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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1912
Page
3
An Anaconda newspaper reports a local claim that a Ouija board can name winning horses for next day’s races. A woman allegedly used the board to spell horse names, including “ringers,” and predicted winners. Observers doubt the method, noting earlier failures and inconsistent results.
Bozeman carnival officials announced details for the queen and her retinue. Miss Toechew leads the voting list, with 28 attendants including Miss Patterson and Miss Dawes. The queen and court will participate in the parade and the Sweet Pea Girl drama, with final stage and parade preparations underway and high community interest.
News from El Paso reports rebel generals Pascual Drazen and Ines Salazar forming a junction below the border. Combined Orozco Salazar force may total about 900, moving through the rail corridors toward Chihuahua and Sonora, with reports of gaps in federal defenses and rebels near San Bas pass and Layonga Colonia Morelos. A Douglas courier warned Americans of rebel approach as tensions rise along the border.
Ferrman county steers are in fine shape and the Lewistown market expects earlier shipping this year. Beef will be held back more than four years ago to meet demand from railway contractors this fall and winter. The first big shipment starts Aug 2 with 20 cars from the Power company at Wiiger and eight cars at Tevistown led by Anserson & Silverthorne.
Special Dispatch notes Bishop L Ry Hrew er with Rev J Philip Angaehurtz will remain in Lewiston until Sunday to conduct services at St James Episcopal Church. Afterward the Rev George Hirst of Chippewa Falls will take charge around Oct 1 as the church has been without a rector since last fall.
A report cites Aedeon and Russell mentoring a focus party at Meco on the Whe Mole yesterday while Robert Jones of the Jones Lunt and Cuttin Genii Wisdoor metered to Aiiivotuta. The article lists multiple individuals including Che papubllierneke and Hives Reva aratoniese Chet, noting civic and social gatherings with various attendees and a hospital visit to St. Ann's.
Local items list meetings for Co. Oo. F. and Royal Highlanders Knights of Pythias and others tonight. Mentions Parker and Parker’s classily bust, plus several residents visiting Anaconda and Butte. Real estate ad notes six room brick house on Oak Street for sale by Sullivan & Peterson.
Under Sheriff McAnikaws served a warrant on B G Calvert and pursued William Calvert in the Big Hole district. It is alleged Calvert struck his brother with a vevolver causing unconsciousness and multiple wounds. Dr Stephans said the injury could have been fatal with a minute higher force. Calvert was arrested in Anaconda and posted bond to appear before Judge Béland. Preliminary hearing date not yet set, likely Friday.
Labor Day ball games are planned for Sunday and Monday between Anaconda and the Anaconda Young Men's club, and Philipsburg. The Fed Men boast fast, clean play with six wins in seven, beating Dillon, Butte and Deer Lodge. Philipsburg tops Flint Creek League. new players Heusen and Messenger boost Unix jean.
Methodists and Baptists will play off a tied result in a pennant race to decide the lead. The game features two teams near the top of standings with a potential title on the line. Details of the matchup and venue remain unclear in the fragmentary report.
A simplified shirt waist shown in a fashion illustration emphasizes clean lines and understated elegance. The design favors minimal detailing to achieve a modern, chic look.
A verbose report summarizes confusion over Standard Oil funding and Roosevelt campaign politics. It notes inquiries into contributions, claims of $100,000, and congressional committee considerations while Roosevelt and Archbold figures are referenced in relation to the 1904 public campaign.
Two women, Williams and Jails Tinward, were arrested after a brawl in Mainville last evening. Windows were broken and furniture damaged as faces were lacerated during the fight over a minor dispute. They will face a judge on Tuesday.
A dispatch from Servia reports Turkish massacres extended to Servia after uprisings near capital city. Gov't protests to the Porte as mobs marched on depots and demanded declaration of hostilities. The agony recalls earlier Greek War era atrocities and notes Chios island suffering with tens of thousands killed and many enslaved.
Fragmentary OCR list includes Montana Hotel Amatvats, H. EB Volstad and others, with references to Seattle and Butte figures like Stephen Rankin and J. Murphy. Readable items are sparse. no coherent event or action established.
An advertisement claims PapER Diapensin ends indigestion misery after a single dose. It asserts rapid digestion, reduced fermentation, and relief from symptoms like gas and upset stomach, touting broad efficacy for gastritis nerves and dyspepsia. The copy urges readers to buy at local pharmacies to begin relief within minutes.
Delegates from Salt Lake City and other states arrive for the Transmississippi Congress in Salt Lake City as the four day session opens with an opening address by Fred W. Preming of Kansas City. Governor Willard Spry plans a reception tomorrow night to welcome attendees and spurring a series of meetings at nearby resort sites.
August Wohelm, the Kaiser's fourth son known as the elysian prince for choosing civil life as a lawyer, is appointed head of the art commission for the national gallery at this year's art exhibition. Germany's industrial growth is cited as backing his leadership qualities.
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