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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR shows notices about Rett description rates and independent phone numbers. Includes references to editorial room and fall phone lines with several numbered items 4 115 116 and 47 115 116. No clear event context.
Joe Venable, Butte’s first city marshal appointed in 1880, visits from Boise Idaho to revisit old mining camp days. He recalls quashed crime era with General Warren and Judge De Wolf, then ran mines below Park street and later settled in Idaho irrigation. He stays at the Finlen and plans several days of old friend reunions.
Directory of newspaper and news agency addresses across the United States and Canada. Listings include Bell phone numbers and various city locations from New York to Portland. Directs all general correspondence to Standard Publishing Company, Anaconda, Montana.
Missoula voters go to the polls for a municipal primary under the new commission plan. Eight candidates seek mayor, twenty vie for two at large aldermen. Top two advance to the July 16 election. The state watches how the short ballot and at large aldermen system work in Missoula, hoping good men prevail and a fair test of commission government emerges.
The article argues public economy hinges on capable leadership and proper administration. It compares Missoula with Anaconda and other cities, noting salaries and effectiveness under the commission form. It asserts results depend on men, not systems, and that Missoula’s outcome will test the Montana commission law’s fit in practice.
At a St Louis jewelers convention an Indiana expert predicted wireless electricity will replace current regulated clocks. A master clock with Hertzian attachments would send time to a pocket dial button, making hands point to the hour with minimal gears and repairs. The forecast notes low cost yet jokes about Uncle at the loan agency.
A persisting critique in Mr. Bryan's newspaper comment argues he never truly ceased dictating to the Democrats. It depicts a peevish, personal tone and recalls how his influence dominated major moments, shaping national party direction for years while acknowledging limits on authority today.
A newspaper editorial defends Bryan's sincerity while accusing him of dictating to the democracy during past campaigns. It notes his public criticism when unable to persuade party leaders and suggests a power shift may be looming as his influence wanes.
Bozeman June 25 city council meets on Northern Pacific petition to cross streets. Postponement urged by attorney John Brown. Rumors say spur to Main Street may be abandoned or a compromise sought. Condemnation proceedings against east side property owners proceed before Judge Stewart this week.
A wharf collapse at King Edward park on Isle Gros Bois near Montreal injured more than fifty people as a crowded revelers tried to flee. The structure gave way sending hundreds into the water. rescue efforts were ongoing and no deaths had been reported at that time.
Definite action will be taken tonight to incorporate and start the Butte University club. Committees will report at 7:30 in Judge Lynch's courtroom on site for a building and organization plans. The club has drawn many alumni, with a current list near 300 members and a goal of 400, aiming for speed and low cost.
In Washington on June 23 reports describe Tennessee Judge Sims refusing a drink in a prohibition district, while colleagues from wet districts step inside for a drink and cigars. The piece praises Sims as principled, loyal, and devoted to public service, noting his cautious stance on alcohol and his standing in Congress.
Andrew Fisher, former Scottish pit boss now Australian prime minister, shocks English financiers with blunt talk on land tax and labor ideas. He rejects titles, defends landowners against taxation, and contrasts Australian and English labor views while other politicians debate the notion that a house is a castle and inspectors may enter homes under finance acts.
Police dispute yesterday the claim of a robbery at the Copper State saloon located at Utah and Platinum streets. They note three playing cards did not recognize the robbery and question how the band could pass unseen. A bar patron affirmed the bartender’s story, while the bartender could not identify any suspects.
An Italianman on a frail canoe near White's lake at the Englewood car line fell into the water twice yesterday afternoon. Timely boaters, led by Hugh Kenck and Wallace Simmons, pulled him from the lake after the second submersion. The man weighed about 200 pounds and was too terrified to give his name.
Mrs Anna FE Fish aged 57 died last night at 11380 Nevada avenue. Her remains are at Richards' undertaking parlors and will be shipped to San Francisco for cremation.
The Butte Driving Club presents four events on the seventh day of racing with starting post at 2 30 this afternoon. Tally will meet the Englewood cars for the track in the opening race.
Valparaiso reports a great tornado sweeping Chile from Pisagua to Antofagasta. Torrential rains followed the hurricane nearly wrecking the region. More than 200 killed or injured and immense property damage. Iquique flooded. many vessels and boats foundered. steamers report buoys adrift and derelicts at sea.
The Herald condemns the theft of a district schoolhouse near Hubble Aler Baldwin, seven miles southeast, noting two factions moved the building from Musselshell into Meagher county. Trustees faced pressure, a one mile plus relocation, and Musselshell residents vow prosecution.
An elder resident recalls Montana’s bird diversity growing from a few songbirds to a wide range. He lists robin, meadow lark, yellowhammer, blackbird, wren, dove, catbird, kingfisher, and more, noting English sparrow has not arrived yet and cowbird has long been present.
Fort Benton River Press reports on Blaine county petition with 681 signatures where 46 irregular names were removed by county commissioners leaving 641. This is short of one half of 1,391 registered voters needed for the proposed new county. Petitioners were given until Saturday to file affidavits supporting that 150 or more names are dead or have left the country.
Memphis Tenn June 25 The death list from the explosion of the river packet City of St Joseph swelled to 17 with two more expected to die. Eight crewmen died instantly two drowned and three scalded nine later succumbed to injuries. Engineer Floyd Morgan severely burned with no hope for recovery.
The Senate hinges on continued sugar trust inquiry with Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon church as a witness. House adjourns for three days while Speaker Clark urges broad tariff revision. The Senate Lorimer investigation may bring Clarence Funk and Edward Hines to the stand over a $100,000 fund alleged to have aided Lorimer’s Springfield return.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Missoula June 25 Nestor Hil a Finlander formerly employed at Bon ner in the mills was struck by a passenger train late last night on the second Missoula river crossing of the Northern Pacific and was instantly killed. He and a companion escaped the engine on the bridge. Coroner Marsh found the body hanging on tele graph wires attached to the trestle where it had caught in the fall. The dead man had been drinking for several days and last night was under the influence. He and his companion wandered onto the trestle just before the eastbound train arrived. No relatives in this section.
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