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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
9
A report from Chicago outlines the death of a Davis family heir in a hospital ward. The article notes the hospital setting and suggests the passing occurred after a period of illness, with emphasis on the somber conclusion for the Davis lineage.
Edward A. Davis of Chicago succumbed in a county hospital ward after a life torn by a fruitless pursuit of millions. His case intertwined with a vast family dispute over the estate of his uncle Judge Andrew J. Davis, and a bitter custody battle over his three children.
A fragment reports physicians diagnosed a patient with meningitis yesterday morning, noting the event occurred aroundo'clock. The unreadable portion limits further details.
Seven accused thieves still in Butte face attachment and possible transfer to Helena where charges of grand larceny await. Chief Travis and Helena officers arrived with a writ served on Jailor Boyle as attorney Michael Donlan seeks to delay or contest proceedings.
Dave Willard charged with shooting Joseph Lachanee at a saloon on 1837 South Montana Street last Tuesday night pledges innocence and denies firing the shot or knowing who did. He claims no gun was in his possession and cites a confrontation between his brother Mel and Felix Aliver with Lachance as context.
Special Agent Olmstead reported no substantial change to Washington state census figures after reviewing allegations. The Tacoma Board of Trade official could not provide competent evidence of misconduct by Seattle enumerators, and no padding or fraud was found. Final figures await tabulation on electrical machines.
Samuel Walker sues Kate Walker in district court for divorce on the ground of desertion. They wed near Colorado Springs on August 21, 1892, and she left him the following month. The article also notes ongoing criminal trials before Judge Clancy with schedule adjustments and remarks on courtroom decorum.
Thomas O Donnell, a Centerville miner, caused a public disturbance at Silver and Idaho streets claiming visions of Teddy Roosevelt. He angrily confronted a policeman, was subdued by officers and bystanders, then jailed for a sanity examination with $65.65 and a gold watch on him.
Reports filed yesterday show multiple company balances with capital stock and indebtedness details. Notable entries include Argentine Mining Company dissolved with $5,000,000 paid in capital and $7,804.95 debt, and Montana Heating and Ventilating with $50,000 stock and $7,200 debt.
A note reports a six month trial period ending with a broad reintroduction of a large selection. The item hints at renewed choices and emphasis on variety for customers or readers returning to the space.
A middle aged Butte couple, Courtney and Elizabeth Mc Shane, wed yesterday afternoon at City Hall. Police Judge Sullivan Die officiated as several bystanders watched, then departed as the ceremony concluded. The piece notes Stanislaus Stange rising to prominence after crafting the stage version of Quo Vadis and references future productions by Whitney and Knowles.
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