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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
8
A vintage ad touts the Ithaca Hammerless Shotgun as the best hammerless model on the market, priced at 35 dollars. The copy emphasizes quality for sportsmen seeking reliable firearm performance.
An inquest into the death of R. M. Whalen, a Missouri River Power lineman, examined ten witnesses with mixed testimony. The jury censured the company for employing men in dangerous work without ensuring competence, citing perceived unsafe practices and disputed witness accounts.
We present a large selection of leather purses chatelaine bags wrist purses and related items. Prices range from 10c to 1.59 with higher grade wallets and bags in sea lion seal pebble alligator lizard and suede materials. Silver mounts and gold plating feature on top quality pieces.
The Tivol i opera Company of San Francisco appeared before a full audience at the Broadway theater presenting the comic opera The Toy Maker. Ferris Hartman led with strong comic delivery though some political jests fell flat. Notable voices included Arthur Cunningham and Edward Webb, with Annie Myers impressing as the mechanical doll. The chorus and staging were praised. a second performance is scheduled for tonight.
The Great Northern Railway offers Basin and return for 1.10 and Boulder 1.50 and Alhambra 2.00 with good going Saturday or Sunday and returns Monday Basin 1.00 Boulder 1.00 Sundays only. Tickets at 41 North Main Street and depot.
Clark delegates to the Democratic convention arrived in Butte late at night three hours after the Heinze crowd. They marched from the depot led by the Boston & Montana band playing Hail to the Chief. The street crowds included Heinze employees cheering for Heinze, and the delegation dispersed in front of the Democratic headquarters on Hamilton Street.
Officials from the Butte Electric Railway announce that since May 1, city trolley lines have carried 303 209 passengers. The figure reflects four months of operation and highlights growing ridership for the transit system.
Shopping circular notes a lively display of veilings and chiffons in various colors including white black cream green and blue. It lists widths 18 inches 15 inch and prices from 3c to 1.00 per yard with different designs and fabrics.
A local closeout offers belts in Black Satin Bel Mate and jet shades with buckles in oxidized metal gilt and cut steel. New plaid belts in tartan plaids stitched taffeta silk sell for 1.00 each. Rich plaid silk ribbons with postilion backs priced 1.00 to 3.00, with ties to 1.50.
Cash receipts at the office totaled $15 164.96 though complimentary tickets are common and special chartered cars are not included. Warm weather brought many modest parties to Columbia Gardens for afternoon outings and evening dancing with Carter's orchestra on Tuesday Friday and Sunday events ongoing.
Sixty two labor party delegates from Silver Bow county left for Helena to attend the state labor convention. They gathered in Judge Harney's room and marched to the depot in near silence, a bandless, orderly departure noted by onlookers.
The county Republican party convenes its session this morning at 10 o'clock in the Auditorium with party officials and delegates set to discuss local issues and candidate preferences.
Fred M. Perkins of Salem Oregon and Richard Manfort of McKeogh Montana pass the physical exam at the naval academy and are sworn in as midshipmen in Annapolis Maryland on September 24.
In Conneaut Ohio the Jefferson post office was entered after midnight. The safe was cracked and stamps and money totaling over 1500 dollars were stolen. Night watchman Lawrence Jones was bound gagged and forced to watch the robbery, but later described the robbers as authorities search the area.
The second day of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union state session at First Presbyterian church drew large attendance with belated delegates. Mary E Kuhl national leader spoke alongside papers and a musical program while meals were shared in nearby Young People’s Society rooms. An open air meeting was planned for 7 pm in front of Central Union mission.
The Siamese crown prince Chowla Maha Vajaravudh plans a six week semi official tour from New York to San Francisco to study American industrial systems. He sails Oct 10 and will meet President Roosevelt when possible. Attendants include Col Phyia Rajah Vallabh and Capt Luang Sara Sid.
Port Townsend Washington reports A A McGillis a Skagway passenger aboard the steamer Topeka leaped from the vessel at 6 30 this morning while crossing the Gulf of Alaska causing his death. The incident occurred as the ship neared Port Townsend.
Sock sale highlights a Monday event drawing many buyers as 4 000 pairs remain to be sold. Displays include varied patterns from loud stripes and polka dots to quiet shades, featuring high grade goods from factories in England France and Germany including silk blends lisle and balbriggans.
The inquest into Mrs. Annie Pulitzer death opened in Jersey City with the district attorney present. William Hooper Young, held for the crime, was identified as the buyer of the trunk that shipped Mrs. Pulitzer clothing to Chicago after a dealer recognized him from photos. The session was brief and adjourned to October 8.
Put in Bay Ohio September 24 The condition of banker Jay Cooke of Philadelphia who suffered from an attack of congestion of the brain yesterday is much improved tonight.
Knitting Yarns opens with a wide selection including Angora Shetland floss in Nile green canary light blue red and more. Imported Berlin Saxony yarn and Germantown wool appear with multiple color options and bulk box prices. Ice wool Angora wool and ice bail Angora wool offered in several shades with small bundle pricing.
New jewelry offers real coral neck chains for watches and pendants in red white and pink with string like pearls, plus black logwood chains and various styles including gun metal Rhine stones and Egypt metal chains. Prices range from 1.75 to 25 dollars, with other items like hat pins, back combs, pendants and brooches priced 35 cents to 4 dollars. A coral specimen from the ocean is shown and explained.
Physicians in attendance hold out hope of a rapid recovery, citing stable vital signs and continued improvement. Medical staff emphasize cautious optimism while monitoring progress and plans for rehabilitation.
Noblesville Indiana September 24. A farmer Enos Randall near Gray paid off two notes at the First National bank and offered a prayer of gratitude after 40 years free of debt. Reports of the act drew inquiries from donors in New York Philadelphia and Dallas seeking to help if needed. Randall says he is in fair circumstances and refused any aid. He emphasizes the debts paid were his last obligations and rejects special treatment for honesty.
Homer Burger died after a charivari gathering near Lewis when youths fired toward others. He claimed a fall, not a shooter, before losing consciousness. Doctors say the bullet entered the brain and was fatal, with his condition described as alive at last report.
The advertisement proclaims exclusive complete optical parlors in the West with high quality instruments and moderate prices. It promises fitting guaranteed and free examinations for all, located at 48 West Park Street, Butte, with telephone 741A opposite Lutey Bros.
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