27 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
1
The report notes firm positions by Turkish and Allied leaders on peace terms. Officials from both sides express resolve to pursue a settlement while outlining core demands and concessions, amid ongoing negotiations and international diplomacy efforts.
A well dressed man entered Westfield post office demanding Assistant Postmaster James Douglas at 10:00 claiming government orders. He pulled a bottle from his pocket to threaten detonation. Lennox, on duty, alerted authorities and the suspect Edward Palnn of Chicago was arrested after the bottle held explosive glycerin.
Admiral Dewey marked his seventy fifth birthday with celebratory messages from friends and officials. He credited his good health to daily routines and declined late banquets, saying he feels as young as ever and wishes to stay active in public life.
The Johnson sisters Miss Sari Johnson and Miss Scott, with Biss Mary Scott, died after pneumonia amid poverty in a rented house. They revealed a hag wore Wer walat containing 2094 in cash and gold, plus bank deposits. They lacked medical care due to cost and spoke of a daughter dying in New Mexico and sisters in Peru Col. The elder was about 40, Scott noted.
In Shawnee Oklahoma a major business building in the commercial district burned causing injuries to three men. Arthur Brown collapsed from heat and smoke, Will Lowe suffered injuries from falling debris, and Jeff Ghulette died after leaping from the second floor as flames consumed the Pettavaloimo Building. Firefighters controlled the blaze with aid from the railroad shop workers.
Reported from Brockport Center New York describes a march of suffragette demonstrators toward Washington with a plan to present a message to President-elect Wilson. The procession faced harsh weather and a startled response as participants moved in short marches toward the capital, carrying the movement’s petition.
A fragmentary report outlines Archduke Ferdinand's plan to redraw Europe after a potential crisis. It mentions a sweeping reorganization of Austria Hungary into autonomous kingdoms, with Poland and Slavonia linked, and Balkan ententes aligning under a broader empire led by Ferdinand.
New York news reports Milen Yar, a department store girl aged 104, died from heart illness yesterday while dusting in the store. Friends in the large shop had planned a Christmas visit to cheer her but were halted by the death.
Duluth Minn Dec 26 Will begin here early next month on what will be the largest ore dock in the world to be hauled by the Duluth Missabe and Northern Railway company one of the ore carrying roads belonging to the United States Steel corporation. The dock will be 2300 feet long and will cost 2730000, it will be ready for train next fall.
Turkish foreign office accuses Greek bands of entering the village near Janina and massacring inhabitants. Berlin dispatch cites alleged actions without corroboration.
In Paris the premier Poincare yields to pressure from friends in the senate and consents to be a candidate for the presidency. The assembly debates in Versailles and the coalition factions seek a unifying choice. Leon Bourgeois, the former premier, is mentioned as a potential counterbalance amid the discussions.
Placeeville California December 2 Shafnyatte Nowell an escape lunatic from Napa asylum is said to have called Miss Ree Temes in Napa county He is believed to be headed toward Somerset local residents are terrified sheriff and deputies search a 12 mile radius for the dangerous man He claimed the king of Rose flowers and the guard dog daughter of Jacob Jukes are involved He threatens Sheriff Hand’s life and remains at large continued danger to the county
New York dispatch reports an organist and associates allegedly bought millions of Canidlal stock and other securities in a scheme promoted by a supposed millionaires' network. Witnesses described intent to lure investors and solicit stock purchases through deceptive representations amid a federal probe of corrupt inducements and mining interests.
New York Dec 26 The first test suit of its kind is brought in the supreme court by the widow of Victor Magan of London England suing an insurance company and its New York agents for 15000 on a policy insuring her husband against death by violent accident aboard an airship. Magan was a passenger when he fell out and was killed.
A fragmented 1912 city marriage ledger records 32 877 total with figures tied to Leap Year 6 credit entries. Names Imiuga Der and Lyonses mao Vere Boring appear in the garbled text with unclear roles or spellings.
In Washington the governor and aides discuss Taney reform and policy points. Mr Glass faces questions on executive action, while officials describe the governor’s schedule and travel from Staunton to Washington. The trip aims to spotlight governance amid weather and health concerns.
Ill-formatted note describes a regional celebration with home-coming dedications and planned festivities over several days. The fragment mentions Slaunton and Dee and a local gathering likely tied to Breal, with events spanning a night to Saturday. Limited legible names and dates hinder full clarity.
A large fire in a two story frame building near the Capitol destroyed a 10 cent flop house and an adjoining tenement mainly occupied by Greeks. About 40 lodgers, many in stupor, fled as walls stood but interiors burned. Firemen rescued three sleeping occupants. others feared dead as search continued. Damaged plants include Sadle Bed Manufacturing and Central Golf and Silver Pains. Estimated loss around 45000. bodies may be found tomorrow.
Court battles over the McNamara plots to destroy property and the Los Angeles bombing case unfold as jurors weigh evidence. Key figures like Frank Ryan and union leaders wage legal fronts while prosecutors press a nationwide labor strike motive and conspiratorial charges.
A fragment from Yareytown reports Ned Rockefeller offering guidance to school teachers. Students are impressed by his estate and imagine a future with luxury while they must content themselves with modest means. A later item notes the Great Northern rail line extension and Power opposition in a regulatory filing.
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