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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
5
A rider races in line for the W. J. Bryan nomination promising safe and steady progress. Townsfolk wait for official word as supporters rally behind the veteran statesman and his reform platform.
A telegraph from a Kansas town relayed to Bryan at Fairview details about Republican national committee talks and nursing hopes for a Bryan-supported ticket. The report notes speakers, committee choices, and the Johnson faction surrender symbolized by Lester Milwood.
Denver July 12 reports say Joseph Alia, condemned for killing Father Teo Heitvichn at St Elizabeth's altar, will die this week in China City. Gov Barhtel refuses reprieve, noting sentence lawful. lieutenant governor Harper next in line. Alia, demonizing priests, continues to resist officers while prison life narrows to waiting for execution.
The Sault Ste Marie report notes a blast followed by fire wrecking Blutmero department store. Cause unknown. Miller's Black and damaged several vehicles. Total loss estimated near 109000 dollars.
Miles City July 12 A meeting of western Montana woolgrowers with a large turnout voted unanimously to withhold wool from the auction sales planned by Jayers to be held Monday The growers oppose the sealed bid system used by Jayers and seek wider disclosure among other producers to limit participation in the sale process.
Grand Junction July 12 In the trial of Steve Adams a Western Federation of Miners member on murder charges Judge Spriga Slackleford limits defense. the case ties to San Rafael mining camps and other crimes. Prosecution alleges Adams confessed in eight statements, tying him to earlier incidents.
Denver July 12 The Western Federation of Miners holds its annual convention in the city, addressing the acquittal of ex secretary treasurer W A Haywood and George A Pettibone. Delegates from western districts, Canada and Alaska will assemble for a two week session.
Report from Denver notes the Democratic platform endorses excluding Asian laborers, seen as aimed at Japanese. sparks surprise and displeasure, with some calling it a treaty rights affront and an infringement on humanity. Article suggests many Democrats oppose Japanese exclusion in sentiment, seeing the clause as labor element appeasement.
London dispatch reports Khan commands a large force with batteries of guns entering Tabriz a few days ago. Fighting centers on the Khhaeme quarter as revolutionists resist the assault amid uncertain royal approval.
Ableng Tex May 1 According to telegram advice from US Immigration Inspector T R Dilworth He Taya Deputy Short Weix Thun arrested nine Chinese in contact Ohore alleged to be smuggled into the country The Chinese were consigned to Pittsburg.
A hunting accident near Granite Creek left Moody dead and Crum injured when a misfired full cock gun discharged as they stalked a squirrel. Crum and others rushed Moody to help, but he died before doctors arrived. Moody, 37, a Aberdeen, Washington native, worked on a Granite Creek ranch project. Crum, a recent arrival, had been living in the area for months and was employed laying pipe for the Taine Springs power plant.
Four people die in a boat explosion near Marion Mississippi last night. Names and affiliations appear in partial clipped text, including individuals from Boston Marblehead and Woodruff, with no clear event timeline or official statements available in the readable fragments.
A fierce wind and rain swept Ballinire Maryland. Two men were drowned and three women plus a man are believed lost after a rowboat capsized near Fort McHenry. Four bodies were near the overturned craft, and none of the missing have been recovered.
In Denver on July 12 Bert Fisher age 2% was shot and mortally wounded by his brother James JD Fisher 26 during an assault on their mother. The injured man is in county hospital with small chances of recovery according to physicians.
Missoula report says two hobos beaten during a hold up in a box car bound for Helena. One carried a bullet through the forehead, the other had both feet cut off. a third man entered, relieved one of ten dollars, and shoved him to his death. Both injured men survived but nonfatal wounds feared.
President Roosevelt, with Secretary of State Root and others, held a four hour meeting at his Oyster Bay home. The discussions focused on U.S. policy and the current situation with Vonogneta and Bryan’s leadership, signaling Democratic concerns and Republican strategies.
Great Falls July 12 Sixteen arrests have been made at Culbertson in connection with the late etalw jumping shooting affray. The inquest tied the attack to Walter Long and Milo Long with others named as suspects. John Hayes was killed and his eight year old daughter Augusta died. Sheriff Small of Valley county commands the arrests and warns of further trouble as the case unfolds.
The steam ship Ohio with 500 passengers reached Wome on July 12 convoyed by revenue cutters Thetis and McCulloch. Starved of fuel after 41 days at sea and trapped by heavy ice in Bering Strait she sprang a leak through the pump vent and was forced to broach the cargo as the crew fought to keep the ship afloat until port calls were made.
Delegates from around the world will gather in Denver for a Koreana Independence convention to discuss measures toward independence. The lineup includes 40 delegates noted for high education and strong devotion to the cause.
Delegates arrive in Columbus for the prohibition national convention and state gathering to be held next week. A parade, meetings, and speeches by former presidential candidates mark the event as talks of seeking a Southern Democrat and Northern Republican on the ticket unfold. The platform will be brief and direct, denouncing major parties over liquor shipments while promising broader planks from numerous platform makers.
Columbus Ohio July 12 Thomas J Bryce president of the Columbus American association bungball club died suddenly of heart disease this afternoon in a grand stand seat at Weil park where he had come to witness the final game of the series between Columbus and Toledo clubs. The game was postponed out of respect to his memory.
Tesucisolpa July 12 Government troops drove rebels from Grwlis a town seized a week ago The revolutionists about 49 fled toward the frontier across the Belizean border The capture ended when government forces reclaimed the town from insurgents.
In Hot Springs Vin Virginia Ty 1 Willnen Lt Tart joined by Taft supporters as he spoke to locals. The event featured mingling with residents at a hotel and store, with mentions of Senator Wyrn of Misagurd and ongoing district interest in the election.
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