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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
17
Mrs Madeline Force Astor survived the Titanic disaster along with her late husband Col John Jacob Astor. She gave birth to a son named John Jacob Astor at 8 15 this morning. The infant inherits $3 million from Col Astor's fortune, with the will providing equal sums regardless of gender or multiple births.
Following a physician and coroner report William O Neill of 1123 West Granite street died by self harm while insane at Conception church. The priest was informed by Dr Maginn that melancholia and throat cutting prompted the act during temporary insanity. A mob lynched T Z Cotton and T Z McElenny, a 16 year old black youth, beyond city limits after a trial for the killing of Cedron Land two months prior.
A large gathering of local labor unions and business leaders in Deer Lodge met at the courthouse to plan a Labor Day celebration. An organizing committee will include one representative from each union and one from the business community, with a parade, food, band, and prizes planned.
Martin Gleeson, E A. Sutter named marshal of the day. Officials urge cooperation of all union men and Deer Lodge business leaders to make Labor Day more entertaining and meaningful than any formal meeting.
Montreal August 1 Allan line officials received Captain Cook's message from the Corsican reporting an iceberg collision Monday. Weather cleared, Corsican proceeding at half speed with a five foot hole in the stern. Hole dimensions to be wired to Liverpool for plating on arrival.
President Howard Fillott of the Southern Pacific endorses the fair’s push to advance agriculture. Mr Elliott again donates prizes for 1912 competitions including 14 medals and thirty-one bronze badges for winners in county and individual contests.
Four gold medals for first prizes and four silver and four bronze medals will be awarded in state wide contests at the state fair. The awards cover corn, potatoes, sewing and canning with medal redesigns bearing the Northern Pacific emblem and the inscription Presented by Howard Elliott. Winners from Montana counties aged 12 to 18 will be engraved on the medals, encouraging youth competition as keepsakes.
An elderly woman told authorities she hid money in moth balls rather than a bank, claiming the attic was a safe place. The scene at Nort Sin Pack railroad station saw coins discovered after a disorderly sequence, with notes and silver dollars laid on the counter and later removed.
A large consignment of prime peaches from North Yakima Wash reached Butte. The article urges local fruit production to reduce high prices and notes Salmon Valley Idaho lands offer future value. Lawlor & Rows in Butte provide description booklets.
Philadelphia reports Dr. Horace Howard Furness died at his Wallingford home. His mansion wing housed the world’s most valuable Shakespeare relics, including editions, actor keepsakes, and a pair of gloves linked to Shakespeare. The collection preserved era memorials of Garrick Siddons Kemble and Yorick references. Mexico City dispatch describes Amador Salazar’s rebels killing 61 soldiers and passengers. Two women, spared, were abducted along with a baby killed by a bullet. officials say train security failed to deter attacks.
The Senate passed the Democratic cotton bill with an amendment recalling the Canadian reciprocity act and its free paper provision. Supported by progressive Republicans Borah Bristow Ciapa Crawford Cumming Kenyon La Follette Winchester and Works, the measure advanced with 36 votes.
Butte Chamber of Commerce eyes a trip into Idaho via the Pittsburg and Gilmore railroad through the Lemhi and Salmon valleys to Salmon. Reports say mining and farming booms are expanding around Leadore Gilmore and Salmon with rail connections likely improving the region’s prospects. Investors from New York and California survey land, irrigation projects advance, and a transcontinental link looms as Salmon nears a continental connection.
Fragment from a 19th or early 20th century product ad or personal reminiscence about sore feet. The speaker recalls prior foot pain and attempts at relief through powders and salves, mentioning years and wear patterns. The text reflects a nostalgic comfort appeal for foot care.
Tributary to A J Davis of the First National Bank of Butte asserts the Lemhi and Salmon valleys are the greatest territory tributary to Butte, 490 miles away, with fertile soil and mild climate. Shenan ranch yields 12 bushels of oats and 52 of wheat per acre. Since the railroad, small farmers move in, selling prime land at 190 dollars per acre, while western Montana and Washington fetch up to 1200 dollars. TURKISH OFFICER: SLAIN. Belgrade, Servia reports the murder of court martial presiding officer Zeul in Prisrend where Albanians plan revolt.
Stratford Connecticut report states Ale U Lieteewees, while reconnoitering in an aeroplane, fell yesterday near Borsford but later told headquarters he was unhurt. His aircraft was badly smashed in the incident.
May Helen Magee of Denver recounts a four year battle with ringworm on the face and arms. After trying various medicines she found relief using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, with the condition clearing in a short time.
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