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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
13
A deteriorated report states a sloop capsized off the Wyoming coast leaving seven drownings. Authorities closed the nearby mines as rescue operations continue and the full extent of the incident remains under investigation.
A Befoot sloop capsized in President bay near Deer Island off Maine during a heavy gust. Ten visitors, including Miss Alice Tort be fed Washington and Captain Haskell, were involved. several drowned while crews attempted rescue. The ordeal left one crew afloat and others recovered by a tender, with two believed missing as rescue continued. The storm heightened as the craft tipped, tossing all into the sea and leaving survivors recounting the perilous scene.
Secretary George McLaughlin protested to the state commission of prisons over continued confinement of Harry Thaw at Dutchess County Jail in Poughkeepsie. Thaw, acquitted by insanity verdict on murder charges, reportedly demoralizes jail discipline according to an Aug 4 inspection report.
In Bristol on September 1 potato bugs on the rails at Lazy Lane stalled eight trolley cars bound for Lake Compounce. Despite laughter from passengers, the bugs held possession and the car men could not fund the cracks.
Four seamen died in the holds of the British bark Puritan at President Roads as pitch oil tar and oakum fumes filled the forepeak. Captain Chapman ordered a rescue after seaman Ole failed to return. The vessel carrying 14 000 barrels of flammable cargo sustained only minor damage.
White River Junction Vermont voters backed Republican George H Prouty for governor by about 28000 over Democrat James E Burke. Independence League and socialist votes were modest, with Republicans expanding their control of state offices and both U S House seats. Early returns from 71 of 446 towns suggested a margin near 24000, with late estimates aiming toward around 24000 to 25000 as more towns reported.
James Stanwood Pierce, cousin of President Franklin Pierce, died at his home here of apoplexy on September 1. A former proprietor of the Imperial Hotel in Washington and later the Grand Central in Panama, he aided the federal government by donating land in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, during Grant’s second term.
A fragmented report covers state conventions in Oklahoma Wisconsin Louisiana and New Orleans. It notes nominations, platform debates, and key figures including United States Senate hopefuls and party leaders amid factional wrangling and adjournments.
Montgomery Alabama September summary notes a legal ruling by Judge Jones on beer shipments to Birmingham. The Lemp Brewing Company shipment was halted by the express office, with the judge ruling interstate haul ends at the depot and transfers to consignment sites unlawful. Other items mention post office appointments and a czarist cruise on the Standart.
Sept 1 Frank M. Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee faces a political knot in Illinois as primaries split factions over governor and senatorship. He convenes with leaders including McKinney Hopkins Deneen to assess how to handle the Lilimore dispute without harming the national effort. Invitations went out to Leslie Shaw and Seaton Smith for possible roles in the campaign.
Thomas C. Long defeated Whiteside in Kalispell primaries securing a decisive win. The result practically assures his renomination to the party’s convention for the selective district seat in the state canyon. The event occurred in anticipation of the November election and signals Long’s path to Congress.
A fragmented line from a wartime playlet or song section mentions Foraker warning the people. The readable bits imply a civic or political performance tied to public address and a figure named Foraker.
Veterans and civic groups gathered for a dedication in Perrysburg near Toledo where a granite shaft was erected to honor fallen soldiers from Ohio Kentucky Pennsylvania and Virginia who died at Fort Meigs. A large parade featured local units while speakers recalled wartime memories and civic achievements.
Niagara Falls N Y Sept. A racing balloon Vitle de Dieppe struggled in a storm over Lake Ontario. Rip cord failed causing a perilous descent near Niagara Falls. Ballast dumped, basket dragged along tracks, injuries included cuts and sprains to several passengers.
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