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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1906
Page
23
Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 130 Hi ins avenue in Missoula with a telephone number 148. Advertising rates are available on application.
A Missoula jury acquitted Henry Reanp today of murdering Kitty Smith in Superior last July after brief deliberations. Four physicians testified death could stem from natural causes or excitement rather than homicide, and the state’s witnesses were largely contradicted by defense evidence. The panel’s unanimous verdict ended a trial marked by conflicting medical and testimonial accounts and lengthy legal argument.
Louise Stilkon filed for divorce from George W Stilson on desertion grounds in Missoula on Sept 1. She cites a 16 year marriage in Missoula and one 10 year old child as the issue of the union. Attorneys Joyte and Mulroney represent her. Separately, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul option on south side rise shown by deed from Quincy Bates Davin to Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul for Lots 1 2 3 4 9 and block St Knowles addition for nominal consideration. The option originally listed value of 1.3 with Sept 29 deadline and a payment of 5 had been made with the option.
A promotional piece extols vigorous health as power for women, citing a rich man praising his wife and urging use of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for fatigue, headaches, backaches, and other ailments. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Bessie Ainsley and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham at St Lyon Mass for free advice.
Missoula reports the Lacasse brothers pacer properties on Cedar Creek are nearly closed with a $225 bond for one year, $90.09 due Jan 1, and the balance at year end. The Supreme Mining Co of Kansas City Mo fronts the deal, with Lodges including La Passes Damane Asselyn and Louie Barrette tied to ownership. The plan is to dredge the upper ground and hydraulics on the lower, ensuring ample water head for operations.
A match tossed into grass ignited a conflagration in Los Angeles causing a fire that destroyed a stable and four nearby residences. Ten horses burned to death, and a stable worker reportedly went missing before the structure collapsed. Police officer Storey performed dramatic rescues, saving two lodging house occupants.
Prominent Austin figures told of a desperate encounter with a huge devil fish at Aransas Pass two days earlier. A harpoon was struck, the fish dragged the launch 15 miles, life-saving crews joined the rescue, and after a four hour fight the creature was killed. It measured 25 feet long, 14 feet across, and weighed nearly 3,000 pounds.
In Pittsburg on September 18 Mabel Williams wanted as a graft witness was seized by Detectives Nally Gough and Richard Kelly while bathing with two men eight miles below Wheeling on an island. They overpowered the trio and escorted Williams to Wheeling Jail amid her protest of extradition.
In Douglas County on April 28, 1908, Barnes was executed in the afternoon for the murder of Willam Gratia. The execution proceeded without incident as Barnes proclaimed his innocence from the gallows, claiming he was being murdered rather than executed.
Portland Sept. 18 The Harriman system faces demands for more motive power due to huge traffic and new lines. This has led to a purchase of $62,000 worth of equipment for the Oregon railroad and the Southern Pacific, with trains rerouted and expanded capacity planned.
Hamilton September reports the Ravalli County teachers institute session focusing on literature and nature study. Illness prevented State Superintendent Harmon. J. J. Fon led a talk, Dr Preston W cenren offered a popular nature talk, and Mrs Dr. Search presented a gesture at the Methodist Episcopal church with a large audience.
The Montana governor calls a convention amid ongoing debate as Colgrows 41 Roy Neates F during Han Wee is noted.
Governor calls Montana woolgrowers to meet in Helena during fair week to organize a state association aimed at securing full market value for wool. Petitions from leading growers state need for strength through organization. The meeting is set for October in Helena, with officials urging representation from all wool businesses in the state.
Special dispatch reports the Royal Arch Masons of Montana holding their sixteenth annual convocation in Helena with high attendance. J B Leggat named deputy grand high priest, Alexander Pra yer of Billings grand king, Ti Lewis of Bozeman grand scribe, HM Parden of Helena grand treasurer, Cortilius Hedges of Helena grand captain of the host, and Dr MOA Walker of Dillon grand principal sojourner. Grand Lodge of Montana to meet tomorrow with Grand Master H Le Frank presiding.
A vintage advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure for dyspepsia and related stomach ailments. It cites numerous testimonials from individuals across towns praising rapid relief and urges readers to try the tablets at 60 cents. The piece warns against other advertised cures and notes doctors and druggists recommend the product for nervous dyspepsia and related symptoms.
In a Port Dickinson revival, a woman from Towanda and Binghamton confessed publicly to an alleged child slaying after years of wandering. The woman, identified only as Mrs John, had hidden the truth for months until this public admission at the camp meeting. The case has drawn attention from local communities in Towanda and surrounding areas.
Seattle witnesses report Mitchell and Maud, two women charged with murdering George Mitchell, expressed relief that testimony neared completion and said they would endure trial or even die for their cause. They also mentioned prior thoughts of self harm if God so required, as Ravalli Hotel in Hamilton Montana advertises open year round with all conveniences.
Washington dispatch reports a letter to Secretary Bona Partes explaining why waiters and others in uniform are more appealing in social venues such as dance halls and skating rinks, while civilian staff are perceived as less desirable, causing displeasure among some.
In Wilmington Hinington Delaware a stampede of 23 Texas steers caused injuries to Charles Martz foreman of a meat arm and disrupted streets. Separately a hasty report notes a rail incident near Ameren lake where a passenger train collision injured crew. Political notices announce county vacancies and party nominations. A dispatch from Washington lists personnel changes at the American embassy and related posts.
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