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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1906
Page
1
Reports describe a massive 1906 style fire in San Francisco causing widespread destruction in the Russhin Hill area where backyards became graves for household items. Valuables including vases and silverware were buried in holes for protection as government relief coalesces around the disaster.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Marines and National Guard members clash with street violence in San Francisco. Ernest L. Wider, a patrolman, is arrested during the unrest and turned over to authorities. Captain Rittenhouse claims Wider fired on militia positions amid night patrols. Reports describe shots fired around Geary and Fillmore, with police stripped of weapons and a tense city awaiting further order.
A sentry in an unnamed district fired unintentionally during a night patrol on Clear Street near Filmore. The shot wounded no one, but Marines and police investigated. Captain Rietenhouse objected to a militia response. Wilder was arrested and held at the guardhouse after being taken to company headquarters.
Special Dispatch from Standwen to Slavenyville reports small turnout as residents approve an electric railway franchise for nine years. George W. Wanghehowever represents eastern capital. Asha Bree-Uon advertised poorly. Right of way contested. Dougherty aims to secure Missquin to Miamit path by May 1. Construction to start by August 1 with new road delays anticipated.
Special Disputes notes Stevensville to rehit with substantial brick buildings after a unanimous franchise grant. Work has begun on three brick structures by Stevensville Brug company, with contracts set for J J Burnette of Missoula and Henry Burk Co among others. New post office site and adjacent stores planned, extensive construction expected in coming months.
Captain J A Torres of the seventh infantry United States Army married Miss Helen Ouse at St John Stamford Conn The ceremony was led by Rev Char Harris Amisan rector Captain Torres is son of Col I F Tortey retired of Jersey City He served two campaigns in the Philippines and will reside at Fort Harrison near Helena Montana.
Reports from Athens describe continuing success by U S athletes at the Olympic trials despite tense reactions from Greek spectators. James N Sallivia and Leihl led American efforts, with wind and rough seas delaying events and altering schedules.
Chicago markets opened with a weak wheat session led by the May option amid unsettled money markets and expectations of free delivery next Tuesday. July futures showed modest gains before retreating. rainses and new harvest forecasts in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska affected prices. Cash markets for wheat and corn were active with mixed signals. hogs and cattle receipts rose as prices held firm. The report notes stronger cattle and sheep demand, with steady to firm price tones across the board and notable receipts at major markets.
South Omaha reports receipts around 1,900 with higher market prices for native cattle and stockers. Bulls and heifers show strength, with varied prices noted across feeder cattle and hogs. Kansas City market notes Castle Revelpts and ongoing demand as of April 2.
Local benefit game raises about 100 dollars for San Francisco relief funds as medien legal baseball teams defeat lawyers 38 to 2. Crowd gathers after shops close. proceeds to aid provisions and relief committee.
Disjointed OCR fragment from New York dated entries and irregular month and number strings. Appears to list months caps and stray terms like ration failures, waste, and a few unclear names, with no coherent event or outcome.
New York April 2 The following table shows bank clearings for the week ending April 8 in principal cities with a gain and a decrease in some places.
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