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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
1
A terse notice reports that Arison’s fortune exists largely through represented holdings and unspecified assets, signaling a shift in control and valuation of the estate amid evolving financial arrangements.
In Chicago before Judge Landis, Margaret Burnstein Morrison testifies that millionaire W Morrison secretly adopted her and her sister, while his estate faces bankruptcy. Witnesses describe involvement with blackmailers, underworld figures, and lavish, questionable entertainment funded by Morrison as creditors seek recovery.
Reading through the Standard’s rail notes and small city items, two men were stabbed in an unclear incident amid brief local reports. The page also notes varying headlines from Morrison fortunes to a mine safety note and a conference in Butte.
Governor Stewart and other dignitaries grace the great parade feature as local ceremonies highlight civic pride and cultural pageantry.
Governor Stewart addressed the crowd at Bozeman's sweet pea carnival with local officials present. A mock crowning crowned Ernest Border as queen after a 100 yard race. The parade drew over 10,000 spectators, featuring multiple bands and elaborately decorated floats and carriages through downtown Bozeman.
Washington reports a simulated naval war game sighting a Red fleet within 120 miles of Sandy Hook with Blue scouts and naval forces maneuvering from Barnegat inlet to Barnegat and Delaware Bay. Admiral Helm heads Rhode Island with 15 underwater fighters defending against Mayo’s advancing fleet and transports.
In Macon Georgia Captain Edgar J Spratling of the Fifth Georgia National Guard was shot and killed in his camp tent by Mrs H C Adams of Atlanta after she claimed he had treated her nervously and pursued attentions over weeks Her husband was away at work and she fled to Augusta shortly after The incident prompted half mast flags and security measures as the case drew public attention to the physician captain noted for his insanity work Also included is a report from Great Falls about the Daughters of Herman banner ceremony at their lodge meeting
A British officer quoted by the City News association says the German submarine Bremen was captured by the British in the Dover Straits on August 2. Thirty three of her 35 crew were taken prisoner and two crewmen died in the net incident. The Bremen was towed by a British patrol boat toward Dover after unsuccessful escape attempts. The officer claimed the Amelia was also being pursued on the voyage, though the British government offered no confirmation.
Newport News Virginia August 26 A new world's record for distance covered in ten hours carrying a passenger was set by Victor Carl Strom of the Atlantic coast aeronautical station who logged 661 miles in a twin meter land and water machine His tying time was 5 hours 40 minutes Officials expect Strom to win the Curtiss Aviation Cup for a flight under ten hours plus other prizes amounting to 7000 dollars.
In Charles City Iowa twelve people were injured by a large Standard Oil oil tank explosion late today. Rev Mir Proebe is perhaps fatally burned. A spark from a pumping engine ignited gasoline causing a fire that destroyed the plant and sent flames high into the air. Estimated loss stands at 260000.
Washington reports the heads of four great railroad brotherhoods delivered a counter proposal to President Wilson after warning of a nationwide strike. The plan adds arbitration, separates the eight hour day from pay, and proposes arbitration by the Interstate Commerce Commission or a president created board with retroactive wage effects from arbitration start. It also calls for a fund to cover contingencies and for the industry to maintain stability during arbitration. A draft was approved by eighty presidents and managers, with final wording to be set at morning meeting.
Washington reports Congress ready to adjourn next Friday if possible. A joint resolution to adjourn will be submitted after the general deficiency appropriation bill passes, likely Tuesday, to check a possible prolonged fight in the Senate over the Owen corrupt practices bill. Senate leaders expect no major delays after the revenue and deficiency measures, with adjournment targeted by Friday unless unexpected developments occur.
The Sunday Standard promises a breezy entertaining paper with timely features, pictures, cartoons, and vivid war tales. It highlights Briggs in Days of Real Sport, sports pages, auto world updates, social events, fashions, theaters, and lively comment throughout.
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