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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
9
Opaque OCR fragment mentions reopening and ending items with names and places unreadable. Likely a short local item noting a venue or event reopening and a subsequent end or change with unclear references to individuals or organizations.
Readable portions describe the reopening of mines including Great Vale and nearby districts. Ore trains and shifts resume on the Great Northern and Boston and Montana lines as operations restart with several mines on the usual shifts under General Superintendent John Gillie. No timetable for the Boston and Montana regime due to war disruptions and Great Northern rail constraints.
Mail routing details show Butte receiving via the Oregon Short Line while others are diverted to Spokane and Basin. A large consignment delayed a week is expected in Butte today as lines shift with westerly routes and Northern Pacific setbacks.
Reports detail landslides and washouts on Northern Pacific and Great Northern lines near Butte, causing service interruptions. Officials note repairs progress at Jefferson Island and Basin, with silos and bridges affected. crews work to restore connections to Logan and Melena for St. Paul routes as conditions allow.
Thousands prayed as an attempt to burn the old St Paulus Catholic church, owned by the Dominicans, caused a blaze. Firebrands soaked with petroleum were found around the roof and the Garrison church was later destroyed. Police suspect incendiaries, while clergy and attendees evacuated in orderly fashion.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Frank WreDermid aged 26 of Billings drowned while swimming in the Yellowstone near De father’s item. A party of eight youths witnessed the dive and strong current. his body was found about 20 feet from the spot where he disappeared. Funeral services are to be held in the city tomorrow morning.
The state board of prison commissioners rejected bids for use of state prisoners and appointed Frank Conley as warden at a proposed annual salary of $000. Conley and McTaggart were granted a rental arrangement for related property at the prison, while opinions from the Attorney General questioned the legality of continued contracting. The legislature’s stance supported authority to issue only in emergencies, leaving the contract system uncertain. Governor Norvay and officials were mentioned in attendance during the adjournment of state prison contracts.
In Montana heavy flooding disrupts the Great Falls Helena line and the Silver to Bow Creek stretch. Bridges are washed out and track beds undermined. Five hundred workers toil on the line while East Helena furnaces begin revived operation as water recedes. Great Portland smelter at Great Falls flooded. restart uncertain for days.
The Northern Pacific left Billings today heading west for the first time this week. Trains 43 and 44 have been rescheduled and are running three to seven hours behind the schedule. No other westbound service today and the city has little service since Friday until further notice.
Unclear OCR text shows a political or ballot note indicating no endorsement for a person named Ma Conrad and a county tag Ade County along with fragmented words. Summary preserves limited readable entities and suggests a local election context without adding facts not present.
Delegates at the county convention endorse Bryan for president with resolutions urging unity and party goals. The body discusses committee referrals on presidential candidacy and cites Governor Tyule and Norris Jr. praise, while naming dozens of local figures and nominees in the party compendium.
Miles City dispatch reports Custer county delegates chosen tonight for the state convention. The list includes Cate, Gibb, Brutting, Martin, Banner, Wells, Neilbarn, Lascorn, Tozer, Trem Bing, Tower Hall, and Marshall. Delegation is untrusted for Bryan and pledged to vote for D C Cato as national convention delegate.
An elderly woman, 60, sought arrest of her son for assault after he allegedly threatened to mutilate her. She reported one eye swollen and face disfigured. The complaint was sworn out, a constable arrested the youth, and the case was referred to the county attorney in Butte.
Governor Deneen on board recommendation refuses to intervene to prevent the execution of Herman Diliik scheduled to hang next Monday. The case involves poisoning of a man named Wiral through the agency of Varal and the alleged involvement of a woman and four of her children.
Chicago speaker Sen ator Henry Cabot Lodge will headline the Republican national convention as permanent chair. His address, about 20 minutes, will argue the party must uphold Provident Rangevele policies and that the country supports the present administration and Republican success. He will stress loyalty to Roosevelt and urge energy in following current policies.
New York June reports the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway is to have a receiver. J A Worthington and Renemi Mangger named as receivers. Finances show large unpaid obligations and escalating costs far beyond initial estimates. Reorganization since 18M under names Wheeling & Lake Erie and Wheeling & Take the road faces heavy debt and uncertain funds.
Police reveal a bomb plot linked to the Society of Wie Blick Crone aimed at a royal family event. Ringleaders named are Joseph Avila, Adgo Duc arte, and Constantine Mendes, with connections to anarchists in Barcelona and Madrid.
The local market shows beef prices rising to their highest level in years due to tight cattle supply. Traders attribute the surge solely to supply and demand, noting producers and buyers expect further shifts as summer approaches.
In a terse notice Roan AAT tf AT PALLON is listed in a public posting with rows showing appointments and regional names. The fragment mentions Washington and Seaton in a context of official postings amid a broader local governance brief.
The case against Raymond Hitchcock for mistreating Helen von Hagen moved forward in New York as the jury was seated. Helen von Hagen testified detailing meetings with Hitchcock and alleged assaults at his Great Neck and West Forty first street residences, including encounters with Elsie Voeks.
Brookings D June Robert Watson a junior at Smyth Dakota State College died after a sham battle accident during commencement festivities. He captained a militia unit as demonstrators staged exercises when a beam and improvised wall collapsed, injuring him severely. The tragedy cast a pall over the college events.
Chicago dispatch reports a proposal to divide the Louisiana delegation with half votes for Taft and anti Taft forces. Taft supporters adjourned to avoid a vote while Secretary Taft allies push for full contests to be heard. Contests spread across several states as old guard influence grows.
Governor Hughes called for special session action to end gambling at race tracks and to regulate racing without wagering. The proposal seeks saleable regulation and a ban on illegal betting while preserving lawful authority, with emphasis on preventing adoption of unlawful practices at tracks.
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