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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
18
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, offers advance payment plans, and provides main and branch office addresses in Anaconda and Butte. It also notes newsstand locations across major cities and directs general correspondence to Anaconda, Montana.
In Anaconda and Chicago the pair reopens a major theft case. Stensland claims he was led astray and blames Hering, while Hering says Stensland induced him. Both insist the other tempted them as investigators weigh severest punishment amid world wide attention.
The article notes multiple spellings of the president's name such as Rozefelt Rozevealt and Rosevelt. It argues these variations erase the Dutch roots and reflect differing pronunciations among citizens, with phonetic changes tied to regional usage.
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse brought Herman Oelrichs’ body to New York after his death at sea. A prominent Democrat, he served on the national committee, declined mayoral runs, and could have shaped state politics had he pursued office. Born in Baltimore in 1850, he became a wealthy shipping merchant and German-American leader, famed as an all around athlete.
The text notes the death of a prominent Mr. Oelrichs, beloved in business and athletic circles, and highly active in fishing and Newport society. It highlights his polished manners, courteous behavior, and widespread club memberships across more than twenty New York clubs including elite organizations.
A columnist compares Cuba's political upheaval to crop disruptions, noting how revolutions and frost raise Havana tobacco costs while other regions like Connecticut and Pennsylvania may fill gaps. The piece argues demand parities persist and that cigars remain available despite turmoil, with historical resilience in Havana cigar imports.
The Des Moines meeting aims to activate the constitutional amendment process for electing federal senators by two thirds of state legislatures. Gov. Cummiis is expected to play a key role, with many states represented. If the two thirds threshold is achieved, Congress must act to submit the amendment to the states for ratification.
Montana delegates at Boise push irrigation policy amid debates over a proposed home rule agency for Irish affairs and broader western water needs. Key talks cover irrigation losses, law models for arid states, and funding for 100 million dollars in reclamation while delegates vow to push Congress for relief. Payette melon giveaway and leadership talks frame the day.
Discussion in London centers on a separate Irish government with Ireland possibly getting a council or parliament. The debate ties to anticipated spring legislation favored by the house of commons and blocked by the Lords, with pressure mounting that the country may carry the issue if the Lords resist. London also hashes a Transvaal governance plan while Ireland’s status remains a key factor.
Atlantic City N J Sept 4 John Berins bayman reports a monster sea turtle with a head as big as a man and a six foot shell. He says it devoured weakfish and threatened his boat and claims its back held a bushel of oysters. Hunting parties searched the area but saw nothing as they set out to capture the creature.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings dated September 4 reports two horses stolen from the Gates saloon hitching posts last night. One horse belonged to Bert Curtis, a local rancher, and the other to an unnamed boy. No arrests have been made.
Professor Kimura who introduced wireless telegraphy in Japan arrived by the Japanese liner in Victoria British Columbia on September 4. The scientist is welcomed by local officials and business leaders as a pioneer in wireless communication.
On his way to Germany to attend a convention, he was recently charged in the German press with stealing the wireless invention of a German experimenter in telegraphy.
Special dispatch reports the sale of deceased Indian lands on the Crow reservation. About 2,000 acres sold for more than $40,000. Lincoln Townsite Company bought 160 acres near Fort Custer for $6,000. Burlington Railroad proximity spurs plans for a new town. platting to begin soon.
A Mexico City dispatch reports that delegates to the international geologists congress in Chicago suffered severe burns after a perilous ascent of Mt Colina. The climbing party, including A Hovey of New York and J E B Wolfe of Boston, reached the crater edge before a hot blast forced retreat.
Alfred Renault son of champagne maker L N Renault wed his sweetheart Miss Barbara Schmitt during a birthday party in Meg Harbor. A joking wedding gesture sparked by a guest led Justice Geller to officiate the spontaneou s ceremony, with payment in a box of champagne.
Auburn New Hampshire Sept 4 a shot from a loaded shotgun exploded a cheese covered birdshot barrage at the cracker barrels where a group known as oracles gathered in the store. Birds struck walls merchandise and faces but all claims of injury proved false as witnesses revealed the cheese was splashed on the oracles.
Philadelphia news recounts a Camden burglary where a man fled a house after threatening to kiss Mary Ratta of 306 Pine Street. The intruder, surprised by her, grabbed her, demanded silence, and slipped out the second story window, leaving about $20 missing.
By order of the president Lieut Edward H Dunn S N was dismissed from the U S Navy today. He was attached to the regular ship Independence at Mare Island Cal navy yard and was recently convicted by court martial of scandalous conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline and sentenced to dismissal.
Los Angeles reports from Cananea and Naco indicate quiet conditions on the Mexican border and no basis for sensational stories. Col. Epes Randolph, Southern Pacific Arizona manager based in Tucson, stated the situation is uneventful and nothing warrants alarm.
Justice Geigerich affirmed Blanche Walsh and Wagennhals & Kemper to produce The Kreutzer Sonata. The Leopold Spachner firm and David Kagsler claimed rights with Bertha Kalich as star and petitioned to enjoin the play. Wageiutall & Kemper then sought an injunction to block Kalich in New York on Sept 10 while Kalich has started in Pittsburgh.
Demonstrations in the country draw officers aways from towne and give the municipal disturbers a show. St. Petersburg, Sept. 4. By order of the emperor, General Stoessel, Lieutenant General Fock, and General Reiss are to be tried by a supreme court martial.
Returns from Broadwater County precincts confirm a Democratic nominating slate. Charles Muffly would seek state senate with John E. OConor and W. C. Whaley as representatives, with Peter J. Meloy as county treasurer and others for sheriff clerk assessor and school superintendent. Republicans nominate W L Cronk for state senator Julius Berg and Julius Hargrove for representatives. County officials and commissioners are named, with Daunts to be decided for county attorney. Both parties plan county conventions to endorse results.
News from St. Petersburg reports Armenians burned eight Tartar villages and a large Tartar factory in the region. The Min murderess is identified as Zenaide kono Pliannikova, a teacher and member of the flying group of Fenza province terrorists. Revolt activity aims to disrupt country districts and draw troops for drushinas against garrisons.
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