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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
18
The article discusses Pacific Ocean trade disruptions from British, German, French, and Japanese competition, subsidized fleets, and calls for federal subsidies versus intelligent legislation. It notes public perception of subsidies and cites Mr Hill arguing policy should be smarter legislation, not just subsidies.
The 1910 United States census estimate projects ninety million in the U S plus ten million in insular possessions and canal zone. Canada and Mexico also grow, with Mexico at about eighteen million in 1919 and Canada around eight million, suggesting the three nations total near 130 million.
A collage of opinion on Indiana politics shows Republicans uneasy about the state’s prospects while Democrats forecast a decisive September shift. The piece mixes global notes on ships, stock markets, races, and sensationalism with light quips and satire about Kilkenny cats, Debs, Taft, and Castro, illustrating a sprawling, era-tinged snapshot of political and social discourse.
New York opinion shows a radical shift since 1896 with Bryan speeches planned in the Empire State. While not yet certain to carry New York, Republican and Democratic presses diverge in their views as Bryan gains limited local support and the Hughes renomination debate looms.
A dated press item notes Pacific rail lines may abandon the coast to the Orient, linking their move to Interstate Commerce Commission debates on inland rate publication. J S Hill says Pacific trade has been gone for a year and fault lies not with the commission but with needed intelligent legislation to sustain ocean shipping.
The article argues politics won’t dominate daily news after conventions and cites oddball items from across states. It mentions a Cincinnati justice of the peace closing lights during a wedding, medical misadventures in Wisconsin, a Pittsburg child’s fall, reconciliations in a court, a Harrisburg neck ailment, a Arkansas suspect arrest, a muskrat incident, and a graveyard flowers theft, plus Harriman and railways as further topics. It reflects a mix of curiosities alongside rail regulation.
The Mackinac Island gathering of state and federal food and dairy officers marks the 12 year effort to enforce pure food laws. Delegates recount prosecutions, labeling bans, and the shift to federal standards, noting how honesty in packaging and truth on labels protects consumers nationwide.
Miss Elsine Gardner, prima donna of the Avern opera company, is in hospital at Coney Island after a bulldog belonging to her housekeeper attacked her in the Gardner cottage pantry. Injuries and shock considered serious, condition described as critical.
Chicago August 3 F H Harriman held conferences with railroad leaders about protecting roads in Hepburn bill. Attendees included J C Stubbs traffic director Tullus Kruttachnit maintenance director M Felton of the Mexican Central and EB Ripley of the Santa Fe. A luncheon followed with J Mitchell resident of the Chicago.
A railroad telegraph operator praises Grape-Nuts cereal for sustaining brain work and nerve resilience. He notes six to eight years of daily use, guided by a doctor's advice to reduce meat and increase vegetables with Grape-Nuts as the cereal portion. The operator reports improved work capacity and ease in tasks requiring cool, quick action. The ad copy ends with the familiar slogan There’s a reason and mentions Postum’s Battle Creek origin.
The statement discusses Hepburn act criticism and the need for combined regulation and publicity with railroad protection. It notes Harriman's views shared with the president in 1910 and in letters to Mr. Tat, advocating collaboration between railroads and government to move traffic along the line of least resistance.
Helena Aug 3 Seven persons named in a federal grand jury pleading guilty before Judge Hunt Gere Williams faced sentencing after pleas of guilty for Interstate commerce charges. Three youths Frank Smith James Brown Peter Jamison admitted breaking into a ranger cabin for provisions with hunger cited. each received 1 day. William Littleton Crow In ians Aquor four months and $100 fine. W H Walsh 99 days and 100 dollar fine. Joe Johnson 60 days and 100 dollar fine.
Eugene W. Chatin, prohibition nominee for U S president, spoke at two meetings in Oskaloosa Iowa on August 3. He argued parties are governed by criminals and that good men cannot win elections without criminal elements. he warned that parties do bad things like licensing liquor to secure votes.
An engagement is announced in Georgia for Adna R. Chaffee Jr. son of Lt General Adna R. Chaffee, retired, and Miss Hutt, daughter of Mrs. J A Dodson wife of the Tallullan Falls superintendent. The marriage is planned for this fall.
The Golden Gate limited eastbound from Chicago to Los Angeles struck a broken rail near Hade station 40 miles east of Benson Arizona. The rear two coaches of the eight coach train derailed, injuries affected eighteen passengers. J C Ayers of Kansas City listed as most seriously hurt with internal injuries. All victims were brought to St Marys hospital in Tucson.
Chicago August statement from E O McCormick assistant traffic director Harri man lines says wreck due to interior defect in a rail. Defect detectable by inspection. track protected by automatic signals but no advance warning when break occurred under the train.
Aug 3 Fielding Withite filed a suit for 2600 damages in district court against Billings and Eastern Montana Power. He owns a ranch near the power plant and says the dam caused river overflow leaving stagnant pools that endanger his family’s health. He also cites quicksand between the ranch and river banks.
Special Dispatch reports Helen Macolm appointed postmaster at Pine Creek Park county replacing A. H. Smith who resigned. The move elevates Macolm to a key federal role overseeing mail services and local operations. The appointment reflects administrative staffing changes in the region.
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