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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
2
An article notes gradual Soviet concessions amid stalled talks, with officials signaling incremental moves on policy and international posture. Analysts warn progress is cautious and may take time to shape broader negotiations.
Reports from Portsmouth New Hampshire state that peace prospects improve as plenipotentiaries work earnestly toward a treaty. Witte emphasizes concessions on seven of eight articles, signaling possible settlement by Monday with final talks on indemnity Sakhalin and naval limits.
Paris Aug 16 The Mafin cites M. Witte telling his Portsmouth correspondent he plans to leave on Aug 21 He doubted a happy outcome to the talks and did not understand why Japan wished to prolong discussions after Russia rejected the key clauses in the note delivered last Saturday
Fergus County hosts the first barbecue for the State Firemen's Association delegates on Sept. 7 in Lewistown. Oscar Stephens funds finest steer and hog. Livingston Firemen's band to provide music. Program includes multiple city talks on fire safety topics, exhibitions, discussions, and officers’ elections.
Mrs. Frank G. Curtis says her father John Murphy, a Nevada prospector, left wealth after being killed in an ambush near Carson City. He deserted his wife and two daughters in Chicago, and papers in a bodyguard’s box reveal a will bequeathing the estate to the daughters. Conspiracy figures, including several multi millionaires, are alleged to have hidden the facts.
Col. F Driscoll commissioner of the Publishers' Association of America addressed the International Typographical union in Toronto urging renewal of schedules The Trades Union Philadelphia publisher was ordered expaid Delegates went to Hamilton as guests of the Hamilton union and plan to return tomorrow for sessions
County commissioners acting as a board of equalization completed its session. Reductions totalled 22,006 dollars and prior increases run about the same, keeping the assessor’s valuation at 8,137,434 dollars. The tax levy is fixed at 34 mills, unchanged from last year.
Mrs. Bertha T. Finney of Lincoln Nebraska shot herself in the left temple at her sister Mrs. Patterson’s Chicago home and died three hours later.
In Dillon on August 16 the Montana Methodist Episcopal conference opened at Grace Methodist Church with the largest attendance in state history. Bishop David H. Moore of Portland presided as Dr. J. M. Leonard and Rev. E. M. Randall addressed the gathering on missionary progress and church service. Over 90 ministerial and lay delegates were present, with anticipation of pastorate changes, including the Helena district leadership.
Bellingham Washington August 16 officials are secretly bending efforts to wrap up the season on September 10 despite President Lucas stating yesterday that the original schedule would be followed.
Detroit Aug 16 delegates at the International Factory Inspectors association second day session focused on enforcing child labor laws and inspecting elevators as central agenda items.
Lima Peru Aug 16 Ferdinand Umberto Prince of Udine eldest son of Admiral the Duke of Genoa brother of Dowager Queen Margherita of Italy was entertained at tea today by President and Mrs Pardo.
Ambassador Conger reached Washington from Mexico and conferred with Acting Secretary McAdee at the state department. He planned to visit the president at Oyster Bay after the talks.
The Anaconda contingent targets the Montana State Fair in Helena opening Oct 2 with Jib 2:10 pace entered. Entries close Aug 15 for harness events and Sept 20 for Helena Handicap and Montana Derby. The program lists detailed purses, classes, and rules for harness and running races, including rider and horse requirements and entry deadlines.
The party toured numerous ranches and farms across the Warm Springs Creek and Deer Lodge County area including Perkins, Bielenberg, Tewey, Turner, Johnson, Quinan, Meagher, Rivers, and more. They viewed crop conditions and markets, learned at Washoe Smelters, and planned further travel toward the valley’s south end. No serious incidents occurred. a second car slowed briefly.
Harrison D. Barrett spoke to a large audience on spiritualism at Dewey hall. He criticized commercial spiritualism as frauds seeking money, contrasting it with religious mediumship that offers sincere spiritual guidance and messages from excarnate personalities.
Victoria British Columbia August 16 George D Collins a San Francisco lawyer fighting extradition for perjury completed his defense this morning before the court.
The Times correspondent in London says the notice of a Tattenbach Ashold loan contract signing is inaccurate. It notes that arrangements have been made, but the loan details are not yet completed.
In Ischl Austria on August 16 Emperor Francis Joseph spent an hour with King Edward before the king departed for Marienbad.
Paris reports optimism in well informed circles about the peace conference and broad satisfaction with the progress already achieved.
The African Methodist Episcopal church ladies host a chicken dinner in the Adams store pemoline at Cherry street and East Park avenue. Serving hours are 11 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm with foods prepared in traditional fashion.
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