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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
2
Active trading drove prices higher as Amalgamated and Groene-Caaanes showed demand. News from New York and Pittsburgh supported a broad rally with buyers prominent across leading issues. Analysts cited improved general conditions and optimism for a continued uptick despite earlier setbacks.
Henry Brooks, a Spokane banker, died last night aboard the steamer Roangke while en route to Astoria, with officials reporting the death occurred in the evening and authorities beginning an inquiry into the circumstances at sea.
An account describes a rapid death after a voyage down to the river near Portland California. The deceased, accompanied by his wife and child, had recently recovered from paralysis. He fell ill suddenly and died within minutes as the event was unfolding, with his body later shipped from the local lodge to Spokane.
The article details a disputed heavyweight title bout between W. O. Fisk and Arthur C. Baker in Hamilton. A court official, clerk A. L. Baker, intervened claiming duty to protect justice, prompting a formal agreement to hold the match at Wat Pond with a prize of vigor, a blue ribbon, and specific forfeiture fines for default.
David F. Walker, president of Cultroriia Safe Deposit, released after district attorney investigation finds no elders showing criminal culpability tied to Walker. Attorney notes possible criminal liability in mismanagement of affairs, while defense claims absence of evidence of wrongdoing.
A fragmentary discussion argues for reorganization of the navy and civilian support. It emphasizes preparing Lyte country for possible war, warns of insufficient officers and arms, and calls for extended fortifications and stronger defense despite the skeleton of an army.
HOI HAS WECOVAREM Vue Jan 1 Aevernoe Holos of Tra completes report of a prominent whalick event he had observed here. He and his private secretary Mies Kiki Dann left for Los Angeles to spend the winter, after arriving two weeks ago.
An unclear, garbled entry appears to reference a treasury statement from Washington with mentions of balance and a ledger. The readable fragments suggest a formal government accounting notice but lack coherent detail or dates. Further clarification is required to identify entities and obligations.
A garbled item mentions St Louie Wool and Hi Gant in a global trading context with references to 104 global value, Lage Mae Ms, UA, and Twas Nave. The legible fragments hint at an international commerce note and pricing signals.
A turbulent week in financial markets saw a broad recovery as bears stepped back and rumors of changes in major institutions swirled. Declines in copper and oil shares eased, London discounts fell but failed to halt a late rally, and New York reserves rose with banks reporting strong interior securities movement.
The list details closing prices and preferred shares across multiple sectors in New York markets. It names companies like American Express, American Smelting, and New York Central, noting preferred stock status and various regional listings with several railroad and industrial names.
A noisy merged summary of Chicago markets, western grain prices, and local ads from Helena-Montana papers. It mentions corn and wheat price trends, futures activity, and occasional notices for rental, sale, and employment in Lewistown and Butte with names like Wells Fargo and Westinghouse among scattered listings.
Fragmentary OCR shows terms like exchange, bills, bonds, silver, and currencies. Mentions 454.4062, 488.45, 481.75, 482, and references to railroad bonds and Mexican dollars. Lacks complete context or coherent event.
New York reports a drop in London copper prices with quotes around 002, 15a and cuts to 2s 6d. Lead rises moderately to £14 19s 9d in London while zinc and spelter show firmer or unchanged levels. Local market activity remains subdued amid broader declines in metal values.
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