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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
3
The Anaconda Standard announces subscription rates and lists offices and advertising contacts. It names headquarters in Anaconda with additional bureaus in Missoula, Helena, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Portland, and New York, plus distribution points and newsstand locations.
Wileston Churchill’s gubernatorial bid borrows from a new novel as Richard Hading Davis leads a star-studded speakers’ lineup in the Granite State. The famed war correspondent and globe-trotter, acclaimed for his writing, joins the effort as a spellbinder, promising vivid oratory to rally Churchill backers and energize farmers and supporters statewide.
The government irrigation program shows 13 600 acres reclaimed and 1 241 miles of canals in the West with substantial ancillary work. Construction includes telephone lines, wagon roads, earthworks, a cement plant for Roosevelt dam, bridges, and large lumber use. Funding comes from public land sales, aiding the treasury, with further gains expected as canals reach completion. The National Irrigation Congress will meet in Boise next month to review the expansion of agricultural potential nationally.
A sprawling, fragmented column rails about fire insurance claims citing a Hamburg company as offering controversial providence exemptions, critiques concept of act of God, then notes New York Central electric trains replacing steam, a stern Pennsylvania judge and a tale of a will dispute, plus assorted global curiosities and political riffs. The piece mixs philosophy, disaster lore, and early 20th century civic topics with brief mentions of July weather, Russian finny tribe, and local politics.
Near Alder, ranch hand Joe Smile clashed with worker Morgan over hay stacking. Morgan was struck with a fork handle and tines after a quarrel over loading a stack. Morgan filed a charge. Smith faced a warrant. Water released on promise to appear at morning trial before Justice No. Johnson.
Livingston July 3 A C McLaughlin brakeman on a Billings to Livingston freight was run over and killed near Grey Creek morning. He slipped and fell between the engine and the first car, his body cut in two. The coroner holds an inquest at Big Timber. His wife Missoula and a brother in Healy Minnesota survive.
Washington July 11 Judge James F B Tracey of the Philippine supreme court is a rumored candidate for governor general of the Philippines. He would succeed Gen James Smith who is to assume the post in September according to advices from Manila. No confirmation of the report on Tracey is available and the bureau of insular affairs has not hedged the speculation.
Baron Komura, Japanese ambassador to Great Britain, arrived en route to London via Quebec and Ireland aboard the Empress of Japan. He said Japan seeks an open door in Manchuria and pledged to honor earlier commitments while managing postwar economic plans and Manchurian development amid ongoing occupation and Russian withdrawal questions.
Report from Tonopah states mine owners concede to Western Federation of Miners by approving an eight hour day for all workers and wage rates of 4 and 4.50 with higher grades receiving 5 and 5.50. The agreement spans three years, accepted by about eight hundred miners. The surrender stabilizes operations and avoids public demonstrations today.
Senator Charl Dick of Ohio and Elmer Dover of the Republican National Committee arrived in Oyster Bay for a two hour conference with President Roosevelt. They discussed Ohio politics ahead of the campaign and praised Governor Gavernae Marines for aiding the party. Dick predicted Harris would be nominated and elected in five years.
John D. Rockefeller and his wife arrived in Cleveland by Lake Shore train and were driven to Forest View. Rockefeller greeted local Paper men at the station and said their stay in Cleveland would be brief, lasting until October, shorter than usual due to their trip abroad, yet long enough to see friends.
Miss White, heiress from New England, plans to marry Dr. Brinckerhoff, leprosy expert at Milaalin, while aiding his risky mission. The couple, connected through Harvard and Boston society, narrates a tale of wealth, devotion, and peril as they pursue a controversial research venture.
In Bangor Maine a saltpen boat capsized in Nast Pond of the Delgrade Lake system. Walter Webster, a skilled skipper and athlete, rescued the drowning women. He secured the nearest passengers first, dragged two to the bow, and aided the others until all were saved. Miss Josepline Donnelly briefly surfaced entangled in the sail and was brought safely aboard.
Longstanding fashion press notes a forthcoming menswear change with blue cloth coats, velvet collars, and silk facings for evening dress. knee breeches may be optional, trousers in black with braid, mirroring formal wear recently prescribed for the king’s household, signaling a shift toward footman style.
WS MCATER St Louis July 3 Charles Jones Osborne longtime St Louis AP correspondent from 1890s to 1902 marked his eightieth birthday today. Known as Tmajer he retired from active work four years ago but remains in advisory role at St Louis office. Born Utica New York he learned telegraphy in Pittsburgh then joined AP in 1847 and soon became a correspondent.
The steamship Momus was launched at Cramps' shipyard for the Southern Pacific Atlantic Line. Mrs. C. W. Jungen acted as sponsor. The 400 foot vessel will serve New York to New Orleans, steel construction, 16 knot speed, accommodations for 52 first class passengers, 63 second class, and 768 steerage.
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