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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1905
Page
1
A disastrous in-house accident at a major department store caused a collapse of a large stove department area. Many workers are reported dead, with numerous injuries and extensive damage across the building. Emergency crews battle to reach survivors.
A large section of the John G Myers department store on North Pearl street collapsed in Albany. More than 10 people were killed and 20 to 30 others, including workers and shoppers, were injured or unaccounted for as rescuers worked through the rubble. The building, owned partly by the company and partly by the estate of David Orr, suffered a payroll loss complicating the tally of casualties.
About eight members of the Albany New York Infantry Volunteer Regiment sue the United States government for two months service in the Hawaiian islands during the Spanish war. Testimony before a commissioner showed the regiment performed military duty throughout the alleged furlough, countering government claims of a 60 day furlough.
New York reports the will of Col Daniel S Lamont rich man is filed valuing the estate at 30000 dollars. It leaves the property to Mrs Lamont and their three daughters.
A spate of accidents in Caddo County over a few hours leaves farmers Joe Hobbs, Chester Harned, and Jia Hinds and Pullman’s son fatally injured. Hobbs died when a windstorm toppled a house onto his wagon. Harned’s horse slipped on a bridge, pistol shots killed him. The Pullman boy suffered a severe head injury from an explosion of Roseline.
An August telegraph exchange reports J P Morgan meeting with the president about the Hankow railroad and concessions. Minister Sit Kiang notes China’s interest in purchasing the railroad, while Secretary Shaw’s resignation is discussed as a political move.
New Orleans official report lists five new fever cases today, bringing total to 616. Four deaths reported, total deaths 12. New sub foci 17, total sub foci 1. Two men found dead in a Woods shanty were yellow fever victims.
The sixty sixth fatality from the Bennington explosion in San Diego harbor on July 21 was Frederick Mueller, 31, chief sailmaker. He died at barracks hospital where about a score of his comrades remain ill. The Board of Inquiry has finished testimony and will hear expert opinions on the explosion. findings expected to Admiral Goodrich in two or three days.
Cobban testifies in court continuing testimony amid questions about ore claims and a vein dispute involving Athone and Terprines, with details framed by the defense and prosecution. The record notes ongoing examination as the case advances.
Trial details Cobban's alleged subornation of perjury emerge as witnesses describe timber land deals in Montana. Testimony covers Cobban's early life in Butte and Missoula, loans to locators, and claimed lack of formal contracts with Griswold while outlining how claims were located and financed.
Bozeman coroner jury heard progress in the Thompson case as witnesses described an automobile seen near the depot and a truck striking him on Wallace avenue. George Hebert of Manhattan and others reported Thompson was struck, with the body transported for reconstruction. Hiram Thompson, the dead man, was laid to rest after services at the Presbyterian church.
Reports from St Petersburg claim the Russian national assembly will be proclaimed on Saturday after a session where Emperor Nicholas reportedly approved the decree. Denials persist in court circles as to any Moscow proclamation, with the body to act as a deliberative and consultative assembly for ministerial measures. Separately in Washington a telegram confirms Venezuela’s court ruling in the Hamilton case.
Staton of St Paul reports commercial crops and farmer groups urge action to end the telegraphers strike. Minnesota governor asked to help restore harmony as wheat harvests begin in Minnesota and the Dakotas. A Northern Pacific wreck at Brainerd and crossed wires near North Butte are cited. President Perham hopes a quick solution and denies a broad sympathy strike, noting staff shortages.
One of Virginia's largest republican conventions met in Roanoke with 1200 to 1400 delegates to nominate a full state ticket. The gathering was nearly all white with few Black attendees. Chairman J Lucian Gleaves urged harmony and a square deal at the polls as Secretary Shaw drew applause before adjourning until resolutions tomorrow.
Fire destroyed Thomas Church at Fifth Avenue and Third Street wiping out the church building. Nearby are the homes of wealthiest Americans including John D. Rockefeller and William Rockefeller, with the Hotel St. Regis within a block. Estimated loss up to 400000 with damage spreading to surrounding property.
A fragmented report describes a landslide near Grand Valley with a party of Sund injured and several passengers affected. Details are incomplete but indicate multiple casualties and a rescue response as authorities investigate the incident.
A regional welcome marks the start of a five week celebration. Officials anticipate large crowds as guests arrive from multiple states to partake in preparatory events and public ceremonies.
On August 8 Portsmouth New Hampshire prepared for a formal welcome as Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries arrived to face negotiations aimed at ending the war in the Far East. The envoys would meet in the Portsmouth navy yard to discuss credentials and terms, with public demonstrations and dignitary speeches marking the event.
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