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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
5
A chaotic balloon event at a suburb celebration near Schingrgenirg ended in horror as the descent failed. Spectators watched in disbelief as the balloon burst into chaos, with reports of a deadly impact and a crowd plunged into alarm amid the gusty wind and collapsing rigging.
London reports cautious optimism as the Anglosaxon powers weigh the near eastern situation. Diplomats note activity at British missions and high level talks with Russian officials and other nations. The king and royal family are kept informed as ministers pursue courtesies and possible settlement moves.
The piece describes the Republican campaign’s concluding efforts across multiple states and events. It notes a major rally at Cineinwitl’s seven hills, a water power route demonstration, and a special Sunday meeting before a national election. The narrative foregrounds campaign travel through Ohio, New York, Indiana, and Washington with appearances by key figures and a final push ahead of the election.
Fragmentary report recalls the assassination of President Garfield by Charles Guiteau and the shooting of A W McPherson of Detroit near Bromislane. It notes the weapons, the jail escape attempt by Jones, and public recollections of Guiteau and McPherson amid court actions and the ensuing manhunt.
An accidental dynamite blast at a Sleeping Child Spring site near the Ribher Hole injured multiple people. Prank Honvith, owner, handled dynamite prior to the explosion. Mrs. Heavilin replenished the tie, and several bystanders including Miss Midi Renieker and Mrs. Leaville were hurt. Medical staff say the injured are expected to recover.
The readable fragments describe a destruction overnight in a town east of Penshcott affecting a United States customs hours depot and freight passenger facilities. Names and entities are partially legible mentioning Gearhart Ababa rating and Andrews Gulf Brean company with a $100,000 figure.
Large crowd welcomes the delegation aboard the Topkutse Jinen Tenyo Mavi arriving from Kan Freneleen. Japanese hosts organized a full program of receptions and trips during their stay, with Countio Mars hosting foreign affairs discussions and a grand demonstration for the Atlantic battleship Heo, described as the era’s greatest event.
Debs, socialist candidate for president, denounces current government and social system at a Philadelphia gathering. Thousands gathered as police arrested 16 men after disturbances. he warned of a coming era of change and derided the existing political parties.
Monta Get 12 reports new cholera cases in Manila for the day ending Sunday morning. Inspectors continue surveillance with hourly checks, noting a hopeful trend despite some sharp declines as authorities monitor the approaching Hagia and potential epidemic.
The Young Women's Christian Association of Montana held its fifth annual convention in Dillon with delegates from the normal college, Montana State University at Missoula, the agricultural college at Bozeman, Gallatin County High School, Wesleyan University of Helena, and Billings women. Miss Bertha Conde of New York City, a vice national secretary, delivered the keynote on The Significance of the Association Movement and led Bible hours and a vesper service. Delegates’ meeting names include Wilner Bozeman, Martha Hozemar, Ida Lerner Helena, Eva Russell Helena, Jennie Lyng Missoula, Eva Wilson Bozeman, June Hartmann Bozeman, Ware Shellenberger Bozeman, Com Walker Billings, Michel Jonison Billings, Ruth Wilson Helena, Lily Priscilla Renwick, Joseph King Lilly, May Davenport, Ruth Griffin, and Nettie Slavant of Dillon.
Mr Bryan speaks on the stump across several states as he estimates a strong vote for the Democrats. He notes progress in his campaign while Mr Ryan rests, and plans a steady travel schedule with Tuesday departures to Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming.
A garbled note from Regisimuation Alla Hind in New York cites three days of cotreated figures for Greater New York. It reports a figure near 40,000 versus 23,000 from four years earlier, indicating a low AAAs trend.
In Tala Mississippi area a mob lynched several Black men accused of shooting John C Kendall, a conductor on the Ulingis Central railroad, aboard a passenger train after a disturbance. A companion suspect escaped as a posse hunts another participant. In Minplre Georgia a mob seized Henry White from jail and executed him near Yonker after he shot at residents and then at a family.
William M Potts 22 a football player from Canonsburg Pa died from injuries suffered in a game October 3. He had been unconscious since the first Monday and revived briefly before his brain trauma worsened. An operation brought relief but he died today. Potts played on the school team and was part of the big high school eleven during the game when he was kicked on the head.
Lawrence Kansas reports a Quaker meeting with about 1000 attendees sending petitions to the House of Representatives urging Members not to elect Joseph G. Cannon as speaker due to his temperate stance. The event notes Cannon’s reaffirmation of Quaker faith.
Washington Oct 1 The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has completed designs for new United States postage stamps. Denominations include 1, 2, 4, 3H, 10, 1 and 6h, with $1, $2 and $5 also listed. Some denominations will not be reprinted. anticipated delivery begins in November. The designs feature a simple portrait in an ellipse with a logo at top and “United States Postage” at bottom.
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