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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
10
Havana Aug 2 The results of Saturdays provincial and municipal elections remain in doubt as interior reports come in fragmentary. Conservative gains appear likely across most provinces with few exceptions, while observers report broad tranquility nationwide.
Fragments describe window displays at Hennessy with white tuxedos and fashionable dresses. The ad text urges readers to enjoy summer wealth and join a local fundraising drive, prompting reader responses to the advertisements.
Governor Polktonnent orders Gen Clark to mobilize in St Louis County to enforce the sundry law and restore order. Nearly the entire West Regiment and Battery A are to assemble Saturday and Sunday amid investigations by the county grand jury. The report notes the Buckley family loss and a funeral in Witkerville as part of the day’s events.
A fragmented text item lists nicknames and phrases in tense, mixed capitalization. The readable portion hints at names or labels without clear context or event. No dates, places, or organizations emerge, making precise interpretation difficult.
Judge Taft granted audience to several newspaper men who addressed him as Mr Secretary Governor Judge and Mr Taft. He recounted how he was nicknamed Willie at Yale after a college incident and noted his brother’s memory. Bert Cleary reported Minnesota Wisconsin GOP sentiment favorable to Taft and noted La Follette wing pleased by Taft’s railroad stance.
Police and postal authorities search for Dav Brown, a city letter carrier living on Colorado Street, who disappeared Saturday evening after receiving his fortnightly paycheck. Friends fear foul play as Brown carried a sizable sum and had no known enemies. Last seen leaving lunch at a local restaurant, he departed with papers from a trunk and was to report to his pay office within a half hour. Brown is described as 5 feet 9 inches, 180 pounds, clean shaven with light curly hair and gray eyes, wearing a gray coat and vest with a big hat. no trace has been found since late Saturday.
The German societies of Butte and nearby areas held a lively outing at the Biz Hole valley yesterday. A special train carried attendees from Butte at o'clock, returning nearly 2 a.m. The day featured boating swimming and sports with prizes awarded across branches. Fishermen used the train to return to Butte with heavy baskets.
In a chaotic clash the Haltswell team declines a formal offer from the Knights Caluintus, citing scheduling and facility issues. The meet proceeds with Cornwall and Newport squads led by Carpenter and Lawson, who post strong sprint showings despite the confusion.
Denver hosts Knabenshue the aeronaut from Toledo who plans a September start in Denver with two assistants. The aim is a world record long distance flight in a passenger carrying airship toward Omaha, followed by automobile relays and telegraph sighting alerts along the route.
A store hosts an expert demonstration on home beautification with tips and ideas. Yoneseit and guests are invited to attend the Tuesday and Tuesday sessions to learn decorating techniques.
Riddell Paint and Paper Co invites customers to bring the advertisement to receive a discount or free item. The notice urges shoppers to present the ad at purchase to qualify.
In a tight season standings, Brannan closes the gap on Dowe and Williams as Pasadena stable gains and Wenworth and Jack Brannan show strong purses. Leaders include Brannan, Ramsey, Dur, and Steel with scattered earnings across buyers. Jolette reinvigorates Hogan & Rinehart’s total while many owners hover near the $1,000 to $2,000 range.
John Wille of Chicago and Pearl Beeman of Houghton have a catch-as-catch-can bout scheduled in Calumet, date not fixed but likely mid August. Northern Michigan wrestling shows renewed interest with several matches planned in coming weeks, including a notable Oneulsh style bout between Aunt Chapmah and Tavis Mavgwn.
Committals have completed plans for the Montana Federation of Labor convention in Billings Aug 2 to 7. Delegates from across the state will attend a busy program including a reception, dinners, theater events, athletic activities, visits to breweries and factories, and a grand convention ball at Convention Hall. W. B. George will open the proceedings, with remarks by the federation president.
William Sparks, stableman at the Olympia brewery, sustained two jaw and skull fractures when trampled by draft horses. The accident occurred at 3:43 PM as he attempted to read to the states to be weighers. He was taken to Murray's hospital in a serious condition, with bloodied face and matted hair.
The firm emphasizes full jewelry production and repairs with expert diamond setting. For 16 years the setting department has operated under the personal direction of Mr. Towle, establishing a reputation for quality and reliability in manufacturing and repair.
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