Elks Do Lots of Business in Montana Gain Notice
Local Elks lodge reports robust activity as Montana sees solid business turnover and community engagement, reflecting strong fraternal support and local economic impact.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1905
Page
1
Local Elks lodge reports robust activity as Montana sees solid business turnover and community engagement, reflecting strong fraternal support and local economic impact.
Report of the grand lodge session of the Protective Order of Elks describes 1,201 delegates meeting in Tech Theater at 8 o'clock. Officers elected include John K. Te afero as treasurer and C. Lindley as short term trustee. audits show funds and home property growth. governor's band and contests held with results from Jalisco Mexico and Doring's Military.
Washington July 11 By appointment Mr Takahira the Japanese minister will call on the president next Friday morning for a conference regarding the peace negotiations The minister probably will return to Washington on Saturday for a brief rest China seeks representation at the conference and Japan is displeased by the move Some say Russia prompted China's request while no direct communication with Washington is confirmed
In Moscow July 11 a gunman assassinated Prefect of Police Count Shuvaloff as he greeted petitioners at the prefecture. The shooter, dressed as a petitioner, fired five shots at close range, wounding the count who later died. The assassin was arrested. motives cited as political, with public mourning and a requiem attended by Grand Duchess Elizabeth.
Paris reports France accepts part of a plan from an international conference on Morocco. A special messenger delivered the notice to the sultan last night. Diplomats expect a settlement as a natural result of ministerial changes from Delleasse to Rouvier.
Paris reports the marine ministry received a dispatch about divers attempting to tunnel under the sunken Farfadet to lift the vessel from the mud at the harbor bottom. Coffins await bodies. a relief fund supports victims’ families as effort continues under Marine Minister Thomsen’s supervision.
Special Dispatch reports a man named Henstrum found dead near the Broadwater boat house about 1:30 PM. He died by shotgun, believed self-inflicted with a broomstick trigger, no known relatives in the area, described as around 40 years old and resident of Great Falls.
Milwaukee officials face a growing run of indictments as the Milwaukee county grand jury issues 60 plus true bills. The latest batch brings total indictments to 105, many alleging bribery over county contracts for a hospital project. Fred C. Schultz faces a bribery count involving state assemblyman Herman Pomerening in 1961. The probe continues as the term runs to September 1.
Special Dispatch reports from Whiteash about a jealous woman who confronted Tom King, roadmaster of the district, at the section house. She attempted poisoning with vitriol, leading to injuries and a divorce case. King escaped serious harm by pouring oil on his face and neck and seeking treatment.
Grand jury in Lewiston district returns an indictment against Ian Re Cornell of Portland for perjury in timber entry dealings tied to land fraud investigations. Cornell arrested and arraigned, pleading not guilty with intent to change venue. Several witnesses remained before the panel today as the inquiry continued.
In Portland Oregon July the largest attractions on the Trail at the Lewis and Clark Centennial exposition have ceased operations due to heavy financial losses. Exposition management faced a 25 percent bonus on gross receipts and Sunday closures, with talks of reopening under factory arrangements. Officials hope some attractions will reopen while Sundays remain uncertain.
Local and administration probe into the Ten k age scandal to be led by U S District Attorney Morgan H Reach after Attorney General Hoyt received the cotton investigation papers Secretary Wilson urged a thorough inquiry to bring all guilt parties to trial Attorney Beach will oversee prosecutions if possible and determine any legal avenues against Edwin Holmes the former assistant statistician while officials seek other methods if criminal charges cannot be filed
In Salt Lake City an investigation into the Mitch ell tragedy reveals Mrs. Mitchell planned a divorce and property division. A jury found Poward H. Mitchell feloniously killed his wife, then attempted to kill himself with a carving knife during a struggle as neighbors urged intervention. Mrs. Moore testified of the ongoing fear and bluffing claims. Also noted, in Boston, July 1, Japanese funds totaling 80 million dollars opened for subscription with heavy early applications.
Floods in Calexico California overwhelm the valley with rising rivers. Ditches, crops, and property suffer heavy damage as no public bridges remain and the water nears railroad tracks. Sandbags protect lines while grain losses mount and residents are displaced. The danger subsides as water recedes but remains a threat at Salton Sink.
A chaotic dispatch from Victoria B C dated July 11 describes prisoners at Sasebo naval hospital revealing sensational details about the Tsushima battle and the capture of Ro tentvensky. Russian guardsmen reportedly killed Japanese fishermen at Sakhalin after wrecks, while salvage teams aim to refloat a Russian warship. Floods in southern Japan cause widespread destruction with buried victims and drowned crowds at the dragon boat festival near Canton.
Telegraph operators, facing a demand for a higher minimum wage of 31 dollars per month, hours concessions, and reinstatement of discharged workers, contemplate a noon strike today if a final conference in St. Paul does not alter the situation. The Northern Pacific and other systems are involved, with the company signaling it can handle business if the strike proceeds.
Seven who were serving sentences in the Denver County jail were released today by order of the supreme court. Peter Miller and Michael Dowd, convicted of ballot stuffing, were sent to the state penitentiary to finish their two year terms. The seven cited possible violations of election laws or the injunction, but all except Miller and Dowd have now been released.
A July 1 explosion in No 2 pit of United National Colliery Wattstown Rhondda Valley trapped about 150 workers. Rescue attempts continued into the night as conditions and air quality worsened. at least 126 men feared dead with many others missing. Nearby Dortmund reports 39 miners feared dead after a separate coal fire at Borussia coal.
At the seventy-fifth annual American Institute of Instruction session in Portland Oregon prominent educators including Charles W Eliot Carroll D Wright and Miss Eva Perry Moore heard a poll: 8 percent favor direct instruction ethics in public schools 39 percent oppose and 57 percent are uncertain The tone stressed sane ethical teaching as society’s essential good. Also noted were references to other national figures and events.
In Boise on July city section meeting voters chose James A. Pinney as mayor with a 300 vote lead over M. Hays. The entire loan ticket also won, securing a Republican victory in the election.
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