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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
12
An early sales blurb touts Cuticura soap and Cure Resolvent Pills as the swiftest permanent cure for severe skin and scalp conditions. It claims numerous uses from soothing rashes and dandruff to stopping hair loss and aiding baby irritations, combining cleansing and healing in a single product.
The remedy fights stomach causes of headaches by relieving dyspepsia and stomach distress. It cures bilious attacks belching bad taste muddy complexion and yellow eyes. Sold by druggists nationwide for 25 cents per box with samples free. Address Dr Guon Philadelphia Pa.
Chicago reports the Denver gateway of the Union Pacific is opened to the Rock Island for freight and passengers and to the Burlington for freight. The pact, kept secret until now, shifts long hauls to the Rock Island benefiting Pacific coast traffic and altering established routes. A separate report from Wymore notes a violent knife and rock attack on two men, with Wymore, the Democratic sheriff candidate, involved and both attackers arrested.
Joplin Missouri September 9 The Democratic campaign opens with 200 attendees. W J Bryan faults Republican reformers on tariffs and accuses Roosevelt of inadequate trust remedies. He says a trust magnate jailed would do more to break trusts than presidential speeches and criticizes the constitutional amendment as removing state control over trusts.
President Roosevelt ordered a formal probe into the drowning of Ontck and Beckey near St Michael after a 24 hour removal order by Captain Howell. Bodies were recovered last summer amid accusations against Howell, with the inquiry led by Col Grigsby’s son, the district attorney and Roosevelt ally.
The steamer Cottage City of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company ran ashore at Island Point Etelin Island Stickeen strait at 10 20 Sunday night. It lies 60 feet forward on the rocks with 50 feet of keel gone and its forefoot dry at low water. Passengers were transferred to the Spokane and will continue to Skagway then south. Cargo includes salmon with more than one ton jettisoned. Officials believe the ship can be floated and repaired. Commanded by Captain David Wallace the wooden vessel built in Bath Maine in 1891 is likely to be refloated after the accident.
Lieutenant General Miles led the army board of ordnance and fortifications in weighing its annual report and will depart for the Philippines. He will stop in Chicago and other points en route to Portland then follow the California coast to inspect coastal defense upgrades before sailing on the transport Thomas from San Francisco around month end. Accompanying him are Mrs Miles Col Maus and aides plus a stenographer. Col Whitney may join later and return with the party.
Louis 8 Desportes pleads guilty in federal court to embezzling government funds while serving as postmaster at Bridges Cascade County. He stole 250 dollars then fled to Utah where he was captured. Judge Beatty sentences him to 18 months at McNeill Island prison.
Berlin reports that American press views the sinking of the Haitian rebel gunboat Crete-a-Pierrot by the German gunboat Panther with satisfaction. The comment reflects international reactions to the act.
Kansas City dispatch reports the Fifth Missouri district Republicans nominated Col. Robert T. Van Horn for Congress in a bid for the seat.
The state convention of the populists will be held in Boise tomorrow to place in nomination a state ticket. The gathering is set to elect candidates and organize the party slate for upcoming ballots.
In Liberty Missouri on September 9 a violent clash over corn knives erupted involving local residents. Details remain sparse as investigators probe the confrontation and its motive.
At midnight the Democratic convention finalized a full slate including W. J. Crisman for legislature and John Dunn for sheriff. R. L. Davis heads treasurer, G. L. Finley for clerk and recorder, M. Dusinberry assessor, KL. EB. Reno county attorney, Agnes Ross superintendent, W. M. Dickey surveyor, Dr. Albert Butler coroner, EK. H Baldwin public administrator. Delegates to Bozeman state convention named. Mushbach chairs central committee with Deegan secretary and Caldwell treasurer. Labor party plans county convention September 22. Regular turnout short of a baker's dozen prompts renewed efforts.
Chairman Meleod and Treasurer Langohr issued the calls for Republican primaries on Sept 15 and a convention on Sept 22 with 92 delegates. The Democratic Central Committee announced primaries on Sept 16 and a county convention the following Saturday.
Sept. and Mrs. Maggie Arola wife of Jacob Arola of Stockett died at Columbus hospital this morning of consumption She had been a patient since the first of the month She was a Finn and 52 years of age.
The city council has received specifications of Architect Hall for the Carnegie library and will advertise for bids for the construction work at once.
White Sulphur Springs reports Dr. William Parberry sold 2000 head of yearling wethers to Mr. Redman of Dakota. Price paid was 2.25 dollars per head, with delivery to occur immediately.
White Sulphur Springs reports the Johnson-Penwell Livestock company lost 100 head of sheep to poison. The band of about 2,500 head was near the head of New Lan Creek.
In New York Charles O Neil a janitor died in hospital after a quarrel in which he accused Ida his wife of infidelity. Ida killed him with two shots and then shot herself. Letters found suggest O Neil planned to kill her before morning. The piece also notes summer school activities and a New York City Board of Education program at No 177 Market and Monroe streets for discipline and craft work in leather basket making sewing and dressmaking for hundreds of children with enthusiastic teachers and busy classrooms.
A labor ticket emerged near opening of Republican primaries but the straight party ticket won large majorities. West Lewistown 75 to 23, east side 27 to 6 in favor. County convention set for next Saturday September 13.
Passengers on the Bertha's last Alaska voyage report Redoubt, Augustine, and Alamma volcanoes erupting at once. Postal Inspector Wayland noted huge steam plumes and smoke shooting miles into the sky as the steamer neared Seattle on September 9.
At the regular teachers' examination conducted by county superintendent Mr Colvin the following candidates were successful. Fourth grade: John Gooch Clyde Park William Borgers Jardine Montana Hathhorn Livingston. Second grade Minnie Nickel Emma Wilkinson Jennie Austin Livingston Ethel Barnes Horn. Third grade Myrtle Blevins Livingston.
Patriotic exercises marked the close of the second year of summer school work in Greater New York. More than 20 000 left classrooms after six weeks of practical manual training. hundreds of teachers began vacations. Forty eight playgrounds stay open until September. Roof gardens in several schools remain open.
A massive stone ship said to lie high on a mountain near the Grow river headwaters, 160 miles from Fort Yukon, is described as 1200 feet long and 200 feet wide with a 18 inch thick wall. W A Head of the Y M C A and others believe the story may reflect remnants of ancient sea craft rather than Noah’s ark.
Hat money today means three dollars. That is all the Gordon costs. Gordon sorts, Gordon stiffs.
In the district court of Montana John Harvey Youngken petitions for final discharge in bankruptcy. Hearing set for September 24 1902 at 10 am in Butte courtroom to allow creditors and interested parties to obj ect. Judge Hiram Knowles presides with court seal affixed September 8 1902.
Reports in the London Telegraph say Mile Adele Hugo daughter of the poet Victor Hugo long thought dead from a private asylum near Vincennes may be alive as Paris prepared a notable observance. The tale notes her past romance causing distress and limited visibility to friends and relatives.
An investigator claims Adele Hugo, daughter of poet Victor Hugo, is alive at 72 in a Seine-side establishment near Paris. She is cared for by a companion and a maid, walks daily, studies astronomy, and rarely attends theaters, while unaware of the centenary preparations for her father’s birth.
An advertisement claims to cure dandruff by destroying the dandruff germ, preventing falling hair and baldness. It touts Herpicide as the sole hair preparation with a germ destroyer and a pleasant regular-use hair dressing.
A colored woman scolds a boy asking about watermillion. The boy, burdened with sweetness, plans to varnish a can and tie red ribbon to hang it as a chandelier ornament for display while they eat the treat.
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