Princess Crepe on Sale This Week at 69 Cents Yard
Soft silk crepe of good weight with cling worthy of waists and suits offered in many colors. The entire line valued at 81 per yard is available this week for 69 cents per yard.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1905
Page
2
Soft silk crepe of good weight with cling worthy of waists and suits offered in many colors. The entire line valued at 81 per yard is available this week for 69 cents per yard.
A local ad offers silks priced from $1 to $1.50 a yard, now reduced to 49 cents per yard. The lot features popular weaves such as taffetas, messalines, China and Jap habitats, with pieces ranging from waist lengths to full suit lengths.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled against Northern Pacific Railway and partners in a long case brought by William W. Wylie. It orders cancellation of exclusive joint arrangements and requires uniform passenger rates to Gardiner, with freedom for tourists to choose transport and entertainment within Yellowstone National Park. The decision emphasizes fair competition and equal opportunity for travelers and independent park-related firms.
Washington announces Montana examinations for elevator conductors guards stenographers and typewriters across multiple departments and locations including Billings Helena Butte Great Falls Missoula with dates in September plus openings for engineers inspectors nurses pharmacists and teachers in various services. Bert Claiche French girl pleads not guilty to first degree murder in Genrome case. remanded for trial alleging six years of sexual exploitation.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a trial involving a feast connection, with sympathy expressed. Reads unclear about names, places, or exact events. Likely a local notice or brief item describing a forthcoming trial and related observations.
London July 18 Premier Balfour told Unionists to stay steady for the House of Commons to avert a snap dissolution. He warned August sessions would be inconvenient and aims to close the session by August 22. Joseph Chamberlain, though once at odds with Balfour, now sees no reason for an early dissolution.
Paul Dion from Portland shot his sweetheart Mrs Nettle Mott at her Seattle home then attempted suicide by stabbing himself in the throat. Dion and Mott survived though both were in dangerous condition when found by police. a later attempt by Dion involved firing four times at the house before a fatal wound was not inflicted.
Oyster Bay July 18 Roosevelt received a request from a committee representing Columb lodge No 114 International Association of Machinists to grant a summer half holiday at the Washington Navy Yard. The president sent the matter to Secretary Bonaparte, whose decision would be final. The president noted he would review only if changes in yard work allowed.
July 18. A steam excursion on the Kentucky River near Valley View collided with a rope stretched from a log boom. The accident swept Miss Nancy Carpenter into the river and drowned. Superintendent W Hutchinson of Kentucky River Poplar Co. was severely injured. Five others were badly hurt.
Gibraltar July 18 The United States cruiser Dixie carries instruments and materials for an observation station at Bona Algeria to support an American astronomer observing the solar eclipse on August 2. It sails for Bona today.
In San Francisco on July 18 President E. F. Bert of the Coast Baseball League rests and his family and friends are hopeful for a full recovery from injuries suffered last Saturday morning.
Daniel Maloney, famed for ascents with Professor Montgomery, plunged 3000 feet during a public demonstration in Santa Clara. The crowd watched as the aeroplane dipped, overturned, and crashed after Maloney struggled to regain control. He died soon after at the college hospital with a fractured skull. The craft, built of oak, was shattered into fragments.
New Haven Conn July 1 A probate court hearing addressed the acceptance of W J Bryan as executor of the late Philo Bennett. Mrs Della Bigelow and George W Cabie legators filed objections to tallies including $5 500 taxes and attorney charges. They argued prompt settlement would have avoided high taxes. Bryan’s counsel cited a 10 percent fee that was remitted to aid the estate. Judge Cleveland reserved decision.
County Commissioner R N Hawking names Madison county delegates to the national irrigation congress meeting in Portland Oregon on August 12 1908 Amos Eastman Twin Bridges Marcus Elser Sheridan A M Switzer Jeffere Albert Mason Pony and Frank S Sete wel Puller Springs
London reports quote Baron Hayashi noting Japan may continue the war without suitable terms. He cites unknown Russia plenipotentiaries powers, cautious public opinion on potential terms, and Japan’s readiness to press on for favorable conditions. He also explains loan funds and Sek fallen seizure as campaign choices rather than conference pressure.
Paris July 18 Paul Deroulede, recently refusing to return to France under Loubet’s amnesty, may visit the United States to study the American constitution for ideas to revise France’s. His brother Andre says the US constitution inspires French patriots and that Deroulede plans to go to New York rather than South America.
Port Townsend Wash July 18 Carelessness in displaying signals explains the totally erroneous report made last night from Tattoosh island of fatal boiler explosion aboard the Destruction Island lightship 7 The vessel dragged her anchored and when the crew attempted to help her with the engines the propeller and the steering gear were found clogged and disabled with seaweed The vessel was in imminent danger of going on the rocks when the tug Pioneer sent a line aboard and towed her into Neah Bay She will clean her bottom there before returning to her station.
Montana week at the Lewis and Clark exposition is postponed due to Governor Toole’s absence. The celebration may be rescheduled for a later season in Montana.
Spokane July 18 Investigation of rumors of grafting and bribery at the city hall and county courthouse is directed by Judge Poindexter to the first grand jury in 10 years. Noted topics include bribery in the city council over a gar bage crematory and street railway franchises, plus malfeasance in office. C Herbert Moore named foreman.
Lewistown July 18 The Lewistown creamery now turns out an even ton of butter weekly under Manager Newell formerly of Big Timber. Almost all output feeds Lewistown and Kendall with little stored. Start by local business men as a new industry, the venture has proved a success from the first week.
Stamford July 18 Miss Rose Pastor and John G Phelps Stokes wed at St Luke's Episcopal Church Noroton a modest ceremony turned social season event The Rev Louis French officiated assisted by Anson Phelps Stokes Jr Yale secretary The matron of honor was Mrs Henry Rauh of Indianapolis The ushers included M Phelps Stokes Harold Phelps Stokes Robert Hunter and John Sherman Hoyt Best man Kellogg Dudland The bride wore white mousseline de Sole Palms and daisies adorned the church
In Portland authorities launch a crackdown on ticket scalpers amid railroad and brokers clashes. Arrests mount as railroads threaten to withdraw special rates to the Lewis and Clark Centennial exposition, impacting travelers from across the country. Seattle reports Mrs. Daniel Buckley and Archishop Feehan of Chicago noted in related items.
Fragmentary report notes a British steamer held for examination of bubonic plague exposure. Details are unclear due to OCR issues but reference to quarantine, dockside procedures, and port authority actions around July 1 in New York are evident.
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