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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
12
An item from the Western Montana office of the Standard provides address and contact context at 130 Hig Ins Avenue Miscoulin with a note on advertising rates. The readable fragment indicates rates for ads but lacks full details or pricing.
The Missoula city council passed an ordinance authorizing the purchase of the plant and franchise of the Missoula Light and Water Co. It sets a special meeting for taxpayers and mayor to consider the value and proposals in writing. Alderman Kern and Morgan supported, others absent. Property owners urged city work be let to city contractors, not private firms.
Round toes and narrow to broad fits promise fashion with comfort. Gotzian Shoes claim to meet all foot shapes with suitable breadth and taper while avoiding extreme styles that offend proper form. The booklet How Shoes are Made is offered free on request.
A fragment notes property owners should have the privilege of building walkways under specified restrictions. It mentions an aspect about Feeda opposing the proposal to install walks and curbing and assessing costs against abutting properties.
Missoula Sept 4 The Wenler Montam Gir committee meets this afternoon to discuss fair conduct and cost. Estimated total expenses for the fair end of the season not to exceed 1500 with county commissioners approving 1000. Committee organized with GM Allen of Lota as president and others as treasurer and secretary. Six meetings planned with next Thursday on the agenda. Grounds visited and found in fair condition. last year expense around 700 for carpentry will be eliminated this year.
Mike O'Donnel and J Rodgers among silk ware salesmen arrested near the railroad yards on Saturday while hawking silk apparel. They faced a Tuskee judge, pleading guilty or seeking temporary release. One man, the deceased mule, had no clear count and remained in custody as others await a hearing set for September.
September report says a young man named Foley was captured while trying to dispose of 31 each large wrenches and other items. A second dealer arranged to move goods, with Chico Gove awaiting Foley to aid in the scheme. Authorities plan a morning search of timber near the area.
Philadelphia, Sept. District Attorney Bell considers a postponement of the trial of 74 wholesale dealers charged with conspiracy. He will investigate the affairs of the Key Estate Trust Company and has sent evidence of commodity price actions to warrant further arrests tomorrow.
Missoula notes record Reilly delivering fresh cakes and other items. Wallace resident C P Tully visits. Helena attorney Ponnelly and Attorney Burke attend committee meetings. Forbes reports on land matters near Preveltuyn with 16 acres under review. Swedish natives Laursen and Stanstrom declare intentions to become citizens.
AV THE Eston Missoula Sept 4 The second act of The Trayal Chef promises to be the biggest stage setting ever placed on any Missoula stage. A force of mechanics from Chicago is brought to ready the Union stage. The set requires rebuilds for a broad staircase beside a courtroom scene. The scene features white and gold with electric lights, a very rich appearance. Nearly 40 stage hands are needed and 41 electricians attend to the lighting.
Estate records show Peter M. delfrey selling land for 2316 dollars in township line 24. Dixon’s ties needed to Fo oA. Mac Poratd lola 12 jay Wand 1 fel on the north side pelot 1. black M1. Mentions advision and considerarton 51.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Missoula and a cemetery context with references to Woodmen or similar groups. Details are garbled. no clear names, dates, or actions emerge.
Missoula in September reports county commissioners in regular session today with only routine matters on the agenda. Waivers of municipal finance issues were not acted upon, and no major decisions were announced.
In Idaho on Sept 4 the national irrigation plan faced sharp opposition as United States Senator Heyburn and others clashed with Pinchot and Roosevelt policy. The audience hissed and order collapsed at times while Heyburn attacked forestry interests led by Weyerhaeuser.
The dispatch notes inmate counts in Ure County and September activity. It mentions Guy Te Smith as a notable figure and references shipments and meetings in Butte. Details are fragmented, with mentions of Hamilton and the Ravalli hotel and tourism-related lines.
District court convened in September with a docket of numerous matters. Trials scheduled for Henry Reslip, Testip, and Fret Miurtigian, plus fines paid and pleas entered, dominated the session. The Orchard Meme dispute between Dinsmore and Robinson drew attention as title and mortgage issues emerged, with allied civil actions and an attachment proceeding noted.
The twenty sixth annual Montane Christian association convention in Helena faced train delays, with fewer delegates arriving today than expected. By tomorrow an estimated 60 delegates should attend as sessions proceed through Thursday evening under Rev S. W. Brown.
A fragmented report describes Cuban patriots hoping to patch peace as government forces confront insurgent groups. The piece notes conservative factions and regional centers like Plaur del Rio and Tara wind Santa Chira, with doubts over the rebels’ ability to develop a stable self government and the government’s potential strategy to quell violence.
The coroner and jury continued the inquest into the deaths of Joe Murray and another man near Kathorne, with seven witnesses analyzed. The jury, five citizens of Butte, will seek to locate any heirs as testimony remained slow and uneventful. The bodies were sent to Helena for interment, and Joe Murray’s funeral was held at Sala Sk do SepW’s church with a burial at the Catholic cemetery.
Cryptic report from San Diego states Charles W. Lelmer, a noted miner once with Mariana Zinc at Bribe Monk, was killed in the Andes while employed by a major mining firm promoted by American capitalists. Details are sparse. Lelmer joined the Montana Zinc company’s remodeling project at the Alice company site, then moved to Colorado after overhauls. He was renowned for inventive mill designs and had recently worked with Humphreys. both had ties to West site operations.
Labor Day activities in Madison included speeches at the courthouse by Henry and musical performances. Juliet Low presided over the event with prizes awarded in a series of races and contests across the day, with multiple local competitors taking top honors in footraces, wheel events, and team contests. The day concluded with a dance at the auditorium following a ball game between two local teams.
The election recount reports the tally of votes cast for officers. The ballot was large and interest remained high as officials count ballots, with results expected after the final count around noon.
The state department weighs the recovery of foreign bank deposits tied to a defunct Chicago bank. Acting Secretary Adee directs inquiries into international questions and monetary safeguards. The deposit, about BLOM, is disputed and may involve legal action if funds are traced to foreign banks.
Governor requests that the government make a requisition regarding a suspect named Stonsland, charged with wave of captured money, amid extradition and peace concerns. The report cites a missing extradition treaty and unclear authorities.
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