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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1908

Page

4

The Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Ad Rates

The notice lists the Anaconda Standard Publishing Company address in Anaconda Montana and describes subscription prices per month and year. It also notes newspaper offices in Butte and Chicago and outlines distribution and agency details along with general business correspondence instructions.

York Omer Brunwick Building Chicago Washington Street The Fandard Publishing Company Anaconda, Mont

Christmas Good Cheer Across Christendom in Enduring Faith

The piece celebrates Christmas as a living force that uplifts humanity. It contrasts ancient persecution with Christianity’s ongoing growth, universal brotherhood, and peaceful progress, urging joy in a spirit of love, light, and shared humanity.

Christendom Roman Empire Manta Christuiss Anch Heaven

Our Singing Sailors Sing The Star Spangled Banner

Reporters with the battleship fleet aboard the circumnavigating voyage claim the crew failed to sing well. At each stop the locals saluted with national airs, while the sailors produced only a weak effort.

Stegger

Sailors Struggle With National Anthems In Rehearsal

Natives listen in confusion as Sailors stumble through The Star Spangled Banner and America during rehearsals. General practice shows only slight vocal improvement. The air alignment and memorization prove inadequate, though national songs remain viable substitutes.

America

Brooklyn Eagle Critique of Presidential Tone and Political Turmoil

A Brooklyn Eagle commentary defends the president against sharp oral attacks and notes broad political shifts. It highlights Senate races in Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania, mentions Burton versus Foraker in Ohio, and recounts violent incidents in Lakewood New Jersey tied to temperance enforcement.

Christmas greetings from Rishon Carroll and Bishop Brewer

The Standard prints Christmas wishes by Rishon Carroll and Bishop Brewer praising faith and humanity under divine power. The editorial notes humor about politicians and a light, festive tone, referencing President Roosevelt, Cas tro, and leap year marriage trends amid holiday cheer.

Rishon Carroll Wishop Brewer Prow The Standard Bishop Brewer Bellevere

New Road to Miles City Set on a Light Grade

Special Dispatch from Miles City reports Robb in charge of the preliminary survey for the Montana Wyoming and Southern railway arrives to map a route near the Tongue River toward the Keogh reservation. He says the line will cross Tongue River and reach a light grade, with a substantial portion of the route presenting one of the heaviest grades yet encountered. After tests the party will return to Sheridan to reexamine segments rushed in the initial survey.

Standard Miles City Robb Montana, Wyoming & Southern Railway Dan Cammles Rob Tongue River Sheridan Agai

Lawyer Restraining Order Over Fees In Thaw Case

Attorney Gleason faces a one year restraining order on fee collection tied to defense of Harry K Thaw estate matters in New York. Judge Young deferred ruling after an order to show cause to extend the restraint was discussed. Dispatch notes from Lewistown report a Woolgrowers meeting and a Chicago wool warehouse plan presented in Grass Range.

William An Stone Roger ‘Mara Harry K. Thaw Ton B.w York Thaw Reco bn.Ow New York Gleason Young Standart Lewistown Chicago

County Meetings Explore Plan to Hold Sessions Soon

In scattered notes, officials mention Commissioner J. Le Aabridge and a series of county meetings planned in the near future. Multiple descriptions were provided and more details are expected as sessions are scheduled at various points across the county.

Milnsioner J. le Aabridge Axbriigsis

Watering Lower Yellowstone land project completed

Dec 2 1908 news brief notes that the Lower Yellowstone irrigation project in Montana and North Dakota is completed and water will be available for irrigation during the 1908 season. It highlights abundant water supplies from permanent canals and potential land development benefits for eastern areas.

Yellowstone Milex Tomer Yelowstone Montana Nortiy Daket

Big Deal in Oil Fields Hinted as Near

Special Dispatch reports that eastern capitalists are negotiating for oil and gas interests in Montana. A pipeline and plant to Billings would cost about 19,000 dollars, with refinery facilities and gas piping planned. No official confirmation from Billings stockholders.

Stannar Billings de Itte Montana Willy Mult Billings Tillings

Two West Side Men Disappointed By Board Action

A Helena dispatch reports two west side men facing prison after Christmas time pardon news. One man’s fate involved a prior pardon by Governor Norris and was postponed by the state pardons board, while another case concerns Charles Shepard convicted in Deer Lodge of second degree murder and related charges. The board postponed final action until next week.

Helena Dwee West Side Norrig Charles Sheppard Secon

Night Riders Threaten Officers in Cast Against Them

Testimony reveals threats against officers by night riders linked to Union City case. Witness Thomas Clear, not related, described coercion and fear of death if he testified. Captain Rankin murder details place the suspect group near Reelfoot Lake where Hullman and Morris urged involvement to reveal guard patterns.

Thomas Arthur Clowes Fet Withers Mur Arthur Cloneare Rankin Cloar Reelfoot Lake Bobs Hutfman Bud Morris Hullman Union City Jones Caldwell Latter Waddell Night Riders

Postage stamps to be sold in vending machine rolls

Washington announces a plan to issue stamps in rolls of 300 or 1000 for stamp vending machines and affixing devices. Postmasters are to requisition supplies as the department prepares a nationwide test. Marshfield reports a schooner Huecha Wentita towed in after storm damage.

Washington Mene Ite Marshfield Gre San Francisco

Galen proposes salary increase and state office reforms

Governor Galen advocates raising the attorney general salary to a higher annual sum and urges allowances for state officers traveling on state business. He renews a two year old proposal for a state sheriff and suggests redistributing duties from voues sheriffs to a state sheriff. The report notes recommendations amid a broader call for better compensation and efficiency. Comrades of Henry W. Tawton camp and U.S. W. V. members are urged to attend the funeral of Comrade Joh Hallisey.

Secial Standelena Eral Galen Iie Fll Henry W. Tawton Nol West Broad Way Joh Hallisey Hor Stevens

Sympathy for Federation Leaders as Court Ruling Debated

A sweeping labor report notes Federation leaders expressing sympathy for the International Hod burners and related unions after Justice Wright’s decision. The San Francisco meeting of AFL leaders will discuss the high stakes, with President Gompers and others weighing appeals timelines and potential Supreme Court review.

Judicial 4 John Fmenumer Lacos Motive Tiegraphed J. Franklin Witte C.githerpe Inter Hinehian International Brotherhond OC Hoilermakers Kansas City Wrights Sungus Aids Judes American Free Switchmen's Union Ane San Francisco

Judge Parker Speaks On Wright Decision And Free Speech

Judge Parker comments on the Wright decision and AFL issues, arguing that court orders limiting speech or publication violate constitutional rights. He contends injunctions cannot bar responsible editorial comment or public discussion of the Bucks Stove and Range case. He notes contempt claims cannot justify restraining liberty of speech or press.

Ise Wright Parker Wnl

Fragmentary constitutional critique on authority and rights

The readable text presents a debate over constitutional limits and judicial power. It contrasts calls to imprison a person asserting constitutional rights with a decree from the Judicial department, implying conflict between enforcement and constitutional guarantees.

Judicial Department

No Licht Shed On The Mystery

Testimony reveals a stranger posed as a real estate dealer asking at Clark's cabin about his business, while Clark described a cave in his share and a placer rights owner warning against timber use. Witnesses note missing meat, a grocery order, and Clark leaving Butte by train with little alarm over timber or a missing cat.

D. King Clark F. A. Gillett Front Street David T. Kelly Main Street Joseph J. McCauley Stevens & Manley South Butte Futte St. Paul Torace Cat

Castro Faces Trouble Amid Venezuelan Tension

The United States seeks peace as relations with Venezuela improve. Special Commissioner W J Buchanan travels aboard the North Carolina toward Caracas to confer with both governments. The gunboat Dolphin will anchor at La Guaira to assist the Venezuelan government in maintaining order. A hopeful State Department view contrasts with Senator Corto Berlin's claim of reduced Venezuela presidency stakes.

United States State Department W. J. Buchanan North Carolina la Gutayra Venexes Lan State Senor Cas ‘Oat Berlin Venezuela

Christmas Service at St John's Episcopal Church

A very pretty Christmas service at St John's Episcopal Church in Nice featured Sunday school children and a Beautiful Christmas Fee. The programme included hymns carols the Lord's prayer and an address. The lighting of the tree with all kneeling and singing Holy Night created a solemn effect. Messias supervised the Sunday school and distribution of presents concluded the evening service.

St John's Episcopal Church Yast Wening Messias

Two Men Accused in Saloon Robbery Case

In Meaderville the county attorney's office sent a complaint to Justice court charging Matt Welsh and Mike Murphy with burglarizing the Dan Drew saloon on East roadway near the Standwich office. The alleged burglary occurred on December 6 and about 250 dollars was taken along with a substantial amount of whiskey and cigars.

Justice Court Dr. Rhoades Meaderville Matt Welsh Mike “Murphy Dan Drew Butte Standwich Aken Ofice

Farm hand near Joliet found dead in road

Jolit Mont December 24 John Christensen a farm hand was found dead about 1 am on the Moyer road his head almost torn off by a shotgun blast entering behind the left ear Carl Glenn a companion has been arrested with authorities believing he can shed light on the death

Jolit Mont John Chrisensen Moyer Road Carl Glenn

Mt Bethel Christmas Festival Draws Crowd at Walkerville

The Mt Bethel Methodist church in Walkerville hosted its annual Christmas festival led by Rev. Frederick F Spencer with Mrs Joseph Warren and Mrs Ernest Oakes. Pupils performed songs recitations and dialogues featuring a long program from the Sunday school. Gifts, fruits and candy were shared with all attendees.

Mt. Bethel Methodist Church Walkervit Frederick F. Spencer Joseph Warren Ernest Oakes Olive Oates Beatrice Rowe Myrtie Oates Santa Claus Elele Ru Bessie “Wareren Helen Spencer Bel Sherman Willie ‘Thomas Enid’ Harris Ronny Harris Cleasby Throne Ollie Dougherty Ross King Ethel Thomas Wchole Forward School Lottie Dyer Elmer Nichols Joe Warren

Will Honor The Memory Of Officer J Hallisey

Funeral services are set for police officer John Hallisey who died of pneumonia at St James hospital Wednesday night. The procession will begin from his brother William's home at 2 Parrot Street to Sacred Heart Church for a requiem mass. Hallisey served in the Spanish American War with the First California regiment and is survived by his parents in Ireland and his brother in Butts, with United Spanish War Veterans and Eagles Fraternal Order attending in a body.

John Hallisey Pneumoni Tin Brother Butts Oficer Hallisey Ireland

Charley Wright Back From Salt Lake Hospital Stay

Charles Wright, popular wicket agent at the Short Line office, returned yesterday from Salt Lake where he has been confined to the hospital for three months. He has faced a hard struggle but is improving rapidly and should regain his strength soon. He is accompanied by Mrs. Wright.

Charles Wrung Short Line Salt Lake Wright

Mystery N Death Of Aged Irishman In Butte

Hugh Moore a recent Kilkeel Ireland arrival, found dead in a Steele block lodging on 316 North Wyoming street. He was nearly 79, with a full beard and a scar over his left eye from a week-old injury near the Northern Pacific grade. The missing pocketbook and money raise questions. Coroner Breckenridge investigates. inquest to be decided. Moore lodged there last week. He collapsed after a fainting spell in the hallway. Dr Smetters could not save him.

Hugh Moore Butterom Kilkeel County Down Ireland Dee Steele Block Wyoming Street Pacifi Butte Brevwns Sherman Reed Steele Moore Phureday Rc Monahan Tim B.C. Smetters Teath

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