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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
8
Northern Pacific shifts passengers from eastbound routes as cascade flood causes power cuts. Westbound lines remain disrupted with two drownings reported near Cascade gully. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions and ongoing repairs.
In Twin Falls Idaho on June 4 an anti Mormon faction led by ex Senator Dubois and a rival group clashed over temporary chairmanship at two parallel conventions. Proceedings featured threats and a near brawl before the rivals drew up separate slates to be seated at the Denver national convention.
Special Dispatch from Great Falls reports Gentry Baker aged 29 and his wife 22 drowned crossing a wooded low area near Cascade when their wagon rolled into a washed-out gully after the Hoover Lake dam break. Mrs Baker’s body recovered. husband’s body not found. Separate power plant and bridge damage described with extensive flood effects on Silver Bow creek, Montana street crossing, and railroad tracks. Continuous rescue and repair work noted with upcoming daylight repairs and resumed train service promised.
Reports from Butte indicate trains will operate via the Great Northern route from Helena to Sand Point with No. 1 and No. 3 starting from Livingston at 1 pm and others from Billings at 2 20 pm. Postponed services and reroutes due to weather caused outages and repairs, with further changes planned for continued operations through the mountain corridor.
Federal grand jury indicts James Te Loveringy publisher of Mall Grader Monthly and Succexatal Agriculture for organizing a fraudulent prize contest scheme. Accuses him of advertising valuable prizes to lure entrants and then not awarding them. Samuel A Phillips, promoter of Mt Maulke Ranttle Electric Railway, faces separate fraud charges and is already serving seven years for embezzlement from Trammond Company.
A long debated measure on betting and horse racing passed the House with mixed support. The Lovke bill, deemed sweeping, would penalize betting operations and expand state oversight, though opposition suggested tighter controls and potential conflicts with existing gaming statutes.
Large student protests erupt in Austria with campuses in Wien and regional hubs. Professors from Ciuthalle Goglowbiatiead Mow address Catholic charity directives, while university leaders call for unity amidst disruptive demonstrations.
Baton Rouge reports intensifying opposition within the house over a statewide prohibition measure. Prohibition advocates, led by a state-wide bloc, push promotion of the reform while factions clash over submission processes and district support in the legislature.
Preparations for the interment of Zola with grand national honors are nearly complete. Crowds gather around the Pantheon in Paris amid warnings of anti Zola demonstrations and police prevent scattered protests as the silent procession moves toward the Pantheon tomb.
Cardinal Logue and John OD met today in Sp Pini of duties Buller. The gathering, arranged by Author Lennon, included golf with Mle Rockefeller and a show of warm appreciation for the Rockefellers.
A chaotic raid unfolded at night on West Porty-sevanih alley, with autos involved and police converging on alleged gambling operations. Figures fled in automobiles as officers and bystanders witnessed the disturbance, while witnesses described rapid eruptions of lights and a dawning sense of urgency among onlookers.
A two to one vote by the Loromotive engineers' group decided to keep The General headquarters at Cleveland for the upcoming period ending 1910. Dorvell was selected for the convention site. TL Kent of Detroit was named third assistant grand engineer.
A local report details the late night hold up on the Babs traffic route where Witthon Dempsey was wounded. Patrons and medical staff attended the scene as authorities investigated the assault and a doctor at the hospital said the victim is in critical condition.
Informal talks among prison commissioners Governor Norris and Attorney General Calhoun reviewed the prison contract. A formal action was not taken and a quarterly meeting is planned for tomorrow to decide on next steps.
A committee of the American Medical Association approved a resolution opposing patenting medical processes and blocking remedy trademarks. The decision follows a report arguing such patents create monopolies hindering scientific progress. Dr Walter Dornett spoke on behalf of women physicians praising the role of women in medicine.
Charles Muir, a trusted teller at the Fifty-second Street branch, confessed to embezzling about $4,008 over five years. He substituted new slips for old to balance accounts and was placed on leave after a bank examination raised suspicions. A surety bond fully covered the shortage, according to the bank's vice president.
Governor Norris walked part of the way from Livingston to Bozenvin after a several day stay at Livingston. He returns enthusiastic about the governors conference with the president at the White House and predicts good results. He offered no firm plans for further national resource preservation work due to public focus on naval defense.
Helena June 3 Captain Leonard Mailey and officers Bossler Farnum and Quentin who were removed last week and wore uniforms turned in their gear tonight at Chief Flannery's order. They entered a protest and will report for duty daily. A special election date was set for next Saturday under the city initiative ordinance, tied to police discharges.
Spokane reports describe Charles Moorhouse traveling 7,000 miles from Tabltl to Mullan Tétho with 11,000 dollars in drafts intended for Matt Brown. He learns two years after his corrupt partner, the benefactor, died. Moorhouse plans to give the money to Brown's heirs, recounting a failed venture across the South Islands and Venice.
In Guayaquil authorities report the plague under control as efforts continue since May. Officials note the illness has spread, with cases rising in multiple districts and measures in place to curb transmission. Public health teams work to isolate affected areas and distribute vaccines and supplies.
Chicago reports Representative Boutell asserts that only Lilley’s statement required a response while others involved cannot be silent. He notes Lilley’s three months after introducing the resolution to present views on the house floor or before the investigating committee, implying ongoing political tension and mounting pressure from allies.
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