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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
16
A prominent New York copper producer with annual output over 100 million pounds says prices are set to rise over several years as stocks stay tight and demand grows. He notes few new sources will enter the market besides discussed porphyry ventures, while refinery bottlenecks keep refined copper scarce and prices likely trend higher.
In Los Angeles on July 4, during the McNamara trial, A J Crueger and Frank R Smith testified about alleged attempts by Bert Franklin to bribe them and the wife of juror Robert F Bain claimed involvement. Attorney Rogers contends the court’s contempt fine remarks applied to Appel only, while Judge Hutton says they addressed all defense members. an execution was ordered when Appel did not pay.
New York July 4 Charles F Murphy Senator O Gorman and many Tammany leaders arrived from Baltimore exhausted but elated over the Democratic ticket. They said it promises success across the state and should win support from independents, despite rivalries. O Gorman predicted a majority of independent votes and noted unprecedented harmony after adjournment with confidence in victory next November.
Special Livingston note reports preparations for the Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association of America and Canada convention at the Grand Canyon hotel July 15. Delegates from major U S and Canadian cities expected, with a special train of about 100 from eastern and southern states leaving Chicago July 7 for Livingston. Howard Elliott, president of Northern Pacific, may address the county fair in Clyde Park this year if possible, but scheduling conflicts may prevent attendance.
A fragment notes an engagement and mentions four proposed fair days in Livirzec on September 10 11 and 12. The text is incomplete but indicates an official planning context for a September engagement during a fair period. No additional names or organizations are clearly identifiable in the readable portion.
German Emperor arrives with Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg and Prince Adalbert to meet Emperor of Russia and family. Russian torpedo boats and admiralty yacht accompany the scene as German and Russian officials exchange salutes and cheers.
Six year old Frances Schaffer died after roller skating into a moving street car in Oakland California. The incident occurred during a 4 July party when she sped down a hill and into the car. The motorman was arrested on a technical charge of manslaughter and released on own recognizance.
President Taft ordered major changes to national forest boundaries in Montana Arizona Nevada Utah and California. About 275000 acres are removed from forests with 6500 added and around 65000 transferred between forests. A new forest forms from a division of an old unit. Custer Absarokae and other districts see eliminations mostly for farming grazing and alienated lands. Transfers realign watersheds for better administration. Opening lands to settlement will be by interior secretary notice in local papers.
A Confederate officer, said to be General Lee’s personal choice to succeed him, died today at his Lincolnton home. The item mentions a Paris Parisian hint fragment and a Sheep Gulch dairy health regulation note as seemingly unrelated reads.
Hoxton firm reports Clark property Em Ora tainted by rumor of stock selling. Hayden, Stone & Co note sharp decline in Butte & Superior stock due to selling by insiders. Investigations underway to determine if public action will clarify ownership and responsibility amid market volatility.
A quarterly dividend of 206000 dollars, 80 cents per share, declared from surplus earnings. Payable July 20, 193 to holders of record at close of business July 6, with transfer Books closed from July 16 to July 20, inclusive. Duncan, Treasurer.
Washington dispatch reports the Montana militia will hold maneuvers at Fort Harrison from July 15 through July 22. The decision was announced today and funds were allocated from the militia fund. Miners Savings Bank and Trust Company of Butte will credit interest as of July 1 on all new savings accounts opened by July 10.
The House Judiciary Committee wrapped day three of hearings into United States District Judge Cornelis H. Hanford's drinking habits. Bartenders and private detectives testified, with one expert witness describing a late night streetcar incident where the judge appeared heavily intoxicated. Others said they had never seen him drunk, and Judge Burke testified he had never observed intoxication.
Washington July 4 Ten thousand navy yard mechanics will stand under civil service law when the executive order is signed. The system shields workers from political changes but lacks binding law. New entrants face strict examinations and fits and a bottom-of-eligibles listing may deter reentry. A Chicago anecdote notes waste paper profits, showing efficiency trends in large offices and hotels.
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