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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
12
Anaconda Standard lists subscription terms and prices for daily and Sunday editions, prevailing payment terms, and office contact details. It notes monthly and yearly rates, advance payments, and department locations in the Standard Block with related telephone lines.
Branch offices listed in Butte Missoula New York Chicago and more with sales points across New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Seattle Portland and Tacoma All general business letters should be addressed to Anaconda Montana.
List of appearances for Governor Edwin Norris across Montana towns including Red Lodge Billings Miles City Forsyth Bozeman Lewistown Townsend Great Falls Stockett Boulder South Butte Deer Lodge Helena Ataconda Butte Lima and dates in October and November.
Thomas D. Long of Sheridan lists speaking engagements across Montana in October and November. Events span Dillon October 1% Missoula October 11 Stevensville and Victor October 15 Hamilton October 15 evening Philipsburg October 16 Plains October 17 Culbertson October 22 Havre October 23 Chateau October 24 Anaconda October 23 Butte October 29 Kalispell November 39.
A list shows speaking engagements for Thomas J Walsh across multiple Montana cities from Livingston on October 16 to Helena in November. Cities include Red Lodge Billings Miles City Glendive Glasgow Fort Benton Great Falls Lewistown White Sulphur Springs Missoula Butte Dillon and Helena with tentative October dates.
William Hatfield's arrest in Sherman Texas sparks a mistaken identity scare with James C Dunham the Santa Clara County murderer. California governor requests an identification board in San Jose to settle if Hatfield is Dunham. A birthmark matches the killer and public doubt persists.
Reports from Portland and other Oregon cities describe a brief labor shortage on farms hindering harvests and crop movement. The Oregonian cites Horace Greeley’s old advice to go west as still apt, noting East Coast unemployment pushes job seekers toward the West where opportunities abound.
The Oregonian notes thousands seek 5000 homesteads across Nebraska and Kansas as climate and chance lure settlers. It contrasts costs of filing with locating on lands in Oregon Washington and existing farms while the West fills with desirable settlers over time.
The remark attributed to Longworth sparks denials and debate as critics on both sides question its intent and the Roosevelt Taft dynamic. Newspapers frame the remark as campaign levity or a harmful dig at an intended Roosevelt dynasty, while praising or disparaging its impact.
The Detroit Free Press notes Michigan has had 71 years of statehood and 25 governors, none clearly native to Michigan besides possibly one. If that governor was born in Michigan he likely left early and returned later, making Michigan’s native son issue unusual and noteworthy. The report questions whether any truly native governors have served in Michigan.
An authority notes bacilli in grass and hay at infected areas and outlines inoculation using an attenuated virus to harden animals against virulent bacteria. Other methods include anti-anthrax serum, but attenuated virus appears most effective. Surgical methods are the only treatment for humans.
The piece argues Republicans rely on fear to sway voters ahead of elections. It cites past tactics promising disaster from a Democratic win and notes the “appeal to the pocket” as a proven vote getter. The article warns educated voters they can be duped by sensational claims.
The week opens with Taft and Bryan in their home states and Hughes touring New York. Root Straus and Sherman also set engagements as Balkans tensions rise. Taft campaigns through Ohio and the South while Bryan tours Nebraska and Wyoming. Foreign news includes 16 US battleships arriving in Yokohama and Paris hosting the first international road congress. The Supreme Court reconvenes Monday and Thaw's asylum case resumes in White Plains.
George Thomas Tucker, a 19 year old concrete lifter in Butte, died from a broken back when a skin used to lift concrete fell on him at the new high school annex. He was rescued by fellow workers, paralyzed from the shoulders, and died at St James hospital after the accident occurred Saturday. An inquest is planned at Richards' funeral rooms. Tucker’s funeral will be held at St John’s Episcopal church with building trades officers and members present.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings reports work on the Northern Pacific Railway union passenger station rushing to meet the December 1 deadline. The building comprises a main station and a lunch house with ample waiting, baggage, and office spaces, built of buff pressed brick at a cost of $85,000.
Chicago reports the death of Democratic Committeeman W A Rothwell in Moberly Missouri. National Committeemen J M Tomlinson Roger C Sullivan Guy B Tucker D E Moundcastle A A Jones P L Hall Urey Woodson Moses C Wetmore John I Martin attend the funeral. Chairman Mack conveys sympathy and plans to travel to Buffalo and New York to register.
Eastern Montana stockmen seek stronger state control to prevent introduction of anthrax from South Dakota. They acknowledge quarantine laws exist but push for tighter protection as cattle and sheep herds along the Dakota border face the disease. Anthrax affects animals worldwide and spreads mainly via the intestinal tract. immunization has reduced deaths.
A riot in New York followed an attack on a strike breaker for the Taxicab company. Sixty sympathizers hurled missiles at chauffeurs, injuring several and breaking hotel windows while guests fled in panic. A dozen arrests were reported.
The Montana experiment station dairy train arrives in Hamilton with five cows and milking machines aboard. Cows will be milked tonight and machine milking is planned for 5 pm with lectures in the coach. The tour continues to Glendive on Oct. 22 after a 2 pm meeting.
Governor Gillett orders district attorney to bring the Sherman Texas suspect to San Jose for identification as James C. Dunham, the Santa Clara County murder fugitive. The state will cover transport costs if the man is not Dunham, and a matching birthmark links the Texas suspect to the wanted man.
James Friend a Montana pioneer over 69 was badly injured Saturday afternoon when his wagon struck a rock near the Big Hole dam and the vehicle passed over him. He suffered a broken left clavicle right arm and three ribs with a severe head wound. Dr. T C Witherspoon treated him at home after a rapid 31 mile trip despite three tire punctures. Friend has lived in Montana 30 years and worked at the Montana Power Transmission sub station near Divide.
At a Central Federation meeting in New York on October 11 delegates voted 7 to 34 to endorse a circular by Samuel Gompers of the AFL asking for contributions to political campaign work. The body favored asking the New York federation to contribute, signaling support for Democratic Party causes in the circular.
Jerry Crowley secretary of the Democratic county committee returned from Waterloo to discover two of his daughters ill with diphtheria. The home on East Galena Street was quarantined as the illness developed during his trip.
Miles City on October 11 reports a drive to form a Young Men’s Christian Association with at least 300 members and to build a new facility costing 20 000 to 25 000 dollars. W L Boyes the organizer says 200 signatures are in and 100 more are expected next week.
C A Hutchinson who bought the J R McKay ranch on Tongue River died suddenly Saturday from heart disease. Mrs Gus Tengwall, formerly Miss Bessie Bosworth and married Friday, died yesterday while ill at Custer county hospital. she had been a nurse there.
Townsend Oct 11 A N Yoder Albert Galen and Charles N Pray spoke to a good sized audience last evening as Republicans opened their campaign in Broadwater county.
Mr. Crow ley immediately secured a room opposite his home to remain close to his family, following hours’ absence from their residence.
Washington reports Commissioner Elmer E Brown urges compulsory school attendance for Alaska native children. He cites truancy penalties as needed to maintain regular attendance and supports passage of a law requiring all school age children to attend unless disqualified.
In Springhill, Alabama, a Negro Baptist church and lodge hall were burned Friday night. A band of horsemen, alleged to aim to drive out Black residents, reportedly set the fire. Negroes have received threatening letters and some houses have been fired upon. fear spreads as families hide in the woods.
Aar on G Pratt cashier of the Hammondsport State Bank in Hammondsport New York was charged with a shortage of eighty thousand dollars and with receiving deposits while his bank was insolvent. He was arrested at Longmont Colorado and left for the East in custody of the county sheriff and deputy. Indictments were returned by the Hammondsport grand jury last month and the bank was closed last February.
Lincoln officials report B. L. Sheppard traveling salesman for a scales firm and Leona Bruner stewardess at the Lincoln Commercial Club found dead in a North Eleventh Street apartment. Gas fumes filled the room after occupants forced entry. police suspect a personal crisis intent though accidental death is possible.
Thomas L. Hisgen, presidential candidate of the independence party, will address Butte Thursday evening at the Broadway theater. Prohibition candidate Chafin spoke here weeks ago. other speakers include Clarence Shearn, candidate for New York governor.
All members are urged to attend a special meeting at Bouchers hall this evening at 8 o clock sharp for special important business by order of T J McCarthy President Thomas Moran Secretary. The funeral of Katherine Kelly will take place tomorrow morning from the family residence 846 South Main street at 9 30 o clock proceeding to St Josephs church for requiem high mass at 10 o clock.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 AM at Dan Harringtons residence 418 West Copper Street then proceed to St Marys Church for Mass. Morace Harrington obituary details are announced by the family.
Mrs. Frank Glasser and her companion were jolted from their carriage when a southbound touring car struck the rear at Utah avenue and First street. Witnesses said the auto was speeding about 25 mph. the women escaped serious injury, and Police Officer Hungate filed the report. The car belonged to Henry Albertson.
George Ade's light comedy Just Out of College was staged at the Broadway last night by an exceptionally good company to a fair sized audience. It will be repeated tonight and should draw a crowded house as the play is witty and brisk with pinsharp lines. The cast includes Mortimer Cooper Crawford Acker Vaughan McIntyre Henderson Lloyd Enders and Henderson with several catchy songs.
Charles Wills longtime Meaderville miner died of miner's consumption at 141 Locust street in Silver Bow Park addition at 4 am He was 43 and survived by wife and six children He belonged to Ruby tent No 6 Knights of Macabees Funeral at his home tomorrow at 2 pm with Rev John Hosking presiding
Mrs. E. H. Cooney of Great Falls presents a Navajo rug display at the Woman's club. Rugs recently arrived from Crystal, New Mexico, with prices ranging from 3.75 to 58 dollars.
New evidence links Carl Miller to several robberies after Detective Joe Williams recovered articles found in his possession. Items stolen from Miss Caroline Gaser and others, including a Waterman pen and a long hand bag, connect Miller to the Oakland block and Harvard block break ins. Mack Grekin, Miller's partner, involved in the Oakland block heist, testified as principal witness.
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