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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1908
Page
11
Bank notes capital and surplus details for Daly Bank and Trust Co established 1882. Listed are John G Merony John D Ryan Marcus Daly C C Swinborne and R A Kunkel.
The New York Herald reports a heated meeting by directors and underwriters of the Davis Daly Copper company to form a neutral board. George W Davis would exit, replaced by an independent director to be agreed, amid plans to reorganize with $6.7 million capital and new properties.
Stockholders paying a $2 per share assessment in four instalments may exchange their old stock for new shares. The provision outlines the eligibility and payment schedule for the exchange option.
The Butte Milwaukee Copper company restarts work at the main shaft this morning. A newly installed Nordberg engine proves efficient as the electric pump equipment arrives for the 71 foot level. New ore bodies in Tuolumne and nearby properties boost hopes for opening commercial ore on lower levels under the holding Butte New York Copper company.
Boston reports severe drought across New England with widespread forest fires. Mills and quarries shut or reduced due to water shortages, leading to unemployment. Smoke from fires in Canada and New York darkens skies as shipping and coastal activity decline.
A government report by Special Agent Charles M. Vepper outlines Pan American trade prospects, with $380000000 needed for harbor upgrades on the west coast ahead of the Panama Canal. Valparaiso’s renovation tops the list, and overall regional commerce ranges from $20 million to $206 million, while U S share sails at about $56 million.
Clint Heath a Denver real estate dealer was found guilty of embezzling 8500 from Mrs. Mary Husted of New York by a criminal court jury. The verdict imposes 1 to 10 years in prison. Heath vanished from Denver last April and was captured in Los Angeles months later.
Augusta Maine September 20 Fire fighters, aided by higher winds, concentrated their forces to hold the fires in check and protect settlements. Despite progress thousands of dollars of valuable woodland continue to burn as fires linger across the state.
Consul Ramon Regouchi of Guatemala in New York received a foreign ministry dispatch denying a circulated tale of an assassination attempt on President Estrada Cabrera. The report claimed an explosion from a wire linked to a hidden device in the presidential office, injuring the president.
Zuston report states Lemuel G Trott an authority on trotting died from injuries after falling from a train. He published Turf Weekly and Spirit of the Hub from 1887 to 1897, aged 64.
Fire in the central telephone building and nearby post office in Paris caused $5 million in damage and destroyed 20 000 lines used by ministries newspapers banks and businesses. Fire crews gained control after 2 a m with no loss of life. service restoration expected to take over a month.
Milwaukee sent a special train with aid as Rhinelander, about 80 miles north, faces advancing forest fires that threaten widespread destruction and evacuation. Local crews battle flames as the situation tightens.
Chicago, Sept. 20. Students clash with the board over abolishing secret societies. Frank Smith urged parents to discipline youths with firm measures, saying a barrel stave would sober homes and curb school rebellions as courts consider restraining orders against enforcing the ban.
The article reports that Senator Taft and the National League of Republican Chiefs discussed canceling a joint engagement. Judge Taft refused to comment for publication and insisted the engagement be canceled. The candidate advised taking the initiative, saying the plan should not be pursued if it loses support.
On September 20 at Yome the pope welcomed 70 sailors from the American ships Maine and Alabama docked at Nantes. He praised their neat appearance, spoke warmly, and blessed them with his apostolic benediction after presenting medals.
The notice outlines how to place small classified advertisements in the Standard. It specifies six ordinary words per line ten lines per inch and requires replies be addressed care of the Standard with a card for pickup at the office. Light-faced display type is used on wart page at regular rates.
Classified notices seek coatmakers drivers maids tradesmen and salesmen. positions open in Butte Missoula Missoula and Anaconda with wages from 3 cents per hour to $15 weekly. Listings include housekeeping, horse care, and rental requests across several Montana cities.
A block of Butte notices announces Prof A Masery as a renowned astrologist and palmist with low charge, plus REV MRS Calder Rutledge and MADAM GUY offering spiritual readings. Also listed are a furniture firm Rand Furniture Co with large stock, a cash-for-goods service OKECHSLI, Dr I G Heine in eye ear nose and throat care, and a Ladies Private Hospital midwife at 647 S Main with contact details.
Madrid reports the death of former finance minister Sanchesz Buchinillo who resigned recently amid wealth scrutiny. Official sources confirm he passed away today.
Notice postcard reports a tan leather suitcase containing lady and children's clothing, marked Slattery, lost Saturday Sept 5 on a Butte train between Helena and Igutte. Reward offered to J N Weggenman Helena Mont for return. $10 reward for a gold watch and a job taken from room 144 Concord block Montana street on Sept 10. Send details to lock box ob4 Butte.
In Butte Montana various sales and notices appear including horses for sale a precipitating plant cheap for cash gas engine hoists and auto parts. Also listings for furniture stoves repairs and room and board and services from vendors such as Morley Thomas Sherman Reed Arcade Scavenger Co and Mrs Birthright. Several addresses are noted across 1st and Delaware avenues Broadway and California Avenue with contact details.
Several local cleaning services advertise in this section. Sylvain Bros at 11 W Broadway promotes high class work. Pamisian Dyehouse French dyeing guarantees satisfaction at 60 W Galena. Butte Upholstering and Steam Carpet Cleaning Co lists Bell 668. Model Carpet Cleaning operates at 46 S Main.
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