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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text mentions Roosevelt and Penrose in a controversy, implying distrust or political tension. The readable portion notes a tie to a confrontation and a commentary on leadership and public reaction. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are present.
In Washington on August 21 Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania rebutted charges about a $25,000 deposit from John D. Archbold of Standard Oil. He admitted the receipt but said $423,000 went to Archbold for the national campaign fund with $140,000 for Pennsylvania and $0 to Roosevelt. Penrose accused Archbold and associates of seeking $150,000 more, claiming Roosevelt ordered it. He cited telegrams and urged further disclosures, denying forgery and asserting no improper ties between the Industrial Commission and Archbold.
At the Montana Pioneers convention in Deer Lodge the gathering enjoyed social time and discussions. Governor Wilson and other leaders influence a Maine campaign push while members debated eligibility rules and potential new memberships.
Colonel Roosevelt denounces Penrose and allies as crooked politicians and financiers. He cites letters and telegrams to George Cortelyou to prove no contributions were accepted from Standard Oil. He insists any such claim was against his directions and confirmed by Cortelyou’s report.
Washington Aug Perry C. Hays of Montana was today nominated as consti at ganzbhar after passing the civil service examination conducted by the state department
A gang of armed horse thieves attacked the Monson farm two miles west of Trango near Argunville. After a long chase, locals cornered the band in a barn. shots were fired, one horse was killed, and the rustlers escaped. Authorities pursued, with fresh leads from nearby areas. The incident followed a 40-mile chase that ended without recovering the suspects.
Chicago reports Mrs Florence Bernstein was found not guilty of murdering her husband George Bernstein last May. The jury took 25 hours to reach the verdict and cheers erupted from the women’s section of the courtroom as the decision was announced. The crowd included about a dozen women who shouted in approval. In separate notices from St Paul Minnesota, J J Hill’s seventy fourth birthday celebration was announced for September 16 at the Auditorium with a banquet expected to serve 1 204. The invitation urged citizens to attend and celebrate Mr Hill’s long service and public life.
A fatal accident in which Eugene Snelt of St Johnaville, Kansas City, was crushed under an express wagon near the union depot last night while returning from Great Falls Montana where he had disposed of a claim. The incident occurred in front of the depot as he was on his way home.
The report recalls the Salvation Army leader Bramwell Booth accepting the post after his father William Booth’s death. It notes royal and church figures sending condolences, with King George V among early responders. Messages from Canterbury and London authorities express mourning as the army plans funeral arrangements and continuity.
New York City papers report a reward of up to 5000 dollars offered by the district attorney for the capture of the Rosenthal murder suspects. The district attorney says police have allowed the suspects to escape and criticizes police statements. Schepps testified before a grand jury about police conduct and Becker, Rosenthal, Roge, and Tecker figures, with investigations to proceed.
Washington Ang reports Representative Pray pressed government support for irrigation of 10,000 acres south of Butte. Professor Mlaner of the geological survey will travel to the valley at the end of October to study underground water prospects. Early optimism centers on a water source capable of supporting the project and irrigation plans.
A chronology shows Taft’s veto over the commerce court bill blocked in the Senate 04 to 27, while the House amended the measure to provide continuing appropriations and sent it tonight to the Senate appropriations committee with good prospects. The deadlock between the White House and Congress appeared resolved as the chamber adjourned.
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