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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
7
A disaster strikes when a river overflow drowns fifteen people and washes away homes in a rural area. Rescue teams report multiple missing, with several bridges rendered impassable. Local officials warn of continued danger as floodwaters threaten more properties.
The great flood sweeps through the Pleasant section, wrecking streets and forcing lines to halt. In the affected area rails buckle and waters surround the town, with Avery’s house reportedly in danger as the river breaches embankments and blocks communication.
An imperial dispatch from the state prison commission outlines reduced sentences for inmates. Several convicts are reported to have gained shorter terms for various charges, with details including names and counties affected.
Local industry observers report strengthening activity in jobbing houses this fall with improved demand across several sectors. Businesses note better orders, rising client inquiries, and a cautious rebound despite ongoing supply challenges and higher material costs.
A trial on a murder charge proceeds with multiple witnesses and contested testimonies. Prosecutors allege a fatal shooting while defense questions the sequence of events and identities. The court hears testimony about the assailant, weapon, and motive amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.
An obituary reports the death of a long time Montana gold pioneer from Bright's disease. The fragmented notice mentions a figure tied to Butte and regional mining history, with references to local places and an era of frontier mining activity. The text appears garbled but preserves the basic event of a pioneer's death and the cause.
A British steamship Daivart sank with fifty-one sailors drowned and only two of the crew saved. The vessel departed from Batand bound for Singapore amid a typhoon. Engineer Willan Pritts and mate Lot Gadi are among the rescued. The wreck was reported from Mofi town after contacts with Aust observatories.
A fragmented report notes Hill plans to support Bryan in the upcoming campaign. Mentions local officials and a Ward event, with reference to a legal adviser and hospital context.
A garbled fragment from Atlantic City reports a puzzling case with scattered letters and odd initials. The text hints at a coded message or cipher tied to local events, but the readable facts remain fragmented and undefined.
Readable fragments describe a planned extended journey involving Bryan and nearby associates. It mentions locations and names in a rough travel context, suggesting a schedule or itinerary with uncertain details. The text references a case and various people, but specifics are obscured by damaged OCR.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a contract award and city paving work with names like Mardy Harrie ton Warrington and references to streets, jurists, and public works. Several garbled phrases impede precise facts but indicate a formal award and related municipal expenditures.
The fragmentary text appears to describe volunteers and distribution payments or duties with many garbled names and phrases. It mentions volunteers, a few personal names, locations, and possible organizational references, but the overall meaning remains obscured.
A fragmentary note describes a boat and five boys missing after a voyage. Names and places are unclear, with garbled text obscuring concrete details and dates. The item reads like a damaged obituary or public notice with uncertain references to individuals and events.
Amid tensions over tonnage and wage scale agreements, coal workers and operators convene in the town to discuss a new pay rate. The conference includes representatives from key unions and mine firms, with plans to report results after evaluations of current offers and regional conditions. Proceedings focus on per ton rates and overall compensation, aiming to resolve divergences before formal actions.
Fragments from a Seattle scene describe a dramatic escape from a Russian prison and ongoing trouble in the aftermath. Reported confusion and scattered details hint at a tense situation with authorities pursuing individuals believed to be involved.
Eugen W. Chatin, prohibition candidate for president of the United States, opened his campaign in Butte with a audience of about 500 at the Auditorium. He spoke amid Good Templar activity, advocating national prohibition, denouncing local option tactics, and calling for the destruction of liquor production to end the “liquor evil.” He warned the nation is losing prohibition as long as manufactured liquor persists and urged strong enforcement and unity against both major parties.
A fragmented report describes a Republican gathering where women rejected the vote of thanks. The text references delegates, chairs, and proceedings, with tensions over prerogatives and party leadership.
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