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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
9
Half price sale offered by M. J. Connell Co on Monday December 24. Toys dolls games and books are discounted for one day only, inviting shoppers to take advantage of substantial savings on a variety of items.
Large famine in China drives President Roosevelt to ask Congress for authority to use government ships to deliver flour and food. He urges Americans to donate via the American Red Cross or state channels as millions face starvation in districts across China.
Postmaster General Cortel urges crackdown on protectors while a piano player at Gemheater is arrested by police. Officials had previously ordered halls closed from 12 to 2 and again late at night, and the player and friends defend his right to perform as others earn a living in saloons.
A boiler tube leak cut steam power for the local light company in Missoula near Hammond Block back of the Hammond block. Engineers acted to relieve pressure to prevent damage while repairs are planned for tomorrow. The incident disrupted steam powered lights until the dam break and water power loss elsewhere compounded outages.
Newport R I Dec 2 The wrecker steamer Roosevelt, which sailed from Vineyard Haven yesterday, was sighted off here by Captain Kenyon of the Price's Neck Life-saving Station with her foremast gone. The vessel appeared to make slow progress after covering about 40 miles in 23 hours, then at noon was seen sailing and disappearing around Point Sudith, heading west, with a northwest breeze aiding her.
In Beverly Massachusetts a man, Davis, rumored to have come into a quarter of a million from Standard Oil funds, plans to divide wealth with his coworkers at United Shoe Machinery. He intends large gifts to family and trusted friends, fund a cottage for his in-laws, and place 1000000 in a bank for their use while maintaining ties to longtime associates. He will relocate to Millis with his wife and infant, while ensuring support for workers and their families.
William Ahern, 26, a station tender at Pirret mine, was injured when rock fell on the 1,300 level and died en route to hospital. Deputy State Mining Inspector Orem investigated, noting a fall of rock was the cause. Ahern left behind many friends in Butte.
Good family in Hudle arrives with the body of W. FP McIntyre, brother of the deceased, from Tings. He is charged with the body and burial arrangements proceed today in Hudle. Mrs Melntyr will come from Dietz, Wyoming, for the funeral. The family is of high standing.
In Philadelphia on December 23 her neighbors recall Miss May Miller, heir to a wealth of about 400000, living alone at 1018 Sole Fifteenth Street. Dr Retindo Kuehn, once her physician and now manager of her affairs, declares he intends to marry her and has placed a barrier between her and relatives while denying any mystery to her movements.
The article reports on the annual repair of Mins Estelle Reel, superintendent of the Cadlin schools, and notes extensive travel to Indian schools. It highlights that training improves cooking and home skills, with Sunny Workman in a permanent course role. Gaining school grants and expanded programs drive more pupils toward occupational skill and self support through manual training.
Artes J. Glidden, driving an automobile, arrived in San Antonio tonight en route to Mexico City. He plans to leave Wednesday morning and aims to reach Mexico City by December 31.
The Geological Survey reports total U S mineral production in 1903 valued at $1 623 877 127, up over 260 million from 1902. Iron valued at 352 450 000, coal over 200 million short tons, coke and gas outputs, ammonia, tar and other products included among fuels and metals. Iron ore output reached 42 626 133 long tons, with pig iron at 24 992 980 long tons and manganese, silver, lead and other commodities listed with substantial values.
Dr Goto, president of the Southern Manchurian railway, asserts the principle guiding company management allows preferential treatment for in persona nationality, with Japan noted among those considered.
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