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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1912
Page
11
A fragmented excerpt from the Anaconda Standard presents subscription rates, office addresses, and various agency notices. It also mentions prison labor critique, political primary proposals, legal cases on reconciliation and prosecution, and local commentary on public health and weather, with scattered names of firms and places.
Silver Bow county officials and road workers receive praise from automobilists and teamsters for rapid progress on the Butte to Anaconda project. County commissioners and supervisors are commended for the high quality of the road work and its impactful improvement.
Washington launches a scientific war on rats to curb bubonic plague in the West Indies. Seventy men plus four officers fight the disease in Porto Rico, with twenty-five men and five officers guarding island exits. Health officials in Havana inspect vessels and passengers as seven days aboard is required for travel to the United States. Port protections cover the gulf and Atlantic coasts, and citizens are urged to help exterminate rats to keep the U.S. plague-free. The effort echoes past San Francisco and Cuba measures, aiming to reassure the eastern coast and prevent any foothold of the plague here.
Charles Hille selected as chairman of the Republican National Committee. Hille, longtime insider with close ties to President Taft and his secretary, has held roles at Lancaster Industrial School, the New York Juvenile Asylum, and the Treasury. He faces the task of uniting factions and countering the growing Democratic vote as campaigns move forward.
A New York based National Desertion Bureau supported by Christian and Jewish charities reports strong progress in locating deserters. Of 869 cases reported nationwide, 591 were located, showing effective methods to address wife desertion and the program's impact across the United States.
Cripple Creek Colo July 15 Fear of disruption to the Western Federation of Mineral convention proved unfounded as the opening session opened with strong attendance. Mayor Bitterley welcomed delegates and presented a gilded key to President Charles H. Moyer who expressed gratitude. Moyer delivered the annual address and the convention will consider granting local unions authority to sign long-term contracts and expanding the federation into Mexico.
Washington reports the United States Geological Survey estimated in Musselshelt county Montana that the Bull Mountain field originally contained 4,797,200,000 short tons of coal in beds 14 inches or thicker. Most has not yet been mined and waste allowance is included.
The impeachment of Judge Robert W. Archbald of the commerce court was formally laid before the Senate by the House managers led by Representative Henry D. Clay ton, chairman of the judiciary committee.
Hamilton July 15. Ravalli County commissioners met as a board of equalization in regular annual session to hear taxpayer complaints regarding the 1912 county assessments.
Oyster Bay July 15 Colonel Roosevelt outlines a plan for a district independent party not tied to the Republicans. He opposes a joint Roosevelt Taft ticket and says he will fight independently, appealing to Democrats and Republicans alike, while criticizing the Barnes-Penrose-Gasgen machine.
The King conferred prizes on winners in varied attire including a gold medal and four cups. Crown Prince Gustav Adolph and Prince Charles presented silver and bronze medals. American athletes led by Ralph C. Craig of Detroit and Robert M. Thompson, president of the New York Athletic Club, received honors. Marathon winner McArthur of South Africa earned the largest award, a bronze statue, as the crowd cheered Swedish victors and police contingents in wartime dress celebrated.
Senator Works of California denounces the new party plan and warns bolters against seizing control of Republican machinery in states where progressives dominate. He cites the Chicago convention as a finish fight and says Republicans may vote Democratic if no candidate stands.
New York July 1 Herman Rosenthal a gambler who accused New York police officials of graft was shot and killed early this morning on West Forty Third Street near the Hotel Metropole as a touring car with six men stopped at the curb. A man leaped out fired and fled.
Seventeen year old Joseph McCarthy of Buffalo confessed at the New York Central station to stealing a bag with about $500000 in checks and $222 in cash from United Cigar Stores Company in New York last week. He claimed a Kansas City destination and produced a Denver ticket with cash hidden in his stocking.
Seattle July 15 Judge Cornelius H Hanford of the United States District Court allowed an appeal in the case of Leonard Olsson the socialist whose naturalization was recently revoked Olsson s attorney said he hoped to have the case ready for the September sitting in Seattle of the circuit court of appeals
A Salt Lake bound freight train derailed after a boulder blocked the track near Galt, Nevada. Conductor Walter Clay and brakemen Geyer were killed, while two others were injured as the locomotive and seven cars derailed and tumbled. News dated Seattle reports the incident as part of a sequence of hazardous events.
Washington reports Rocky mountain spotted fever studied in Bitter Root Valley Montana for two years. San Francisco officially reports the illness. USS Marblehead Strait of Fuca notes California naval militia set a world record in target practice with 8% hits on four inch guns and 45 straight hits with three pounders.
Special Dispatch from Washington reports Senator Borah’s patent issuance bill for homesteaders on government irrigation projects, requiring three years residence and compliance with the homestead act. After western objections, Baker of California attacked it as promoting speculation, with Fitzgerald broadside. The bill paused until next Monday as Borah seeks to win support and anticipates passage before adjournment.
Lewistown July 15 news that the Milwaukee railroad company ordered immediate construction of the Grass Range road for a certain distance east of Lewistown. The grade is finished for that stretch and rails will be laid. The line is expected to be finished and in operation by fall. Grass Range town lies about ten miles further on. project may extend to complete the entire route.
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