The Real Thing in Philanthropy Benevolent Act by Four
A terse note describes a benevolent act by four party members led by Nick Seiner. The report emphasizes genuine philanthropy and community impact, outlining the group's aims and anonymous giving.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1905
Page
9
A terse note describes a benevolent act by four party members led by Nick Seiner. The report emphasizes genuine philanthropy and community impact, outlining the group's aims and anonymous giving.
A terse, partially readable report notes renewed force in Moscow with references to conflict and escalating tensions. No clear dates or participants are readable, but the emphasis remains on ongoing fighting and power shifts in the area.
A heartfelt account from Butte details a Christmas dinner project where eight young men raised funds to provide 164 boxes for needy families, including turkeys, potatoes, oranges, tea, coffee, sugar, butter, candy, cranberries, and bread. The effort drew on county officials and local merchants. Separately, reports from Moscow describe intensified street fighting as revolutionaries press an armed rebellion while government forces struggle to contain unrest and rumors of mutinies ripple through the capital.
In Spring Valley Illinois today the Marquette Third Vein Coal company shaft building three miles from town was destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 250000 with no insurance. The mine was 100 years old and produced about 500 tons of coal daily. One hundred miners will be reassigned to work by the Sh Jay Coal company. The mine was owned by the late Charles Devin of Topeka Kansas.
At a Silver Bow Trades and Labor assembly meeting the push for manual training in both day and night schools was endorsed. The effort, aimed at aiding working youths, includes presenting arguments to the school board and seeking night school adoption. Separately, a Mexican colony of Utah Mormons plans to settle in Chihuahua, while St Louis clubs face raids for liquor violations under Governor Folk, with repeated closures and arrests.
Masked men held up an Adena electric car at about 9 pm near Eastlake Park. Fifteen passengers and the conductor were forced to surrender their cash. two robbers escaped on foot, details of the loot remain unclear.
Baron Komura led the China Japan commission traveling by special train toward Tientsin en route to Japan. At Tientsin Yuan Shi Kai will host a grand ceremony, with mandarin procession and guard of honor. Yuan's role dominates the talks as Li Hung Chang’s successor, with Komura and Fukushima in a strong escort.
James W. Wadsworth Jr and President Roosevelt met at the White House in a by appointment conference lasting about half an hour. Wadsworth said he pledged to back Hooker initially, learned Higgins wanted him to contest, and expressed confidence in winning without compromise. Civil Commissioner Cooley accompanied them.
Mail from Shanghai reports Hankow called the Chicago of China with about 5 000 houses burned and a large number of deaths. Estimates of lives lost range from 100 to 300. Separately in New York, a burglary on Fifth Avenue saw $4 000 in antique jewelry stolen from a display window in a jewel box after the thief smashed the window.
New York December 2 James Martin a prominent businessman and social figure died when his automobile overturned after ploughing into loose dirt near Flushing. Stacey Clark a passenger was seriously injured and witnesses included Mrs Martin and their son and daughter-in-law. The accident occurred after a Sunday at Bayside Golf Club.
Chicago reports a race clash between Italians and Negroes at Eighteenth and Dearmond streets. Two Italians were shot and severely injured as police used clubs to restore order after a 20 minute melee. Over 300 involved, twenty arrested, tension remains high.
Christmas message from Admiral Dewey to officers and men of the American navy worldwide. He urges unity, no cliques or grudges, and to stand together for the country and service as ships reach destinations over Christmas.
In San Francisco on December 24 former United States Senator Bard was seriously injured in a runaway near Oxnard. He was thrown from his buggy into a ditch sustaining a distressing fracture of his leg with possible serious complications.
Omaha December 24. The Omaha Bee tomorrow will announce that Irving F. Baxter will be summarily removed from the office of United States district attorney of this district by order of the president. Baxter refused to confirm or deny the statement and released tonight a letter to the attorney general in reply to a request for his resignation.
An attempted interruption at a Philadelphia socialist gathering aimed at denouncing Russia and supporting tough policy against Jews led by Ben Hanford sparked a confrontation with police. The protest paused briefly as officials warned of order, then the meeting continued without further disruption.
Paris Dec 25 The St Petersburg correspondent for the Journal quotes officers returning from Manchuria denying a General Lineviteh dispatch alleging pillage and mutiny at Harbin, calling the report an invention. Army units are said to be returning to Europe in good order. DISASTROUS FIRES Newberry S C Dec 24 The Carolina Cotton Manufacturing plant sustained $15,000 in fire damage and several smaller firms about $29,000 total losses.
A Los Angeles crash involved several cars and disrupted the high school bus section. Reports indicate multiple vehicles damaged and the HS area impacted as emergency crews respond. No further details on injuries or causes are provided in the fragment.
A collision of three street cars at Second and Spring in downtown Los Angeles left many injured. Runaway cars damaged both ends of a Second Street car and toppled a Hollywood car, with passengers rushed to receiving hospitals as crews battled the flames in a separate hotel fire downtown that destroyed the Van Nuys hotel and trapped guests in night clothing.
A daring robbery at the Toledo Railway and Light Co office on Central avenue saw seven bandits overpower two employees and secure 700 dollars from the safe while 7,000 remained untapped. The men fled after failing to open the strong box as Los Angeles newspaper men departed on the Union Pacific Salt Lake rail line.
In St. Louis a church dispute at St. Casimer's Polish Catholic leads to a riot after parishioners oppose the Archbishop's choice. Police detain seven, guard church property, and tensions span weeks as the exodus of clergy begins after the pastor’s arrival.
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