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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
21
Passengers describe chaos as a street car lurches and a wheel snaps causing riders to be thrown from the car. Eyewitnesses recount screams and a scramble for safety while conductors rush to secure the trackside scene.
A tumultuous court day in St Paul features a street car accident that killed five year old Susana Worring and injured others. Witnesses describe a broken wheel, a sudden derailment, and chaotic slamming to the rails, while jurors find no one responsible. Separately a vagrant case against Annie Tiggerman ends in a not guilty verdict amid tales of drinking and family ties.
Clayton Davidson son of Boise businessman B M Davidson was arrested in Rexburg Idaho after officers mistook him for outlaw Hugh Whitney who killed Conductor William Kidd last June. Davidson, surveying party member, traveled hatless coatless with 85 rifles, burned from sun, and was held for hours until his party arrived to prove he was not the bandit. He is known locally as a high school athlete.
Reading from an old column, the ad copy argues Cascarets are the best laxative for women, noting relief from headaches, low mood, and bad breath. It advises minimal doses, daily use, and keeping a box handy, pairing internal care with outside hygiene.
A curious recipe describes blending cinnamon peel lemon and orange with half clove and half ounce all in Pure Malt Whiskey. The directions suggest refilling the decanter and using bitters to sweeten to taste, claiming it restores tired appetites and relieves mental strain.
The Empress presents a strong matinee lineup featuring the Patty Brothers with Alexandre Patty the headwalker, Eugene Sheck Irene D Arville and Herbert Hodge among others. The full evening program is shown, drawing families and a large audience for a diversified, highly entertaining show.
The congressional commission on second class postage resumed in New York on Aug 23. Second Assistant Postmaster General Stewart said costs for carrying second class matter have edged up over the past year, notably on rural free delivery routes. The piece also notes housewives consult want columns and use want ads for profit.
Federal court action seeks to determine if Hardin Yellowstone county is Indian country under liquor statutes. Twelve bottles of whiskey and H Cogar are defendants, with claim awaiting show cause why forfeiture to the government should not occur.
The body of Mrs F L Murray wife of a wealthy Waukegan businessman was found today in Lake Michigan near Denosha Wisconsin. She had disappeared from her home last Friday and had been ill since her son died three years ago.
Frost was reported back of Duluth last night with a low of 44 degrees. The coldest point was Dickinson at 7? degrees. Frosts occurred at Bismarck, Swift Current, and Campbell, Minnesota.
County Superintendent Mamie Purt prepares for two days of teacher and eighth grade exams beginning tomorrow at 9 am in the high school. Eighth graders seek entry to high school. teachers will take tests for professional first second and third grade certificates. The joint institute for Liv er Bow Deer Lodge and Jefferson counties opens Tuesday Sept 5 for four days.
Justice Furlong’s court heard Mrs. Kate Connors attach Lady Adelaide, the horse owned by racing man J. H. Munson, to recover a $163 debt she says he owed. Munson had mortgaged the horse for $108, and Connors paid the mortgage before attaching the animal, which is valued higher than the debt. He must now settle or forfeit the horse.
Edwin T. Earl proprietor of the Express and Tribune had an indictment for illegally making public an intercepted aerogram contents. Judge Bordwell denied the motion to quash finding no prejudice. A demurrer followed claiming the facts did not constitute an offense and the indictment was ambiguous.
Washington reports Secretary Wilson departed the capital for a weeks long rest and recreation in the West likely to include time at his Iowa home with a return anticipated in October. Secretary of War Stimson also joined the exodus to Long Island, N Y for the period.
In Vaughn New Mexico during a severe electrical storm a wagon carrying W C McAdams 17 of Dalhart Texas and Joe Beatty was struck by lightning. McAdams died instantly and Beatty was knocked unconscious and may die.
Helena August dispatch reports Montana Attorney General Galen says county clerks and recorders may not use photo graphic methods to record instruments. He notes Section 3 032 requires large bound books and a fair hand and that photography fails these requirements. Legislative authority would be needed to permit such recording.
Washington reports the creation of a federation of democratic clubs nationwide with a charter and by laws adopted. Senators Owen of Oklahoma and Chamberlain of Oregon and George H H Shibley of the city guide the effort to promote progressive policies and widespread club organization in every voting district. The group pledges to utilize initiative referendum and recall to limit special interests and to avoid candidate favoritism.
Lexington Ky Aug 23 The burley tobacco crop in Kentucky is expected to total around 50 million pounds this year down from last year’s 50 million. The drop is blamed on the worst drought in years hailstorms and many farmers failing to plant due to a large pooled crop from previous years still unsold.
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