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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
7
Wide interest is shown in all districts as thousands of votes are received daily. New contestants enter every day. Subscribers may vote for arrears as well as ahead, with votes issued on any payment or subscription of one dollar or more. Prizes are worth working for.
A lengthy call for readers to enter a political contest by subscribing to the Standard and distributing ballots. It outlines dates in May and June, counts of votes per subscription, how ballots are submitted, and prizes including a prize automobile. It urges energetic campaigns, mentions contest standings, and invites contestants to recruit subscribers through friends and local efforts.
District No 1 voters list many individuals and towns across Montana and Wyoming including Granite Missoula Walkerville East Pals North Gate Center and multiple street addresses. The roll names numerous residents with scattered districts and brief notes on locations.
A garbled OCR list presents numerous names and addresses with scattered numbers. Notable entries include Agnes MacGregor at 123 W Mere with 118,009 and various incomplete lines such as Gurrah Fren t129 and Montarut 20140 Mra, Wo. Details are unclear due to corruption.
The Standard Anaconda Montana announces a contest deadline set for July 3 1900 at 11 p m All mall entries should be addressed to the contest department The notice provides no further details on prizes or entry requirements
District No 5 coverage along the Ores kon Shore Line and branch lines east of Lutte to Three Forks. Lists of residents and local names including Minnie Costin Whitehat Loratta Logs Kiertrude Hungate and many others across Twin Gustin Alder Conger Dillon Melrose Maude Long Adaline Malloy Elvira Herkeren Margaret Rood Nettle Klekett Pen Rydilee Pannle Rett and more. appears as a community register or roster with names and places.
A long district list details names spanning towns from Helena to Bozeman and Billings, naming Olga Schunke Logan Nitto Martin Emily Caudel Tess Flynn and many others. It outlines the North Pacific main line region and branches, with numerous residents and locales including Big Timber Red Lodge and Townsend.
District No 8 outlines area along the Chicago Milwaukee and Se railroad with main line and branches east of Three Forks. The document lists numerous individuals tied to towns including Harrowton Lewistown Harlowton Judith GupVera Ross Toston Lavina Martinsdale Judth Gup and Harlowton among others with scattered figures and marks.
Special Dispatch reports Kaispell May S. The Antle Soloon league faced a setback as the county board refused a petition for a special election on liquor prohibitions. Key figures included former Judge Smith, Senator Long, Chris Heat of Wallspel Brewing, and J I O Connell. Officials noted the legal obstacle and pledged continued efforts in the contentious race.
San Francisco May 25 A libel suit brought by F W McCarthy local labor leader against J Spreckels Charles W Herick and Ernest S Simpson and Ralph E Call managing editor was dismissed today by Judge Shortall. The ground was failure to show facts constituting malice as required by law and the case grew from an article in the Call about a statement in the office of W Horry Southern Pacific scenery counsel allegedly attended by McCarthy and others.
In St Petersburg a man named Tolstos is charged with printing and distributing political leaflets including "Thou Shalt Not Kill." The case alleges he aided the spread of subversive material from a fortress, with authorities filing charges against him.
The ningletratos refused to prosecute Conc Triatos after a letter to the high court warned Selden of a grave offense and inviting investigation of Whmgel.
May report from Kalispell states workers at the state mill refused to join a strike order. The union’s attempt to rally support failed as most laborers stayed at work, leaving the mill operating while some officials and allied groups faced questioning over authority and representation.
A garbled report from New York and Chicago describes prosecutors alleging officials accepted money amid a courtroom trial. The Assistant State Attorney cites Martin B. Madden and related units in charges tied to personal gain through strikes, with a jury likely not reached by Thursday.
Special Dispatch reports a man fired two shots from a car window toward a westbound train near Gikiford, thirty minutes west of Havre, seriously wounding Charles Barratt, an agent of the Great North era. The shooter identified as Compuncher Jan was arrested. Barratt is said to be in critical condition.
St Paul May 2 An appeal was heard today in the United States District Court by the Northern Pacific Railway from the Interstate Commerce Commission decision. The case questions joint rates to northwest points via Portland. The commission announced its decision on May 4.
A Sunday report summarized by Mr Ver ns criticizes the New York committee of defense and a resolution by Bret. al. Halter of Washinglay 9 C2 urges a commissioner to petition Congress for Sunday observance to the national capital. The piece discusses Italian immigration and American born citizens in terms of religious and civic loyalty.
Fresno May 25 A California Scanners Association fire loss is estimated at 390000 as flames breach a three story structure. Fire department fought the blaze with rapid spread overruling initial containment. Manager LY Kelley reported the total as the heavy financial setback for the association.
A Sanial Dispatch from Tinton reports the Cascade Bank at Great Falls facing a writ of mandate demanding copies of papers to extend its corporate existence. The court declined to compel filing, citing irregularities under state law, leaving the bank's status and certificate still pending with the secretary of state.
Shei Wirpatehip ae Stravland Tielenu and Stier MM Andrews of New York were chosen by the state at examiners to prepare the plans for the wings of the state capitol. Mr Andrews is noted as the architect who designed the Wenthery state capitol.
Miss Barbara Aral of Highlandtown Maryland recounts severe eczema itching for ten months ending after using Cuticura Remedies Soap Ointment and Pills. She says after four or five applications itching subsided and she was completely cured.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products including Soap Ointment and Balm as immediate relief for itching burning and rashes in babies and children. It claims safety from birth and promotes soothing sleep and quicker cure when other remedies fail.
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