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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
15
A large audience gathered on the grounds of Nebraska's Capitol to hear Bryan speak. Kern also addressed the crowd, delivering a lively and well received talk that day.
The text critiques Taft era politics, urging limits on officials using authority for personal views. It argues the Republican Party blocked anti trust and railroad reforms, with Democrats backing more. cites campaign contributions and Senate election reform as key issues. It portrays the Democratic Party as seeking reform and quick cures.
In Lincoln on August 12 William J. Bryan accepts notification of his nomination for the presidency at the Democratic National Convention. The celebration drew a large, largely nonpartisan crowd with banners, parades, and a luncheon at Hotel Lincoln honoring Bryan and John W. Kern. Kern spoke of unity and nonpartisan spirit while praising Lincoln's citizenry and American patriotism.
In Cincinnati on August 12 a strange report outlines a staged auto race featuring John J and Barney Oldfield. The contest, to be decided in three heats held at a location to be announced, is framed as a publicity bid with bets up to 5000 dollars and a flexible track plan depending on where the race can be arranged.
John Y Batterton, a longtime Deer Lodge County official and judge, died at his West Deer Lodge home after a life of public service in education and government. Born in Boone County Missouri in October 1826, he served as superintendent of instruction, probate judge, county judge, and county commissioner before moving with his family to Montana. A devout Catholic and Freemason, he leaves a large family and will have funeral services next Saturday at 2 p.m.
The report states Captain Baldwin’s first official trial near Bart Myer yard ended when a wire connector failed at the engine causing a halt. The airship landed in a cornfield after Curtin repaired the motor. A second trial remains scheduled to determine the stee speed.
In Hongkong August 12, about a thousand soldiers mutinied near Konghath after news of an arrest. They killed their commander, his clerk and secretary and attacked a camp, looting roughly one million in valuables. Royal troops arrived to quell the revolt and captured several mutineers.
In a United States district court today Judge Wellhorn approved the petition and named Catrall Aten as receiver for Dora’s affairs. The court order directs repayment priorities with creditors alleging claims totaling 812,135 against Dora.
Fire rages near Goat Mountain in Canada, spreading toward a national park. Officials report upper slope burning, shifting winds from the northwest, and rapid spread to Castle Mountain area near Band. Firefighters deployed tents and supplies, with caution about additional flareups.
Washington August 12 A series of important conferences began between Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Knapp Labor Commissioner Neill and H W Perham of St Louis of the Order of Allway peers to mediate under the Endyan act. The talks aim to settle differences between the Western railways and tele orders.
Offbeat clipping mentions Jolly Elas Crew Methodists Co and Uncle Joe with an unclear styling. The text is fragmentary and lacks coherent events, dates, or verifiable entities, preventing a fuller, reliable summary.
Great Falls scene reports crowds of thousands in downtown streets as Elks delegates from Helena, Anaconda, Miles City, Livingston, Bozeman and Billings parade to Capitol Avenue. Bands in uniform marched, a public reception drew about 10 000, and planning began for future Elks sessions. A separate note from Baltimore details church led crusade to push liquor shipment bill, urging Congress to allow a vote on state liquor shipments and supporting a candidate who will back the measure.
A Hongkong dispatch reports China seized a steamer carrying 100 rifles without cartridges, prompting protest from Japanese merchants who claim ownership of the arms. The incident echoes the Tata Mary affair earlier this year, with China reportedly ready to make amends.
Private information from Butte reports a serious strike threat among Wyoming coal miners. A 20 day Denver meeting of coal mine owners and United Mine Workers failed to fix a wage scale for Sept 1. The pending adjournment leaves the dispute unresolved and a potential mining stoppage looms. Local Bryane Korn Club formed with officers C. president Joseph Oke Hobart Clayberg treasurer AL J. Duncan.
Harold Healy and Miss Lot tle Davis endured a five day desert ordeal in Death Valley while repairing a broken automobile. After burns and extreme heat the pair trudged toward aid, Braly collapsing near Ballar and Miss Davis walking four miles to reach help, with a relief party bringing them to Skidoo.
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