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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1908
Page
4
A Montana town meeting discussed sulfuric acid emissions from the Washoe smelter and the impact on nearby farms. Citizens urged federal action to preserve the plant, arguing its destruction would threaten 15,000 residents and the regional economy.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a natural stomach cleaner that absorbs gases, improves digestion, and freshens breath. It claims the lozenges, made from willow charcoal with honey, are sold by druggists at 25 cents a box and offers a free trial by mail.
Missoula merchants press United States Senator Joseph M. Dixon to refrain from government interference in the Washoe smelter smoke case until Judge Hunt issues his decision. The Missoula Chamber of Commerce sent a telegram and planned a follow up letter urging no early action and praising the judge’s integrity.
After a White House hearing with Anaconda Copper Company representatives over forest destruction, President Roosevelt said only a Justice Department injunction would be delayed to allow an expert investigation into practicable methods to extract poisonous substances from smelter fumes. He plans to study several Tennessee smelters where alleged profit devices exist. If feasible, DOJ injunctions will proceed.
Khoury Bros. announce a one week display of a large assortment of oriental rugs at Copper City Commercial. The event runs this week for seven days and customers are urged to watch the display ad for details.
A weekly notice from postmaster H. F. Errett lists uncalled for mail at Anaconda Post Office. Names include Rupert Asbury, John Fritz, John O’Sullivan, John X. Sullivan, Nora Bennett, Addie Gordon, Bertha Johnson, Lena King, Nora Noomen, Elizabeth Perry, Tillie Robbins, Celia Morgantini, James Lavery, Jose Poporacki, and others. It notes several estates and foreign names among the unclaimed items.
Washington hears from Herbert Miles on tariff protections for trusts across steel brass goods locomotives farming tools linseed oil sugar tobacco glucose chemicals meat rubber leather and lumber. Judge Cowan defends retaining duty on cattle hides amid beef trust questions as livestock interests press for kept protection.
Missoula Dec 5 Special Dispatch reports Treasurer Hugh Skwennedy says the deficiency percentage up to Dec 5 is likely a bit less than last year and payments are still prompt and heavy. The season began with 3898987.75 dollars due. about 380000 dollars has been collected, with roughly 138000 dollars remaining.
Deputies of the internal revenue raid Denver to seize imitated butter manufacturers. The Star creamery, led by former State Senator J. E. Button, loses 80,000 pounds in the largest such seizure in any city. Authorities estimate over 100,000 pounds of Geomaurgarine remain to be found.
Charles Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners is spending several days in Carson City Nev with Preston and Smith the men convicted of killing John Silva restaurant keeper of Goldfield. Jim Burns another Western Federation official will join and they will work together in support of the convicted men.
An advertisement touts a safe fat reduction claim using Rengo. It promises a weight loss of a pound per day and offers trial packages mailed from Detroit with free samples via druggists. Distributed through Anaconda City Drug Co. and Butte Newbro Drug Co.
An advertised free trial promotes Multo-Mruto as the most natural cure for constipation and nervousness, praising tropical fruit ingredients. The note claims you can eat it like fruit, with full size packages sold at drug stores or prepaid mail order from Rengo Co in Detroit. A free trial package is offered by writing to the address provided.
President Roosevelt announces a Smithsonian outfitted expedition to Africa starting March 1909. Theodore Roosevelt and son Kermit will accompany a party gathering natural history specimens for the U.S. national museum. The route runs from Mombasa to Victoria Nyanza then down the Nile to Khartoum with a likely year abroad.
James Byrne of Butte, manager of the ice skating rink, was in the city arranging a big turnout for Wednesday night. Music by Hicks' full band will accompany a crowd from Butte as the ice remains in fine condition.
Rear Admiral Joseph B B Coghlan United States Navy retired dies suddenly in New Rochelle at age 64 before moving to his new home. Born in Frankfort Kentucky in 1844 he entered the Naval Academy in 1863 and served nearly continuously until his 1906 retirement. He commanded the Raleigh at Manila Bay and held posts at Mare Island League Island Puget Sound Naval Station Naval War College and the New York Navy Yard.
San Francisco December 5 The United States transport Buford sailed for Manila with 300 bluejackets and marines for the Asiatic station and 20 West Point graduates commissioned as Philippine scouts. The Buford carries $1,800,000 in new silver pesos and $900 in pennies from the San Francisco mint for circulation.
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