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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1910
Page
7
A fragmentary report describes an aviation contest near Bel at an aviation field. Pilots Pathan and Paulhan perform feats with flights, altitude reaches near two thousand feet, and a prize of sixteen thousand dollars looms. Crowd scenes, rough weather, and dramatic landings punctuate the event amid national pride and speculation on records.
Anthony Foix, a workman for Northern Montana and Idaho Power, stood on a wet concrete floor when he touched a live transmission wire and received about 30 000 volts. He fell, suffered burns to hand and shoulder, but recovered quickly and is not in serious danger according to Dr. A. De. He walked home and was treated, with skin wounds healing and expected to recover fully.
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers faces opposition from Hayes and Green as they seek seats for rival leaders. The convention debates credentials, funding, and future actions while discussing smoking bans, wage talks, and safety measures. Governors threaten enforcing laws as Indianapolis warns about Sunday drinking.
Grand Junction Colorado July 18 The deaths of Carey Warren and C E B Purden today brought the total of deaths in the Gunnison tunnel accident of Sunday to seven. Two other miners are not expected to live until tomorrow. Today’s deaths mark the government begun construction of the tunnel five years ago with three men killed Sunday by gas and gunfire after a round of shots. Nineteen others escaped, all since have ...
New York Jan 18 With one exception on Mayor Gaynor completed the cabinet tonight Heed had to appoint a commissioner of accounts Tammany fared better tonight than since the Gaynor inauguration Patrick A Whites recording secretary of Tammany Hall was named commissioner of investigations Raymond B Fosdick an independent in politics was named a commissioner of accounts
London voters pressed the Unionists to the fore on the third ballot. Of 44 seats contested Unionists won 21, including key gains in Tower Hamlets. Labour and Liberal losses narrowed the government’s majority as naval and tariff issues influenced turnout. Churchill and Box ton retained seats while other ministers faced tough re elections amid three cornered contests and suffragette activism. Premier Asquith warned tariff reform is unlikely in the new parliament.
Helena Montana January 1 The Helena Water Works Company franchise expired last Saturday. The council debated a new rate and a special meeting was set for Wednesday. Old Colony Road huskers sought a receiver for the water works, alleging the company is insolvent and that the Helena franchise expired Judge Hunt appointed C I Bockus Feentyer as receiver with a $50,000 bond.
A Dillon city note reports a fuel shortage causing residents to rely on neighbors for coal. Dealers raised the price from seven to nine dollars per ton amid mine price increases, straining households through the winter season.
A Northern Pacific passenger train derailed near Dickinson North Dakota after spreading rails. At least twelve people were injured, with several in serious condition. Engines 2470 and 247 were overturned, coaches left the track, and baggage car was driven through the mail car. Passengers include John Deilager and Mrs Deilager, plus other named travelers from St Paul, Dickinson, Glen Ulren, Miles City and surrounding areas. Some passengers were cared for at the hotel in New Salem while crews worked to clear the wreck and rebuild the track.
A kitchen scalding at the residence of Mr and Mrs George Elm on North Twenty sixth Street left Mildred Elm a 14 year old girl badly burned. She backed into a boiling water can and the mother, distracted by laundry duties, failed to notice the danger. The child sustained serious burns to the back arms and face. The mother was burned while rescuing the child and both are receiving medical attention though full prognosis is uncertain for several days.
Coprniingen Jan. Walter Lons duke and Dr. Covuk's secretary say they do not believe the report that Cook is near Heidelberg. He recalls a message from Cook dated Dec. 24 claiming he would write again in a fortnight after leaving Europe. Lonsiale says no further word has arrived and notes the unusual alias Hunter of Marseilles and Elsbon used by the emissary.
A passenger fell in front of the engine during a transit incident, causing a brief disruption. Police and emergency responders arrived to assist and secure the area as investigators reviewed footage and spoke with witnesses. No serious injuries were reported at the scene.
Coroner's jury found Lawrence Duchemin died from injuries after being ejected from Northern Pacific train No. 1 near Dixon at about 2:41 a m yesterday. No individual blamed. seven witnesses described the events as companions on the moving train and a fatal fall, with the fireman possibly causing the jump.
Detroit January rumor swirled that Gifford Pinchot former US forester might be chosen as president of the University of Michigan to succeed Dr James B Angell after his emeritus status last summer. A university official denied knowledge of such plans.
Louisville, Ky jan 38 a great ice gorge that had held back the river for two weeks broke today and tonight moved downstream with little damage beyond carrying away shanty boats and small craft. The flood is expected to reach Evansville, Indiana tomorrow morning. The dynamite dispatch by the war department was sent to Lautaville for down river points to be ready for emergencies.
In San Francisco a quarrel over an executor’s claim to an estate ended in murder when Michael Kirby, 62, fatally shot his brother Patrick Jadar during a dispute over the will. The incident followed a tense family feud among executors and unsettled finances.
John R. Walsh, 74, former president of the Chicago National Bank, left Chicago for Leavenworth to begin a five year term for misappropriation of funds. Accompanied by family and counsel, he faced delays and possible habeas corpus actions as routes to post conviction relief were discussed by officials and lawyers.
Washington reports Pal Inger nado intends to stay in office tonight despite questions about his dogs and resignation. He says he does not intend to resign while there is anything resembling misdeeds in the administration, and signals no immediate move to leave office.
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