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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1912
Page
8
The Anaconda Standard voices sharp opposition to the Progressive Party. It argues the movement lacks broad support, remains weaker than expected since the Republican convention, and is driven by selfish motives, hatred, and revenge. It claims the party aims to destroy what it cannot control and will not endure.
The London Times describes a raid on a Conduit Street gambling club where all present were bound over in 25 dollars for six months, with forfeiture on reoffense. It notes American cities struggle to convict gambling suspects as juries often deem gambling noncriminal.
An official railway publication lists world rail mileage at end 1910 totaling 640,155 miles. North America has 23,511 miles, Europe 207,488, Asia 63,341, South America 43,638, Africa 22,906, Australasia 19,275. United States 107 miles, about 38 percent of global total, exceeding Europe in mileage despite Europe’s population. The New York Times notes U.S. likely to lead in new construction for years, with Siberia’s development ahead as a potential future rail boom.
Cole Younger, once famed outlaw now reformed, attended a Missouri Chautauqua with William Jennings Bryan speaking. During the address a pickpocket purloined $95 from his cash account, highlighting that even a supposedly tranquil event can pose risks for a former highwayman.
Deer Lodge plans a grand welcome for Montana pioneers from Aug 20 with a new hall under construction and about $3,000 raised for entertainment. Officials expect 700 to 800 veterans to attend, highlighting town hospitality and a high honor for the state’s early settlers.
The piece argues the Chicago convention launched a new party driven by Roosevelt's personal grievance against Taft and a bid to rebalance the GOP. It condemns the movement as based on enmity rather than enduring principles, noting the existing parties claim similar ideas with minor shifts.
The French government outlines a bold scheme to span the Sahara from the African coast to Western Sudan with air routes. Regular flights test routes, desert meteorology, and dust storms while establishing oasis stops with fuel, repairs, and camels for emergency救救.
The French government considers using aeroplanes to evacuate 1200 troops across the desert yearly, with 35 aircraft cited as enough to improve speed, cut costs, and ease anxieties. Officials anticipate morale effects on hostile Bedouins as air conquest becomes visible and changes attitudes toward Europeans.
Industrial Workers of the World activists circulate recall petitions in Oakland as voters prepare to decide whether Mayor Frank K. Mott and Commissioners T. C. Turner and W. C. Backus should be recalled or retained. Accusations include unlawful police intrusion at a public meeting, suppression of free speech, and evasion of charter referendum rules by granting waterfront leases and municipal franchises before the charter took effect.
Mexico City reports officials believe Pascual Orozco and his rebels may seek mercy as government forces gain ground near Bachimba and Sonora. Dispatches note desertions rise and many fighters go unpaid, with Juan Ortiz leading about 300 rebels.
Aahurs Denmark August 4 King Christian received at Marsetil borg castle the committee representing the Association of Danish Americans which presented the government with a new national relation and extended greetings to the king and people of Denmark.
Minneapolis August 4 Miss Helen Taft and Robert Taft daughter and son of President Taft depart for Glacier National Park after a day in Minneapolis as guests of President and Mrs. George Vin the University of Minnesota and Miss Isobel Vincent a schoolmate of Miss Taft Martha Bowers daughter of the former solicitor general and Paul Harder accompany the party Miss Vincent and her mother joined the group here
Boston August 4 Congresssman Samuel W McCall of Winchester announced his bid for the United States Senate seat to replace Senator Murray Crane. He declared his plan tonight in a formal statement in Boston.
New York reports nine Boy Scouts drowned when a cutter rammed and capsized off Sheppey island during a trip to a summer camp on the island. Four young men from a Saltedon mission camp near Brighton were drowned while bathing. In San Francisco three masked robbers overpowered a watchman at Henry Wreden’s brel fry, cracked a safe, and fled with cash. The crime involved a long drilling process and nitroglycerin charges to crack a brewery safe.
A compilation from Libby to Great Falls and Lewistown highlights Libby Fishery hopes for trout stocked lakes in county waters, Gallatin valley crop prospects near average yields, and Montana road funding questions. Editorials urge equitable taxes, budget plans, and cautious but proactive development across state lines.
San Francisco reports the schooner Casco once sailed by Robert Louis Stevenson is to haul fish again. The vessel, famed for inspiring his sea writings, will return to port with a cargo of fish and later be sold for scrap when worn out.
J W English a Deer Lodge state penitentiary convict escaped with a gang at Sphinx thirty five miles from Livingston. A 14 mile chase followed as guards arrived just in time to stop bloodhounds from tearing the convict. He is to be returned to the penitentiary. his term ends in February.
Frank Dougherty aged 18 son of Mrs Margaret Dougherty near Pittermont was killed by a lightning shaft while four miles from Dillon at Murray Livestock ranch. His 14 year old companion, knocked unconscious, later regained consciousness. The storm tore clothing from Dougherty and split his skull. The dead boy was born in Butte and educated there. funeral planned for tomorrow with services at Richards' undertaking.
A collage of brief items from around the world including royal entertainments in Bangkok a Japanese garden tour and remarks on letters sold at high prices. Also notes on robin feeding versus caterpillars comparisons rail expansion in Canada Admiral Peary on ship safety a cedar violin carved from Minnesota cedar and a Salvadoran incident where an American official had a hat snatched and paid four dollars for it.
In Huntsville Missouri on August 4 a street duel left editors John N. Hamilton of the Huntsville Herald and Van Davis of the Huntsville Times wounded along with spectator Pearl Gunn. The clash followed a Davis article Hamilton alleged mocked him and triggered the shooting.
The British Empire reports a broad increase in territorial or resource scope with over 12.09.00 square units included in the empire. Details remain sparse but emphasize expansion and reach across domains under colonial administration.
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