This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
5
The North Butte list leads trading with gains as Boston and New York markets show mixed strength. Traders note higher prices for several issues, with New York indicators easing and the bear side pressing in late session as speculation shifts to future gains.
William and Seitzer petition district court to appoint a guardian for the person and estate of the old Switzer. TJ Walen of Helena notes stock disputes with Murray in a Murray suit over 2,148,659 shares of Monttor Tunnel Mining, pledged at 920,000. Switzer’s assets are said to total only 10,900 in stock. Murray claims to own the stock outright via an option and seeks transfer, while Switzer’s creditors challenge transfers and assert incompetence. Guardian hearing set before Judge DonDown on Bert. 28 to show cause.
Peter Feague, a prominent figure in the south annexed district, writes to the Butte city council offering to patrol the district south, east and west of Silver Bow creek day and night for far less than the city’s mounted patrol cost of at least $209 per month. He claims prior experience with the Silver Bow area and promises better protection, with coordination to be maintained through a communications link and orders from city officials.
A semi formal gathering of eastern directors and stockholders of the North Butte Extension Development Company plans an informal meeting in New York to scrutinize management and funding. Proxies are urged as a new board of directors may be elected at the annual stockholders meeting set for next month.
In Chicago the wheat market fell with selling by longs and foreign demand muted. September quotes ranged around 1.03 to 1.04 dollars and December near 1.04, while corn and oats faced bear pressure. Provisions weakened with lower cash values and mixed futures, reflecting general market softness across grains and commodities.
Special dispatch reports Willam Fertert found guilty by a federal jury of aiding signor to Tack not Indian women. Proceedings in Helena reveal jury verdict and related charges in the case.
North Franklin Mining Co of Mullin Idaho plans to resume operations on six patented claims after a long idle period begun last January. Engineer Jahm Nove qucal reports formation changes and a large vein near the North Franklin properties adjacent to Morning Star, with investors eyeing potential success despite prior downturns.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.