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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
11
Ad reads about a product TIZ for tired feet claiming quick relief. Mentions that it soothes and energizes tired feet and is recommended for use at home and stores. Notes general availability and suggested retailers without detailed usage steps.
A distressed parent recounts a severe scalp and body eruption in a baby that caused bleeding and sleepless nights. After trying various remedies, the reader reports success using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, applied with a hood to prevent scratching, with full recovery by age two and a half. The advertisement invites readers to request free samples and includes contact details for Cuticura.
The ad contrasts cascars as a vegetable laxative with older harsh methods like castor oil and pills. It touts cascarets as gentle, pleasant, convenient and effective, costing 10 cents a box at drug stores, and promotes one taken when needed for consistently clean bowels.
President Taft discussed Nicaragua tensions noting the proposed treaty would have shifted customs control to the United States, reducing revolution risk. He said the navy could deploy marines if needed while avoiding full troop landings, with messages from Acting Secretary Wilson guiding decisions.
New York reports American interests led by J. W. Selig & Co. and Brown Bros. & Co. offered a 16 million dollar loan to Nicaragua pending approval by the Nicaraguan and U.S. congresses. As collateral they would collect customs at all ports. Revolt disrupted the process and questions arose over large paper money issues and other claims including an English banking syndicate.
At Corinto Nicaragua on August 28 American forces led by Commander Warren J Terhune including 200 sailors and Marines from the gunboat Annapolis and the collier Justin moved through insurgent controlled territory to Leon. After negotiations and a threat to attack Leon the Americans withdrew leaving Corinto under government control. The Denver and California cruisers with hundreds more Marines and sailors were en route. Rebels hold Chinedaga seeking Corinto as defense forces patrol the port.
Aug 28. Reports to the state department describe alleged barbarities in Nicaragua including the murder of two Americans Dodd and Phillips after they were wounded. Allegations of burning, starvation of prisoners, and other acts prompt calls for urgent protection as marines approach. Francisco Altschul denies Derhainty charges and says the killings were for sanitation and applied to both sides.
The article outlines U S concerns over protecting American lives and property in Nicaragua as rebels and government forces clash near Managua and Corinto. It cites President Taft era claims of international law, Senate scrutiny led by Senator Bacon, and comparisons to China and Cuba as justification for potential armed intervention.
San Diego reports confusion over the California, Denver, Prometheus, and Glacier with no wireless contact. Rear Admiral Southerland messages undelivered as General Schuyler departs for Fort Huachuca to Nogales for a field check. Washington to be updated as ships stay idle.
Visitors from across the state will attend the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention in Anaconda on September 6 and 7. The program includes a service at St Pauls church, a welcome address, a banquet at the A C Hall with music and toasts, a Washoe smelter visit, and a grand ball. Delegates will tour Warm Springs and Gregson Springs as guests of local hosts.
The Helena lodge invites visiting Elks to the fair for meals and rest during the fair week. The event centers on the lodge’s open house at its Broadway location, offering shelter and fellowship for attendees from other regions.
Templeton county superintendent of schools announces bronze medals for the top 12 potato producers and the best corn cover maker at the county fair. Winners will have expenses paid to the state contest to compete against peers from other counties.
Classified notices list sales on clothing and furniture including a $600 three room house with barn and a $185 for a lightly used $500 piano. Items lost found include a gold breastpin and a calfskin work shoe sale at Copper City. Community events mention a baby born to Mr and Mrs Z R Clark of Phoenix British Columbia and a motor trip to Silver Lake by several local women. Woodmen meeting and Moose auxiliary activities are noted with social event refreshments.
The page lists union parade notices and a Swedish Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting at 2:30 PM with refreshments by Mrs Sjoberg and Mrs Jank Johnsen. It promotes Alcazar showings including The Barrier That Was Burned and A Political Kidnaping with other titles and songs, highlighting travel Alaska scenes and a comedy program.
Hotel arrivals list includes Lindberg from Belgrade F Thurtie F Weeks from Butte John Ahern and family from Helena Mr and Mrs J B Bower and son from Helena Mr and Mrs A W Bower from Great Falls forknight Warm Springs RK 8 Callan from Los Angeles.
Isabelle and May Borden told police Theodore Fritz a 21 year old Black man murdered Wong Yuen on June 28 after an altercation as they walked home from choir practice. Fritz allegedly struck the victim with force, then fled. The Chinaman died from a fractured skull the next morning. Authorities seek Fritz, last reported in Seattle, with a $1,000 reward offered by Tong societies for information.
Theodore Fritz was arrested in Seattle at police request from Stockton California where he is wanted for murder. Fritz admitted identity but denied knowledge of any crime.
Alva Udell, San Francisco attorney, arrived in Sacramento and served Secretary of State Jordan with a Superior Court order to show cause why a permanent injunction should not restrain issuing certificates of nomination to presidential electors at the September 24 convention. Jordan said the matter was referred to the attorney general.
New York reports reveal police protection blackmail connected to the Rosenthal murder. The district attorney cites about a dozen houses in the city paying up to $2,000 monthly for protection. Fleeting social evils linked to lavishly furnished residences with select staff and a list of callable girls. Ireland’s population has fallen by more than 74,000 in ten years.
An automobile driven by Dr. Sutherland of Sheridan carrying three patients to St James hospital ran out of control on a hill beyond the Nite Mile house. The party, including Mrs Sutherland and Mrs Carter, escaped with bruises. Mrs Sutherland broke her right shoulder. The car crashed into an embankment after a 150 foot descent. the patients were brought to the hospital for an operation. A garage sent a machine to tow the damaged auto.
Mrs William Terry of 622 South Idaho street was taken to St James Hospital last night for an operation scheduled today.
Spokane August 28 Judge Webster refused further delay in calling the recall election tied to a charter dispute. The ruling denied a supersedes bond allowing city commissioners to appeal to the state supreme court. a corporation representative was sent to Olympia for writ of election while the case proceeds. Bremerton Washington August 28 The cruiser Cleveland sailed to assist the distressed gunboat Vicksburg off the Mexican coast.
Robbers blew open the Helmville post office inside William Cotter’s general store and stole money stamps checks and other valuables including several watches and shoes. This act disrupted local mail service and prompted an investigation by authorities. Local residents reported hearing an explosion during the night.
The funeral for John Lacey Leaper son of Mr and Mrs George Leaper will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock from the family residence 6 Rast Com.
In pursuance of a district court order the guardian of Frank A Jones an insane person will sell at private sale after September 4 1912 for cash and court confirmation the real estate Lot five in block fifty five in Anaconda Montana. Offers may be received at the guardian’s residence 221 West Third Street Anaconda Montana.
A chaotic OCR snippet from the New York Sun quotes Inez Haynes Gilmore on women’s rights and the role of women in society. The fragment hints at equality with men and what women can contribute to the world once rights are secured.
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