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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
16
The market showed small changes with copper weakly neglected while overall trading remained dull. News from Boston and New York reporters noted limited feature activity, rumors of a bear raid, and shifts in corporate and agricultural outlooks as bankers anticipate higher money rates later.
Dividend of 25 cents per share on outstanding capital stock declared payable August 1912 to stockholders of record at close of business August 14 1912. Stock transfer books closed from August 14 to August 18 1912 inclusive. A Duncan treasurer.
A weekly copper note reports firmer prices with Lake and electrolytic cathodes offered at 17.5 cents. Foreign buyers return, domestic inquiries rise, and American producers remain well sold ahead. The market suggests steady growth as supply struggles to meet ongoing demand and copper shares show little activity. The Sheep Gulch dairy guarantees to correspond with health regulations and invites visitors.
Judge Donlan discharged and dismissed the case of Mrs. Thomas McDermott after deputy county attorney Toole was absent and subpoenas had not been served. Maloney explained Toole was in a justice court in South Butte, angering the judge who then released McDermott from custody and ordered her to go home. The woman had escaped custody earlier but was recaptured by Deputy Mulcahy's sprint to the street.
Helena dispatch reports Montana railroad commission will hold a public hearing at Saco Valley county on August 7 to consider Hinsdale Dodson and nearby residents and traveling dealers complaints that westbound Great Northern passenger service falls short of reasonable service. Complainants say travelers must spend two nights and a day in Glasgow for business, though living within 30 to 40 miles, while informal talks with Great Northern have declined to add service as unremunerative.
Chicago coroner’s jury verdict censured both employees and officials of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy after the Western Springs wreck that killed 13. Engineer E H Brownson attempted to reverse and remained at his post when warned. Fireman Hugh Crane testified the mail train reached 75 mph and was near 73 mph before the crash, with speed reduced prior to impact.
Chicago witnesses a sensational rise in grain prices with wheat up as much as 2% cents, corn 27% cents, and oats 4% cents. July corn and oats options saw notable activity amid fears of squeezes against short traders, while rust reports clouded wheat prospects. Trading remained moderate despite wide fluctuations as deferred deliveries drew attention.
Special correspondence from Deer Lodge notes a miner James Sweeney 53 being taken to Warm Springs. A ball game Sunday saw Anaconda beat a local nine 7 to 5. George Norton traveled to Salmon City Idaho to fetch Mrs Norton and their children after visiting relatives.
A Los Angeles report cites a physician Dr Howard Seager attributing his wife’s suicide to perceived neglect during her vacation. Mrs Seager died at a hospital after taking poison upon returning from a summer resort. The doctor said the lack of attention was the sole reason for the act.
In a Boston visit with Dr Twitchell Twain and Bigetow Paine describe the new writing machine. He notes practicing on December 9 183 and writes letters to Howells and Orion Clemens praising the device and its potential. He expects rapid progress and envisions great help for his work.
A reminiscence recalls seeing an early typewriter with Nasby, noting imperfect keys and a lure that tested morals. Clemens trades the machine to Hits for a side saddle, Howells hesitates, Bliss fears the influence, and the device’s ultimate fate remains unclear.
Miss Annie Kenney of the Women's Social and Political Union responded to Mrs Henry Fawcett defending militant methods. She blamed the government for arousing revolt and said it must accept responsibility for recent protests and any future actions. The piece notes Kenney ran the WSPU in Mrs Pankhurst's and the Pethick-Lawrences absence.
Helena July 28 special dispatch reports Ovilla Corville found guilty in federal court of selling whiskey to Indians. He will not be sentenced until October 14 after a judge grants a stay at defense request, citing a large hay crop on his ranch and bonds for release until then.
A severe blaze in Moore Lane London today killed twelve women and injured several others. The fire broke out in a building housing clothing manufacturers and Christmas card makers in the danger zone of the city.
From London Answers, a look at monarchs using obscure titles to travel unseen. The Prince of Wales and Queen Alexandra are cited with various incognitos such as Earl of Chester and Marquis Cavadonga. A Paris alert about persistent reporters reflects the era’s glare on royal anonymity.
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