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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
2
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with monthly, yearly, and special price breaks. Retail outlets and newsstand locations in multiple cities are noted, including Anaconda, Missoula, Spokane, Seattle, San Francisco, and Chicago, plus general business addresses for Standard publishing.
A 1908 reflection recalls a Pennsylvania town anniversary of a powder explosion. The Standard notes the tragedy’s memory remains vivid in local minds, with mention of Boyertown and safety concerns after the catastrophe, urging cautious remembrance and public policy discussion.
This fragment describes grippe sweeping the nation, with hurtful winter weather blamed for rising cases. It notes sufferers from coast to coast, including wives and workers, and mentions remedies like whiskey and backyard cures as people seek relief. The piece attributes grippe to severe, lingering winter winds and lists common symptoms.
A garbled historical text fragment discusses space, climate, and planetary time. It references President Cleveland, the Senate, and nomination battles, with mentions of Grover Cleveland and Foraker in the context of judicial appointments and patronage. The prose is scattered and largely unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR notes a trolley accident scene and scattered political commentary. Mentions Brooklyn bound passengers, wool growers, and remarks on a presidential race with references to Foraker, Reed, and war talk. Content is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
The document recounts statements from Lieutenant Colne Gaerhels, Pan wind word manager, on penalties and disbursement related to canal work. It notes estimated total costs near 140 dollars and a plan to extend the year’s budget by about eighty million. The debate centers on underestimation of expenses and progress toward canal completion.
A garbled account traces the Brooklyn Bridge era from the 19th century to present. It notes the tunnel system and ferry routes once vital to New York, the evolution of traffic capacity, and shifts in bridge usage and urban transport since the bridge opened.
Professor Todd of Amherst College reportedly returned from Taranaen, Ohio with ten thousand photographs proving Mars is inhabited. His photographe results, made possible by a vast telescope, bolster Lowell's theory amid claims of extraordinary beings superior to Boston faculties.
The text extols American medicinal plants and Dr. Pierce remedies, claiming native knowledge preceded white settlers. It touts certified cures for indigestion, dyspepsia, and heart issues, plus tonics and cleansers, promising free extracts and endorsements from physicians and buyers.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians held officer installations with members from Silver Bow County and the Daughters of Joy in attendance. John O'Meara led the program as state president assisted by county leaders. 400 plus members participated in a full evening of music and dancing.
Comnellavile Malan reports a torch incident at a skating party on the Jitown reservoir where five men and youths died in the ice break. Names cited include Joan Lysen, Frank Cochran, William G ullmer, and Elizabeth Gullmer among the deceased. Andrew Madig survived. The tragedy occurred as rescuers and bystanders watched others drift toward shore.
An obscure fragment describes a market with a pig and a crowd, mentioning various distorted terms like crooks, gamators, pirates, and misfits in a jumble of garbled phrases. The text hints at market activity and a list of odd characters observed on the street.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a chaotic scene with references to names and places, conveying atmosphere more than clear facts. It suggests conflict and tension but lacks coherent events or specifics.
Calanthe entertained the Pythians with a formal gathering featuring a welcome, speeches, music, storytelling, and recitations. Notable attendees included Oswenm, Colwothe, and Leysan A. Fenedl, with a social after-session and a late-evening program.
The Jefferson County court sets trial dates for multiple murder and holdup cases. Defendants include Hastings, Galvin, Hastings, and Graber. Separate trials requested by defense counsel Wheeler. May 7 night incident involved an eastbound Novi Limited railroad engineer killed and passenger injured.
A spate of fires sweeps a Park Street block with Verandah apartment and adjacent stores damaged. Fire alarm sounding prompted evacuations as flames spread from a pile of rubbish, with at least four blazes within a year and damage estimated around 106 dollars. Local authorities investigate causes in a tense, crowded district.
The Anaconda curling team performed strongly in a closely contested match. Though they did not win, they showcased solid play with several notable stones and tactics, drawing wide interest from spectators and rival teams.
A popular Butte boxer signs articles for a bout against Young from Livingston. The purse is $800 with $0 gate money posted. Weigh-in set at 119 pounds. Public interest centers on the event at Quark Street, with preliminary workouts by Foley and Crowder.
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