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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1909

Page

15

New Medium-Blue Linen Crash Coat for Women

The very latest late summer model coat described as medium blue linen crash fabric for women. Price listed at $4.95.

Meyer Indicates Possible Run for Congress in Montana

Red Lodge Aug 26 State Senator W F Meyer hinted he may seek the Republican nomination for Congress next year challenging Representative Charles N Pray He avoided a firm declaration saying it is too early to decide while noting praise for his newspaper friends and a long friendship with E D Weed. He denied being Carter’s man and recalled voting for Weed in the Fourth assembly amid mutual aid with Senator Carter.

The Standard Red Lodge W. F. Meyer Congress Meyer Charles N. Pray Senator Meyer Montana Senator Carter E. D. Weed Mr. Weed

Fire roars through western Yosemite Valley area

Fire today and tonight swept the western part of Yosemite Valley California with flames threatening timber and homes. Fire crews battled the blaze as winds fanned the flames and prompted evacuation concerns for nearby campsites and facilities.

Yosemite Cal

Yosemite Valley Fire Destroys Nooks Amid Delayed Aid

Firefighters battled flames in Yosemite Valley as artillery guard assistance was requested but by 10 o clock tonight the spread of the fire could not be stopped, destroying many scenic nooks and areas.

Yosemite Valley

Fire destroys Strathcona hotel at Chautauqua park

Niagara on the lake August 26 fire swept the Strathcona hotel at Chautauqua park. The landmark burned with 150 guests losing all belongings. Several narrow escapes reported as about 50 guests were elsewhere on baths golf links or tennis courts when the blaze began.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Strathcona Chautauqua Park

Russia quits Hankow loan competition in China capital assure

At St. Petersburg on August 27 Russia has dropped out of the race for a $30,000,000 Hankow Sze Cheun railroad loan. The government has been assured at Peking that Russia will receive a portion of the next Chinese railroad loan.

St. Petersburg Russia Peking China

Aldrich Visits President on Monetary Commission Plans

President Taft conferred for two and a half hours with Senator Nelson Aldrich and Secretary MacVeagh about the monetary commission. Aldrich will sail for Europe to study systems while a report to Congress is not expected until months later. John Hays Hammond also called and will join Taft on the western tour in September.

Beverly Mass Taft Nelson W. Aldrich Monetary Commission MacVeagh Congress Commission Aldrich Europe Urday New Tariff Commission John Hays Hammond Hammond Salt Lake

Salt Lake City Incident at Post Office Door

James Kenworthy, described as disreputable and of unknown background, hurled a large cobblestone through the glass door of the inspector's office at the post office this afternoon. Police were summoned to remove him and secure the scene as investigators review the assault and motive.

Salt Lake City James Kenworthy

Salt Lake man claims letter worth 15000 held by inspector

The suspect broke the back of the inspector's chair and was arrested after saying he came from Wyoming to Salt Lake. Kenworthy claimed a $15000 letter was mailed to him but kept by Inspector C. D. Lowe. His mental condition is under investigation.

C. D. Lowe Kenworthy Salt Lake Wyoming

Baseball player killed by lightning at Inlet Park

William Bedford of Cairo Illinois, second baseman for the Cub Giant team, was struck and killed by lightning during a baseball practice in front of a large crowd at Inlet Park Atlantic City New Jersey on August 26.

Atlantic City N. J William Bedford Cairo,Ill Cub Inlet Park

Freight rate cuts to Pacific coast from Western Pennsylvania

Pittsburg on August 26 reports important reductions in freight rates from Pittsburg and surrounding Western Pennsylvania Maryland and Eastern Ohio to the Pacific coast will take effect next. The move aims to lower shipping costs across regional routes and boost trade to western markets.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Maryland Ohio Pacific Coast

Freight reductions cut steel rail costs for shippers

Month according to circulars received here today by shippers of this district from the Transcontinental Freight Bureau. The reductions affect chiefly the price of steel and steel rails, and amount to from 30 to 90 cents a ton, and will mean a saving of several hundred thousand dollars annually to shippers.

Transcontinental Freight Bureau

Eight convicts escape from Rock Island box car break

Eight state convicts escaped at the Rock Island junction in Little Rock Arkansas by breaking through the end of a box car tonight. Four of the escapees had been sentenced for murder in the state courts. Local authorities launched a search to recapture the fugitives.

Little Rock Ark Rock Island Junction

Great Strike in Paris Enters Fourth Day

Paris lightning strike after rift in Employers’ association drives fourteenth thousand stone masons to walk out yet no disturbances reported.

Paris Stone Masons’ Union

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