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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
5
Fairbanks criticizes administration amid remarks and policy gaps. Protesters rally as critics urge clarity on domestic and foreign issues while officials defend stance.
At the St. Stanislaus Catholic school dedication in Chicago May 10, Vice President Roosevelt argues for funding national defense while prioritizing education and churches over armaments. He condemns socialist tyranny, warns against European militarism, and calls working Americans to unite under Christian republican ideals.
A Rocky Mountain Bell representative outlines routes for a new long distance system through Montana. The project envisions a full line from Livingston to the Yellowstone park area, with connections to upstream valleys and a western extension toward Mastery Montana.
William McCrudden, who disappeared December 19 while en route from Butte to his brother Robert’s camp near Saltese, Idaho, has been found. Telegram from Billy Kendall says he was located and will be buried at Mullan. McCrudden, about 22, was a member of the Eagles and the Butte Hotel and Restaurant Employes' union, last seen after a snowstorm left five feet of snow.
A chaotic report describes a prison outbreak where typhoid like illness spreads among inmates. Authorities withhold details as deaths rise and infection appears widespread among prisoners and staff.
Washington May 1. A grand republican corner stone laying will unite nations in Masia for a monument symbolizing western effort toward peaceful prosperity. President Roosevelt, Secretary Root, Andrew Carnegie, and Ambassador Nabuco of Brazil will speak or send messages. Seats for 3,000 guests are reserved and each seat was carefully crafted. The building foundation will be laid under the auspices of the International Union of Munorlvan republick, with Jol irrelt presiding.
May 10 Panu reports high level talks between Colombia United States and Panama officials including President Aipacioy and Taft envoy experts. A tentative accord on canal treaty points is reported satisfactory with discussions on frontier issues and land titles for canal zone. Secretary Tart and Panama ministers plan to sail to the United States Tuesday morning for further negotiations.
A garbled 19th century report claims masked riders from Kentucky attacked Henry Kolset’s home in Indiana at dawn. A grave and box of medicines were allegedly placed, with a warning about continued farm unrest and more trouble to come.
California voters backed Roosevelt for president in last week’s primary, signaling support that Sacramento delegates may carry to the state convention. The split between regular Republicans and the Lincoln-Roosevelt League shaped a compromise plan adopting a normal ballot to show preferences, with Taft as second choice and Roosevelt favored for eventual instruction at the convention.
A garbled local report mentions Cleveland and improving conditions tied to a former resident Greer Cheve land dispute. The text references a Presbyterian charity, a tenant situation, and a widow named Mrs. Cleveland, with vague notes on payments and services.
Five men perish when a river launch sinks near Nawberryport in strong current. Naphtha and lagen fuel aboard ignite. rescue spark efforts amid the Moretimg river. Local authorities investigate cause.
The obituary notes Charles Tiemford, a West Point graduate and former second lieutenant who resigned in September 1906, shot himself at his hotel room in Trenton after family members were found. A letter to Adjutant General aiming for a return to the army was found, suggesting the visit to Washington was for possible reappointment.
A garbled report references Afghanistan and border controls with mentions of invasion and tribal fronts. The text is unclear but implies attempts to contain rebel incursions and reinforce frontier areas amid ongoing conflict. Names and precise events are unreadable in the fragment.
Chicago May 10 A wild session opened the socialist party convention with city and agricultural delegates clashing over appealing to farmers to join socialism. Debates centered on nominating Eugene V Debs or William D Haywood with a two thirds vote rule discussed, and disputes over women, immigration, and farmer outreach. Delegates from Washington faced seating disputes as credentials were reviewed.
Crowds flocked to the Gunness farm at La Porte Indiana on May 10 as authorities and out of town visitors investigated the infamous death site. Sheriff Smather planned continued inquiries into missing relatives while dig teams sought ashes and possible gold in Mrs Gunness’ cellar.
Helena Mont Mix 10 A street reports that G Conrad a millionaire banker mine owner and ranchman opens campaign headquarters in Great Falls and engages Warner Sterner of New York to manage the bid for the nominal ticket.
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