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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
13
A single highwayman halted a coach full of 120 tourists in a national park and robbed them at gunpoint, taking jewels and cash. The incident prompted a strong protest to Secretary Garfield from the shocked excursionists.
A lone robber halted coaches in Yellowstone Park seizing about $210 in cash and jewelry from passengers including women and children. He commanded drivers to halt, warned of a confederate, and fled with a sack of valuables as troops and scouts search the area.
A five member investigation committee of the New York Stock Exchange will probe Saturday’s unusual floor trading when 1,099,000 shares changed hands in two hours. The move follows a governors meeting after close of business and aims to reveal the source of the large simultaneous buy and sell orders.
Upward of 200 visitors from across Montana gathered for the state conventions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Daughters of Erin in Great Falls. The day opened with high mass at St Ann's cathedral, followed by formal welcomes, and sessions focused on internal business and officer elections for the next meeting location.
Special Dispatch reports a violent barroom incident in Morida where merchant B. M. Paul and extenator 4. T. Paul were involved. A man named Walker attacked Paul, resulting in a gash and injuries. Walker fled but was later jailed in Titvon. The court case drew significant local attention to Paul’s prominence. Later, the Montana Methodist conference concluded with Bishop McDowell’s appointments across the district, naming clergy assignments from Butte to Philipsburg and beyond.
Special Dispatch reports in Helena that Montana socialists gather for a three day event. The convention films lectures and banquet honoring keynote speakers with plans to field a full state ticket. A later note says education leaders met with President Duniway but left no public details.
Judge Hunt today ruled for the defendant in a dispute over an alleged mining property line between the South Hutte Mining Co and the Butte & Veronica Mining Co and M J O Farrell. Other claims favored the plaintiff but the core ruling upheld the defendant with the record indicating a decree may be prepared for submission at the Butte term opening in October.
In New South Wales at Centennial Park on August 2, a land review parade featured naval and military units from the state. About 400 men participated as citizens cheered, celebrating the display of uniforms and discipline before the crowd.
Special dispatch from Helena reports the annual United Mine Workers convention opening with delegates from Montana and Wyoming arriving. The conference will discuss union affairs and wage scales for next year, with talks between mine operators and miners.
The Nat Ielas carnival in Butte opened with a two week run drawing a large crowd. Features included high diving dogs, vaudeville acts, six young singers, beautiful gowns, a baby and a 28 pound mother and child, plus a glass-blowing display and a rained animal show. The opening night went smoothly despite 61 minutes of delays. Nat Reiss, longtime showman, received a warm welcome. Baron von Sternburg’s death in Berlin is noted, with diplomatic observers awaiting instructions to Washington and potential succession questions under way.
Washington Aug 4 news of the death of Ambassador won Sternburg is described as a great shock to his personal circle and officials at the State Department. Details and tributes pour in as coverage continues on page six.
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