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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
7
Local authorities order the closure of a savings bank and place its operations under state control amid ongoing financial distress. The intervention targets the institution identified by state records, with officials citing insolvency risks and protection of depositors.
Grand jury returns an indictment against Joseph G. Robin for larceny of 390,000 from the Washington Savings Bank where he served as president. The case ties the bank’s collapse to the Fidelity Development and Title and Guarantee firms amid a wider Tobin-promoted scheme. Robin, detained at his sister’s home, faces arraignment with a 25,000 bail and compulsory commitment considerations linger in court. The district attorney described a mass of records linking Robin’s actions to mortgage and indemnity firms as part of a broader fraud network. Supervisors moved to place the Washington Savings Bank under the state banking department’s care as investigations continue.
Salt Lake City report outlines attorney general Joins Governor in urging a clarifying duplication of a law tied to homicide and family crimes. The attorney general’s report highlights past exemptions and broad support for repealing or strengthening provisions, noting a decedent’s spouse and dependent relatives as key figures.
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases about voters and locations, lacking clear names, dates, or events. The readable portion implies a note about a town with no remaining voters and scattered, unclear references.
Seventy three more indictments were handed down by the grand jury under Judge Blair in Adams County. Aiming for a clean sweep, authorities indicted 87 individuals so far and 1,071 total. Judge Blair warned of identifying voters who sold their ballots and said special detectives would be used to root out overt purchases. The investigation spans Jefferson and Green townships, with talks of mortgage liens to cover voting expenses and new indictments to follow after adjournment.
Officers uncover the murder of the Bachelor brothers. Evidence points to a violent attack at their home with shots fired through the front door and other injuries. Names and details appear in early reports as investigators sort the double homicide.
A Cincinnati bound freight train partially derailed about 80 yards west of High Arches along the Ken River. The incident left twenty five people seriously hurt and seven slightly injured, with emergency crews responding to the scene in Lexinglan Kentucky. Police and railroad officials investigated the derailment and initial reports indicated a faulty track section as the likely cause.
Jumbled OCR mentions a shooting incident involving Clara Melatowl and an 8 year old, with an arrest following. Details are garbled but indicate a legal action tied to a breach of a domestic setting and a suspect being taken into custody.
Fragmentary report indicates a government dispute in the Elscea province of Greece, with heavy tensions and ongoing clashes. Ambiguities limit precise details of the opposing parties or outcomes.
A newspaper item reports a former hotel worker in Ogden Utah now serving time in Utah for a crime. The text includes broken phrases about an assault and a judge ruling, with references to Edward Moeven and a 16 year term. The oblique wording indicates a court case and imminent transfer to the Utah penitentiary.
Dispatch from December reports urgent activity as lawmakers converge for leadership races. McDowell of Butte, speaker candidate, faces opposition from Fram Wooly of Missoula while Helena gossip hints at broader factional maneuvering. Delegations debate picks amid party caucuses and calls for formal organization sessions.
Washington December 2 reports describe a large British and French naval build up as the American fleet prepares for possible engagement. The battleship Neat will sail tomorrow to intercept new enemy movements along the Atlantic coast while scout vessels monitor the approaches from Cherbourg and Portland.
A 1900 era bulletin notes population density across states, estimating two and a half persons per square mile in Montana, contrasted with higher densities in Wyoming and nearby regions. The report cites per-year changes and compares with older settlements, highlighting shifting settlement patterns.
A boiler blast at the Mares Wood company plant two miles north of here killed sixteen workers, mostly Poles and Italians, with twelve instantly. Injured workers were rushed to hospital, and two officials may die. Rescue and relief actions began as a fundraising drive raised about $1,000 within hours. Identified victims included William Dunn the engineer and several Polish and Italian laborers.
In a chaotic court scene Attorney General Wick ersham pressed for mercy while court officials considered whether delays and procedural issues would influence a possible outcome. The judge and participants debated how to proceed as the trial faced interruptions and questions about legal steps and authority.
Chicago dispatch reports conductors and railway workers across lines, about 75,000 union members, approved a flat wage increase of a specified percent. The move, effective at once, saw Canadian and Canadian Northern crews expected to join as negotiations continued with management across routes. Members faced evolving wage adjustments amid coordinated action by rail unions.
Fragmentary OCR reports describe a violent domestic event in which an enraged youth killed his grandmother. The text is garbled with many misspellings, but the core action and relation remain identifiable. Details such as location, exact names, and dates are unclear due to text damage.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions various names and terms, listing entities like White, Washe Hiliteraenn, Marien, and Mela Esled Whow. The passage includes scattered phrases about beetles, war, and corruption, but no coherent event or clear facts to anchor a full card.
Lieutenant Vernon Boiler and seven army officers witnessed a Wright Biplane fly to a peak surpassing 4,200 feet above the valley in a bold transport attempt. The mission, delayed by cold and wind, reached Mt Wilson area as observers reported horizon and vapor conditions, while a tragic crash near the field claimed French expert Hubert Lethon during a separate test.
Report from Oklahoma City describes ongoing struggle over capital status amid elections and local protests. Citizens push for capitol relocation terms while officials debate timelines and legal deadlines, with attention to state records and upcoming deadlines.
Telegrams report federal forces capturing strongholds in Chihuahua and San Felipe de la Punta while rebels retreat from Cordoba on the Mexican railroad near Vera Cruz. Alarm spreads through Gardabda as residents brace for defense with towns of about 500 each under threat. News notes uprisings rumored in Mevidix Yucatan and Chiapas.
Reports say the former US cruiser Detroit, sold to a New York broker for 20000, will anchor an insurrectional push against Mexico's Gulf coast. Mexican leaders and agents of Modern are linked to efforts to threaten New Orleans and another naval sale. El Paso reports telegrams warn crews not to repair southern wires after January.
Reports from Chihuahua indicate the insurrection’s western phase is over and the insurgents have split into small bands. General Navarro reportedly controls the line as of now. A train to Predornios carries wounded and military cargo, with damaged lines and wires being repaired amid ongoing tension.
Dispatches report a disputed claim regarding Rodriguez amid a melee near Rock Springs Texas. The note describes arrests, regional tensions, and conflicting accounts centered on a violent incident at a stake or stake-like event with local authorities and residents referenced.
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