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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1902

Page

2

Desperate clash as hunter fires on police in Queens borough

Jerry Hunter a caretaker on Long Island shot at patrols during arrest attempts in Queensborough. Eleven officers and several citizens wounded as Hunter and his wife fought guards, then Hunter was captured after a house fire and serious injuries.

Liceman Queensborough Astoria Hunter Hun Ter John McKenna Wise John O'Neill New York Willam Ordmen Corona Long Island William Thorpe John O'Grady Arthur Brill Thomas Cassidy Thomas Dacey Downey Thomas Grogan Policeman Healy Patrick Kernan Thomas Rignin W. J. Ward Jeremiah Hunter North Branch L. I McKenna Cassidy Hunur

Divorce action filed in Helena district court

Lucy Stephenson filed for divorce from Henry Stephenson in the district court. The couple married in Helena on February 1, 2001, and the action was begun yesterday.

Pecal The Standard Helena District Court Lucy Stephenson Henry Stephenson

State finances praised in treasurer’s quarterly report

Helena report shows the state treasurer’s quarterly findings completed today indicate finances are in better condition than previously. The document details improved cash position and stronger revenue performance, signaling cautious optimism for fiscal stability.

Standard Helena

State treasurer report shows modest balance and bond notices

Three months ago May 31 balance 462320.04. During the month receipts 256418.21 and payments 248158.21 leaving Aug 31 balance 470580.13. State treasurer holds in trust securities 155252 for Western Loan and Savings Salt Lake City and 117887 for Aetna Loan and Trust Butte. Notices today that Valley county school district No 7 will offer 2500 worth of bonds soon.

Western Loan and Savings Company Salt Lake City Aetna Loan and Trust Company Butte Valley County

Helena invites delegates to mining congress excursion

The Helena Business Men's association plans a salute for international mining congress delegates. A nine o clock Sunday car trip to Fast Helena will visit smelters, Capitol, Grizaly Gulch stamp mill, and Broadwater natatorium, with attendance hoped to reach one hundred-plus.

The Standard Helena International Mining Congress Butte Helena Business Men's Association Business Men's Association Orlock Grand Matin

Stock in Fine Condition in Northern Montana

Stockmen visiting Great Falls from Chateau and northern Montana say range and grass are excellent and hay stores ample. They report a good season with high prices despite a current market slump due to overstocking from cattle shipments, predicting a quick recovery.

Great Falls Chateau

Boy Rescued After Fall From Montana Central Bridge

Melville Wells a six year old boy fell from the Montana Central railroad bridge at First Avenue South into shallow water. An engineer nearby waded in and pulled the soaked child to shore preventing drowning.

Standard Great Falls Melville Wells Montana Central Railroad First Avenue

Death of James McHugh After Shooting Gallery Incident

Special Dispatch from Dillon reports James McHugh died after being found with a bullet wound in the brain behind a shooting gallery. An inquest will examine all circumstances. Only two canvas shots were fired during the gallery’s run and McHugh, a sleeping man under a wagon, was struck.

Dillon James McHugh

Funeral plans delayed for Mrs. Alfred P. Nicholls

Great Falls reports that arrangements for the funeral of Mrs. Alfred P. Nicholls are not finalized as relatives have not all been contacted. A Missoula brother has arrived, a Michigan sister is en route, and the father may be heard from tonight with a Friday service possible.

The Standard Great Falls Alfred P. Nicholls

Suit May Be Brought Over Bank Stock Reports

Helena reports the state board of equalization pursued supplemental bank stock reports from 14 of 24 counties. Only Lewis and Clarke and Madison fully complied. eight counties failed to include bank stocks and real estate. The board contemplates legal action to compel compliance, with Cascade County cited as a potential test case leading to a Supreme Court ruling.

Standard Helena State Board of Equalization State Board J. J. Ryan Lewis and Clarke Madison Cascade County Supreme Court

Change of Polling Place Arouses Local Protest

George Goodman requests moving the voting place from Rice ville to the Goodman ranch and a remonstrance against the change is filed. The protest is signed mainly by Armington residents.

George Goodman Riceville Goodman Ranch Armington

Helen McConnell Die Includes U S Nurse at Columbus Hospital

Miss Helen McConnell 19, a nursing student at Columbus hospital training school, died of typhoid fever after six weeks in the hospital. An Omaha father, Charles S. McConnell, was traveling to receive word and arrange funeral plans. Remains are at Berthold's undertaking rooms.

Standard Great Falls Helen Mc Connell Columbus Hospital Miss McConnell Omaha Charles S. McConnell Boston Montana Berthold

Apple Crop Outlook Strong in Flathead and West

Northern Pacific crop bulletin reports warm days and cool nights with frost in late August. Flathead and Beaverhead show especially good wheat and oat yields while late potatoes suffer from water shortages. Apple crop in Flathead county very promising. haymaking complete. other regions report good to excellent yields and favorable weather.

Standard Helena Montrose W. Hayes Flathead Beaverhead Carbon Flathead County the Northern Pacific

Four osteopathic candidates examined in Montana session

Four physicians seek certification as proficient osteopaths before the state board in Helena. The candidates are J. E. Stuart of Butte Vina Beauchamp of Dillon Helena Kk Walker of Great Falls and Daisy D. Reiger of Deer Lodge. The exam continues tomorrow with a state association meeting to follow at the Grandon.

Helena State Board of Osteopathic Examiners of Montana J. E. Stuart Butte Vina Beauchamp Dillon Helena Kk. Walker Great Falls Daisy D. Reiger Deer Lodge State Osteopathic Association Grandon Association R. J. Burton Missoula Charles W. Mahaffay Elizabeth Asa Willard O. B. Prickett Billings

Crowds Pack Great Falls for Ringling Bros Circus Day

Great Falls hosts a massive crowd with visitors from northern Montana arriving by train carriages and on horseback. Ringling Bros circus arrived in three sections from Missoula delaying the parade to this afternoon, with a 3:50 show start and an evening performance. The animal collection and acts draw high praise from about 600 attendees and locals.

Standard Great Falls Ringling Bros Big Circus Missoula

Not Much Game Found in Opening Hunting Season

Great Falls sportsmen returned from country hunts reporting poor results and few prairie chickens or grouse. They allege game law violations as birds appeared wary, implying they had been shot at for some time.

Standard Great Falls Cardus

Monthly Treasurer Report Shows Cash Decline in Great Falls

The Great Falls monthly report by County Treasurer F. Wadsworth shows the August 31 balance at 192,433, down from July’s 217,737. August receipts total 6,867 with 4,190 cash. disbursements reach 32,171 with 29,724 cash. School district funds begin August at 47,507, versus 55,150, with 8,051 disbursed and 473 received.

Standard Great Falls F. Wadsworth

Kelley of Butte Fights Lewistown Rival in 20 Round Battle

Eddie Croak of Lewistown defeated Don Kelley of Butte in a hard fought 20 round match. Kelley absorbed heavy punishment and remained standing at the bell, with Croak drawing blood early and controlling much of the later rounds. Referee was William Bebb. A preliminary spinning bout ended with Al Bebb knocking Phil Knight out in the fourth.

Lewistown Eddie Croak Don Kelley Butte Croak Kelley William Bebb al. Bebb Phil Knight Bebb

Cascade county to vote on $60,000 courthouse bonds

Kent Falls September 2 The board of county commissioners opened its September session with deliberations on issuing 60,000 in bonds to finish and furnish the Cascade county courthouse. Commissioner Delphey was absent this morning delaying decision until tomorrow while Commissioners Cooper and Roulswick reviewed other matters and a petition arrived.

Standard Kent Falls Cascade County Board of County Commissioners Delphey Cooper Roulswick

Dairy Building Nears Completion At State Experiment Station

Bozeman September 2 The dairy building at the experiment station nears completion. It measures 28 by 44 feet two stories frame construction. Lower floor west side for butter manufacture east side for cheese vats and machinery. Upper story for classrooms. Capacity about 1000 gallons daily. Work to be done by agricultural college students. Cost 2500 dollars appropriated by the last legislature. Equipment on the ground will be installed once finished.

Bozeman Experiment Station The Agricultural College

Fowler the Winner in Local Tennis Tourney

In Great Falls on September 2 at the Boston and Montana tennis club C P L Fowler defeated J T Morrow and Roy Matteson to win the local event. Matteson beat Lang and Wood beat Wheeler while Fowler beat Wood and Matteson to claim the title 7 5 6 4 in the final.

Standard Great Falls Roy Matteson Helena C. P. L. Fowler Boston & Montana J. T. Morrow Harry Wood Co. P. LL Fowler A. F E. Wheeler Kri. H. Lang Fowler Morrow Matteson Lang Wood Wheeler

A Case of Smallpox in Dillon

Special Dispatch to the Starherd from Dillon reports Chief of Police Stone capturing a stranger with a pronounced smallpox infection. The man was sent to the pesthouse by the county physician while three exposed men were fumigated and issued new clothing by officials.

Dillon Stone

Editors Foote and Kress to Attend Mining Congress Meeting

Dillon report states editors F. E. Foote and F. C. Kress with their families will attend a press association meeting and plan to depart Dillon Thursday to enjoy a few days at the mining congress.

Dillon F. E. Foote F. C. Kress Press Association Con-Gress

Bear hunter Tom Metzier displays four fresh hides near Lakeview

Dillon reports George R N Met len returning from Centennial valley stating Tom Metzier made a phenomenal bear kill. Four fresh bear hides are tacked up to dry at Metzier's ranch near Lakeview.

The Standard Dillon George R. N. Metlen Centennial Valley Tom Metzier Lakeview

Bannatyne Wins License For Marriage To Marie Byron

Great Falls reports Neil Bannatyne a prominent sheepman from Choteau county obtained a license to wed Marie Byron daughter of Mr and Mrs Byron of Choteau county.

The Standard Great Falls Neil Bannatyne Choteau County Marie Byron

Gordon Hat Endorsed Promise to Pay Stirs Northwest Hype

Advertisers tout Gordon Hats as strong endorsements with a bold pay promise. buyers urged to test the hat as a monetary guarantee, noting few hats are ever presented for payment and none have protested the note.

Northwest Gordon Hat

Funeral for Jesse F. Edwards in Great Falls

The funeral of Jesse F. Edwards known as Six-fingered Jess will be from McAllister's rooms tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock. Services will be at the First Methodist Church conducted by Rev. J. R. Smith. Interment follows at Highland Cemetery.

Standard Great Falls Jesse F. Edwards Jess McAllister First Methodist Church J. R. Smith Highland Cemetery

May Exhibit the Airship at Billings Fair

Billings Fair association directors plan an exhibition of the Benbow airship model by the Benbow Air ship company of Carbon at the fair next week. T. C. Benbow has been in Syracuse this summer working on the airship. A large Crow Indian delegation is expected to attend the races and take part in a sham battle.

Standard Billings Billings Fair Association Benbow Airship Company of Carbon T. C. Benbow Benbow Syracuse N. Y

Biggest Coal Washer at Storrs Planned in Montana

Bozeman September 2 Work progresses at Storrs by the Washoe company. The mill will use about 1,000,000 feet of lumber and promise the state’s largest coal washer. Mr. Cox of Anaconda will run the hotel and boarding house, due in a few weeks. Additional buildings rise and about 100 coking ovens will be built before winter.

Standard Bozeman Storrs Washoe Company Washoe Cox Anaconda

Teacher Needed After Kibbey School Resigns

Great Falls Sept 2. Following Mrs. Titus resignation the Kibbey school did not open today. County Superintendent Kearns was asked to supply a teacher and was expected to send one out in the morning.

Standard Great Falls Titus Kibbey Kearns

Bank Assessments Raised in Yellowstone County

Billings September 2 The state board of equalization order leads Yellowstone county to raise bank real estate assessments. The First National Bank of Billings gains 41164 dollars and Yellowstone National Bank receives 11.85 dollars added to its real estate assessment excluding banking houses.

Standard Billings State Board of Equalization Board of County Commissioners Yellowstone County First National Bank City Yellowstone National Bank

Republicans Set Dates for County Convention and Primaries

Carbon County Republicans in Red Lodge convened to fix the county convention for Sept 22 and Primaries for Sept 20. The chairman may set an alternate date if the state convention does not meet by Sept 25.

Standard Red Lodge Republican Central Committee

Grant Receives Patent For Remounting Photographs

Washington announces a patent to I. G. Grant for an apparatus to remount photographs. Pensions were granted to Edward Richards of Whitehall and Harriet A. Wardis of Bozeman.

Standard Washington, D. C I. G. Grant Edward Richards Whitehall Harriet A. Wardis Bozeman

Sudden Death of 3-Month-Old McAllister Infant

In Bozeman on September 2, the three month old child of Mr and Mrs James McAllister died suddenly and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon at their Olive street home.

The Standard Bozeman James McAllister Olive Street

Basin Is Looking Up After Basin Works Lease Hearing

In Boulder on September 2 Judge Parker will hear pleas over the Basin Katie mining property. Glass brothers and eastern stockholders clashed over a copper smelter setup, leaving Basin idle for years. Now Butte parties seek to lease, potentially reviving local industry and jobs as in a favorable haul from nearby mines.

Standard Boulder Parker Basin Glass Brothers Katie Katle F. C. Berendes Bank of Boulder Butte Anaconda

Forsyth residents reject bid to move county seat

Rosebud townspeople sought to relocate the county seat to Rosebud but the attorney general said two thirds of votes cast were needed. After examining laws and precedents the petitioners withdrew it, noting Forsyth held nearly half the county votes.

Standard Forsyth Rosebud Rosebud County

Discharged Robbery Suspects In Fraser Court

Joseph Anderson and Frances, jailed for a week on a robbery charge, were discharged today in Justice Fraser's court on a motion by the county attorney. Anderson claimed Frances as his wife.

The Standard Billings Joseph Anderson Frances Anderson Fraser

Andersons Arrested in Robbery Case Against Fisher

John Fisher accused the Andersons of slugging him with a sandbag and stealing 60 dollars during a visit to a dive run by a woman. Fisher disappeared from the city, authorities could not locate him, and the case was dismissed with the suspects ordered to leave town.

Andersons John Fisher County Jorney Hothorn Fisher

Mortensen Chooses Shooting Over Hanging for Death Sentence

In Salt Lake City Peter Mortensen the condemned slayer of James Ha secretary of the Pacific Lumber company was sentenced to death. The date was set for October seventeenth between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Utah law allows the condemned to choose between hanging and shooting Mortensen chose to be shot and made a brief protest of innocence before the decision.

Salt Lake Peter Mortens James Ha Pacific Lumber Company Utah

Socialist Movement in England Denies Trade Union Destruction Claim

In London on Sept 2 W C Stedman delivers a presidential address at the Trades Council denying that trade unionism harms British commercial supremacy. He argues relief for workers comes from forming a united political force. A resolution to omit reference to King Edward VII’s coronation is adopted, and a motion on the South African War being unjust passes 176 to 154.

London W. C. Stedmii Tradesion Council Brr London Times Pap Stedman

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Jerry Hunter Frank Pulz Gans Klein North Main St Ly Assistance State Board OF Equaliza Tion Helen M’connell Hayes Northern Pacific Yellowstone Valley Rocky Fork Gallatin and Missouri River Ruby Valley Branch Alder Twin Bridges Rocky Mountain Division Hamilton Butte Worsted Cision Sweet Marie Mr. Edwards Carbon County Republicans Pensions and Patents Mrs Frank Grosvenor Twenty-first St Galveston, Tex Cardui Ae Oy Dean Mortensen Hays Socialist Movement England Schatzlein W. Broadway
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