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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
5
The market remained extremely dull with a firm tone, copper stock prices showing little change. North Duke announced a dividend increase to 40 cents quarterly, Mohawk hinted at a future rise, and Hancock vents awaited important developments while foreign copper supply declined.
The Anaconda Standard offers Drsiring 14 render instructive service with Mr Hagkin handling the book for no profit. Subscribers can cut six consecutive coupons plus 60 cents at the Anaconda office to receive a copy. The book is illustrated with photographs and printed on fine stock in large type, with durable binding. Out of town readers must mail coupons and 75 cents to the Anaconda office.
Voters in Maine face the first joint primary for governor and U S senator plus state and county offices. Republicans name three candidates for governor and two for senator, while Democrats renominate Gov Frederick W Pillsbury and back Obedian Cardner for another term. Farmers busy with crops as light turnout expected.
Government lawyers probing the Tennessee Coal and Iron dissolution suit focus on the steel truss acquisition. Testimony from former Moore & Schey cashier Tierney states 4,777 shares controlled as collateral, 71,200 lent on bank loans, 10,000 held for safekeeping, and 15,000 exchanged with First National for collateral. He adds Moore & Schey did not own shares outright but held them as loan collateral.
In Los Angeles two defense lawyers were indisposed and Judge Hutton ordered a continuance. Nell Sparrow faces July bribery charges. Bar Rogers stayed home while A. J. Appell appeared with a sore throat. District Attorney Fredericks resisted the delay as improper courtesy. Darrow announced readiness to proceed in the morning or conduct the defense himself if needed.
A. D. Pater, a noted timber man, was wanted by Minneapolis authorities for forging a $2480 check on May 2. He appeared in Portland on May 2 and reportedly stayed there, with a railroad ticket dated May 4 bearing his signature questioned by detectives who reported findings to Minneapolis.
A damaged barkentine from Mahuiena Hawaii arrives in San Francisco after a hurricane 20 miles west of the Farralones. Winds reached 109 miles per hour. Captain Winkunder was lashed to the wheel as the vessel struggled toward the Golden Gate before the gusts subsided.
A dispatch from June 17 reports Puget Sound general passenger agent George W. Hibbard informing the Montana railroad commission that a better rate for 4000-mile interchangeable tickets over the White Surphus branch has been secured. The fare drops to 7 8 cents from 90 cents for holders of these tickets. In related notes, a Manitoba camp collapse near High River caused by a lengthy dust storm drowned Johnny Corcoran, president of Camp Corcoran Construction, and laborers. Saskatchewan’s Regina legislature dissolved, nominations set for July 4, with election July 12.
In Portland Oregon a preliminary hearing for Avery G Grey charged with killing four daughters of Mrs C Jolson of Seattle ended chaotically after Grey allegedly shouted dirty dog before a volley of shots. Mrs Jolson cried out amid the commotion and Grey was restrained as police moved in.
The North Butte Mining company board met in Duuth and declared a quarterly dividend of five cents? per share, payable July to stock of record July. The books will be closed during the interval. The report also notes cost reductions and potential future increases to dividends, with outlook on Anaconda Copper and Amalgamated Copper.
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied Southern Pacific relief from long and short haul rates between Portland and inland points. It upheld higher rates south of Portland to inland destinations, with adjustments to be made by August. The report also notes strong demand for The American Government by Haskin and mentions reader interest across ages and classes, with a second edition planned due to heavy demand.
Special dispatch reports G Norrly appointing Fred J. Hosa as deputy to fill a vacancy after Mr Bumps resigned to accept private employment. Norris had announced the vacancy, with Hosa named by Gaverine Norris for the role.
Chicago report details more than 100 passengers from a general convention and visitors being bruised when a Pennsylvania passenger train derailed and ran out of control at Union Station. The article notes widespread injuries, local reactions, and a reference to wage talks and union activity.
A garbled dispatch from New Orleans cites Bluetlolda sources claiming a crisis in the Ayluge Crone realm. The note mentions crop failures and a claimed revolution against a republic, with unclear names and places in the text.
Advertisers Georgetawn Anaconda merchants announce a sale at the Hulie office offering a supply of hooklets and a ledger of Georgetown pine logs. Prices are high quality with prompt delivery. Includes names of firms and locations.
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