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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
13
The Anaconda Standard lists monthly and yearly rates for standard subscriptions, including regional and foreign editions. It provides office addresses and agent details across cities such as New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Denver Seattle Spokane and others, with contact points for agents and distribution.
United States Geological Survey data show coal production fell in 1911 to 496,188,308 short tons from 501,896,578 in 1910, linked to weak iron and steel markets and coke sector declines. Despite strikes, mining employment and days worked remained stable across anthracite and bituminous mines.
The text argues that Roosevelt’s influence may appeal to some voters while others see him as unreliable. It notes a shift in presidential dynamics with western and middle states becoming pivotal, predicting Taft or Wilson as likely winners depending on electoral moves. It touches on campaign strategy, tariff and river/harbor spending disputes, and mentions Mr. Bryan and labor views with regional political tensions.
A small rat and lizard at high speed have been blamed for damaging electrical machinery. An armature returned from Costa Rica to Ampere, No 1, had vents screened after reports of openings in the end where hot running parts trap these creatures. The Costa Rican correspondents noted openings and that upon power, their remains could be thrown and cause short circuits and burnout. The rotors run at up to two thousand RPM, an extraordinary rate for South America.
Senator Borah seeks new legislation to ease the burden on landowners who acquire lands under government irrigation projects. He argues construction costs have been inflated by engineering errors, duplicated work, and abandoned sections, urging payment only for properly built portions.
Montreal Aug 1 A captain report from the Corsican states the steamer struck an iceberg in the Straits of Belle Isle. The lookout saw it, engines were reversed, and damage was slight above the waterline. The ship can continue to Liverpool with no injuries reported.
An ailing resident of New York has recovered appetite after nearly six months of stomach trouble. Doctors at Hopkins Hospital reportedly restored his health, enabling him to eat again by Thursday night.
With the arrival of early autumn, deep tones regain favor as black and white dress codes reemerge. The era sees gowns described in aged diction as vivid and contrasting, evoking a refined yet somber palette for the season.
City contractors met in a special session at city hall to address building labor disruptions since last April. An executive committee was formed to confer with the Chamber of Commerce and craft unions to settle the dispute, amid prior walkouts and new union actions affecting local construction.
Chicago reports show Progressive Party leaders noting substantial female backing. Donations from many women range from one to four dollars, with Miss Elizabeth Wroe among contributors. The effort plans to place two women on committees and cites Matilda Addams and suffrage supporters aiding campaign fundraising and organization.
The list includes Keating of Indiana former United Biter Adolph Lew iron of New York Henry F. Lippitt senator from Rhode Island David W. Stuvane Kansas Col Harry 8 New Ahdiana Herbert Parsons New York Yamuel T Powers former congress man from Massachusetts to senator from New York Joan Ws ihaker Pennsylvania George H Sil Ton treasurer republican national committee in 1908 Otto B Stifel Missouri and Fred W Upham Illinois.
Lakeport Cal Aug 13 A brisk forest fire near Bartlett Springs started in an unusual auto accident yesterday. Dallas of San Francisco was returning home with his family when an overheated brake shoe ignited a fuel tank between the rear wheels. The tank exploded sending flames into heavy brush along the road and into timber as the fire spread. Dallas and his family escaped unhurt but the auto was destroyed.
A chaotic report recounts bandits posing as officers near San Mateo County seizing ranchers, handcuffing them, and fleeing with the victims in an early morning incident. Sheriff and deputies pursue as captors claim peace officer status amid confusion.
An imperial edict addressed to officials names Prince Fushimi, Prince Arisugawa, and Takei AUER gi, thanking for sea services to the emperor and urging continued unity and devotion. It also notes Prince Katsura's appointment as lord keeper of the privy seal in succession to Prince Tokudaist, with Prince Taro Katsura named keeper.
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