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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
9
A brief sharp remark denies any pursuit of war with Japan. The text cites Ambassador Takahira in response to collision talk and insists peaceful resolution remains the goal amid rising tensions.
Baron Kogoro Takahira arrives in New York amid calls for restraint as he frames the Pacific fleet voyage as a grand naval demonstration. He stresses the cordial U S Japan ties, recalls his Washington career, and notes pending issues, including school segregation and immigration, to be discussed in Washington.
A disruptive outbreak rumor in Frisco causes public alarm as residents report a rapid surge of rat sightings and health concerns. Officials urge calm and remind citizens of sanitation measures while investigations continue.
The citizens health committee reports a city wide effort led by Dr Rupert Blue to eradicate rats and fix sewers after plague fears. Merchants, unions, churches, and local groups have pledged half a million dollars and 750 workers to support federal and municipal sanitary action. Clergy urge parishioners to aid in improving conditions amid the push for a plague free city.
Pittsburg reports peak at 30.7 feet with three hours at high stage. millions in damage estimated with no loss of life. thousands shelter on upper floors using skiffs as weather turns cold. churches, homes, and gas lines impacted. relief crews serve hot coffee and food.
Terry Montana February 16 The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul extends Pacific coast service to Terry crossing the Yellowstone River for the first time The line runs daily between Aberdeen North Dakota Narmath North Dakota and Terry The company claims an unequaled rate of track laying five miles per day and expects through trains to Butte by May 1908 and to Seattle Tacoma about a year later
Marian Goodenough known as Marian Grey head of a Elgin Illinois bureau was found guilty in Chicago federal court of using the mails to defraud William Grable of Dearborn Missouri by promising a wealthy widow wife. Jury deliberated about 24 hours. Sentence possible 18 months in reform school or $500 fine or both. Motion for new trial set for March 12. Miss Goodenough remains free on bond.
Buffalo, February 16. The American car driven by Montague Roberts arrives in Buffalo at 2 15 p m en route in the New York Paris motor race. It is followed about two hours later by the French car driven by C Bourcier St Chaffray as racers proceed westward in the tedious contest.
Syracuse New York February 16 The French motor car driven by Charles Godard arrived here this evening as the fifth contestant to reach the city. The westward journey will resume tomorrow. The Protos German car which spent the night here started westward this morning.
On Malaspina glacier near Yakutat Alaska the Satsuma Maru wrecked in a 72 hour gale. Nine sailors escaped to the shore and three bodies were recovered after a sampan rescue attempt ended in capsizing. A revenue cutter and Jeannie pursue salvage while two mariners are reported dead.
Byron Wood 52 died at his Deer Lodge home after a week long pneumonia illness. Born in Smithfield Pennsylvania, he moved to Montana 21 years ago, worked as a stock raiser and contractor, and served in civic and religious circles as a Christian. Survived by his wife and three daughters Mrs. Will Hosking Butte Mrs. Er. K. Foltz Spokane and Bertha Wood Deer Lodge with Foltz arriving tomorrow. Funeral at his residence Wednesday at 2 p.m.
The New York to Paris race passed Rochester early this morning with an American car and a French car in sight. The Italian car broke a radius rod east of town but reached Rochester under its own power at 12:20 PM and was sent to a local garage for a forged replacement. They planned to depart for Buffalo at midnight.
The French entrant in the New York to Paris race, disabled on the first day, moved on from Poughkeepsie this afternoon and proceeded toward Albany.
William J. Bryan spoke to over 4,000 men in Indianapolis on Feb 16 on The Prince of Peace. The address was under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association.
Mrs William Thaw, a loyal mother, visited Matteawan state hospital in New York on February 16 and attended services with her son Harry K. Thaw. The event occurred during a state hospital visit era.
A prolonged political clash continues with strong legislators pressing for PIP policy changes. No sign of retreat as debate dominates the session, drawing lines between allies and opponents and signaling a stubborn, ongoing confrontation.
Frankfort Ky Feb 16 The Kentucky general assembly has cast no decisive ballots in the U S senator race to replace James L McCreary with Beckham Bradley as rival candidates exchange charges over a county wide prohibition bill. Republicans back Bradley while Beckham faction blocks any victory.
In a preliminary courtroom appearance, Morse faces charges while the Rove Lot case shows Pleasant as a defendant. details of pleas and next steps pending.
New York financier and promoter Charles W Morse was arrested in his steamer stateroom on return from Europe and held on $20,000 bonds to answer two indictments for grand larceny involving $100,000. He was taken to Justice Victor Dowling, released to his Fifth Avenue home, and will plead not guilty in open court tomorrow.
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