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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
1
Disjointed OCR text hints at a rebellion ending in Chmuamua City with April events. Names such as Cale Teal and Montis appear, but the fragmentary source provides no clear actions, dates, or outcomes to verify. The readable terms suggest civic or militant disruption in or around Chmuamua City.
Rebels move on Chihuahua City as federal troops mass near Juarez to defend against advancing forces. Columns push toward Orozco's positions while trains and bridges are sabotaged and foreign residents stay sheltered. Rebels prepare to isolate Chiwuahwa and mobilize at Tuare as Mexican Northwestern hosts a tense border standoff.
Rebel forces pulled back under night cover from Haguimba near Mapula after a costly first day battle. Federal troops led by General Wuchu with generals Rabago Vellez Raoul Madero pressed the attack across canyons, forcing the rebels toward the American border as losses mounted.
Philadelphia July 4 Wilfred Jordan curator of Independence Hall museum states the Liberty Bell should not be moved from its resting place as a crack has enlarged over six inches in recent weeks. An expert from Franklin Institute notes ongoing decay and suggests possible tests or supports to preserve the bell indefinitely.
Citizens marked the fourth of July with orderly parades and community events. Officials urged restraint and safety as gatherings proceeded, praising peaceful conduct and local organizations coordinating celebrations.
A broad summary of rural July celebrations notes monied entertainment, crowd scenes, and sporting displays across several towns. The piece records the Three Forks race between Tally Johns and Lemberg at Three Perks ending in a draw after nineteen minutes and reports a boy named Grey killed in Towin Bridges when his pony fell.
A pony race at Ruby ends tragically when a 15-year-old rider Grey, from Twin Bridges, fell from a Norse pony in the second heat. The horse rolled twice, crushing the lad. His body was taken home to Twin Bridges for funeral arrangements. The accident occurred at 3:15 in the heat, as spectators and participants were enjoying the fair events.
Milas Margareta A. Smith's wedding to cousin Subure Amita of New York was called off at the eleventh hour when the groom chose another woman. Invitations had been sent, gifts received, and preparations completed at the aunt's Brookline home before the groom's dispatch from New York halted the ceremony. Miss Smith, deeply affected, sought medical attendance and took shelter with her brother and sisters in Salem.
In Walla Walla a man later identified as John Proctor shot and killed his ex wife Ada and their two children Nellie and Everett before taking his own life. The crime, witnessed by acquaintances, occurred after Proctor rented a room in his former wife's home. Army authorities prepared to recover the bodies as investigators examined a motive tied to domestic strife and prior threats.
Newark New Jersey July 4 George Clinton Paine, turning one hundred next week, discusses politics and women's suffrage. A longtime Democrat who voted straight ticket since 1900 except for Lincoln, he praises Woodrow Wilson and intends to vote in November. He recalls past experiences including witnessing frontier life and a peace settlement.
A wealthy Sea Wash resident, Baker Oregon, likely died Wednesday when a tunnel in the Bouider creek mine collapsed. An inspection team was en route when the cave‑in occurred, ending a brief trip to survey the area and the mine’s workings.
A fragmented report details progressive forces forming a third party, with mentions of Osborn of Michigan and Bryan weighing Roosevelt linked factions. It notes platform focus on direct primaries and popular election of national committeemen, while debates on party viability and cross party Lo commitments surface amid national figures.
In Pocatello Idaho on July 4 C A Vale nting a wealthy resident, was shot twice and knocked unconscious in his garage during a motor trip downtown. The assailant fled with a diamond ring valued at about 1000 dollars after striking Vale on the head with a gun. Vale reached the large residence, but his diamonds and cash were gone. only a footprint remains as a clue.
At Wandemere motor road in Utah on July 4 a rider left the track and plunged into spectators. Harry Davty was hired and the person were injured as the rider’s fall caused injuries. Davin’s scale was fo vetured.
The piece reports Colonel Roosevelt as the Progressive Party nominee planning to appeal to farmers and wage workers. It notes Joseph M. Dixon as probable campaign manager in New York, with Roosevelt aiming to challenge Democrats and Republicans amid national economic concerns.
Report from Beverly notes a clergyman’s dismissal amid disputes over socialism influence in church leadership. Witnesses claim preaching on social topics caused tensions with church authorities and the community. Details about the pastor’s tenure and prior roles are sparse in the readable excerpts.
A jumbled OCR fragment describes new national flags and a chaotic scene at the White House. Names, dates, and places are unclear but reference a presidential flag change and blue squares. The text mentions navy vessels and overcrowding, with garbled phrases about interpretations and approvals.
A foggy morning derailment near Cobsen and Corning involves a passenger train and a Pullman car. The engine plunged off the rails, causing multiple fatalities and injuries among excursionists, with rescue teams pulling victims from the wreckage as officials investigate the cause. Officials report signals failed to stop the express and blame remains on the train crew and signaling system.
A garbled report mentions Canadian statesmen and government concerns over senate permission and canal comparisons. It references Carada Mr. Roriton and Stockton, a collision injuring a passenger named KiNed, and discusses relational Wir cher government and sitamboat collection.
Portland and Dallas residents involved in multiple crashes along the Sandy and Columbia rivers. A collision near an embankment left one killed and a mother seriously injured as a family outing turned deadly. Another wreck near Salem left Morton Woeon missing and a car overturned with occupants trapped.
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