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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1906
Page
3
The Anaconda Standard publishing company announces daily and Sunday subscription rates with advance payment requirements. Office locations and branch offices are listed in Anaconda and major cities, with distribution points across the West and Midwest.
The piece notes hawkeye Democrats plan to contest in Town with optimism despite past losses. It highlights Governor and adversaries, the convention setup, and lingering feud between Currmins and Shaw, while acknowledging low expectations for Democrats this year.
Public debate in New York grows over banning balloon landings amid complaints of balloon disruptions to farms, garages, and streets. Citizens fear strikes at telephones and livestock, while police threaten arrests for illegal landings. The issue echoes past urban fads driven by sports and carriage traffic, but balloons now dominate the talk of the town.
Walter Wellman’s brother William Curtis, roaming St Petersburg, offers a vivid, humorous view of the czar and imperial life. Curtis portrays the czar as approachable, notes habits, tastes, and the terrorities, while observing cautious warnings and letters to the throne.
The piece critiques a Russian imperial information system that screens and curates news for high officials. It describes agents reading foreign journals to assemble a daily digest, printed for the tsar and grand dukes, implying selective reporting and a culture of surveillance. It questions Curtis's perceived insights versus actual breadth of knowledge.
A New York man, Richard B. Prucser, convicted of murder on insanity grounds, was sent to an asylum after a prolonged feud with fellow gambler Myles McDonald. The case highlights the insanity plea and raises questions about early release and potential parallels to the Thaw era.
The piece argues that regular army and militia camps improve health and readiness by teaching soldiers sanitation, noting that volunteers incurred more sickness than regulars. It cites the Russo Japanese War as providing stark lessons on military sanitation and asserts annual camps should focus on health, prevention, and practical care to reduce disease and deaths.
A fragmented OCR passage references the St Petersburg strike, US Japan war forecasts, Roosevelt Taft Montana and Nebraska politics, and social figures like Templeton. It blends sensational war talk with gossip about campaigns, personalities, and reforms, portraying a chaotic press collage.
Kenry Harrison McCaly, 78, a native of the Madison valley, died yesterday near Moore's Creek, eight miles from here, after a long illness of pneumonia. Born near Bennis Nav in 1688, he was survived by his father and mother and four sisters, including Ferd Van O'Clenis of this city. August aur Lois Ramey are uncles. Funeral held today at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Mrs Quinnay officiating at the cemetery near Ennle.
Health Ang received reports via Puget Sound Tug Boat Company about a collision off Cape Flattery on Saturday afternoon. The lumber-laden King Cyrus, en route from Tacoma to San Pedro, reported damaged headgear and foreman. no damage to the Citkzon. The Cura, from South America to Seattle, anchored four miles south of Flattery Rocks while the tugolyoke towed the vessels.
Articles of speorpns ration were filed by J C Donnelly and Arvid Rydatrom for the Southern Extension Railway company. They propose a line from a point on the Columbia river to Tend Oregon with a branch to Pringaville, Oregon. Capitalization is $4. Ownership questioned. Bennetty Jan, hotel owner, and Rydstram, a contractor, are named. In Paris, Generals Andre and de Negrier are set for a duel with seconds named and preparations underway. The clash is expected tomorrow.
A dispute between stockholders and executives at the Western Life Indemnity Company was revisited as an amended bill was filed in the United States district court following a judge's order. The court restrained reinsurance with Security Life and Assurance, denied a receiver, and sustained a demurrer to part of the complaint.
Walkerville council met in a quiet session with John Kelly elected as alderman succeeding Joe Lacalulli. A new ordinance repealed an old bill posting rule, requiring a license of 1 per quarter for posters or 3 per month for monthly postings. Fire chief John Whalen reported mill fire losses near 150 and two other notable blazes, with efforts credited to firefighters. City treasurer, police, and marshal reports showed cash on hand 1711.08, several arrests, and ongoing public safety measures.
Coroner reports a fatal accident for Frank Williams struck by an engine on the Great Northern line near Wood. Verdict says no blame on the railway. Williams reportedly intoxicated, wandered onto tracks in darkness. skull fractured, burial held in Butte.
A fragment describes a girl improved after one week of taking Mangano-Per and her mother beginning Mangano-Fer as a tonic. The note mentions local drugstores Fossebnne’s at 82 N Main and Park where the products are sold.
A quirky tale describes a rough incident where a drinker endures a harsh bite and a sudden mishap. The narrative mentions a coffee moment and the serving of four piping cups of Postum as calm follows the chaotic episode.
In a fragmentary note the term Mila poetry appears with unclear pronoun usage and a reference to a better Auk Tints. The readable text indicates a literary or nominative remark with limited context and no clear event or outcome.
Socialists in Silver Bow set primaries led by Ambrose to elect 86 delegates for the state convention meeting Aug 22 in Helena. They aim to name a full county ticket and candidate slate for congress and the supreme court, with Thomas Kelly expected to speak in Butte.
County Commissioner Naggerty on record opposing a 41 14 hit to Nora Butte Mining assessment, as board debated tax action. Glark and Peanles urged delay. no final decision. Also notes the death of Mrs Lydia Wanscombe and funeral details in idle city.
The Moreland Moniana Minting and Development company filed an annual report with the county clerk yesterday. It shows a capital stock of 1,060,900 dollars at four dollars each, of which 200,000 has been paid in.
Two freight engines were badly damaged in a collision on the Great Northern near Wondville on January 51 night. One engine pushed another onto a siding and the struck engine was damaged. crews escaped injury though a railroad man had a minor leg injury. Both locomotives were taken out of service and crews traveled to Butte for new money.
The Modern Woodmen announce a special excursion train to Missoula on August 12 for a round trip fare 4280. The trip promises a pleasant journey to the Garden City of Montana, with the excursion organized by W. H. Merriman D. r & P. A.
Frank Tomasin, once arrested in Silver Bow county for horse stealing and released last week, was taken to Jefferson county yesterday by Sahefltt Gibtson to answer a charge of horse stealing in that county.
Round trip rate of 63 dollars on sale June 1 to KAP with special excursion 40 dollars. On sale June 2 from Salt Lake City via a limited line to Los Angeles and Southern California. For information on hotels and arrangements, write to RINER, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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