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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
14
The Anaconda Standard details publishers and proprietors, post office status, and subscription rates including monthly and annual options. It lists multiple newspaper agent networks across major U.S. cities and provides contact details for standard publication inquiries at the Anaconda, Montana office.
In the wake of a large fire in South Butte vast ruins are rapidly cleared as artisans erect new buildings. On Saturday the Frmpress theater, once Maguire’s Opera House, was nearly destroyed. The owner plans a modern, finer theater on the site once insurance is settled, signaling progress as the city rebuilds.
The Building Trades council reports that differences among Butte crafts have been amicably settled. After early-year delays and renewed disputes, committees representing trades, the builders exchange, contractors, and the chamber of commerce reached an agreement. They promise no further strikes and say construction can resume, with a quiet coming season expected.
The article notes Butte’s pattern of rapid rebuilding after calamities. It cites the 23 year old Hennessy and Connell store fires, the First National Bank relocation, a 1896 dynamite blast, and the Symmons store fire, all followed by construction of larger, better buildings. It also mentions St. Jo suffering a fire, emphasizing the city’s resilience.
County conventions show shifting sentiment among Montana Democrats as delegates prepare for the Baltimore national convention. Clark and Wilson vie for instructions, with many favoring an uninstructed delegation to preserve party unity and adaptability to the situation in Baltimore.
William J. Bryan remains undecided between Clark and Wilson as Democratic leaders fear his role in a Baltimore convention deadlock. Uninstructed delegates, now over a third, could sway the outcome, raising the prospect of a compromise candidate if a hard deadlock forms.
Portland May 26 Large orders by the Har riman system railroads total about 10 million dollars and 30 million feet of Oregon and Washington lumber. Key items include 15 Mikado locomotives for Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation and unions, 6 000 50 ton box cars for Northwest grain, 1 500 cars to Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation, and 200 or 3800 steel rail passenger coaches and mail baggage cars from Pullman to be delivered soon, fireproof and nearly indestructible.
A bomb tore through the front of a two story brick building at 906 Milton Avenue in Chicago's Italian quarter, igniting three nearby structures and causing about 25000 dollars in damage. Police say Antonio Marcini, living in one of the buildings, is targeted by extortionists.
On June 3 a party of 100 businessmen from Minneapolis and St Paul will stop in Great Falls for five hours during a special train journey to Seattle for the Northwest Development league meeting. The board of commerce plans an entertainment program for the stop.
Seattle May 6 The general assembly of the United Presbyterian church met with clergymen occupying city pulpits for morning and evening services. A special communion service was attended by the assembly in the afternoon. Business sessions resume tomorrow.
Pasadena offic er Clifton Farmer died after being shot while trying to arrest Thomas Lopez, an armed Mexican accused of terrorizing residents near the Huntington estate. Lopez was wounded and likely to die.
Johannesburg Germany May 26 Lieutenant Schlicking was killed while riding as a passenger in today's incident. An aviator sustained minor injuries in the same event.
A humorous exchange features Mrs. Rastus and Rastus debating who Theodore Roosevelt would be in different regions. Rastus notes he depends on where he is, citing figures from American history. Dinah asks who he will be in heaven, and Rastus replies the question may be decided by arbitration.
Members of the Grand Army of the Republic, Lincoln post, Women's Relief Corps and other patriotic groups attend a memorial service at Mountain View church. Rev. George D. Wolfe delivers a sermon linking Civil War courage to Christian soldiering, praising veterans and the sacrifices of women, with hymns and national colors on display.
Funeral home listing notes an undertaker and embalmer located at 15 to 19 South Montensa Street. Office is always open.
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