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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1908
Page
2
A miscellaneous sale list features fire shovels in short and long handles, nickel plated and heavy poker options, and a wide range of kitchenware including china, teapots, coffee pots, and granite teapots. Also advertised are portable electric lamps, garden rakes, flour sifters, coal buckets, toasters, cake pans, loaf pans, flour bins, hoes, and lacquering stock with low prices and limited quantities.
A fragmentary report describes a solid silver trophy presented for an annual naval battle contest. It notes committee members and city officials involved in securing funds and overseeing the event while referencing historical names and places in a period-tinged tone.
A disrupted city meeting reports Mayor Wooko resigning his post, triggering a vacancy to be filled. The narrative mentions local figures and a crowded session with voices and names, but details remain obscured by garbled text.
Firefighters extinguished a blaze on West Park Street where W Rhike and A Donnel tenants occupied two houses. Furniture was removed before the department arrived and damage is estimated under 1500 dollars. A second blaze along East Gromlway and a later Warren Street incident caused only nominal damage.
Police report two burglaries with items stolen including cash and jewelry. One suspect fled toward the river, while another escaped with a safe containing over $2,000. Investigators describe multiple rooms ransacked and notable gaps in security.
Stricken by sunken loss, a veteran named Ed Ripley faced health issues while returning home to Butte. The Reed River area saw residents concerned with property claims and missing items. Details mention county clerk and other locals, with scattered notes on scores and weather, reflecting a chaotic fragment of a Thursday page.
Sulzer was the main guest and principal speaker at a Democratic Society of Western New York dollar banquet in Hauppauge New York. John Sayles presided as toastmaster as 500 members offered a warm reception. A resolution backed Willi J. Bryan for president and urged delegates to vote for him while discussing currency reform.
An article discusses three home remedies promoted to reduce waist size and weight. It warns readers to avoid dangerous methods and to follow medically advised practices. The piece cites a mid century tone with caution about potential health risks and the need for proper guidance.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained a distinguished company at dinner tonight at the White House. Guests included Barak Rosen the secretary of the navy, Simon, Representative and Al Longworth, Mrs. Whitelaw Reid and Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey Ward.
Lexington April 11 reports night rider threats sent last night to 10 tobacco growers in Washington county who planned to grow a crop this year. The stock burn of Lee Lawrence in Boyle county was burned last night and his tobacco beds salted as part of the intimidation.
Washington April 11 former United States Senator William P Chandler testified before the House committee on election of the president vice president and representatives advocating the McCall bill for publicity of campaign contributions to congressional funds He opposed extending publicity to state committees and elections and Perry Bednon proposed a broader measure aligning with the Mevallat idea to urge states to adopt publicity in Iowa.
A misread clipping notes a desperado linked to the Arizona gang and to a 19th century robbery ring connected with Tombstone. It references an attempted murder of rancher Robert Warren and involvement of several named figures in a historic crime wave.
Reported injuries among strike breakers hinder movement as Pentagalt and White April discuss actions. The article notes 60 injured, efforts to resume work delayed to next week. Officials say no urgent measures will be taken until then.
Fragmentary text reports a television advertisement in Ottawa involving Onna and Aevil LL Bogatt. It mentions tenants and a director, with unclear actions or outcomes and no clear dates or organizations given.
From Billings April 1 a noted Butte politician declares plans for an electric railway between Cooler City and Columbus, about 60 miles apart. He says moneyed backers promise to push the project in six days toward early completion, opening stock and mineral resources to development.
Washington reports President Castro’s sharp reply to a complaint over mail sacks opened at La Guayra park. Navy and State departments received word of the incident showing 83 sacks arrived at Guayra post office with three for Tacoma. None of the Malt was present or disturbed. The next steps remain unclear.
A furious windstorm struck New York today causing five deaths and injuries to many. The gusts reached up to 60 miles per hour tearing chimneys, shutters, and awnings from buildings. Expressman Tela O'Brien of Jersey City and Thomas Bol of Brooklyn died from the storm. A boat capsized in Pelham Bay with three men aboard, and others were missing as shore patrols and fishermen awaited word on the survivors.
Federal grand jury returned indictments against the American Naval Stores Company and the Nations Transportation and Terminal Company, joint with officers including S F Flietter, chair, Nash, president, Myepa vice president, G J Deloach secretary, George Meade Woardiman treasurer, and Url Mailer. Four defendants arrested and posted bonds of 4000 each. others not in city.
Judge Wallace rejected rumors concerning his conduct and any alleged misconduct. He stated there was no evidence linking him to supposed violations or wrongdoing. Prosecutors indicated charges and related cases would proceed to trial next Monday morning.
A large audience gathered in New York on April with hundreds attending a banquet honoring Dr Robert Koch. Speakers praised his work in medical science and his contributions to hospital administration.
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