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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
2
The Anaconda Standard lists publishing details for STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY with offices in Anaconda and Missoula, subscription rates, branch offices, and newsstand distribution locations across major cities. It directs that all general business, settlers and address correspondence go to STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY, Anaconda, Montana.
Road show schedule lists Gov Edwin Norris speaking in multiple towns including Red Lodge, Great Falls, Bozeman, Helena, and Boulder with dates in October and October 21 in Great Plain areas. The fragmentary telegraph-like list notes locations such as Ogden, Townsend, Townsend, and Helena with tentative venues and dates.
Thomas D Long of Thomas D Long Bheridda Met Lewistown lists speaking engagements across many dates and places including Oct and Nov stops in Dayton Great Pulls Culbertson Glevéneville Deer Lodge Hamilton Anaconda Kalispell and other small towns with October dates and a November 3 Kalispell event slated.
Thomas J Walsh listed for a speaking engagement in Great Falls in October. The notice mentions several scattered names and dates, including Breenan Glendie and Port Senton, with October events and locations across multiple places.
A bizarre case in William Wathed street, Sauron, Vexas, centers on a prisoner claimed to be James Cy. Pisham, accused of murder in Santa Clare county. Authorities question the identity after a governor’s report and a birthmark on the suspect’s hand matches a body linked to another. Witnesses confuse the man with Hatfield, while the real Bonham is believed dead, creating a puzzling misidentification across multiple locales.
Oregon and other cities report labor shortages due to scarce harvest help. The Oregonian cites Horace Greeley urging a westward move as a historic remedy, while the Portland newspaper notes East coast unemployment remains higher. West offers more opportunities. A Mesebud Indian reservation opening drew thousands rushing to claim land amid crowded lines.
The Oregonian notes settlers prefer Nebraska and Kansas climates and natural resources over the Pacific coast. Many seek to homestead, facing costs, uncertainty, and limited available land. Some plan to borrow against future gains, while others hope for more favorable conditions elsewhere.
The article discusses Representative Longworth’s jocular remark and its fallout. It notes press reactions in Texas and other papers, the Roosevelt Taft dynamic, and how critics frame the statement as a campaign tool while wary voters ponder its impact on leadership and party strategy.
A brief review questions Michigan governor origins and birthplaces. The Devolt Free Press disputes a claim that none of Michigan’s governors were native to the state, noting one possible exception and criticizing a broader pattern of “naive son” rhetoric seen in California. The piece reflects on state identity and political commentary of the era.
Eastern Montana ranchers confront a potential anthrax threat amid concern over a disease that could cross state lines. Officials consider state quarantines and stricter imports to shield stock, as vaccines and modern methods reduce deaths. Ranchers seek stronger measures to prevent spread along the southern boundary.
A long critical analysis condemns Republican campaign methods that frighten voters with dire predictions. It cites Grover Cleveland era tactics and recent speeches, arguing the scare strategy leverages tariff fears and alleged disaster under Democratic success. The piece notes key states like New York Ohio and Indiana as targets for these tactics.
A new Northern Pacific Railway passenger station rises in Billings with two brick structures. The main station houses baggage express and waiting areas, a lunch house west of the main building, and a large general waiting room, ladies room, and smoking room. Construction aims to meet the timetable under favorable weather, with project cost around 84000 dollars.
A damaged transfer reports a special dairy train arriving from Bozeman with five cows and milling machines. The crew plans to rest in Hamilton, milk cows at 3 o'clock, and hold an auction or meeting at 1 or 4 o'clock. The team then moves toward Glendive Get.
The coming week promises major activity with campaign travels by Bryan and Taft across Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Ohio and the East. Governors Hughes Root Straus and Wilson plan speeches and tours in key states while a U S battleship fleet nears Yokohama and a Paris international raid congress gathers. The Supreme Court resumes its term Monday as Thaw’s asylum case moves forward in White Plains New York.
Word came that W A Rothwell died at Moberly Missouri while serving as Democratic Committeeman. Chairman Mark announced funeral plans in Moberly and named national committeemen to attend. Mack will travel to Lunato New York then return to Chicago.
San Jose Gil reports Governor Gilet instructs District Attorney Wree to seek James C. Dunham by transporting a suspect held in Sherman Texas for identification. State covers expenses if it proves not Dunham. DA Paty confirms wiring U S Marshal Meadfee for details as birthmark match emerges.
New York Oct 1 At a meeting of the General Moderation ant on today indorsements were voiced on a circular sent by President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor for political campaign contributions. The resolution endorsing the circular and the executive committee’s recommendation that the New York federation contribute was adopted 57 to 4. Delegates understood the circulars as appeals to support the Democratic party.
A special dispatch reports TW L Boyas, secretary, launching a Young Men's Christian Association in Milan City with a goal of at least 200 members and a $20,000 to £25,000 building fund. About 200 men have already signed on, with remaining needed by next week.
George Tucker, a 19-year-old Bulte area man, died at James Hospital after a concrete skip snapped beneath him during work on a high school annex. He was paralyzed from the shoulders and died following a sudden decline. An inquest is planned. Tucker was a respected member of the Building Trades Council.
A mob attacked striking taxi company chauffeurs near the Knickerbocker Hotel. Guests were injured and windows broken as stones and missiles flew from sympathizers. About a dozen arrests were reported as chaos sent diners fleeing a panic.
James Friend, a longtime Movitaina pioneer over 40 years in Montana, suffered serious injuries when a wagon struck a rock at the Montana Power Transmission company near Gig Hala Arm. He remains in fragile condition after the accident Saturday afternoon as Dr. T G Witherspoon rushed to the scene.
Jetty Crowley, secretary of the Democratic county committee, returns from Waterloo to Nome on Est Gar tena street to learn that two of his young daughters have diphtheria. The house is quarantined as officials rush to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread.
A. Hyenhin, who purchased the J. R. Meikay ranch on Tongue River, died Saturday after an illness. Mrs. Gue Tengwall, formerly Miss Ressie Bos Worth, married Friday and died yesterday in Custer County Hospital. She had been a nurse at the hospital.
A disputed report from Townsend notes A. N. Vader Albert Galen and Charles W. Pray opening a Republican campaign in Broadwater county. The event drew a sizable audience as the party began its push ahead of the election.
Mr Crownley immediately secured a fourth room opposite his residence to stay close to his family, ensuring proximity during their time apart.
Washington reports Commissioner Elmer E Brown urges compulsory school attendance for Alaska native children. He cites irregular public school attendance and supports a bill to require attendance of all school age children unless mentally or physically disqualified, with truancy penalties.
In Tusculous Ala Oct 1 4 a band of horsemen alleged to aim to drive Negroes from the community set fire to a negro Baptist church and lodge half damaged. Negroes have received anonymous letters threatening death if they remain and several houses have been burned. Some frightened residents hide in the woods as tensions rise.
Aaron G. Pratt, cashier of the Hammondsport State Bank, was taken to the East in custody after being charged with a cash shortage of 880,000 and having accepted deposits while the bank was insolvent. He was arrested in Longmont, Colorado, and waived extradition. Indictments against Pratt were returned last month by the Hammondsport grand jury.
Lincoln Nebraska October 11 B L Sheppard a traveling salesman and Leona Ldrmer a stewardess were found dead tonight in a North Eleventh Street business block apartment gas poured from the coupling caused residents to break in the room was filled with gas the couple had been dead for hours police suspect deliberate suicide though accidental death is not ruled out
The second point presidential candidate Thomas Hisgen will speak in Butte Thursday evening. Prohibition candidate Mr Chafin spoke in Butte weeks ago. Clarence Shearn, potential New York governor candidate, will also speak. The event is at the Broadway dealer.
All tremibers of the A. O. H. are requested to attend a special meeting at Boucher's hall this evening at 7 o'clock sharp. By order of T. J. McCarthy, President. Thomas Moran, Secretary. The funeral of Katherine Kelly will take place tomorrow morning from the family residence in South Main Street at 9:30, proceeding to St. Joseph's Church for a 10 o'clock Mass. The funeral of Moraca Harrington will follow Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the residence of Dan Harrington, 428 West Copper Street, to St. Mary's Church for Mass.
Mrs. Frank Glasner and her female companion were seriously jolted but not fatally injured when a touring car rear ended their carriage at the intersection of First Avenue and Utah Street around 2 PM. The impact smashed the carriage wheels, hurled the women to the street, and dragged the horse a distance before the car halted. Police report the machine belonged to Henry Albertson. no arrest was made as Mrs. Glasner did not file a complaint.
George Ade’s light comedy Just Out of College opened at the Broadway last night to a fair crowd. The play moves briskly with wit and bright lines, aided by a name cast including Cooper, Lester Crawford, Mabel Acker, Maude Veaghan, Fanny Metolsie, William Henderson, Ethel Tloyd, Alice Enders, and Mary Henders. Extra songs were offered but limited in number.
Charles Wells died from miner's consumption at his residence 121 Losuet Street in the Silver Bow Park addition at 4 o clock yesterday morning. He was 48, survived by his wife and six children, and was a member of Ruby Tent No. 8 and Knights of Mor Cabees. Funeral at Nome church at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with Rev. John Hosking officiating.
New evidence ties Carl Miller to several overnight break-ins in Butte. Items traced to Miss Carolina Guser in West Broadway rooms and to Ben Berryman and Dick Hocking in Boat Park Street apartments link Miller to the crimes via recovered goods and testimonies. Witness Mack Grekin admits involvement in Oakland block thefts.
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