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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
9
A terse local note reports that Mes Scopt discovered cash missing from a pocketbook leaving him surprised and investigating a hard money mess. The incident underscores a small town concern over theft and personal finance integrity.
Mrs O Day and Mrs M Scott report losing $15 from a purse in a downstairs fitting room at 244 East Porphyry Street. Justice of the Peace Orgen issues a warrant for lodger Mrs Lou Wood after a hearing finds probable cause. Wood pleads not guilty. bond set at five dollars with Johns A Smith and Jerry Mallin as sureties.
Special Dispatch reports J F Erickson, a Democrat, arrived from Chateau on a business trip and is believed to be the Democrats probable candidate for state senator in the upcoming election.
Portland Maine September 10 The vote from 470 towns and plantations shows Governor Hill increasing his plurality. By 9 PM Hill held a 25 865 margin, down from 31 291 in 1900, as total ballots were 11 153 fewer than two years ago.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Great Falls readers that Cascade county commissioners adopt a resolution to submit a proposal to taxpayers by a 2 to 1 vote. The action seeks public approval, detailing the plan and its implications for local funding and governance.
In November voters will decide on a 59 000 bond to complete and furnish the new court house and improve surrounding streets. Chairman Cooper and Lewis Roalswick supported a 50 000 figure though Roalswick called the amount too small by 10 000. Commissioner W D Lappy, who proposed 55 000, refused to vote on 50 000.
Dane H Butterfield, one of two men who drew a revolver in a saloon near the Northern Pacific station and had a tussle with Policeman Sears, was arraigned before Justice Steinmetz. Butterfield pleaded not guilty claiming liquor impaired him. Hearing set for 4 PM tomorrow.
A New York Evening Sun piece notes a popular American Girl illustrator has changed his model to an English birth and parentage. The cartoonist’s evolving "type" prompts imitation as readers compare fashion standards in America and England, with England’s slim ideal influencing women's dress and health under the fashion press. The piece contrasts past European influences and input from the artist with broader public perception and fashion trends.
Fish days at the market showcase a broad selection of fresh fish with varied prices. Sliced Halibut and Lake Superior fish lead a display that includes skinned hams, bacon, lard options, spring lamb cuts, mutton, spare ribs, shoulder steaks, blade roast beef, and prime rib roast with noted prices.
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