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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
6
Commissioner Lane IW expresses optimism amid wartime disruption. He notes railway earnings stabilize, anticipates gradual recovery, and praises the federal commerce division for service. A large convention in Chicago spurs hostilities, with preparations for massive lighting and decorations underway before July 4.
A garbled report outlines Democratic governor and vice presidential candidate discussions with names like Towne Hurton and Brien. It mentions Eastern candidates Archibald McNeill and Jerry Sullivan and labor figures, with Denver as the convention focus and debate over platform planks and delegate arrangements. The piece hints at intraparty maneuvering and anticipated speeches by prominent regional leaders amid a crowded field.
Monument Beach Mass former Gov William Douglas Wisited his summer home tonight and said he is not a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. He added he has no plans to return to politics and will stay out of public life.
Lincoln June 28 A Democratic auto party traveling from Chicago to the Denver Democratic National Convention arrived in Lincoln after a rough ride. About 400 Bryan volunteers greeted them, led by Mayor Brown. Tomorrow linesmen will visit W. J. Bryan at Fairview. Abbott of the national Democratic committee said the vice president was an open question and Governor Johnson was not seen as a serious factor for second place.
San Francisco June 28 Theodore A Bell temporary chairman candidate for the Democratic National Convention has left for home to rest before Denver. He says his bid is for the party's betterment not to commit Bryan to support any specific candidate and he neither confirms nor denies reports of correspondence with Bryan regarding the chairmanship.
Harry Satlines a 44 year old Norwegian iron worker employed on the St Paul railway span fell from a bridge eight miles from Wica to days ago. He died at a hospital at 6 this morning after being unconscious for several days. He suffered concussion and possible internal injuries with a fractured left leg. He leaves a wife in Minneapolis. Officials and workers in the International Association of Structural Iron Workers visited the hospital and charged the death to the timernatriagentonts.
Gleason and Martin defeated Sullivan and Nolan in a hard handball doubles match yesterday. The partners led early and held off a late charge by their opponents to secure the victory and continue their strong season.
The text recounts a local game scene with teams like Hutte and Anaconda. It mentions invited players, city courts, and mixed results, hinting at a late season match and ongoing challenges aboard a patchy report. Named individuals appear inconsistently due to OCR but indicate a sports update with local teams and venues.
Mexican peyote received an attack on Mayor Thomas Mettuch's residence. Several people are reported killed while a force of about 200 men fled along the railroad between Viesca and Torreon. A passenger train on the line was held up at Parras.
Ambassadors Linvigne Grieb is ordered to Washington as a sudden change in the Mexican ambassador’s schedule prompts delays for the envoy in handling a potential coup. Mexico pledges to prosecute leaders under neutrality laws, while reports claim northern Mexico’s insurrection funds come from a wealthy rancher. News from Torreon to Del Rio notes rising tension, bank guards, and a San Antonio reporter shot during coverage.
The Modern Woodmen secured a second win over the Athletics in a tense game last night at the leating position in the pennatt mice, Beare 10 to 1. Cannon Ball Wir thaley led the Woodmen as a top amateur pitcher in the city, with Bill SioLAaughtin shelved as a key teammate. Also noted is a long historical aside about Stanfort White and Harry Thaw, linking distant events to the paper’s column style, with ads and notes from local assay firms appended at the end.
Short, urgent classifieds advertise barber trade courses plumbing electrical and bricklaying training in eight weeks with earnings promises. Also promoting standard advertisement services, employment for teens, and a bicycle delivery note. Benefits include free catalogs and day or night classes with broad reach across multiple cities.
Mhone G19 and FO Lo and Marcus are named in a brief notice dated day. The fragment mentions individuals but lacks clear context or actions.
A garbled Butte page lists job seekers and sellers including household goods, vintage items, sewing machines, pianos, furniture, horse and saddle, and stray items. It mentions timing and locations in Butte and requests references, with broken phrases about rentals, types of stock, and one listing about a beaded bag containing money.
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