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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
9
Bryan remained upbeat and encouraged supporters as he predicted a brisk finish to his campaign promising a strong windup. His optimistic tone aimed to rally volunteers and voters ahead of the final push.
After a week of campaigning in New Jersey and New York, Democratic presidential hopeful William J. Bryan rested in Jersey City then continued to Paterson and New York. He reported strong enthusiasm and said gains for Democrats appear across states, with farmer and college voter gains noted.
Tacoma Oct 25 The body of J Kumle chef at the Hot Springs hotel and missing companion Fred Locher was located by a searching party eight miles from the hotel. Kumle lay recumbent and said to have died from exposure after attempting to reach help during the severe snowstorm last night.
A Washington Interior Department communique reaches the Five Civilized Tribes office in Muskogee to publish information for the Osage and notify individual Osage about Governor Haskell’s charges. It defends Roosevelt and Garfield, refutes Haskell as spreading falsehoods, and outlines steps to inform Osage Nation about oil land royalty matters and related fraud cases.
Montreal reports that an election will be held tomorrow across the Dominion to elect members of parliament. Sir Wilfrid Laurier leads the Liberal government facing calls for electoral reform from Hon. L. Bourne and a campaign stressing the transcontinental railway and 12 years of prosperity.
Governor Norris told Butte readers he would not favor repealing the eight hour law. He argued the eight hour rule is in Montana’s constitution and cannot be overturned by a governor or legislature. The Standard noted the question as poorly framed and promised more discussion tomorrow.
In Springfield Illinois Debs delivered a Lincoln eulogy to a 1000 person crowd at the courthouse. He criticized power as a force that binds the nation and vowed to rest at the tomb of Lincoln. Debs was introduced as the Abraham Lincoln of modern times by socialist candidates for state offices.
Norfolk West Virginia reports a grim incident as a husband fatally wounds his wife and takes his own life on their wedding anniversary. The case is under investigation with details scarce and no clear motive released at this time.
In Iion City Nevada October 25 authorities disclosed knives stoutly slung weapons and slung bats found hidden in the living room of the Nevada state prison. Warden Maxwell has increased guards and begun a search for further evidence of the alleged plot to effect a wholesale escape by the prisoners.
Greenvill e Pa Oct 25 After traveling over 2000 miles to visit his dying brother A L Wick a retired banker at Greenville Hospital William W Wick of Portland Ore died a few hours after arrival of an apoplexy He was 60 years old It is feared his death may hasten his brother's death
Memphis Tenn Oct 25 Investigation of night rider depredations in northwestern Tennessee prompts military presence. Five companies of state national guard and posse help secure Union City for a circuit court inquiry into Quentin Rankin’s death at Walnut Lodge. Troops patrol the Reelfoot Lake district as seven others including one woman are arrested and paroled. The court session will proceed under military protection.
Albert Jackman was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the two year old Goldfield killing of John Moritz after a nearly six hour jury deliberation. He was previously convicted and sentenced to hang on a first trial. The second degree murder penalty ranges from ten years to life. Meanwhile in Lisbon, the Azores island of Terceira reports a sharp outbreak of bubonic plague.
New York and Ohio rally plans unfold as Taft and Bryan campaigns race toward the close. Speakers in New York include Roosevelt associates and party leaders while Bryan mobilizes an army of orators across New York state and Indiana. The piece notes Tammany Hall's expected Madison Square Garden demonstrations and key stops in Paterson, Brooklyn, and Cleveland as both sides push for last minute support ahead of the final days.
In St Petersburg on October 25 delays in London banking hold bail for the revolutionary Tschaikovsky. His family expects remittances by tomorrow afternoon and hopes he will be free by tomorrow evening or Tuesday morning. If allowed to stay in Russia pending trial, the crown attorney warns it could be six months to a year before court. He has been moved back to the fortress and is in good health under guard.
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