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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1907
Page
11
Delegates gathered at the state capital to file and relay federation reports detailing committee actions, financial status, and upcoming policy discussions. Updates highlighted program progress, member participation, and planned collective initiatives.
Special Correspondence from Helena Aug 20 reports President Fairgrieve of the Montana Federation of Labor urging tolerance of court mandates while defending workers right to patronize allies. The meeting reviewed injunction suits tied to the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone strike and discussed initiative and referendum for new laws on employer liability and protections for female workers, with action postponed to page ten.
A memorial tribute honors Albert J Campbell acknowledging his recognized worth. The program reflects gratitude from community members and local organizations for his lasting contributions and character.
At Butte gathering the Silver Bow Bar Association adopted memorial resolutions for late Albert J. Campbell. Committee members Forbis Kelley Kirk and Sielton read the tribute praising his intellect, integrity, and service as a lawyer legislator and congressman, urging transmission to the Second Judicial District Court for the record.
Colorado Springs hosts hundreds of Knights of the Khorassan for the Imperial Palace meeting. Imperial Prince Hadfield of Peoria presides. next prince likely Summey of Cincinnati. Business includes ritual revision, by-law amendments, officer elections, and next convention site. Extravagant entertainments, prizes, and excursions to Cave of the Winds, Cripple Creek, and Garden of the Gods are planned.
Special Correspondence reports the August 18 fatal strike in Blue Gries saloon on North Twenty Seventh Street. Charles Fisheries died after Joseph Lawson, a cousin, struck him during a pool game. Fisheries, about 25, collapsed and died. Lawson awaits coroner findings in jail as a motive tied to a long-standing family dispute is noted.
Standard Oil directors release pamphlet asserting absolute innocence amid prosecutions including the Chicago-Alton case. They argue the judgment would cost far more than the value of carloads shipped at a 6 cent rate, a rate cited as legal by competitors and disputed by trial findings. The firm appeals to higher courts for a calm, fair ruling.
Dillon August 20 Thomas M Selway a Beaverhead county pioneer and wealthy sheepman and Dillon’s respected citizen is ill with death expected any time Dr Murray of Butte and several physicians are consulting with little hope of recovery
Edward M. Morgan was named postmaster of New York City by President Roosevelt, succeeding William R. Willcox. After 34 years in the service, Morgan rose from assistant postmaster to the top job, a climb marked by a historic floral ladder showing each promotion. He will assume the post on September 1 after bond filing.
San Francisco detectives Farrell and Crowley trapped four ex convicts after a citywide chase. They were tied to a lodging house at Stockton and Clay streets under revolver threat. Book names include William McLaughlin alias William Haines and others. They had been recently released from San Quentin for 6 to 15 years and are accused of robbing George Felpas, cook aboard the steamer City of Sydney.
Twenty four Belgian cadets arrived from Antwerp today en route to join the German ship Rickmers at San Pedro California for a voyage to Australia.
The Dillon Fair and Racing association has died a natural death and wound up its affairs. The 87 acre fair grounds near Dillon were sold to William Malogue, who flipped them to Chris Snyder to create a fancy stock and poultry ranch. Snyder will import stallions and start building chicken facilities on site as county fairs in Beaverhead County have repeatedly lost money.
In San Francisco on August 20 the Glass bribery trial paused as a breakage delayed proceedings. John Krause testified about pressuring Supervisor A Lon erg an and his access to Mills Building rooms used for bribery, acting as doorkeeper for Halsey and the alleged payoff visits.
By Associated Press Casa Blanca August 20. Undeterred by yesterday's loss the Moors again advanced today in a great semi circle apparently aiming to surround the city. Warships began bombarding the advancing tribesmen.
A local article reports that Plymouth Rock and Mayflower figures are to be erected on soil long famed as the Pilgrim Fathers land site. The piece notes the site’s historic significance and community interest in preserving colonial heritage.
President Roosevelt attends corner stone ceremonies for a Provincetown Pilgrim memorial to mark where the Mayflower voyage ended and the first landing occurred. Massachusetts dignitaries, James Bryce, and Captain J Henry Sears spoke as plans for a 250 foot granite beacon with tablets from towns and historic groups were unveiled.
The article notes John L. Sullivan remains game yet does not engage in notable bouts in the prize ring. It reflects on his enduring spirit while signaling a decline in major fights and public attention.
The Salt Lake Herald notes John L Sullivan and sparring partner Jake Kilrain reach Salt Lake City. Once champion of the world for 10 years, Sullivan, now older, shares advice on life, politics, and art, preferring conversation over prize fighting as fans await his action and spectacle.
Superintendent C W Goodman of Phoenix Indian School returned from a Northwest trip and met Secretary Garfield at Klamath Agency. Indians greeted Garfield with music and a farewell launch as he departed by boat after visiting the agency and inspecting the Klamath storage project.
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