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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1906
Page
15
Walter Bradsiis McNichelle led a rugged field in a grand drilling contest amid a Montana crowd. Teams from Arizona and British Columbia competed for a nearly $2000 purse, with McNicholl and Shaw earning top honors as the judges tallied inches drilled in a fierce display of strength and stamina.
A Montana federal case lasting 14 years ends with a $195,000 verdict for the St Louis Mining Company in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision affects the Montana Milling Company and a syndicate owning Marysville and related properties, signaling major district shifts and the return of idle ground to St Louis interests.
The Pan American session in Rio de Janeiro discusses reorganization of the bureau of American republics and a treaty provision on naturalized citizens. An amendment would tighten naturalization terms, with Elaine Merced noted at the Mexican conference as part of the adopted declaration.
New York reports that John McMakin former state labor commissioner died at his Livingston New York home after an accidental overdose from a sedative medicine mixed with other substances. Authorities say the substance was not intended as poison and his death occurred within hours of intake.
London reports the death of dramatist Mrs Pearl Mary Johaal Craigie Joh Oliver Hobbes age unspecified. She died in her sleep while staying at Steep Mitt Eastie Ventior Isle of Was after a fortnight at home and had been perfectly well before retirement.
Orders issued by the Navy Department announce that President Roosevelt will review the Atlantic fleet at Oyster Tag on September 3 aboard the Mayflower. The force, the strongest and likely largest ever assembled, will comprise 42 vessels with LIS guns and commanded by Sea officers.
The Olympia opera company from Portland visiting Salt Palace faces a break with their manager. Members threaten to continue performances as an independent group amid fare protests sparked by Brooklyn Rapid Transit rules on extra 3 cent fare. Police and officials near Kings County weigh actions as tensions rise and arrests occur.
A drowning occurred yesterday on the Yellowstone River near the rail line bridge. George Jury from North Twentysecond Street attempted to swim across and drowned. Ralph Kain also died at the same spot during a lad fishing trip.
San Francisco report states Charles Hendry of London and Lancashire Fire Insurance must answer to the grand jury under threat of contempt. He faced a show cause citation over disclosure of policy owner names and embargos linked to the embittered firm. The piece notes a former deputy auditor Winkie Hee's conviction for embezzlement and a seven year sentence. Scot's peculations allegedly exceed $60,000.
Minneapolis host to Grand Army encampment as 10,000 plus visitors arrive. Rail and train traffic flow to accommodate veterans with entertainment halls and hospitality stations in place. Campaigns for national commander heat up with Capt. Kansas and contenders from Ohio and Missouri. Law on canteen closure sparks talks, while a debate over Henry Wirz statue at Andersonville lingers. Red Cross workers and regimental reunions add to the social program amid heat and hospital visits.
Tonopah Nev Aug 13 Police believe they have arrested a man and a woman in the murder of Charles Smith found in his cabin yesterday. Smith from Rossland BC was shot in the head and his skull battered with an axe as he slept fully dressed. a second suspect, a woman, is said to be involved.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor issues a reply to Theo dore P. Shonts chairman of the Panama Canal Commission regarding use of Chinese coolie labor and questions surrounding the eight hour workday creed.
Major Doll selects 15 Montana regimental marksmen for a Fort Harrison rifle range camp. Five to six days of practice precede the national rifle competition. The group includes Cape Nahue, Rivines, Hirsch, Travis and others under Lt. Col. Felt Axone, with plans for advance guard and rear guard during camp operations.
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