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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1908

Page

9

Priest Murders by Chuel Assassin During Sacrament

A homicide report states that an assailant identified as Chuel killed a priest who had just taken part in a sacrament. Police investigate motive and gather witnesses as the community mourns the loss.

Foreigners Hot in Philadelphia in Pushback Fever

Tense scene unfolds in Philadelphia as locals clash with foreign visitors provoking widespread anger and protests. Authorities urge calm as community tensions rise amid disputed motives and unanswered grievances.

Unrest Over Unemployed Parades Sparks City Clash

Philadelphia police barred several foreign settlement meetings amid a riot sparked by unemployed foreigners. Anarchists planned large demonstrations while Central Labor union opposed parades of the unemployed unless assurances were given against marches.

Philadelphia Public Safety Clay

Labor leaders oppose March 7 unemployed parade

Representatives of organized labor at the Central Federated union meeting in New York declared opposition to the unemployed parade and the mass meeting planned for March 7 in City Hall Park. An excited debate followed as socialists invited cooperation, with Herman Robinson warning organized labor against participating in demonstrations akin to Chicago and Philadelphia.

New York Organized Labor Central Federated Union Today City Hall Park Herman Robinson American Federation of Labor Robinson Chicago Philadelphia

Rail workers in Atlanta back Roosevelt wage probe

Fifteen hundred railway men from all unions meeting in Atlanta endorse President Roosevelt’s wage investigation set to begin March 4 amid nine hour law changes. They denounce railroad wage cuts and push for a permanent cross union organization among the group.

Atlanta Roosevelt

Unemployed Rally Urges Government Highway Bonds

About 1200 unemployed men gathered in Baltimore and passed a resolution urging the national government to loan money to states and municipalities on noninterest bearing bonds for public works such as roads and bridges to relieve joblessness.

Baltimore

Cumberland Works Back to Full Duty at B&O Shops

In Cumberland Maryland on February 23 most fur loughed workers and many car repairers are recalled to work at the Baltimore and Ohio shops and round houses. Some are asked to perform overtime to finish freight locomotives, a task paused since early January.

Cumberland Baltimore & Ohio

Fish ends Illinois Central proxy contest in Chicago courts

New York reports Stuyvesant Fish declared the Illinois Central stock voting contest against Union Pacific is closed. He thanked holders of more than 300000 shares for proxies and stated he acted on counsel advice to protect the Illinois Central from what he called risky governance by Harrian and associates amid ongoing suits and investigations.

New York Stuyvesant Fish Chicago Union Pacific Railroad Company Fish Illinois Central Utah Illinois Central Railroad Company Ball

Deadly grade crossing crash shocks Spring Valley town

A foam speckled pair of horses pulling a party wagon crashed at West Nyack crossing as an Ontario & Western express struck the wagon. Nine from prominent families died or were injured. Names include George Reith 30 and Nelson May 19 among others. Gate failure and driver accounts under dispute as survivors are treated.

Valley N. Y George Young Nyack West Nyack Crossing Ontario & Western Express Hudson County Hospital Hoboken N. J George Reith Spring Valley Nelson May Bertha Singer Edith Singer George Shenn Jeanette Palmer Warren Palmer Henry Disteren Mary Edith Bird

One Killed Many Hurt In Ohio Collision

In Cambridge Ohio on February 23 a rear end crash on the Byesville interurban line killed Rose Clancey and injured 15 others, five believed fatally. The interurban car slipped at a curve onto a short trestle. a city car followed closely and the rear car telescoped the forward one. The injured were taken to the city hospital.

Cambridge Ohio Byesville Rose Clancey

British Vessel Alacrita Missing Off Delagoa Bay

Relatives of Capt. William Palmer announce they have abandoned hope of hearing from the British vessel Alacrita. The ship sailed from Delagoa Bay, South Africa, on August 5, 1807 bound for Hongkong and Baltimore and has not been reported since, with Palmer an officer aboard.

Dorchester N. B William Palmer Delagoa ‘Bay South Africa Hongkong Baltimore

Esmarch Dies At 85 Noted Kiel Surgeon General

Berlin reports the death of Dr. Johanes Fried erich August von Esmarch a Kiel University surgery professor aged 85 He married Princess Henriette of Schleswig Holstein in 1872 and served as surgeon general during the Franco German war.

Berlin Johanes Friederich August von Esmarch University of Kiel Henriette of Schleswig-Holstein

American Tars Have Fine Time in Callao Harbor Visit

The American battle fleet sailors ashore in Callao Peru number over three thousand. They toured Lima visited amusements and shops, rode rail excursions, and admired the bay. Consul General Taylor and Mrs Taylor host a banquet at Hotel Maurey on Tuesday evening with admirals officers and the American legation staff invited.

Lima Peru Callao Bay of Callao Samuel M. Taylor

California Governor Arrives in Washington to Discuss Fleet Visit

Gov James N Gillett of California arrives in Washington for a week long stay to confer with Secretary Metcalf on preparations for the battleship fleet reception. He notes Pacific coast cities are planning extensively and he will inform Metcalf of local plans and meet President Roosevelt during the visit.

Washington James N. Gillett California Gillett Metcalf Pacific Coast San Francisco Los Angeles Magdalena Bay Roosevelt

First Hudson River tunnel opens for passenger traffic

New York marks a milestone as the North river tunnel begins carrying passengers at noon Tuesday. The McAdoo system links Mor ton street to Hoboken with two tubes and eight-car electric trains, connecting to Cortlandt street and Jersey City rail lines. President Roosevelt will signal the opening while New York and New Jersey governors attend.

New York Manhattan Island Hudson Hudson Ferries Roosevelt Washington New Jersey McAdoo William G. McAdoo Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Company Morton Street West Hoboken Manhattan Cortlandt Street Jersey City City North River Pennsylvania Railroad Thirty-second Street Seventh Avenue New York City Pennsylvania Cortlandt Terminal

Rotterdam Liner Launch Postponed After Grease Shortage

Belfast February 23 The attempt to launch the 24 170 ton Holland American line steamer Rotterdam failed as the Ways were over pressed and not greased. Launch postponed for a fortnight with 500 men watching the vessel to prevent accidents.

Belfast Rotterdam

AN IMPORTANT QUESTION BEFORE THE COMMITTEE

Hearings on bills to regulate interstate liquor commerce to curb shipments into dry states and counties will close this Saturday. The topic has drawn unprecedented attention in this session, affecting nearly every Southern state and many in the North and West.

Washington Senate Committee On Judiciary Congress

Rufus Saxton Hero of Harper's Ferry

Brig. Gen. Rufus Saxton U S A retired died of heart disease in Washington at age 84. Saxton entered the army in 1855 from Massachusetts as a first lieutenant in the Third artillery and earned a congressional medal for bravery at Harper's Ferry before his retirement in 1904.

Washington Rufus Saxton Massachusetts Third Artillery Harper's Erry

Edison in Hospital After Ear Operation

Thomas A. Edison is a patient at Manhattan Eye Far and Throat hospital after an ear operation performed by Dr. Arthur D. Devei. The procedure opened an abscess in the middle ear and was not considered serious with a likely recovery. Edison will stay about a week. Mrs. Edison remains with him.

New York Thomas A. Edison Manhattan Eye Arthur D. Devei Edison Mrs. Edison

Black Hand Threat Targets Iona Island Powder Magazine

A hand printed Black Hand letter to Commander Braumsreuter of the naval magazine at Iona Island warns of blowing up 3,000,000 pounds of smokeless powder unless 30–40 discharged married men are rehired. Marines guard the island after the threat emerges from West Point area.

New York Black Hand Braumsreuter United States Naval Iona Island Secret Service Haverstraw Washington West Point

Rolando Sighted in Willemstadt Curacao Feb 23

Gen. Nicholas Rolando, once missing from Barcelona Venezuela, arrives in Willemstadt Curacao with three Venezuelan officers amid rumors of a revolution after arrests of his partisans.

Willemstadt Island Curacao Nicholas Rolando Barcelona Venezuela

W. G. Conrad Balance Wheel Vice President

W G Conrad holds the position of vice president of Balance Wheel S S. He is associated with the company balance wheel division and assumes executive responsibilities. The notice identifies his role and affiliation.

Montana's W. G. Conrad Branded Dark Horse Nominee

A Washington Herald piece questions Montana's W G Conrad for vice president as a potential “dark horse.” It notes his irrigation lands banking background and public profile, while mocking East Coast speculation and urging caution about overrating his political fit.

Washington Herald W. G. Conrad Monetana United States Conrad Butte Montana

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Chuel Pataher Hweinrichs Archist Pai Denver Man of God Colo Leo Heinrichs St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church Eleventh Curtis Streets Guiseppe Guarnaccio Leo Daniel Cresin Guarnaccio Jall Michael Delany St. Elizabeth’s Church Matz Father Leo Eusebius Daniel Hays Italy Central America Police ISTS UNION Krailway Perl York M’aboo Harper’s Ferry Rolando Gentleman Upstate Ing National Bryan Honorable United States Senate Great Falls the Tribune Commonwealth W. Ge Conrad the Honorable The Freemans
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