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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
14
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims coated tongues signal digestive issues and promises easy relief within hours with a tasty, safe remedy from California Fig Syrup.
The fourth annual field and pic day by the Silver Row County Sunday School association at Columbia Gardens drew large crowds. A special train carried youth and adults to the resort, with the Boston & Montana band, Stevens Glee Club concert, and a long events program. Baptist team dominated athletic events winning many firsts with a full slate of jumping and running contests and numerous prizes awarded swiftly by Judge Lutey.
The Baptist baseball team defeated the Presbyterians in a close, exciting contest. Strong crowds from both sides packed the stands as the score kept changing and fans roared throughout the game.
Ottawa July 24 A final official view by Canada to aid Britain is implied by Mr Borden in Parliament though full details await the return of the Canadian minister from London The proposed emergency contribution would be for one or two dreadnoughts and likely temporary not a permanent policy Public opinion here is mixed with many politicians supporting navy but wary of setting a precedent in any case tied to emergency conditions.
Washington July 2 4 The sundry civil appropriation bill carrying about 116000000 for government bureaus passed the Senate today It includes increases of about 6000 over House amounts and will be settled in conferences Major additions include 225000 for Internal Revenue cure toma revenues 4000 for epidemics prevention and bubonic plague emergency work 600000 for the public land service and 2000 for national park improvements The bill is about 35000000 below the administrations estimates and 26000000 below last year’s passage
United States District Attorney McNab opens scrutiny after a letter from J N Mills of Evanston Illinois alleges fantan gambling aboard the steamer Korea on its voyage from the Orient. Mills claims Chinese crewmen ran games while first class passengers gambled and protested but were ignored. Investigators will act if federal statutes are found violated.
Han nis Tay lor, former minister to Spain and a writer on international law, asserts in an open letter that the Hay Pauncefote treaty is violable due to changes after Panama ceded the canal zone to the United States. He cites Russian precedent and urges negotiation with Great Britain rather than arbitration.
Mary Ann Evans O'Toole sues for 6000 claiming injury when a street car started suddenly as she attempted to alight at Knowlton crossing Iron street. Zenon Garcia seeks 2000 after being thrown when stepping off at Gaylord street. Other items include settlements and dismissals involving Hamry estate Hopkins mortgage and a divorce suit for desertion.
Dr. Frank M. Conn a 70 year old Seattle physician was found dead in bed from an overdose of chloroform taken to cure insomnia. A diary note expressed misery and inability to sleep with a statement I am going to take a little chloroform.
In Chicago on July 24 Count Kourt von Knobelsdorff was held to the grand jury on charges of operating a confidence game after presenting his birth cert and his father’s death cert to prove noble status. Promissory notes for $1,000 signed by the count were shown by the complainants Henry Jung and another witness who lent him funds for an inheritance claim. A detective agency found he was disinherited following a marriage to an actress. In Missouri, a Frisco passenger train derailed near Lebanon injuring eleven passengers and two crew members, with the engine tank and several cars leaving the track.
New York clothing merchant S Goldman warns that costs will climb next year despite protests over living costs. He cites price scales by large manufacturers, higher finished goods and wool price increases, noting Montana and Ohio wool shifts and better wages as factors driving a 20 cent per yard rise in some fabrics.
Mayor Seriver and Commissioner Hart retain counsel to challenge temerity of allegations. They blame keepers of Alves and disreputable saloons for the petitions. Lima Peru delegates to the students congress receive sympathy at a banquet with repeated applause for the Americans.
The Standard Oil Company of New York announced a 15 point price reduction for refined petroleum. The new prices show refined in cases at 50 cents per gallon, refined in tanks at 1s cents, and standard white in barrels at 8.45 cents.
Los Angeles July 24 Frank Searight humorist journalist and former president of the American Press Humorists Association is critically ill at Clara Barton hospital with little hope for recovery. He sustained severe injuries in an automobile accident months ago and has been practically helpless since.
Paris reports say France believes the naval rivalry between Britain and Germany will continue. The Matin notes Italy and Austria may build additional super dreadnoughts, six by Italy and three by Austria, threatening Mediterranean naval balance and favoring the Triple Alliance.
The report notes increased exports of candied and preserved ginger to the United States, with duties of 1 cent per pound and 3 percent ad valorem. In three years Hongkong’s ginger exports averaged about $125,000 yearly, route one fourth reaching the U S. Ginger comes in preserved forms and dry candied varieties, with two main grades: "ster" and "cargo."
The article outlines commercial ginger packing forms in Hongkong including five to six pound jars and twelve two-pound jars, with twenty four one-pound jars per case. It notes shipments in syrup, tins for dry or candied stem ginger, and three recognized brands Chu Man Loong and Sun Sing in the export trade.
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