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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
13
A Commercial Day celebration brings Anaconda merchants and clerks to Deer Lodge for a day of picnicking and events. A special train departs at 8 PM with a reception for guests, while races, dancing, and a featured baseball game between the verks and the butchers headline the day.
A thunderstorm yesterday near French Gulch killed Fritz Peterson, a two year veteran of the Allen company. He sought shelter under a tree as the storm intensified, was struck by lightning, and died instantly. Coroner Allen and undertaker Sullivan investigated. the body was taken to Anaconda.
Charles Frohman brings The Thief to the Margaret theater on Thursday Aug 20 a dramatic treat praised for restraint masterly construction and a compelling Marie Voysin role played by Miss Illington The Thief is described as original and absorbing with the entire cast delivering equal excellence Joseph Jette departs for Boston to attend the United Spanish War Veterans camp Then Anaconda banks observe a Commercial day closing.
Chal tan Browne telegrams Mr. Daly stating the Democratic state convention must proceed as scheduled in Anaconda on September. He asserts it is impossible to postpone and that Anaconda citizens will govern themselves accordingly.
The city page lists diverse items from shops and people to travel and events. Fine china at Hammerstough's, Schlitz beer at The Mint, six room for rent at 208 B Park, and bread at Mrs Tripp's. Notes on visits, trips, funerals, social events, and local business reflect a typical day’s classifieds and society briefs.
Missoula August 18 Frank Cyr about five years of age and a longtime resident of the elf died tonight at Sisters Hospital of cancer of the stomach. His home was 23 First Street. He leaves a wife and several stepschildren. The body was taken in charge by Undertaker Marsh with no funeral arrangements made tonight.
American aeroplanist Wilbur Wright has leased a sizable military reserve seven miles from the town to gain space for flights. The Cleveland Dealer notes the Krupps have reportedly invented a noiseless torpedo, sparking debate over its destructive potential and the moral implications. A stranded steamer passenger begs for lifeboat rescue in a Punch cartoon caption.
Two more grand larceny charges were filed against former deputy county treasurer George M. Johnston after a preliminary examination before Judge Neal. He was linked to misappropriated license funds and cashless licenses, with bail set at $1,000 on each charge. Johnston pleaded not guilty to both new counts and to a prior charge of $213 taken from J. Wegener.
W J Bryan’s paper reports more than 8500 dollars turned into the democratic national campaign fund from subscriptions sent by individuals clubs and newspapers. Bryan will donate this to the campaign while he prepares speeches for Indianapolis Topeka and other stops. He criticizes national banks in Oklahoma under state guaranty laws during a press session.
The article recounts Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans being honored at Mohonk Mountain House as his retirement ends a storied naval career. President Roosevelt sends a letter of high regard while Evans expresses pride in serving the flag and his readiness to return if needed, accepting retirement with dignity.
A rich copper ore vein was found at the Cape Nome mine near Clinton in the Clinton district this afternoon. Stockholders in Missoula reported the strike causing excitement, with development work already extensive at the Hidden Treasure, Shien, Copper Bell, and other mines in the area.
In a Chicago conference, National Chairman Mack and Rep James I Lioya discussed Democratic prospects. They stated the Democratic Congressional Committee will assist the Campaign Committee as needed, signaling continued cooperation between the two groups. Timothy Sullivan of New York praised Bryan sentiment and predicted a Democratic state ticket in New York, while Tammany Hall’s stance and labor bureau leadership were addressed.
Race card notes multiple entries for a five furlong program with maiden two year olds and selling contests. Listed are several horses including Puree Hand Me Down and Royal Pilot along with Jockeys or owners’ names, and references to a handicap for three-year-olds and up. The fragment references third to fifth races and various entrants, but details are incomplete.
Missoula August 18 E M Ttinger resigns as chief dispatcher of the Northern Pacific Mountain division. He is succeeded by WC Showalter formerly chief of the Yellowstone division with headquarters at Glendive Superintendent Haplie says Showalter has begun duties today. The move follows Ringer’s resignation and hints at further changes at Northern Pacific headquarters.
Missoula reports no new developments in the liquor possession case on the Flathead reservation. Special government agents continue the investigation into alleged liquor selling by Hose Peelers. Those in custody await hearing before United States Commissioner W.P. Smith with sessions set to begin August 29 and run through August 31.
Missoula Aug 18 In district court J C Montray sues G W Theades for damages alleging careless water use damaged the plaintiff s hand and unlawfully used the right of way for a ditch after the contract expired A total of 790 is sought in damages Madeen & Madeen are the plaintiffs attorneys.
The airworthy balloon that lifted from Tegel last night returned to its enclosure at dawn after just under six hours in the air, averaging about 20 miles per hour.
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