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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1912
Page
20
At Columbia Gardens fish hatchery two bull trout fought in a rough match under improvised rules. The larger fish repeatedly bit and rammed the opponent, while spectators including two ladies watched as the referee called a draw after a lengthy encounter. Both fish retired to their corners, battered but unbeaten in the odd spectacle.
Washington reports the United States seeks a conference of government representatives in Paris next winter to settle chemical disputes by consensus rather than single government dictates. The moves respond to agriculture and pure food rulings affecting French exports especially greening of vegetables with copper salts and absinthe.
Ed Killfeather and wife return from Spokane with their daughter and an Airedale pup named Monk. The dog traveled as baggage, slipped free through an open door, and vanished. An attempt to locate Monk is underway as family and neighbors in Durant search for the pet.
The article previews a main line expansion from east of the Rockies to Dillon and then toward San Francisco. It highlights Salmon valley land incentives tied to railroad development and notes investment by Butte banks and Lawlord Rowe guiding sales, with $1,300 for 10 acre tracts under a $100 down, $15 monthly plan. An inset mentions Royal Mounted police in Saskatoon stopping a circus parade and removing stars and stripes from wagons.
Mike Leany, new moneylender, loaned 50 to W. J. Walsh secured by an unpatented mining claim near the cemeteries. Walsh died, probate granted for his ninth will, with Judge Donton upholding sound mind. Leahy seeks to treat the mining claim as estate debt. court advises lawyer involvement and notes unpatented claim and rented cabins remain.
Huttes interest in Gertrude Des Roches grows as Lea Roches, dubbed prettiest girl in stageland, stars in the musical operetta The Incubator It Is at the Empress theater this week. Autographed photos of Des Roches will be given at the midweek matinee, drawing great citywide interest and likely record-breaking attendance.
Port Townsend Aug 1 A war department probe follows an alleged assault by two coast defense NCOs on Toomer a socialist candidate for governor years ago who appealed to Congressman Berger The investigation is secret and likely to wrap up today The Ridings will be reported to the war department
The transport Thomas arrived from the Philippines with 72 soldiers' children aboard, the most domesticated war vessel seen through the Golden Gate. The infant son of Private F ReBuider was christened Thomas aboard, with Quartermaster Captain Alex Mace Nab as godfather. The ship also returns the Ninth Infantry from duty in the Philippines. Washington reports Dr Theodore Hansmann, once a physician in the capital and linked to Lincoln and Carl Schura among his patients, has died.
A local Victor woman’s distribution box delivered flowers to the union, spreading good cheer as messages of support arrived from the Victor Women’s Penance union.
Miss Annie Robbins of Minneapolis, a national lecturer and organizer for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, will address attendees after the prayer service at Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church tonight. The event promises an interesting and profitable time and all are invited. A seam cooker for use with a residence radiator was recently patented.
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