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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1906
Page
15
The Twenty second annual convention of the Grand Lodge of Montana gathers Pytaians in Copper City. Delegates from lodges statewide attend sessions, discuss charitable works, and elect officers for upcoming year.
The first session of the twenty second annual convention opens with routine business and reports, Mayor McKenzie welcomes delegates from across Montana, and plans include a smelting plant tour, a base ball game, an open air band concert, and a banquet. Rathbone Sisters attend, with Mary P. Cady and Eva Harris among officers present.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Kalispell reports T. J. Walsh and former Governor Smith addressing a large audience. Smith praised world gold production since 1896 and attacked Republican tariff policy. Walsh urged a Montana House Democrat to oppose forest reserves and Birch Creek irrigation limits, aiming to keep government from being overridden by money power.
Chicago the American league champion defeated the National league pennant winners 2 to 1 in the opening world series game. The crowd faced cold, rain-sleet and a strong police presence as Hahn and Altrock starred in a pitching duel with Roche delivering key timely hits for the Americans.
In Hanton West Virginia on a Brookyn road Charles Smith and his wife were involved in a jealousy triggered shooting. Kibert Meddley dressed as a woman lured Smith to the gate prompting Mrs Smith to shoot him through the stomach and lungs before fatally shooting herself.
More than 300 delegates attend the thirty second annual convention of the National Wholesale Druggists association which starts today in Washington and will run through the week with meetings and discussions expected on industry matters.
A man identified as a Negro was shot to death in Argenta Arkansas. Reports describe a sudden assault in the town and authorities opened an investigation as residents reacted with shock. Further details were not immediately available.
In Argenta on Oct 9, Alexander Champion a Black bartender and fraternal member was shot dead in a Little Rock Argenta saloon. Luther Lindsay son of a man killed by Black residents is held on 38000 bonds for Champion’s murder. Police patrols cover rail yards and negro districts as tension persists after earlier lynching events.
Washington October 9. The Supreme Court delayed the irrigation dispute between Kansas and Colorado over Arkansas River waters because a full bench is required after the retirement of Justice Brown. The hearing awaits a new appointment to the Court.
Ottawa report states 4 Buckingham is in militia possession today with all quiet following yesterday’s clash. No disturbances expected as authorities maintain order.
A stray five dollar bill incident triggers minor damage and draws attention to escalating concerns over Salton Sea conditions as authorities investigate unusual patterns creating an international stir.
Washington reports a developing Salton sea disaster in Southern California as the Colorado river’s diversion by the California Development company creates a vast inland sea. Diplomatic talks waver as both nations seek remedies while towns succumb and rail lines shift away from the rising waters.
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