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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
7
A river of people gathered in Lewistown as the Boston and S Sonnana delegation from Butte toured the town. A lively street concert by the visiting band drew thousands, schools rang bells, and residents crowded the streets in a daylong celebration of fraternity and trade discussion sparked by the completion of the St Paul line.
Special Dispatch recounts a Lewistown to Harlowton rail trip highlighting winter wheat, elevators at Glengarry Moore and Straw, brief stops, and a parade of schoolchildren with a patriotic tag. Cicerone Tavin Siser explained Fergus county advantages while viewings included plowed fields and rural prairie scenery.
An American fleet visit to Yokohama and Tokyo provokes a warm, well organized reception. Admiral Sperry reports the event carefully planned and impressively executed. The American and Japanese crews mingle with guides and villagers as relations thaw. Pending imperial audience, Sperry to relay a message from President Roosevelt.
A series of trolley mishaps on Washington and Jackman streets left several injured. One car derailed after grip failure, sending passengers sliding from seats and several people sustaining serious injuries. Police investigated as crews worked to clear wreckage and assist the victims.
Trial testimony in New York details loans and stock collaterals tied to Charles Morse and A. A. Curtis at Mercantile and National banks. Foreman clerk John Carroll testified about massive stock holdings and profits, with partners including Sehwab, Gates, Guggenheimer, Burney, and Morse. Additional witnesses described loans secured by 4000000 shares of stock and the open market gains from Katherine Velshenen and others as the case concerns national banking law violations.
Alpen region reports ongoing increases in the fire district list as crews warn of limited water and potential shortages. Authorities cite deteriorating conditions in the northern half of Tutaski Town and nearby Haron areas, with several hydrants and wells affected and insufficient supply to meet demand.
Fragmentary text from an old newspaper item mentions names and a meeting, with unclear dates and places. The readable portions reference Norton and Cavunltyy IX, plus Willis and an arendrt Ida ta pretibte. Core facts are not determinate due to damage, but the item appears to be a short notice or notice-like fragment.
A garbled New York report describes the president's widow being called to testify. Several named medical and editorial figures are referenced with unclear roles as investigators and witnesses in a court proceeding tied to a presidency era event.
The speech discusses Republican and Democratic campaign strategies, arguing money influences the race and criticizing delayed campaign efforts. It questions who finances parties, noting donations from corporations and bankers versus laborers and farmers, and suggests the tide favors Democrats as the election nears.
A tornado struck a railroad line near Sherman causing a caboose to derail and kill two crew members. The Union Pacific railroad workers Lahaper and Alowr were among the injured. another employee escaped unharmed. Phoyynne, Wyoming Net offered no additional details.
News from the Swan River country reports Charles Peyton a game warden was killed during a confrontation with four Flathead Indians near Ovando. Peyton, aged 41, was guiding near a Pinement reservation camp when he approached the red and demanded surrender. The attackers fired as he neared, killing him. a second man, Rudolph, secured the area and sent word to Ovando for officers. Peyton left behind a wife and three children, his mother, and a sister. The incident heightens tensions as authorities plan further action and river patrols.
A reported family court decision in a custody dispute involving Mrs Hains and Capt Hains. Thepiece indicates she was denied custody of the two children and alimony, with proceedings touching support payments and potential relocation to Massachusetts. The text notes the father’s residence and possible implications for future arrangements.
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