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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
1
A scanned editorial fragment reviews Roosevelt's message with praise for child labor and eight hour law stances, but criticizes the warlike tone and calls for careful scrutiny of foreign policy proposals. It notes Bryan and Jennings Kegan offering parallel views and warns against injudicious legislation affecting states rights and treaty protections.
Immigrant Protective League leaders presided at a mass meeting in New York City to oppose Lodge Gardner immigration legislation before Congress. Attendees denounced key provisions including the $43 wealth test for heads of families, raised head tax to $5, the education test, and a three year deportation window as dangerous and un-American.
A boiler explosion at the P. J. Harney shoe factory in West Lynn wiped out the plant and set off a blaze that damaged three boiler works, the Boston and Maine station, and several dwellings. One hundred fifty injured, six in hospital, no deaths expected.
District court hears divorce case of Robert Jeaton of Ginenin against his wife from Coty Wyoming. The妻 wife, Mrs Eaton, testifies she loves freedom and urges separation but seeks reconciliation. A letter quotes her saying they could live as friends and love would return if a divorce is granted. She claims never to remarry, though she found a noble, kind man.
A cryptic missive hints at marital strain and distant lovers. The speakers reference a past marriage and imply unresolved jealousy and distance. The piece blends fragmented phrases and personal hints without clear narrative resolution.
In Chicago on December 6 two witnesses testified in the trial of Shea of the Teamsters union charged with conspiracy. Joseph Schultz, who testified yesterday, was cross-examined today. William Jelly, former officer of the union, gave evidence about violent acts during the strike. Schultz denied inducement to plead guilty. Jelly testified to scuffles and attempts to drive union men out of business by force.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Joel Jones was arrested by police on a charge of swindling money under false pretenses. He allegedly claimed to have a wife and children in distress and defrauded victims of sums from $6 to $22. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to several days. victims plan further prosecutions. Jones is accompanied by his wife and child.
In Gallatie Valley club rooms Bozeman Montana the wedding of Dr Lee Wilson and Miss Dove Hobart occurred in a spur of the moment ceremony after friends teased them about a planned Sunday wedding. Rev Fr Lewis officiated and the couple were married at 3 oclock with few friends present then left for Helena for their honeymoon. Dr Wilson a veterinary surgeon and Miss Hobart a salon attendant are well known and respected in town.
The Pittsburg millionaire Alan Wont's former wife Mrs Goldie Mohr Wood returned to joined life, startling friends. Her daughter questioned by the young man about a possible threat to get weed with Mr Wont’s brown area. The mother’s reaction to diamonds in question sparked talk of revenge as alleged by observers.
In Williamsport Pa a man on a four story building while adjusting a large kite became tangled in the rope. He was pulled toward the edge but clung to the rope and was saved from a fall as the wind slackened and he freed himself.
Somingheld and nearby towns mourn the death of Jarey Stark WH from suspected poison linked to a live-episode poisoning incident. Authorities allege involvement by a local banker, Cabtagh, in a case tied to a family facing financial distress. Stockh family members mourn, with two children left behind.
A Nashville man links a Kansas city elopement to a fatal shooting at a hotel. Ray learned of the marriage, pursued the couple to their lodging, and a shooting followed. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but involve a Bryon Pike of Kentucky and Len Hay, with the couple allegedly eloping and a fatal outcome.
Five counts of extortion were filed against Mayer Lehmitz and Abraham Ruef by a grand jury in San Francisco. The defendants appeared in Superior Judge Dunne's court for arraignment as defense counsel sought a continuance to Monday. The scene in the courtroom included Mayor Schmitz and Ruef as proceedings unfolded with interruptions over procedural questions and requests for delay.
Hackensack New Jersey report cites Maida M Henson a 65 year old widow accusing an elderly widow of capturing her husband. The story recalls names like Fremlon and McPeek detailing debt, suspicions of infidelity, and a late night confrontation on a Ramseys train platform.
In Oklahoma City the Drainage Congress of Oklahoma and Texas formed the National Drainage Association during its week long meeting. Representatives adopted a constitution and by its officers were elected. George F. Barstew of Bare Slow, Tex., was chosen president.
In Cuayaquil on December 6, Prealvent Alfaro announced the formation of a new party aimed at unifying the borat faction. The move signals a consolidating effort within regional politics.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer and Swamp Root as a premier kidney and bladder remedy. It claims kidney trouble is widespread yet unnoticed, urges immediate use, lists symptoms and benefits, and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
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