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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
8
Satisfied customers praise the store for offering a wide range of goods at right prices. The message emphasizes universal appeal from common to high grades and invites more buyers to seek quality and value.
A sales notice promotes Parker Hammerless and L C Smith Hammerless shotguns as top makers. It touts Ithaca Hammerless at 25 dollars and a range of hammerless guns from ten to twenty five ninety. Also advertised are Marlin repeaters, Savage Mannlicher Mauser Colts rifles, and Winchester ammo dated last June.
Camping outfits advertise a large selection of camp stores including Dutch ovens and utensils of all kinds with a promise that they have everything customers want and prices are right.
All members of the Schley court of inquiry arrive in Washington. Admiral Howison arrives and signals willingness to serve, while testimony delays possible start. Officials plan to avoid pomp and prepare for challenging Howison’s competency, with Capt. Lemly and E. P. Hanna coordinating.
Surviving Civil War veterans march eight miles through Cleveland with Govs and generals in attendance. Tens of thousands line Euclid and Case avenues as the Grand Army and bands pass the reviewing stand. Key figures include Gen. Rassieur and Sen. Hanna, with plans for a mass meeting to honor national leaders.
Westbound Great Northern freight train No Db ran away at 10 9 this morning a mile and a half west of Wellington. Defective brakes suspected. Engineer Frank Dahlgren and Fireman John Campbell killed. Conductor Nordquist arm and head injuries. Brakeman Blasgow shoulder broken. Thirty two cars off track eight on fire. Eastbound Natt passenger held at Skykomish. Wrecking crew dispatched to the scene.
Special dispatch from Dillon reports J M Conway, Bil lings horseman, selecting head of saddle horses and expecting 45 more. He buys for British and American armies with Uncle Sam’s standards. U S cavalry horses must be delivered in St Paul and must be top quality. Conway just returned from a St Paul trip with a carload, but five head were temporarily crippled and many others gaunt.
Saturday the owner will present horses in St Paul to the inspecting board with the outcome guiding future Montana horse purchases for the United States cavalry. The vendor plans to ship the selected horses from Twin Bridges Saturday depending on luck and inspection results.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports William Hill man a sheepherder died leaving an estate about $1,000 yet after funeral and medical expenses $48.80 remained unclaimed. The clerk notified the attorney general who ordered the money turned to the state treasurer. if no heir claims it within the allotted time the cash reverts to the state.
Pittsburg Sept 11 Pres Shaffer rejects claims of peace moves and says the steel strike will continue until victory. Company efforts push to keep plants running with new hires and provisions. Star mine recruits arrive, while discipline for violence is emphasized. Strike benefits being prepared for up to 10 000 workers. Mills fire status and Mennessen hoop mill resume operation. Worker housing eviction begins near Painter mill.
The Brooklyn navy yard inquiry into marine corps troubles closes after four weeks, recommending Col. L Meade stand trial for false swearing and naval regulation violations. Maj. C H Lauchheimer and Col. F L Denny were cleared of Meade's charges. Commander West faced a forced withdrawal amid Lauchheimer's challenge over impartiality.
James Trimble served eviction notices on three families demanding vacating by Tuesday next. All three offered to pay rent and stay, but the offers were refused.
Anton Parini an Italian laborer for ranchman Charles Wagner was fatally injured when a harness failed and frightened horses pulling a hay rack loaded with shingles. He was thrown beneath the wagon wheels on Montana avenue near St Joseph's Orphans home. Coroner to hold inquest. Parini had lived in the U.S. only a few months and was 24 years old.
Public Administrator Al E. Graeter of Argenta visited Dillon for medical treatment after a colt he was training kicked him on the right arm. The bones were splintered just above the wrist and he will be unable to work.
A brief note states he is compelled to carry his arm in splints for some weeks to come, indicating an injury or recovery period without detailing the incident or location.
The Columbia Gardens employee banquet was held at the pavilion with a surprise umbrella presentation to J R Wharton of the street railway company. Adolph Heilbronnner presented the gift with a toast to shielding him from rain and adversity as colleagues gathered for the meal and speeches.
Dr. Fred F. Ellis of Pony said the Boss Twent and Clipper mines will erect a 120 stamp mill that will employ 400 men, expected to be running by next summer. Locals have awaited development for 15 years as investment rises with planned improvements in one of Montana's richest mineral belts.
The Helena racing association voted to end races tomorrow with the Great Falls meeting opening Saturday. Had Great Falls agreed to postpone, Helena would have run through Saturday.
Helena reports Fred Gamer of Butta was kicked in the head by a horse at his valley ranch this morning. Mrs. Gamer and a physician went to the scene, but late word said injuries are painful yet not life threatening.
Dillon reports the county commissioners met in special session to fix the railroad assessment as set by the state board of equalization. Short Line owns all 78.48 miles. The total railroad assessment is $19,908 with roadbed and rolling stock valued at $522,873.
Sept. 1 report indicates Wade Snow of Butte lies seriously ill in a tent on the Rattlesnake whileDr H D Miller attended him during a week of rheumatic heart trouble during a park tour.
Gracie Graeter daughter of A B Graeter of Argenta has been named deputy treasurer by Treasurer Edinger. She will begin duties Monday and serve until the year’s end.
Fifteen thousand fans attended the Bethlehem event to watch the Anaconda-Joe Patchen pacing race for 5000 dollars with 2000 added. Poor track conditions after rain left the surface rough yet Anaconda swept both heats in a jog in the best two of three.
The Daily Express reports London anarchists plan a winter lecture tour in Great Britain by Emma Goldman, aiming to spread radical ideas.
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