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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
3
The Anaconda Standard lists publication details, pricing, and multiple regional office locations. It notes daily and Sunday subscription rates, advance payment options, and a nationwide network of newsstand points from New York to Seattle for the paper.
A Birmingham dateline item recaps a confusing political note involving Aldrich and accusations tied to Alabama politics. The piece discusses reaction to a perceived presidential influence and party faction tensions, highlighting a supposed eye injury and a controversial quote about the administration machine.
A fractured narrative describes a perilous auto journey from New York to Paris slowed by bad roads and failed vehicles. Travelers, forced to halt in Cleveland, face mud and outages as they press on toward Paris, with peril and doubt shadowing the expedition.
One hundred years ago in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania Judge Jesse Fell demonstrated the usefulness of anthracite by burning coal on a grate after placing one dollar in the stove with wood. The audience watched skeptically as the coal burned steadily, proving the fuel's value and launching the vast anthracite industry that brought employment and wealth to the region.
A damaged fragment reports a man transporting nine coal loads to Philadelphia to sell but being denounced as a liar after two loads sold. Citizens refused to buy the remainder, deeming the coal worthless then and noting prices rising later, while tracing its volatility to the fuel’s degraded status and the lineage of its introducer Mi Penney.
The article argues age near 76 for Chief Justice and other justices suggests potential changes due to death in the coming presidential term. It notes several justices close to or past typical lifespans and cites historical precedents. It concludes that four seats might open, though not with high probability.
Holland grants President Diaz of Mexico the Unified order of knighthood and Ta accepts. The Mexicant Herald questions the tribute as a symbol of monarchy rather than merit, noting Diaz’s public achievements but criticizing European honors on American leaders.
The article discusses the Denver convention, Obie democracy, and potential party disharmony as Bryan’s influence wavers. It notes Ohio Republicans leaning toward Taft in early 1908, with references to past campaigns by Bryan and marks on state sentiment ahead of November elections.
In North Yarland Washington a veteran telegraph operator with fifty years of service plans to quit the job and take up farming. The man aged over sixty is deemed still physically and financially able to shift careers, despite long tenure. H B Spencer, the operator mentioned, copied resident Grant's? first name unclear in the fragment.
A damaged excerpt notes a nine person event on a three hour transit amid a banquet for a Nashville publisher. The piece mentions hospitality by newspaper workers and a telegraph operator’s homage, with implications of civic or social ceremony.
The anti Bryan faction in New York pushes to steer the Denver delegation away from Bryan. They argue a two thirds vote may be needed for nomination, while some favor obstructive tactics to force a default at Denver. National haggling, Wall Street, and foreign news flavor the commentary as winter slows industry and politics pivot.
A plan by the Newsies to force all sellers in the city to join the club and wear numbered badges sparks debate. Police judge W. Sullivan, elected by the club, would hear cases of decency violations and assign penalties. About 180 attended, with officers installed and oath taken for duties. The program included patriotic readings and music honoring George Washington.
An Anientown Dispatch report describes black bears seen near North Mountain and along Lehigh Valley Bowman's Creek branch. A passenger train bound for Witten barre encountered a large bear on the track, which fled into an apple orchard after the engineer blew the whistle and rang the bell. Miller, the engineer, estimated the bear at about 600 pounds.
An anecdote from a Cleveland Plain Dealer column describes a trip along a highway where a young man travels with a girl and two suitcases. One suitcase sticks into the aisle forcing passengers to hurdle it as the porter and conductor attempt to reposition it repeatedly.
A shopper fixates on a suitcase packed with foreign labels, boasting a small stash worth around two dollars. The young man values the case highly, willing to keep it in the aisle even at double the price, showing his odd attachment to the items and the display around him.
A 1906 Australia tin report cites 1 091 litres valued over 7 800 000 with NSW 1000 tons QUEENSLAND 4823 tons Tasmania 4473 tons WA 1445 tons. Spruce and hemlock dominate paper making with poplar and balsam minor. Midshipmen marriages rise in Annapolis. Dover fort guns shake town windows and ceilings.
Arthur Munby writes from London Spectator lamenting that no place on Earth holds the eternal beauty and love sought by the soul. He rejects celestial oceans or grand universes as havens, arguing only a divine realm beyond decay offers lasting peace.
Albany February 18 the court of appeals has decided that Chester Gillette of Cortland must face the electric chair for the murder of his sweetheart, Grace Brown of South Otselic, on Big Moose Lake in the Adirondacks on July 1, 1906. The court upholds the judgment of conviction for murder by the electric chair and one term of death.
Professor Atkinsun and Professor Atichisar will lead sessions at the Seedgrowers' Association of West Canada in Lethbridge this week. Experts discuss dairy farming, seed drawing, and experimental station insights at the annual gathering. a nine seed exhibit is planned.
Washington February 28 Major General Wood in the Philippines division has notified the secretary of war that he will transfer command of the troops in the Philippines to Major General John F Weston on the sixth instant and start for the United States.
An explosion at the General Explosive company factory in Wharton, New Jersey today killed three employees, Joseph Hough, David Alley, and James Keyarn. The blast shattered windows in Wharton and in nine houses in Dover, about two miles away.
Rostua and J B Cressey Co, stein dealers, made an assignment today due to inability to realize all customers’ potential. The liabilities are listed as 25400 and the assets are said to be tied.
Bronson Ylex February 18 reports the local bank closed its doors today. Officials say it will pay in full as securities can be turned over to cover claims. A statement noted no defalcation. no fraud was alleged at this time.
The Philadelphia Record highlights Wang Lang of Chinatown as having the most artistic finger nails in Philadelphia. He decorates each nail with tiny native country pictures using Indian ink and a fine needle, creating lasting portraits and earning a comfortable living painting nails in different neighborhoods.
The garbled OCR text from the Minneapolis Tribune hints at a courtroom exchange. It references a Mrs Malcohty and a person named Yar Tonar with mentions of evidence and a possible misheard line about a bolt or stone. The fragment offers no clear facts or outcomes.
The New York State Bankers Association adopted a formal record stating unequivocal opposition to the Aldrich bill then before the U.S. Senate. Delegates from banks across the state met at the Wilan Leagues to demand currency reform anchored by bank assets and an emergency secured by banks.
Bozeman Montana February 18. Clara Sumner widow of Sumner pioneer since 1861 dies yesterday in Bozeman at age 87. She came to the Gallatin valley in 1861 and has lived here ever since. She leaves sisters and relatives in California and Mobile Alabama. Funeral tomorrow with Rev J M Ross of the Presbyterian church in charge.
Special to the Standard from Lewistown reports the Milwaukee company, developing extensive Lat State coal deposits at Roundup through the Republn Coal company, will proceed soon with constructing 140 concrete dwellings at the camp and will soon call for bids.
A. Mitchelson, new district engineer in the forest service, arrived in Helena and opened headquarters to oversee improvements and reserves in Northern Idaho, Northern Wyoming, and Montana.
Rev B Campbell pastor of a London temple and among England's most noted pulpit orators has accepted an invitation to lecture in America this summer.
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