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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1906
Page
1
A massive explosion at Courrieres in northern France traps about 14 3 04 miners and entombs thousands. Rescue efforts continue as authorities report rising death toll amid widespread national mourning and official visits to the scene.
The article reports Washington rumors on a presidential appointment and the Panama Canal project. Secretary Tate says no decision has been made on a successor to Justice Brown, with Taft favoring a judiciary choice but preferring a different candidate. Potential nominees listed include Judge Swayne, Judge Gray, Representative Limper, Judge Sanborn, and others, amid cabinet consultations.
Jefferson City March 10 Convicts Harry Vaughan George Ryan and Ed Raymond found guilty of buying murder in the prison mutiny last year in Clay County were sentenced to be hanged April 2. The supreme court granted a stay of execution.
A Burlington court heard evidence in a false pretenses case where a man named as Tan or Yeaman attempted to obtain $100 by posing as Hut Elving. The suspect, described as 18 years old with a crooked nose, claimed to be a carpenter and printer and used several alias names. He was nervous, denied guilt, and faces trial Wednesday before Justice Garilch. Blank money orders and misidentified funds were found on his person. The episode involved a shipment of funds to Charles Philips in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and the suspect was sent for identification by wires from the Westeninton Veivgresite company.
Bozeman reports a sudden wind surge and a rapid weather shift from spring-like to wintry. Temperatures stayed near zero for 13 hours as winds reached 44 miles per hour and averaged 18.23 miles in the last four hours.
Fragmentary text reports wheat and corn quantities tied to a March release from a Washington department summary. It mentions MAUHE board and electric automobiles, with scattered numbers like 133 190 and 10 190 020, lacking coherent context.
The article reports a memorial for the late Lord Pauncefote, funded by Lady Pauncefote and her relatives, placed near the grave of the deceased diplomat in England. The note reflects a ceremonial restoration and dedication to the renowned figure.
In Nottinghamshire style legal notes, United States engineers seek water rights priorities on Sun River and its tributaries. More than 100 witnesses will testify under A. H. Gray as referee. A decree will precede irrigation work if funds allow, with testimony starting soon and a quick completion anticipated.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Frank J. Gehman a switch foreman at Montana Central Yard was acquitted of grand larceny after state charges that he helped steal sacks of ham from a car in October. The article notes other gang members including Or L. Leeson who paid a $50 fine and Emil Hey the alleged fence who forfeited his $100 bond.
Washington March 10 President Roosevelt sent congratulations to Major General Wood at Manila for a brilliant feat of arms. He praised the officers and men of his command as the honor of the American forces.
Avheville North Carolina March 10 Tiex W J Jones a Baptist minister and former pastor was convicted at Hendersonville yesterday of criminal relations with Angeline Cagle and sentenced to imprisonment for any year. The war m1 Also Was convicted and fined 1 and ests.
A strong earthquake struck Bashahia a hill station in Punjab causing damage at Ramvr the empire of Gishatis. Dozens injured and casualties reported with disruption across the region as authorities assess the situation.
Congress is urged to authorize funds to complete or begin repairs at the battle slip Massachusetts at the navy yard New York with a projected cost of 920000 and a two year timeline. The report notes transport ships Patrick and McCrelan arriving with troops for the Philippines from Valets Mattani Mare in early March.
Edwin Dindley a prominent mill owner and president of the Duquesne Owl Bank died in Pittsburgh on March 10 from illness. His passing ends a noted career in local industry and finance.
An old advertorial touts charcoal as a universal cleanser for stomach and bowels. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are praised for breath, complexion, teeth, and toning the liver, with a Buffalo physician endorsing daily use and a 25 cent price claim.
A fragment notes a medical claim about a simple form of a disease, described as Bright's disease, and promises of cures by unnamed physicians. The text cites a sale at Beahax and names Kristio & Leys Co in Mant. It implies confidence in cures based on supposed knowledge, with reference to hopeless cases and a back-to-front discussion of remedies.
Readers share claims of dramatic relief from chronic catarrh after using Peruna. David Meekison says his head condition improved and believes a short course may eradicate thirty years of illness. Jacob L. Davis reports 37 years of ill health alleviated after 12 bottles. Instructions urge writing Dr Mirtan for free advice from Dr Hartman of the Tartian sanitarium.
Special Dispatch details Yellowstone county courthouse history from 1883 to the present, noting earlier buildings shared with MH Clark Co and later sites. It covers bond votes in 1900 and 1902, contract awards, and the 1901 completion of a new, modern courthouse that houses county offices with top-quality furnishings.
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