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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
1
Report on figures supplied by Carter regarding Washoe matters and the senior senator from Ontana, outlining expected positions and related political context.
A 1998 letter from Senator Thomas H. Carter of Montana to Solicitor General Hoyt argues the Washoe copper smelter impacts Montana communities, miners, rail workers, and regional economies. It outlines public interest, scientific questions, and balancing injuries and benefits, noting thousands rely on the smelter and related industry in Butte and Anaconda.
Senator Carter defended postal savings banks during a Senate discussion, reading a circular from the American Bankers Association urging opposition and urging bankers to push anti postal savings arguments to newspapers. He pledged full publication in the Congressional Record and noted all parties support postal savings banks as a public benefit. Senator Depew supported the bill as a long in conference matter.
Special Dispatch reports in darkness a man dead on train No 1 near Glendive. Upper torso found on tracks near Marsh and lower part near Terry, with coroners from Dawson and Custer counties to hold a joint inquest. Suspect believed to be one of four men tried for larcony of a sheepskin overcoat. police star pinned to coat. The man may have used a stolen detective’s name and badge aboard the depot.
The body of Chief of Police Biggs, drowned from the patrol launch off Alcatraz on Nov 3, was found by the Transit crew near Goat Island. Identified by badges, locket monogram, and whistle, the body bore facial disfigurement and signs of violence, with the watch stopped at 12. Also found were his gloves, coat, and a loaded hammerless revolver.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Lewistown Mont Dec 15 One of Montana s heroic figure settlers Rezin Anderson died last night at his ranch near old Fort Maginnis He discovered placer gold at Gold Creek in Deer Lodge county in 1858 the first such discovery in Montana He came with the Stuart party in 1859 and later settled Fergus county where he farmed and raised stock He was the oldest living settler in Ferqua county Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
Robbers blew the safe of the bank at Nae ifaula Oklahoma, about 20 miles north of San McAlester, escaping with roughly $2,700 in early December. Authorities pursued limited leads as the incident disrupted local commerce and drew police attention.
Washington report on a House session where insurgents failed to discharge the foreign affairs committee from considering a resolution about stateside information on British House of Commons rules. Gardner led an amendment narrowing the demand, sparking points of order from Payne and Dalzell as the measure shifted from privilege. The motion to lay the appeal on the table passed, killing the proposal 137 to 42.
Dispatches say Waldo Schlag, formerly of Ohio, was murdered in an Idaho Falls lodging house. Sheriff Danielson of Mohave Falls investigated. a second, unnamed companion escaped with Schlag after leaving Dillon on Tuesday. Schlag reportedly carried several hundred dollars. The Christmas Standard edition boosted Dillon sales as copies flew off racks.
Willemstad reports the Dutch battleship Jacob van Heemskerk arrived towing the prize 23 De Mayo after capturing it on Dec 12 near Cumana in the Gulf of Curacao. The Venezuelan crew were sent ashore. Dutch ensign and Venezuelan colors fly as the prize is escorted to port by Gelderland.
New York December 15 The National Civician banquet in Astor Hotel brought together President Delect Tate Mrs Taft Samuel Gompers August Belmont A B Garretson Melville Ingalls Seth Lowe and Mrs Tow along with John D Rockefeller Jr Frank Kellogg Andrew Carnegie John Mitchell and other society figures. Taft spoke as the evening’s principal address stating he would be president of all the people after prior divisions. Eight speakers included Low Mitchell Gompers Carnegie Belmont Ingalls Garretson.
A new political push gathers momentum as Senators unveil a message designed to energize supporters. The plan emphasizes unity, reform, and bold policy steps, aiming to shape public debate ahead of upcoming sessions.
Washington December 15. Roosevelt’s message on the Panama canal purchase is read in the Senate amid laughter as it denounces charges as false in every essential part. The document, prefaced by criticism of press reports, is referred to committee. debates hinge on Taft and Roosevelt era politics and party vote totals from Michigan and national tallies. Politically charged session reports note Taft’s lead over Bryan and broader shifts in party votes compared with 1904.
New York Dec 15 The United States circuit court decree against the American Tobacco Company American Snuff Company Reynolds Company restrains the firms from monopolistic restraint of interstate commerce. The government seeks dissolution while an appeal to the Supreme Court may stay the decree.
Oakland verdict finds Mrs. Martin guilty of dynamiting Judge Ogden's residence. Trial cited sensational episodes and a motive of revenge over an adverse insurance case. Judge Wells to sentence next Saturday morning as jurist noted life imprisonment as maximum.
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