04 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
1
A grand jury report is issued as authorities probe unrest and protect public order. The document outlines investigations into local incidents and security concerns, highlighting rising tensions and calls for accountability. Citizens await further action and potential policy responses from city officials.
The Oliver grand jury, in a landmark San Francisco probe, returned 441 indictments involving 47 persons. It criticized police protection of vice, municipal corruption, and lax enforcement, urging stricter enforcement, license collection, and building code compliance amid a sweeping citywide inquiry into municipal affairs and public utilities.
Report from Keay Sibley station near Ben Bou describes a clash between trainmen and two unknown Mexican tramps on a fast freight. Conductor Charles C. Roller wounded, both tramps killed after being thrown from the moving train. fight occurred atop the speeding cars.
The admiralty will begin an inquiry into the sinking of the Canadian Pacific Mount Temple after it struck rocks in a snowstorm near Havre on the Antwerp to St John voyage. The ship is feared lost with all hands, while the Lady Laurier rescued passengers and baggage and will send them forward by special trains. No bottom examination yet, and salvage crews remain at the scene as wrecking tugs and divers work.
Pierre South Dakota dispatch reports the Thunder Butte lease held by the Ute Indians is forfeited after refusal to honor an agreement. Utes will be moved to the Rapid City camp where men have been laboring on a railroad. Officials expect transfer to occur promptly.
In New York on December 3 a blaze on Bleeker Street killed one man and seriously injured another as three firefighters were overcome by smoke. Lieutenant Wakely, the most seriously hurt, fell while crawling through the smoke-filled structure as the building suffered an estimated forty five thousand dollars in damage.
A bomb attack aimed at President Cabre of Guatemala two weeks ago shattered his carriage and damaged the vehicle but left the president unharmed. Passengers aboard the liner Anselm reported the blast as the machine exploded near the royalty earrings, while officials from Central American ports provided details of the incident.
Stockholders of Burlington discuss extending the town to a new municipality in Montana. Authorization granted for expansion proposals and potential incorporation. Details reference meetings and regional planning under the oversight of Northern Puette.
The president sent to the senate the nomination of Col Charles Wahlpple assistant paymaster general to be brigadier general for the army. He asks the Senate to consider pending nominations not yet acted on during recess.
Lawton police report the body of Y. J. Stankin, cashier of Who sluffnel Merchants and Manters, vanished earlier this month and was found nearby. Special investigator Chity Weete-A from Lawton says the findings point to a possible foul play scenario.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Berlin response to an R-President message published across newspapers with wide circulation. Public reaction appears muted with no direct comment reported.
Secretary Taft and party arrived in St. Petersburg and met with Foreign Minister Iswolsky and War Minister Rudiger. He toured the Duma chamber, was greeted by crowds, and was accompanied by American officials and diplomats.
The article notes a surge in no-license support across several districts, with towns adopting dry laws after 10 PM and scattering temperance measures. It cites totals such as 21,825 votes on one measure, compares shifts from prior years, and mentions mayoral defeats in municipal contests, including a surprise Democrat victory in Quincy after a long Republican control.
A confused report records a royal procession and a marriage ceremony in London. Sir Rogert Throxhiy Rett, the lord chancellor, attended along with Lord Loree and Miss Wiglut Alvke-Beach. The event is described with garbled names and dates, but notes a church ceremony and a formal reception, highlighting noble participants.
Dr Chivers 18 UF Ridgewood W 7 Dec 2 Rev Dr i Chivers secretary Baptist Home Mission society formerly secretary Baptist Young People's intended here today aged 82 Wayland Miss Dre Gen Mion horns United States minister to Venezuela during Cleveland's second administration at his home aged 77 New York Dec 1 H O Havamoyer long ill Thanksgiving day at his home in Newwood Ja 1 reported today out of danger
Contemporary reports describe the National Sporting Club as a dingy venue with a low ceiling and poor accommodations, yet it hosts battles that draw global attention including Tommy Burns’ victory. Attendee enthusiasm and ticket prices reflect the club's paradox of prestige amid modest surroundings.
New York reports a cross country event held Sunday without union authorization. The committee will suspend several athletes until the next meeting amid widespread criticism and further summoning actions.
A damaged OCR fragment references a world wide gaming and trip nemiody mention. It notes a signature request for Zeick with initials E W and a vague call for a name. Details are unreadable and no clear event or authority is identifiable.
Marty Cline defeated John Daly in Philadelphia by a score of 41 to 3. Cline showed mastery in the national tournament, with Daly's run hampered by defense as the game progressed.
The Smith Drug Co. of Anaconda reports Vino 2 sold at its Butto location via NEWSRO DRUG CO. The sale highlights distribution activity in the region.
Goldfield Nevada December reports the Miners and Operators Association declaring all prior agreements invalid after a wage in scrip strike dispute. The April agreement set an eight hour day with a ten year settlement and a two thirds vote for strikes.
Fragmentary racing summary lists multiple horses and placements across races. Names such as Manchester Avon Becond Mantle Grave Coleman and others appear amid garbled phrases. The text hints at six furlongs and various finish orders but is incompletely legible.
New Orleans race results list various events with errors and unclear spellings. Pars recultss Firat race and several names appear jumbled, noting Lorrimer winner and Biepeninse second. Steeplechase winner Peter Berker, second Pete Viregny, dead heat in fourth race with Quadrille and Robin wood, etc.
Niw Maven college athletes Forest Amillhaon and G Amillhaon depart from Yale plans to Rain ta Wininexa in New York. Southson Joan of Portland attracts attention by winning a race in the fall meet held a few weeks ago.
Fragmentary text describes a competition with players and scores but key names and events are garbled, making precise identification difficult. It mentions a champion and a defeat, plus a points tally around 38.1, with multiple misread terms and inconsistent punctuation.
Former Meehigen guard Dan Me Thilgen has been awarded a two year contract in Nashville after negotiations with coach Ben Dee. The agreement secures Me Thilgen as a key backcourt option for the upcoming season.
The article notes a prominent figure overseeing the Van Gerbilt University eleven while occupying a faculty chair in teaching constitutional law. He is described as coaching the team for three years, highlighting his dual role in athletics and academia.
New York reports the attorney general’s statement on Excelsior Fire Insurance, organized by Maxwell Jenkins and others, financed through Borough and Oriental banks. The case alleges fictitious credits, incomplete capitalization, and misrepresentation by the Borough Bank and Central Bank links. The attorney general describes the incorporation as fraudulent and notes only 50,000 dollars of real money, with 20,000 claimed.
Oklahoma lawmakers consider wide Jim Crow measures including bans on bucketshops and stricter lobbying, while debates on the permanent state capital location loom. Other proposed actions touch on trusts, corporations, monopolies and railroad regulation as part of the session.
The senate today confirmed former Senator Blackburn of Kentucky as a member of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Several hundred other nominations sent by the President were referred to committee.
Washington December 1 Rep Garner of Texas introduced a bill to create a new form of legal tender named Which Styles currency notes. The measure provides for printing to the amount of 509 million dollars.
Souepeer retains harness title at Chicago meet defeating Georgy Alita Dery with a 48 to 9 victory. Schaeter held the champion status in a close contest, while the rest of the field faltered.
In a fragmented notice a district court schedule lists hearings in Bear Lodge county starting January, with sessions in April July and November. The document mentions Fixikn and duties related to Philipsburg and Granite county, and references a long term of cont for west year. The text implies a formal yearly calendar of court terms and locations.
A White House meeting brought President and Senators Aldrich of Rhode Island and Crane of Massachusetts to discuss currency legislation. The aim was to ease currency stringency as recently observed. Aldrich said no definite agreement was reached after the talks.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Blissoula reports Charles Menning arraigned for first degree assault after allegedly beating a woman on West Front Street. He pled not guilty, held on $600 bonds for second examination, and remained jailed. The victim, identified as Carmin, was beaten with a bedpost and table, left unconscious. her condition improved while Menning fled but admitted the assault to police.
A garbled report from VT Hospital Missouri mentions individuals Dee asatsine Carrir and Finlander, ages 36, with references to pine Steters and Nov 14. The text notes suffering from health issues, an Undertaker Lucy handling the body, and a death awaiting work from Matt Tarr in Bais.
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