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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
22
A plan to merge leading copper interests aims to remove friction and set a fair price for copper without creating a monopoly. Analysts note the need for steady market pricing benefits both producers and consumers, urging regulatory guidance under revised Sherman law interpretations.
Copper markets show strengthening demand and a possible merger among big producers. Amalgamated and Anaconda ties boost sentiment with insider buying and expected higher prices. Nevada Consolidated output and potential earnings also cited, while copper’s use in construction grows over galvanizing iron.
President Taft will keep Beverly as a summer playground unless congress chooses a site and provides funds for an official summer White House elsewhere. In a letter to Governor Eberhart of Minnesota he declines Wayzata on Lake Minnetonka, saying only congress can designate an official summer site. Delegations acknowledge lawmakers from one state will resist favoring another's climate.
A Utah official, L H Nunn general manager of the Telluride Power Co, must appear in federal court to answer charges by bondholder Fred F Steigmeyer alleging misapplication of funds. Nunn boarded the Chicago bound Union Pacific train from Salt Lake City, was spotted by a deputy in Colorado near Cheyenne, and service was obtained after he answered a knock at his stateroom door.
Memorial day holiday in the courts halted plans to release Bert Connors A B Maple and Ira Bender who were indicted by a grand jury on charges of attempting to blow up the county hall of records with dynamite last September Ball was set at 25000 for each man as warrants were issued for Bender and Maple Bonding arrangements were planned for tomorrow Arraignment likely to be opposed by the district attorney
Lexington Kentucky May 20 Following the stork for more than twenty thousand miles a calfskin pair of baby shoes arrived from Missouri. They were consigned to Col. C. E. Merrill a Confederate veteran. A Missouri letter said the shoes had been worn by more than 250 infants in the United States and should be kept in the Merrill family until they wear out or the custom ends.
Cloudbursts with heavy rain sweep South Germany causing widespread damage. In Baden six houses in a village were swept away with twelve people drowned. Four drowned near Heidelberg as a mill was washed away. Eight inches of rain ruined crops and fruit trees and killed birds across the region.
John M. Ward son of Buffalo public works chief Col Francis M. Ward applied to enter the insanity division of the receiving hospital. He claimed memory loss on the way from Buffalo to Beattie and said he might harm himself or others in another lapse. He was told admission requires a sworn insanity complaint.
Solid gold glasses priced at five dollars offered by Dr Dood who treats eye and nervous diseases from Harbour block with free consultation.
Samuel S Bogart vice president of the United Wireless Telegraph company pleaded guilty to fraudulent use of the mail in advance of five associates. He was fined 2500 dollars, paid the fine, and was freed. Christopher Columbus Wilson president and four others remain jailed after bail denial and prison terms.
Washington on May 20. Naval experts deem torpedo boat destroyers highly effective in modern warfare. The Navy Department will open bids on August 7 for eight vessels larger and more powerful than existing destroyers.
Pittsburg Kan May 30 W Hampton Caffey found guilty of second degree murder in the death of his wife after a quarrel on February 23 He faced a first degree murder charge but jurors deliberated about two and a half hours Caffey testified drinking and said he did not remember firing the shot that killed her.
The famous Potosi Springs near PonyMontare now open for the season under new management. Sixteen well furnished rooms and a good table. Fine baths and good fishing near the hotel. Call up Cave Box PonyMont.
The annual election of Butte Mill and Smelter Men’s union No 74 W F of M will be held at Miners Union hall on June 1, 1911. Polls open from 10 oclock in morning to 8 in evening. J H MATTHEWS President A M FLUENT Secretary Treasurer If you want the best value for your money in a plano or organ call on Orten Breos 714 718 Matin street.
Washington report notes neither the Senate nor committees were in session. The House had no business as an agreed pause required mutual approval to adjourn. No session until Friday after the democratic caucus on the wool tariff bill. Senate to reconvene Thursday. Democratic leaders expect majority support for the bill.
In May 380, an Iowa Central engineer died in the cab while the train sped toward Marshalltown. The fireman found him with his hand on the throttle as the engine continued. Heart disease was the declared cause of death.
In New York a woman found dead in a bathtub in a vacant flat was identified as Mrs Henry Schieb, 22, wife of a chauffeur. Her husband was arrested today. Fosselman remedies are now at Co B Hosking and Co 12 North Main.
In London May 30 Roland Hunt unionist MP for Ludlow urges Sir Edward Grey to reevaluate Taft arbitration proposal as senate ratification nears and questions whether it can form a basis for a treaty of unrestrictive arbitration. Grey declines further comment until he studies the measure. The Standard’s ads promise easy solutions for finding work and services.
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