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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
5
The Anaconda mayor announces a city wide day of worship and national mourning for President William McKinley on September 19 1901 The notice asks all citizens to observe the day and for businesses to close from 6 a m to 6 p m in observance of the president's funeral action.
Lieutenant O Leary described how he viewed the assassin after the assassination attempt on President McKinley. The report notes the suspect’s appearance and demeanor as officers approached.
Lieutenant O Leary reports scenes after the assassination of President Medl Winley. An immense crowd, fear of lynching, and talk of burning as detectives hasten the killer to jail. The exhibit grounds clamor, bands fall silent, and police brace for trouble while crowds seek hospital news. Other city notices follow.
Local notices announce a masquerade ball at Turner Hall on November 13 and advertise Fior de Baltimore cigars. Modern Woodmen hold a meeting tonight. A. L. Morris visits from Arizona. F. H. Marsh of Helena stops by. Mike Leonard buys the barber business.
Joseph Trahant, held on 500 bond after pleading not guilty to burglary at the Vendome hotel, is accused of stealing jewelry from H. F. Baze and George Julian. He denied permission from roommates, led police to the watch and ring, and a new complaint was filed for earlier offenses.
Deer Lodge sets September 19 1901 as day of mourning and public memorial for President McKinley with 2 PM union services at the city pavilion. Mayor Frank Conley issues proclamation urging bells to toll and all businesses closed during funeral hours. A general committee of city leaders is named to arrange the observance.
Frank Miller, owner of the Alaska saloon on Fast Third Street, was arrested by Night Chief Brien and Officer Keenen for striking John Priscovich with a billiard cue. Priscovich was taken to St. Ann's hospital with two severe head wounds. The article notes the wounds and describes them as very ugly, with details unclear about the incident.
Witnesses say Miller avoided bond after a quarrel while Priscovich, severely injured, could not speak. Miller was released on his own recognizance despite the incident. Also an advertisement seeks a large hall in the Standard building for one night per week with inquiries at the Standard office.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports the twelfth annual conclave of the grand chapter Royal Arch Masons electing and installing officers including George T. Slack E. H. Renisch A. D. McDonald H. T. Cumming Cornelius Hedges and J. B. Leggat. The event precedes the thirty seventh annual convocation of the grand lodge with additional degree work and banquets scheduled through Friday.
Sealed proposals to erect and complete buildings on the county poor farm to be considered at a special meeting September 18 1901 at 10 oclock A M Plans and specifications are on file in the county clerk s office Proposals indorsed Proposals for buildings on poor farm Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids County Clerk Phil Green dated September 7 1901
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