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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
16
A brisk copper stock rally sees Amalgamated Copper and Anaconda surging with other Butte shares. Amalgamated and Anaconda lead gains as market activity widens. turnover tallies show strong buying, insiders driving a persistent advance toward higher targets amid copper optimism.
An elephant enraged by lack of water broke its chains and escaped from a West show in Englewood a Chicago suburb. It terrorized hundreds, smashed fences toppled trees and overturned benches before showmen corralled and shackled it. Police sent wagons to assist. A big sports programme was to follow at the gardens.
Butte and Superior plans to raise about 1 million dollars by issuing 100000 new shares at 97.50 each, increasing capital stock from 290000 to 360000 shares. A special stockholders meeting is set for Sept 24 to vote on the increase with subscription rights for holders of record Sept 26. Installments of 15 and 22 dollars are due Oct 15 and Dec 2. Funds would support exploratory work and possible acquisition of properties under option. Transfer books close Aug 28.
In Peking the national assembly today found the government's explanation of the execution of Gen. Chang Chen Wu and Gen. Feng Wei unsatisfactory. It urged the premier and war minister to attend tomorrow for further clarifications. The government says it has proof of the generals' rul of the executed leaders and of a conspiracy by high officials in a secret society to overthrow the government. Sun Yat Sen supporters advise delaying his trip to Peking amid rumored counter-revolutionary plots.
Helena August 20 Special Dispatch reports John Tucker was bitten by a five foot rattlesnake with 11 rattles along the Great Northern tracks near Md canyon. Tucker says he survived by sucking out the venom, after the snake bit the inside of his middle finger when unnoticed.
Libby Aug 20 Coroner George Ottawa returned from Kootenal Falls with news of a man found on a rock in the river near the falls. The body has not yet been identified though he had been seen nearby for about a week acting strangely. Authorities believe he may have taken his own life.
The body of William Toenyes a US Army drillmaster stationed at Jefferson Barracks was found at Saint Peters cemetery lying on the grave of Pearl Le Roy the woman who killed herself July 2 over unrequited love for Frank B Kehoe a chauffeur A letter from Toenyes to a St Louis detective described his plan to end his life and dispose of his body The note mentions an Anaconda clerks and butchers picnic at Gregson Hot Springs Calender day
In Belle Plaine Kansas Mam Wood, a 38 year old farmer, attempted to abduct Miss Mam Manahan, shot and killed James Thompson, and beat Matt Manahan. Wood fled with Miss Manahan before a posse pursued him. Manahan died of his wounds, while 16 year old Manahan was injured. Wood later fled with the teen and returned home before a posse closed in. A physician said the elder Manahan’s condition was dangerous and Wood faced an indictment for an obscene letter with bond set at 1500 dollars.
The Interstate Commerce Commission may suspend proposed freight rate increases set to take effect September 2 across transcontinental routes. Eastern manufacturers and Pacific coast merchants protest the plan, which would lift charges on many commodities from Atlantic Seaboard to the Pacific, while some inter Rocky Mountain destinations would see reductions. The commission likely will order a full inquiry before any changes become final.
Washington August 0 A uniform advance by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad of one cent per hundred pounds in freight rates on corn oats feed and other commodities from origin points in North Dakota and other states was suspended today by the Interstate Commerce Commission until December 21.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena August 20 Peter Martin heir to 2 million dollars is a guest of Sheriff Higgins at the county jail where he is undergoing delirium tremens treatment. Neighbors saw letters from his New York aunt, including a remittance of 800 dollars aiding his condition. His wife and gang left him years ago for the Coast due to long battles with heavy drinking.
Sacramento dispatch reports seven men on death row in California face hanging next month as petitions fail to reach required signatures. Governor Johnson will not delay executions further, citing insufficient public support for anti death penalty measures and official stays previously granted amid mass appeals.
Iray Syre tianoff, counsel for General Stoessel who faced a court martial over Port Arthur, was murdered today at General Sheikh Ali's house in Mia European Russia. Relatives or Sheikh Atl are suspected. motive unknown. Syrtianoff was a prominent Musselman deputy in Duma debates.
The senate introduced a bill authorizing 19 cannons to be distributed to various towns across the country for display in public squares near public buildings, aiming to honor heritage and militia history.
Notice declares a county convention in Silver Bow Montana to elect 58 delegates and 8 alternates, select candidates for judge, clerk, state assembly seats, sheriff, county attorney, recorder, treasurer, superintendent, coroner, assessor, auditor, and other offices. Primary elections will be held at numerous precincts with designated locations.
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