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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
12
Bargain piano sale continues at 219 North Main Street featuring uprights, grands, and cabinets from Weber Kimball and Hallet Davis. Prices cut to wholesale levels with easy terms as stock from outside agencies is cleared. Organ deals from $25 to $62 with small cash payments and monthly terms.
Jessie Lester alias Jew Jess, a famed pickpocket, was tried by Judge Mc Clernan for grand larceny in Silver Bow county. A 12-member jury acquitted her after a defense by Michael Lenton and testimony depicting a web of alleged blackmail and bribery surrounding the robbery of Gus A. Williams.
A free booklet from F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan explains that most diseases start from poor digestion and offers a plain language guide on indigestion causes symptoms and remedies. Readers are invited to mail their name and address on a postal card to request the booklet.
Lansing M D Alexander McMillian testifies on three dandruff cases using Herpicide. The remedy claims to attack dandruff by destroying the microbe infesting the hair bulb, promising luxuriant growth.
Union calls a special meeting at Mnion hall 121 North Main on Saturday night September 27 at 7 50 p m sharp. All members urged to attend. Wm Bliss president.
Butte and Anaconda & Pacific railways announce tickets available at the Anaconda Northern ticket office at 41 North Main Street. Information on time cards and freight rates is cheerfully furnished.
Tickets sold via the Burlington Route to Washington DC and return at 56.40. Sale dates September 30 and October 1 with final return limit now. Three routes Fast Via St Paul Billings or Denver. For details contact ticket office 05 East Broadway H F Ruger Agent.
A J Cummings successor to Butte Hotel Stock Fixchange has relocated to Pennsylvania block West Park Rooms 166 107 108 and 109.
In Wellsville Ohio on September 25 Samuel Colledge a painter on Commerce street was believed dead. Barber John Bissman checked the supposed corpse and found the features looking natural then felt warmth and a heartbeat. Colledge soon regained consciousness after the alarm and funeral plans were dropped.
Shackleton and Whiteway invite sealed proposals for excavating the site of the government post office in Butte Montana. Bids due by 12 noon October 1 1902 at 516 South Main. Right reserved to reject any or all bids.
Oregon Short Line will sell tickets from Butte to Dillon at one fare for the round trip two dollars and seventy five cents. Tickets go on sale September 25 to 27 inclusive and are valid for return Monday September 29. General Agent H. Wilson announces the sale.
Great Northern Railway offers round trip tickets to Washington DC and return on September 30 and October 1 for 56 dollars and 40 cents. For stopovers and limits, visit the Great Northern ticket office at 41 North Main Street.
Henry Maxwell a Missouri miner refuses to sign a deed of partition that would grant him 15000 dollars from his mother estate. He has worked as a day laborer for a decade since arriving from McKeesport Pennsylvania after his mother's death. His two married sisters would share the fortune but he claims they displeased him and will not receive their shares while he lives. Their husband and a Pennsylvania attorney are urging him to accept his duty.
Captain Jack Crawford sends a telegram to J Pierpont Morgan urging settlement of the Pennsylvania coal strike. He recalls his wartime service and urges Morgan to use influence for a fair settlement as miners and operators negotiate, with benefit events planned in Butte and by multiple unions.
Cleveland resident D. Asadourian an Armenian naturalized citizen was detained in Constantinople on a conspiracy charge linked to Turkish associates. The report notes his business ties in Cleveland and the political tensions surrounding his detention.
Mrs T M Taylor of Springfield Missouri says ten year stomach trouble and years of pain ended after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People She reports dramatic improvement after one box and urges others to try the medicine claiming it treats blood and nerves and cures a wide range of ailments sold by dealers or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY with a free medical booklet.
An appeal urges readers to buy Ivory Soap for home use noting its affordability and floating property. It emphasizes women benefit from its housekeeping help and contrasts with cheaper yellow soaps. The message targets household comfort and efficiency.
Sept 50 Oct 1 and 2 the Oregon Short Line will sell round trip tickets to San Francisco going and returning same route 55. Going via Ogden and returning via Portland or vice versa 68 50. To Los Angeles going and returning same route 67 90. Going via Ogden and returning via Portland or vice versa 81 40. Tickets limited for return until Nov 15 with stop over privileges. Ogden route fastest 3 hours. Sleeping car reservations at Short Line city ticket office 105 North Main street Butte Mont H Wilson General Agent.
Eivansville Indiana September 25 Deputy Jailer Ed Martin thwarted an assassination attempt on real estate dealer Thomas N Biedelman as lawyer Charles L Wedding aimed a revolver at his stomach on courthouse steps. Wedding allegedly had a prior threat over foreclosure. Wedding is a prominent Southern Indiana attorney and politician.
The Northern Pacific Railway will sell round trip tickets to Washington on Sept 30 and Oct 1 at 36.40 for the G A R encampment with stop over limits to be arranged by W H Merriman general agent at Butte. Also tickets to Billings on Oct 6 to 9 at 9.55 with return by Oct 11. Merriman’s contact details given. Also a note seeking boys for messenger service by World Messenger Company.
Fred Howp aged 26 of Elwood Indiana was mortally wounded in Paperton Guns North Vernon when Bertman recently returned from service in the Philippines showed how to handle a revolver. The weapon exploded striking Howp in the body as the two men, strangers to each other, examined the gun. Howp gave an ante mortem statement exonerating Bertman.
Mrs AStapeling Shiridon, wife of Ludwig DeB Shiridon, a noted art collector, leaped from the French liner Touraine in mid ocean and disappeared. The 23 year old first cabin passenger occupied cabin 189. She and her husband had traveled Europe and she had previously suffered poisoning in Switzerland. The ship reached port today and no trace of her was found.
An unnamed Washington woman reported two persistent neck lumps causing great annoyance. Officials speculate fear of a second operation destabilized her, with some suggesting possible mental strain or delirium linked to her condition.
Dr Charles Murphy formerly of Petersburg died while serving in the Philippine islands. His body heads to Indiana for burial after his wife Kate Fleener was granted a divorce. He had left Petersburg in 1902 and joined the army when divorce proceedings began. He was from a prominent local family.
In San Bernardino California a woman disguised as a man was arrested with a husband aboard a Santa Fe train. She claimed they wed in Chicago last September and planned to reach California as a novel honeymoon. They boasted eight prior arrests and rough experiences riding the rails.
A doctor’s note claims headaches arise from stomach issues due to overeating or abuse. By curing stomach problems the headache vanishes. Describes Dr Gunn’s Improved Liver Pills, sold by druggists nationwide for 3 cents per box with mail order available. Samples free from Dr Gunn Philadelphia.
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