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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
3
The Standard Publishing Company in Anaconda outlines subscription rates and office locations. It lists daily and Sunday pricing, branch offices in Butte and Missoula, and various national and local newsstand distributors across major cities.
On April 21 a report notes the launch of the armored cruiser Afontana after fitting out and a gunboat Techa traveling in foreign waters. Both ships are praised as credit to their builders and nation. The next notable event is the presentation of a silver service made for the state.
Abe Rummel, released from jail after serving his sentence, is contrasted with Charles W. Morse who once thrived in steamboat mergers and banking. The piece portrays Morse as a high-finance figure now compelled to meet creditors, following a notorious divorce-related legal ruse tied to a supposed wealthy persona. The narrative notes Morse's decline from his former financial prominence.
John Riplinger once Seattle comptroller fled amid embezzlement charges. He claims he will return in three years to fight the case legally while pursuing ventures such as banana growing. Observers question his plan and note his past moves and ventures.
Members of the lower house urge reformatting of chambers in Washington to replace desks with benches as population rises. The 386 member body faces changes to seating and a more compact arrangement to keep the house a walking, cohesive body.
The text reflects internal Democratic tensions over William Jennings Bryan's Denver nomination. It notes opposition from some northern Democrats and Southern alignment shifts, while others back Bryan. The piece discusses committee influence, strategic voting, and the impact on the convention dynamics.
The Globe notes a Michigan affair that drew nationwide attention by detailing a mob action in Ann Arbor about thirty years ago. It mentions one man jailed then released, and names several figures later prominent as a senator a governor and reform leader while warning against repeating such disturbances.
Reports on alleged water grafting in Chicago trigger suspensions of nearly forty Water Works Bureau staff. Civil service commission hearings will probe conspiracy to defraud and falsified materials. Witnesses provide testimony as investigators seek to uncover scale and key players.
The article notes the retirement of Afr. Duer as president of the Zlovkman's National Bank at Fort Benton. It records his 18 years at the helm and his prior banking roles in Hatem and Ute concern, highlighting a career guarding deposits without a single word of scandal.
A fragmentary political column discusses President Cleveland, Governor Hughes, Taft, and Roosevelt in a broad, opinionated tone. It reflects on public sentiment, leadership, and upcoming party dynamics while noting a near-spring day and changing winter conditions. The piece mentions figures like Norris, Fairbanks, Tillman, and Bryan in a speculative, period voice.
A distorted historical snippet mentions Bronie Washington Stes 3 Kimball and an applicant for a cere pesty role, with garbled phrases about readiness and plots. It references Madden and a neighbor Lerhert, plus numbers like 40 Metor Wark and 13, but the text is largely unreadable and incoherent.
An advertisement touts Vinol as a reliable liver tonic and tone restorer. It claims Vinol contains iron and liver-building elements sourced from cod liver oil and fresh cod. The Smith Drug Co. and Newbro Drug Co. back it with a guarantee and pledge distribution in Anaconda.
Representatives of national banks in Chicago adopt resolutions against the Aldrich currency bill. They warn transferring nearly 200 million dollars from liquid reserves to an idle fund will impair working capital and hinder lending. They call for increasing currency supply during crises rather than tying up bank capital.
An elderly Dillon-area landowner, Mr. Westoh, divests 800 acres including leased land in a historic valley near the Beayy erhead rock. The property, once a prominent stage station in Southern Montana, sits abandoned as he plans to settle back in Dillon after decades away.
A garbled collage shows a hard faced woman scolding a speaker for loafing in saloons, while others debate government ownership of monopolized industries and a quirky bustle of society chatter. Names and places blend with mixed remarks on civility and health.
John C Herod known as The Match Wire dies at Hackettstown after a long career. Funeral featured a band and selections from his many popular March mustache-like melodies, with over 100 pieces appearing in his style.
Special Dispatch reports scant political stir in Plains ahead of resemble election day on April 6. A. O. Dildine seeks another three year term, nominated by petition. I. R. Blaisdell, appointed earlier, may hold over. Ward candidates appear scarce with only one nominee per ward. Alexander Cook seeks re election in Ward Two, D. R. Kruger in Ward One, and LB. Mebeod nominated in Ward Three.
The Vanderbilt divorce case appears uneventful as filings with the county clerk indicate ongoing efforts to complete the split. Local observers expect no dramatic action, with the proceedings centered on standard settlement terms and potential reparations.
A Dillon evening program featured a dry farming and sugar beet talk by Trew Whiteside of Nalispell at Beaverhead county high school. Miss Brenner of the agricultural college demonstrated cooking though equipment delayed from Doll. several dishes were prepared and shared despite challenges.
Bandits blew up the Bank of Mounds at Monde in the morning detonation. A pursuer two miles away secured about 344 dollars in currency and silver after exchanges of fire with residents awakened by the blast. Robbers headed toward Mudkeget.
On April 7 Frigssta GRR sind Luigi Cantetli of Cosson & Ci cotton brokers and porters were expelled from the New Orleans Cotton Exchange. The expulsion, announced publicly this afternoon, cites violation of exchange rules without listing additional specifics. A formal statement from officials will follow.
Special Dispatch to the Stamiind. Viton, April 2. The prizes in the boys grain growing contest were awarded at the session of the farmerst Institute held OL Dillon yesterday. Carl Hartwig won the $10 prize for Lakey growing with 44 bushels to the acre. Albert Festherly won the gold medal for one growing, his yield being 10 bushels 14 toward on a 10-acre lot.
Mrs Mary Catherine Lockridge longtime Stevensville resident died last evening in Wer Woma after brief illness. She was born in Bloomington McLean County Illinois and moved to Stevensville years ago. She belonged to Beulah chapter No 8 Order of the Western Star and died while serving as an officer. Survived by husband two daughters and eleven sons. Funeral at Methodist Church South this afternoon with Reverend S Chambers officiating.
In Hong Kong April a number of Chinese residents resist buying Japanese goods, with some stores rationing to a limit of ten items and a price cap around 50 dollars to curb the boycott's impact on Japanese merchandise.
A street car collision on the Los Angeles Pacific line between Los Angeles and Santa Monica early this morning killed one man and seriously injured another. Around a dozen people were aboard when the crash occurred, with many rendered unable to leave the wreck. Local crews worked to rescue and stabilize victims as investigators began questions of fault and cause.
Special Dispatch from Dillon says Edward J. Williams arrived yesterday from London Maryland. He is a brother to Frank Williams, a local butcher who plans to start his own business in the county soon. Neither man had met before, making their meeting noteworthy.
Cattle shipments were sent from stockyards at Dillon, Rockaway, and Monday for Denver, Omaha, and Kansas City. Buyers include Selth, Jane Murnan of Denver, and W. J. Tead. Cattle sourced from the New York region, Grahonnar area, and Idaho districts.
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