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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1906
Page
11
Governor Toole arrives in the city for a Margaret theater appearance with Central committee plans for reception. Two bands expected, street procession likely, and a reception at the hotel with emphasis on crowd turnout. Speech marks and weathered notes indicate high enthusiasm and prior polling counts in the area.
The Financial World notes a rate rise and explains it as a move to stem gold outflows. It mentions a hopeful stance by operators, a rough morning in America securities with Wall Street declines then partial recovery, and rumors of Bank of France support to England totaling up to ten million dollars.
Leading French analysts discuss France’s stable money situation and a possible gold loan to the Bank of England. They argue the Bank of France will not raise discounts to aid American withdrawals and consider paying in silver as an option. Exchange rates stay below expected levels.
Fragmentary report references fluctuating stock prices in London and New York trading, with mentions of specific investors and a person named McFanyn who died by suicide in a tunnel. Also notes a stock exchange event involving J. W Tenning and a trader named Thomas, plus a rule to call in own notes within 24 hours.
New Yorker Florence Gear appears as Kitty Silverman in The Marriage of Kitty, a lively comedy at the Margaret Theatre. Critics praise her voice, stage presence, and expressive range, noting her fit for the Elevato role and the production's engaging music and charm. The show opens Monday night, December 28.
An assortment of city items lists engagements and visits among residents and businesses. Phil Sheridan club meets tonight as do various social and service groups. Dr J Mekkenskle returns from Boulder. Anaconda and Butte ties appear in travel and family news. Funeral notices for Basil Hoyt, Rosaria Balneet, and Thomas Keagan are noted with service details.
Seattle and the Pavill Northwest plan a $650000 stock sale for a new Alaska Yukon exhibition. October 2 marks Seattle’s biggest subscription day as the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition aims to showcase western resources with photos, specimens, and machinery from Gansons and other partners.
The text discusses a planned Seattle fair with Alaska, Yukon, and Pacific elements. It envisions a vast display of indigenous and territorial products, western states participation, and national exhibitions. It notes a three year lead time for preparations and the chosen University of Washington grounds as the site for horticultural and lake landscapes.
The final rehearsal lists Tama the Mild Prom from the Moon as the leading act with a full program. Entrants include Baby Tse and a soloist, with costumes praised for eye appeal and a lively stage energy promised. Admission is one dollar with four to six offers at a local store.
The page shows a weather report with temperatures for dates including October 1 and 13, listing highs and lows and a general forecast. An accompanying ad offers a supposed remedy service with a deposit request and money return claim.
Delegates to the conference of Superintendents of insane Hospitals of Illinois discussed plans to improve the state hospital system. Committees were named to study the issues, with a likely recommendation for a village for epileptics and a hospital for consumptives. A proposed state psychopathic institution was debated, with talks on funding and location in either Chicago or Kankakee.
Want to Save $10 or More? This ad touts overcoats valued 18 to 25 dollars offered for 30 dollars. It claims discreet purchases on pianos and furniture without removal and promises no publicity or delay. Located on WT Main St in Anaconda.
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