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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
5
A fragmented report notes barred windows hindering an escape event in Cleveland involving a person or group identified by garbled names. Details are unclear due to text damage but authorities appear to be investigating.
A massive fire after a fireworks display at Kresge’s department store in Cleveland caused seven deaths and about thirty injuries. Fire officials said the explosion triggered a rapid blaze that trapped shoppers and clerks as crowds surged toward exits.
Bryan delivers a stark ultimatum amid Democratic push for hot funding. He cautions that public publicity plans require essential alignment and signals decisive action if demands are not met.
Ridder criticized the Denver convention for lacking a campaign publicity plank while stating he would oppose Bryan at the Denver convention if Bryan sought the ticket. A frank interview revealed Ridder pressing Bryan to withdraw and Bryan defending his stance on tariff and party balance amid pressure from editor James H. Ridder and New York State dynamics.
William Wunderlin a resident of Montana City born 1864 died yesterday at his ranch near this city He first worked at Virginia City later moved to Helena where he aided in building barracks at Fort Maginnis in 1880 He gave up mining for ranching the past year Wunderlin was 15 and never married
Atama Georgia July obituary reports the death of well known author Morris, also known as Tingle Wannug, aged in years, after a long illness of liver disease and complications. He leaves a wife four sons and two daughters. Funeral plans not yet finalized.
Farova Russia July 3 214 bodies recovered from the Rikovsky mine after a blast. Fire in the inner gallery followed the disaster delaying rescue efforts. Many workers burned or torn by debris. Seventy men taken to hospital as day wore on. Families mourn husbands as names are identified.
Philadelphia police reveal a suspect in the Willian H L Wilson poisoning case sent decoy letters to the coroner and newspapers. A bottle of poison ale was consumed by Wilson before his death, with analysis pointing to a murderous motive tied to a disgruntled spouse. Investigators state the likely attacker is still at large in England, with a Scotland Yard description issued.
The Chicago nights Washington train crashed en route to an unspecified convention. Cray Dilenga and others were reported as casualties or participants, with the event occurring in Denver on July 2 and arriving 24 hours away from the originally planned destination.
New York leaders including Charles Murphy and Lewis Nixon arrived and signaled support for William Jennings Bryan. Parker spokesmen urged restraint on a Cleveland tribute resolution while detailing plans to caucus and secure solid delegation backing for Bryan. Talks with party figures target strategy to keep Bryan to a one third share of delegates if needed.
Rear Admiral Charles M. Thoms retired, WS Ng Fied. Admiral Thomas, who had just dined with Mia Thomas, Swinburne and Anthrene, collapsed on a porch at 8 30 pm and died. He recently commanded fleets and past San Francisco service. He had resided in California after retirement.
A Cooperstown district report notes Bishop Henry C. Potter remains in a frail state after a lengthy illness. Physicians express cautious optimism as treatment continues and new signs offer momentary relief amid the stalled recovery.
Crowds jam Butte district for the two day Fourth of July carnival opening. Firecrackers boom, confetti swirls, and lights blaze as the night parade forms at the courthouse with the B. and M. hand leading. Floats include the Electrical Workers of the World dynamo float, nightgown costumes abound, and many business men join the revelry amid masks and national color bulbs.
Danver California July 2 Representative Pranda Burton Harrlayn says he would accept a vice presidential nomination if offered and would campaign for second on the ticket. He backs Judge Gray for president and promotes Turmeny as strong party reinforcement. Governor Haskell of Oklahoma comments on injunction power in labor disputes and party restraints.
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