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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1902
Page
9
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James R. Craft, a Glen Cove, Long Island resident, was slain at the Empire Garden cafe on West Twenty Ninth Street. Police say a waiter named Thomas Tobin killed Craft for robbery after drugging him, then hid the body in a basement and burned the head in a furnace to prevent identification. Several others are under arrest as investigations continue.
Notice to the public that Butte Harness and Saddlery has moved from 211 Fast Park street to 106 Last Park street. Jubinville and Nance, props.
Police Captain Edward B. Everts remained gravely ill after a lengthy struggle, with doctors reporting a slight improvement as the night ended. Dr. H. A. Gayley said Everts still faced danger but showed a small rise in recovery chances yesterday evening.
Joyful friends and police officers learned of Captain Everts condition after a tense noon update. Initial rumors of his passing circulated until evening when inquiries showed slight improvement and that he was resting as well as could be expected at St. James hospital.
Frank Coran a boy miner living below Metherville was charged Friday with maliciously slashing John Pfeifer s hand and arrested yesterday He was arraigned before Justice Libby bail set at 140 later furnished A hearing is set for tomorrow at 2 on assault in the third degree Pfeifer testified that Coran bought a new knife and refused to return it then handed it over with the blade open resulting in a deep gash Pfeifer pursued him and Coran allegedly pressed the knife into the flesh
The Sacred Heart bazaar opens Thursday evening at Miners Union hall. Miss Marie Kellett conducts a recital featuring solo talents. Admission is free for opening night. The program includes readings recitations vocal and instrumental music with ongoing entertainments during the bazaar.
Salt Lake City report says Color Sergeant Hamilton J. Carroll of the 12th Infantry, age 43, shot himself with an army rifle at Fort Douglas this morning. He was well educated and formerly lived in Massachusetts. No motive is given.
Detroit Free Press recounts a London dry goods dealer with a temper who quipped to a customer that he had plenty in reserve upstairs after a clerk’s remark about rain. The tale highlights shop life and quick wit as a punchline to a weather comment.
Fort Riley Kansas reports a no fight war game between blues and browns with an imagined enemy. The day's lesson emphasizes marching, guard action, and rapid position changes without actual combat. General Bates commands the blues advance guard while Colonel Carr leads the browns in a mock encounter for officer instruction.
President J J Hill of the Great Northern and Northern Securities spoke at Elbow Lake praising viable ventures and warning against schemes to take money from others. He urged personal responsibility, questioned turning business to Congress, and recalled rates battles over grain shipping and Buffalo elevator charges.
Mrs. Charlotte Frank of Covington Kentucky, a professional nurse, recounts patients gaining strength after taking Grape-Nuts. She cites a serious illness, her son gaining weight, and a Cincinnati family with a sick child improving after daily use. She notes travel to Finland and England with health gains and seasickness relief.
An agent praised Electric Light Flour amid a promotional claim for a local grocery firm. The item suggests a historical trade slogan and product spotlight within a regional retailer context.
Detroit dated September 27 Dr B B Kennedy announces Dexter Ferry withdraws from the United States senate contest after a morning conference of party leaders. Ferry states the move will promote party harmony and he will support General Alger for the vacant seat.
A newspaper ad promotes a big sale on Montana smoked and cured ham at a price per pound. It compares Eastern hams, lists spring lamb portions, home cured ham, skinned hams, Armour bacon, lard by weight, and various beef and mutton cuts with listed prices.
Our Specials for To-Day list Junior Cigars and Sweet Marie Cigars with Perfectos priced per box. Imperial Cigars follow with Box of Teape offerings and assorted selections, reflecting early 1900s marketing language.
The Butte Anaconda and Pacific Rail road offers a round trip from Butte to Gregson Springs for 80 cents. Tickets are valid from Saturday noon to Monday noon, both directions, redeemable in this city.
On Sept 1, daily colonist rates go into effect via the Southern Pacific and connections through Ogden or El Paso to California. From Omaha Kansas City Missouri river points 25 dollars Saint Louis New Orleans and Mississippi river points 30 dollars Peoria 31 Chicago 33 dollars. Rates run until Oct 31 with stopover privileges in California. A booklet California for $25 by prominent writers is available free from any Southern Pacific agent.
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