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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1912
Page
8
The fragment lists STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY as publishers and proprietors, with post office and second class matter status in Anaconda. It includes subscription rates, phone contacts for editorial rooms, a branch address at 28 East Broadway, and advertising offices in New York Hartford and Chicago.
A fragmentary listing describes newspaper stands outside Montana showing sale locations for The Standard Publishing Company. It mentions Detroit Metropolitan News Co at Woodward and Michigan and multiple outlets in Minneapolis and St Paul with partial street addresses and vendor names. The source preserves a ledger-like inventory snapshot from Anaconda, Montana.
A July 22 editorial questions why the new Progressive Party delays presidential preference primaries in many states. It argues the party should allow voters to express their choice, noting Roosevelt is widely assumed as nominee and concerns over a Roosevelt dominated third term shape the debate.
An announcement on Saturday states the governor will not convene a special session of the state legislature to enact direct legislation. He cites no assurance that members would pass the bill and refuses to incur extra expense without majority pledges from both chambers, noting any session must be called promptly to be effective.
The piece outlines a plan to mimic the Taft ticket with Roosevelt at the top and a yet unnamed running mate, centering presidential electors and state offices on both ballots. Roosevelt rejects compromise, forming a new Bull Moose party, complicating prospects for Congress and a potential Democratic path if Wilson wins. Roosevelt’s volatility adds to uncertain strategy as insiders weigh Flinn’s plan and possible shifts by Munsey Pinchot and others.
Turbulence roils the Bull Moose camp as too many bosses and plutocrats clash with candidate ideas. Senator Dixon faces opposition from Boss Flinn and Frank Munsey over money and control. Flinn proposes a wealthy campaign manager plan that disappoints Roosevelt and others, sparking a party rift and strategic disagreements about November's vote.
A. L. Westgard travels 227 miles from Boseman to Butte to map a coast-to-coast highway project by the American Automobile Association and the government. He and party plan further stops at Washoe smelter and Mis soula, with great local urging in Kalispell and Flathead county to push a park-to-park route from Gardiner to Bel Behe, linking Yellowstone to Glacier National parks.
A man wields a makeshift hammer carved from a tree branch and stone to enter a cave duel. In the deadly fight, Staing, armed with the weapon, overcomes brute strength, marking the creature’s first appearance of weaponry and its dominance.
Mayor George H. Cottrell of Seattle will pass through Butte today on his way to St Paul for the national convention of the Good Templars. He will stop about ten minutes at the depot with local Good Templars present to greet him, arriving at 10 43 this morning.
State Auditor M McCoy and three Montana officials arrived in the city from Helena to meet visiting insurance commissioners en route to Spokane for the annual convention. The party toured Yellowstone park and will be guests at a Silver Bow club dinner this afternoon hosted by the Butte Chamber of Commerce with local business leaders expected to attend.
The Standard praises Frederic J. Haskin's The American Government as a practical, accessible reference for school debating societies, spanning federal work with relevance to congress and governmental issues. It notes broad use in public and private schools, night schools, churches, and similar groups, offering informative and entertaining content for all readers.
The Rev. R. Westren, pastor of Unity Methodist Episcopal church, urged his congregation that reports of gambling in Meaderville are well founded. He criticized past closures that reopened, noting a man found a gambling device in operation after it had been removed. He asserted that gambling laws should be enforced and that what is morally and legally wrong cannot be made right.
A fragmentary account describes a stage feature at the Orpheum titled Nesis or Wan's extent with prehistoric themes. It notes a rival named Weak Hands who struggles against stronger men, loses a romance to Bul Strength, and retreats to a cave, with plot elements hinting at survival and comparison of power.
Sheriff J K O Rourke returned from Salt Lake where he attended the annual Watermountain Sheriffs association meeting. Joseph Sharp of Salt Lake was elected president and George T Judd re elected secretary treasurer. The group discussed ways to ensure closer cooperation among Intermountain officers. Sheriff Bush of Utah read a paper on the topic. Special features included canyon trips and a banquet in Spokane.
Police anticipate evidence to support their theory in the coroner's inquest held this evening into Herman Clements death from a knife wound. Officials seek tests to justify a thorough inquiry into actions of a relative on the night of the stabbing.
Dozen balloons enter the championship race with a large field projected for next Saturday. The event features the Aero club balloon entrants from cities including St Louis Cincinnati and Indianapolis with pilots such as Jenn Watts William Ateman and J.C. Hurlburt listed among crews and captains.
Delegates at the Silver Bow Trades and Labor assembly appointed a committee to investigate hospital charges for union members under contracts and reports of unequal treatment. Another committee was formed to address merchants using fraudulent union labels, with names to be provided after further talks. The session also planned a large Labor Day event in Butte and announced additional federation delegate appointments for the convention at Alhambra Springs.
Me and Mrs. 5. C. Gaylord plan a delayed wedding in Milwaukee. They will travel to St Paul, Den teel Gongeado, Salt Lake City, and return Friday evening. A party at their West Broad residence honored the young couple with roses and refreshments. Sir Gasford, a Milwaukee office employee, attended.
We thank friends including the choir at the church the Odd Fellows and the Colorado mine boys for the kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our husband J F Bowdet
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Washington reports that Speaker Cannon urged changing may to shall in a desert land bill. He warned the move could invite blackmail by claim agents and land officials while Representative Baker defended the measure. The House debated and adopted the amendment.
Mistrate Tripoli reports General Fara failed to dislodge a Turks force harassing the region from the Miusrata oasis. The Turks held a desert stand, engaging in a four hour battle. Turkish losses included soldiers killed and wounded, while Italian casualties were reported.
A man identified as J. W. White, who escaped from Dawson county jail while under treatment, perished after the Yellowstone River surge carried him toward the dam. Witnesses watched as he removed his clothing and attempted to swim, later found dead near Buford. Sheriff Wynn reports coroner confirmation of the body matching White.
In Redding California Joseph Landis swore to a complaint charging William B Clement and Dan Thompson with the murder of his father William C Landis after an inquest. Clement had previously been the complainant when his father was arrested for killing Mrs W C Bradford. Clement's brother John, initially implicated, was discharged from custody.
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