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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
3
The Anaconda Standard announces publication details and rates for Second-Class Mail. It lists advertising offices, editors, and newspaper distribution points across major cities, including New York Chicago Minneapolis Seattle Denver Portland and others.
A flakes of a Prize Fight debate spread from Butte to Anaconda as officials question whether a grand jury should be convened to review enforcement of gambling and prize fighting laws. The issue centers on police duty, legality, and the role of judges in deciding if penalties are warranted amid broader calls for law enforcement consistency.
Wool trade statistics released show United States consumption at about 3750 thousand pounds and imports exceeding four million bales. The department notes white wool value near 45 million dollars and the best year tally around 213 million dollars. Great Britain supplied the majority of imports at over 319 million pounds, accounting for more than 42 percent of total imports.
The report by Professor A. Cooley of the state college details a widespread forest ailment in Western states. It cites warm spells followed by cold snaps as triggering sap movement that weakens trees, causing foliage reddening and tree death. Researchers at the college lab study pests and worms affecting sugar beets and other crops, aiming to identify disinfectants and prevention methods.
A fragmented description depicts a coachman styled in a blue uniform with boots, whip in hand, and an illustrated caption. The garbled OCR mentions Dandie Sulky and references a standard or carta with a verse, suggesting a period illustration or feature in the Standard.
The report notes how cities like Denver Seattle Houston and others cultivate publicity through boosters clubs newspapers and magazines to attract residents and bolster civic growth. It mentions tentative migration intentions and plans to promote regional advantages including a Lake City project and similar campaigns in Antonia and Talorade Springs.
A distressed husband and wife die after a domestic struggle and attempted reconciliation fails. Daniel A. Smith, aged m, is said to have shot his wife Vorst 1 and then killed himself, with witness accounts noting the tragic sequence following desertion and despair. The report also references unrelated land grant investigations and government agents in Washington.
A city bureau proposes spending ten thousand over a year and a half to bring conventions to the state. Rochester officials discuss advertising as a response, with Springdale considering adoption. Dlouner? Wha municipality advertising questioned.
Nurs rises with benefice aspect to the Moon bringing luck for bold minds and undertakings yet warns of dangers from Neadbury Nedlona. Urges careful planning and restraint in anger while highlighting strong support for army related trades and specialists under favorable celestial influences. Children show potential for original leadership if channeled practically.
A rundown of weekly events across Butte churches includes Mountain View Methodist with multiple services and a ladies society meeting at Emmanuel Presbyterian, Welsh chapel, Trinity Methodist Episcopal, Grace Church open evening, Christian Science in a Jewish synagogue, Church of Christ Scientist, and other denominations. Notable timings cover morning and evening worships, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and district superintendent presence.
In Justice Poivy's court eight men stood charged after a preliminary hearing that devolved into a heated clash between attorneys. Bonds were set at 600 dollars each, with several defendants posting bonds as the case moves to the district court. Principal witness George B Murphy testified with his story, while concerns were raised about the cigar shop hosting frequent card games and possible tips on the illegal setup.
Great Falls physician Dr A L Belge was arrested on a charge of assault after reportedly attacking Miss Gertrude in a street incident. He sought the county attorney to file information for disturbing the peace. Clark brothers earlier beat him. a warrant later issued for Delge on disturbing the peace as the trial date set.
Aug 13 in Great Walls sheriff reports Tony V fla was robbed by two masked men on the way from his saloon to home. They took $725 in gold. Investigators doubt the cash came from sale of a runed item. owner could not recall sale details. Later his saloon was attached by creditors and placed under sheriff control.
Hyeelal Dispatch reports WET McGaughey succeeds Mr Jackson as assistant general freight and passenger agent for the Great Northern in Montoya. He began at Helena, served eight years locally, then Chicago five years, Cleveland five years, Minneapolis two years before promotion to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Jackson’s transfer to Porte H. McGaughey’s career spans multiple divisions across the line.
A blaze swept Milton destroying almost the entire town and about 103 houses, a bank, and several other structures. Losses exceed $100,000 with hundreds displaced. rescue teams from surrounding areas arrived but access was hampered by the Delaware canal, leaving only a few intact buildings and widespread damage.
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