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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
9
Fire damage in New Orleans center leads to total loss for three dwellings as flames sweep through a neighborhood section. Authorities report property values in the high thousands with no injuries, while firefighting efforts continue.
A dawn fire in Darby consumed most of the town center after starting near Tanner hotel and spreading across the highway. Eugene McKay and family returned to find the door ablaze as the town, lacking fire protection, saw many businesses destroyed or damaged with insured losses and some structures saved by water and quick action.
Lincoln Nebraska August 39 percent William J Bryan democratic candidate for president launched today upon another speech making tour He left here at 4 30 for St Paul where tomorrow he will speak at the fair grounds his remarks dealing with the question of governmental extravagance Three other speeches will be delivered before he returns Thursday These will be at Fargo and Grand Forks North Dakota and Sioux City Iowa No particular topic will be discussed but it is the intention of Mr Bryan to deal generally with the issues of the campaign.
New York Aug 30 Norman K Mack chairman of the Democratic National Committee is seeking a chairman for the sub committee to run the democratic campaign in the East. He has hunted for nearly a month and while he hopes to decide this week the choice remains unsettled with many considered and none chosen.
The Machinists local shops strike in San Bernardino California ends at midnight Monday after four years, with the union seeking recognition and the grand secretary issuing the order.
Casa Blanca Aug 30 The position of Abd el Aziz the sultan of record appears to show improvement Advices confirm the defeat of Cafid Glacui one of Hafids strongest adherents by followers of Abd el Aziz and Mtougi one of the chiefs who recently joined Abd el Aziz forces is sweeping all before him and according to the report has now surrounded Morocco City Abd el Aziz has arrived at Kasbah Reichid.
Atlantic City N J Aug 30 little or no progress was made today in solving the mysterious boardwalk shooting last Wednesday Charles Roberts Jr of Baltimore the victim lies in the city hospital hovering between life and death Pending his recovery authorities hope for a satisfactory explanation while if he dies more powerful inquiry will be used Mrs Williams left today for her home near Baltimore
Frederick C Hewitt a retired banker and Yale graduate of 1858 died of apoplexy at Oswego New York today aged 69. He was a bachelor and leaves an estate valued at 20000000 dollars.
The Earl of Rosse died in London today at age 68. He served as a representative peer for Ireland since 1888 and was chancellor of the University of Dublin since 1885.
Alexander Freeburg powder foreman at Winston Bros Hell Gate camp was killed when two charges of powder exploded. He moved toward the blast and was torn apart, his head leg and hand lost. Coroner Marsh transported the body to Missoula. A brother is sought in New York. A similar fatal accident occurred nearby about a year ago.
Thousands of sailors from Admiral Sperry’s fleet attend a Pontifical High Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne after shore leave. Cadets and bands lead a procession through Collins Street, with many Australians greeting the American visitors. City tours and private entertainments follow a day of sightseeing and church services.
The decomposed body of Mrs. Alice Donahue of Oakland was found within ten feet of where her clothing had been discovered, two blocks from her residence. Police tied the case to a possible murder after a brooch in a suspect’s possession and statements he gave earlier. A spiritualist dictated the location, leading a boy with a dog to uncover the body in a marshy area under a factory eave.
A Bishop California cable reports Piutes in Inyo County angry over Los Angeles water rights seizure. Attorney Lawler and Senator Frank P. Flint have been dispatched and multiple powwows have failed to ease tensions as settlers fear trouble.
Chicago dispatch reports Eugene V Debs, socialist party presidential candidate, addressing several hundred at a Lemont rally forty miles south of Chicago. He denounced Republicans and Democrats for two hours before a heckler shouted about Gompers. Debs paused then said he would address Gompers later as he focused on topics of the moment.
Strasburg reports Emperor William at a banquet declares the peace of Europe is not in danger. He says it rests on solid foundations and cannot be easily upset by incitements and calumnies from envious individuals.
Oyster Bay on August 30 saw several sailors from the president’s yacht Sylph refused admittance to the village pavilion at the Iwoside Inn. The seashore hotel venue opened that night to the public after posters advertised the event.
A Livingston dispatch to the Independent reports soldiers in Yellowstone National Park captured a suspicious-looking man in the Fire Hole basin. He was arrested on suspicion of park hold up. He carried considerable money. name and details were not learned.
Veterans march through decorated Toledo streets for the forty second Grand Army of the Republic encampment with receptions, parades and a river spectacle. The program includes a civic parade, monument dedication, election of officers, and assorted entertainments as leaders from Minnesota Illinois New Jersey and Missouri vie for commander positions.
Four men robbed the Bank of Easton at Masten Mo about 12 miles east of St Joseph early this morning taking 150 dollars belonging to the post office. The vault was wrecked a large hole blown in the door. Mrs Marshall watched the men for two hours from across the street but did not alarm. They fled by carriage toward St Joseph. Authorities believe they are the same gang who robbed Rushville Mo last Wednesday, for which a 5000 dollar reward was offered.
Hamilton, Aug 30. Peter Campbell, about 65, bought a $17 revolver and shot himself in the head in his Watson lodging room on Main street yesterday afternoon. He had recently come from Washington and little is known about him. Funeral disposition unclear tonight.
Helena dispatch reports an Italian section crew aboard a freight car suffered a fatality and a severe leg injury in an accident one mile east of Wolf Creek on the Great Northern. Details are scarce and the injured man was brought to Helena unconscious.
Timothy K. Collins, a noted Montana pioneer, passed away in Great Falls after a long illness. His death was reported by local state, with tributes to his work in early regional development and community service. He was 68 and survived by a widow, two children, and several grandchildren.
Atlantic City reports a rare Sunday closure as saloons and boardwalk cafes shut doors under Governor Fort's threat to deploy troops for Sunday liquor restrictions. Police chief says no arrests yet, while liquor interests weigh a local option law and appeal to January legislature.
Timothy E. Collins, born in County Cork Ireland on April 25 1844, became a Montana pioneer. He mined in Helena and Con federate gulch, served in territorial government, practiced law, and helped found Fort Benton Bank and the city of Great Falls. He led the First National Bank of Great Falls as president from 1887 to 1893 and held other key roles including vice president of the Great Falls and Canada railroad.
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