for details.
A Missoula resident on East Pine street asked the city council to install an additional lamp between the current light and Higgins avenue. The commentator noted dense shade and danger at night and suggested moving the existing lamp and adding a new one, hoping the light company would cover costs.
Price, the contractor, announced in Missoula that the new university building is on track for completion before December 1. He described the structure as a big, fine addition to the university's campus and said the community will be proud when finished.
Mr Hayes reports Tarbox company has developed a splendid mine in Western Montana and predicts it will become a top property. He says a mine exists, with a high quality plant near Butte. A reward is offered for the finder of a pearl-handled revolver left at Mentrum and Briggs in Missoula.
Admiral The Boyer visits Missoula as R J Brown of Glendive stays at the Florence. Mining men Lookout and Wallace districts visit. apples forecast to outpace predictions. Local lumber demand stays brisk as pipeline work nears. Church services draw crowds and many residents host visitors from nearby towns and states.
The Standard arrives five hours before rivals in Missoula on August 31, drawing wide reader demand. Its special features and strong news pages attracted many, with the day’s sales and impressions among the largest in months.
Missoula on August 31 reports that delegates to the grand lodge of Good Templars and the State Trades and Labor council meetings have returned home. Attendees say the gatherings were enjoyable and productive with good accomplished.
Express No 4 traveling east at high speed struck engine 1377 on a side track near Evaro. Both No 4 engines were badly damaged, as was engine 1377. No cars derailed. Engineer teams Lander and Floyd on No 4 and Joe Beebe with engine 1202 assisted into Missoula.
Missoula August 31 the September term of the district court will begin Tuesday morning due to a legal holiday. The calendar lists cases including State versus Nellie Davis for robbery and multiple appeals from justice court, injunctions, foreclosures, and damages actions against various defendants. Numerous defendants appear on bail or in jail while others await hearings or demurrers in the proceeding docket.
Mrs. William B. Brooks and her young son have returned to Missoula after an eight months visit in Boston. Friends expressed happiness at her homecoming and noted the pleasant trip.
D Hunsaker nicknamed the man from Medicine Tree was discharged by Justice Morris on cattle rustling charges after a lengthy trial at the Bitter Root courthouse. The case centered on a cow claimed by Bitter Root stock farm bearing a disputed brand. witnesses testified to marks and branding alterations.
Missoula hosts one of its largest crowds for Labor day celebrations and a circus. Rail service reports trains crowded with an estimated 3 000 visitors in town and no vacant rooms available, forcing many to sleep standing. Elvens arrived from the West and will perform at noon tomorrow.
Missoula officials discuss recurring Inkfoot grade crashes. They warn future wagons and farm machinery may plunge on narrow grades, risking loss of life and heavy costs for guardrails. Reports cite prior incidents and calls for safeguards despite high implementation costs.
Missoula August 31 gun club held the final blue rock shoot of the season at the South Missoula range. Woodworth dominated with 45 of 50, followed by Ottinger 46 Thompson 41 Stewart 41 and Myers 39. A live bird shoot between Hamilton and Missoula clubs is planned for late September at the local ground.
Two bridge incidents reported at railway headquarters describe Bridge 54 near Durand on the Montana Union burning after cinders set it afire. Bridge 517 two miles east of Hope, undergoing filling, is out of alignment and engineers are advised to proceed with caution across it.
Missoula reports a surge in hunting parties forming for the Blackfoot trip with Otis Worden, O. E. England, and L. Tracey listed among the groups. Some depart tomorrow or next day, with others slated for the following Sunday as game is said to be abundant.
Missoula visitors note Misa A. G. Kaln has arrived from Hamburg Iowa where she taught in public schools. Selected by Woodman school trustees to teach this winter she will move to her new home next week.
Engineer LL D Sterne leaves Missoula for Chattanooga Tennessee as a delegate to the Locomotive Firemen biennial convention representing Bonanza lodge No 194 in Missoula.
A Chicago & Northwestern train five miles west of Owatonna Minnesota was blown from the tracks by a tornado. Three people died and 34 were injured including Fatally A. F. Bickford and W H Kenzie conductor. Conductor Kenzie rescued passengers despite severe injuries and may not survive.
Florence Italy Aug 31 Six thousand troops and police surround the city as a general strike stops work across forty trades. Strikers deter workers from labor and vandalism, several arsons are reported, meetings banned, and hundreds arrested. Fear grows of spread to Milan Genoa and other centers.
Mrs Ames, cook at George W Samples ranch, attempted to drive a two horse wagon to the Gay ranch at Big Sag. The team ran away on a dead axle wagon, throwing her to the ground and injuring her arm leg and shoulder. She is in a hospital under Dr Carroll care. The wagon suffered broken hind wheels a wrenched tongue and damaged running gear.
In Scranton Pa on August 31 the National washery pump house at Minooka was blown to pieces by dynamite. No one has claimed responsibility for placing the explosive.
The Shonkin Stock association met to start building year round water reservoirs in suitable coulees to ease cattle grazing. Foreman Frank Lowe reported excellent pasture but scarce water forcing long walks for drink. A major shipment is planned for September 29.
In Monticello Georgia on August 51 John Brown a Black man accused of attempting to assault a 12 year old white girl was seized by a mob and hanged from a tree while being escorted by the sheriff for safekeeping.
Dr A O Miller shot his wife in Carrollton Illinois on August 31 wounding their daughter lightly and then killed himself by swallowing poison. Police say drinking and jealousy fueled the tragedy.
In Ashland Virginia a street clash between white residents and backs left James Morris dead after a fight today. A detachment from the 70th regiment arrived from Richmond to restore order as the town quieted down tonight.
Not a trolley car moves tonight as two hundred union street car men stay on strike in Saratoga N Y. Aug 31. The Hudson Valley railroad reports a complete work stoppage with no streetcar service in operation.
Special dispatch from Lewistown reports Great Falls defeated Lewistown 21 to 3 as Deedlar struggled on the mound while Whitney pitched well for the visitors. Boggs is slated to start for Lewistown tomorrow with a stronger lineup expected. Betting occurred during the game.
Missoula August 31 Mike Hayes reports from Salktese that the mining industry centered there plays a key economic role. He outlines production trends and regional activity affecting employment and local business.
Fire department responds to a blaze in the Missoula Northern Pacific roundhouse as engine 69 cab catches fire during repairs. Damage reported as slight.
Missoula report notes President Pringle used his first official act Saturday evening signing city payroll warrants in the mayor’s absence from the city.
Missoula August 31 The Young Men’s Democratic club will meet at the courthouse Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Full attendance is desired.
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