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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1908
Page
9
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Fires swept the Duluth area threatening Chisholm and Wrenshall with widespread destruction. Ruhl and Nashwaub residents are safe, while Chisholm faces military guard and tent shelter plans. Relief committees organize aid for displaced families amid estimated losses around 3.51 million dollars with Chisholm accounting for about 150 thousand.
Duluth Minn Sept 6 After destroying Chisholm on the Mesabi range and burning thousands of acres across St Louis Carleton Itasca counties in Minnesota forest fires were checked today Wind subsided and few new damages expected Thousands of homeless people began regrouping to replace burned farms and settlements and the once thriving town of Chisholm Only a $125000 high school and a few other structures remained in the southern part of town Fire damage is estimated at a million dollars with personal property about 730000 including merchants stocks Insurance around 560000 Hibbing accommodations for about 1000 refugees provided with 3000 more expected tonight A tent city near Hibbing to be set up by Duluth Mesaba on urgent request from the mayor Continued on Page Three
J. Bryan travels from Lincoln to Chicago at 4 o clock to launch a three week campaign tour across the middle West and East, aiming to reach the South Dakota line before returning home. He notes Taft’s planned campaign stop and reflects on changes in public support for income tax and reform, praising imitation as a sign of virtue. Bryan is due in Chicago tomorrow morning to consult with Democratic leaders at the Auditorium.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Dillon reports a council meeting on September 6. The street and alley committee urged many cement sidewalks citywide, a proposal adopted. residents on South Mahon Street who built wooden walks complained they lacked time to prepare. A petitioner alleged coercion and warned of resistance, and Morse argued against forced concrete work. The council rescinded the order for wa lker construction.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will campaign in the Eighteenth congressional district to defeat Speaker Joseph Cannon. He is slated to speak at the Labor Day celebration in Danville, with heavy labor support noted in Vermilion County, the district’s strongest Democratic-leaning area.
The executive announces the nati ons capital will move to the White House in Washington for the coming winter and spring as the president ends the vacation. The change aims to keep the president closer to the political scene, with Oyster Bay remaining quieter during the season.
Omaha Sept 6 Mrs Abbe Le Ree detained about three days in connection with the Rost shooting last Wednesday morning gave a long statement to the police and county attorney. She says she clears up much of the mystery and makes it a case of suicide rather than murder.
Washington reports War Department plans to enlarge Yellowstone garrison amid park security concerns after a highwayman robbing seven tourist coaches. Special dispatch outlines Kid Royal’s 200 mile chase across Montana counties, with officers suffering harsh conditions but failing to capture him. Taft campaign activities extend from Ohio to planned speeches in multiple states, with a coast-to-coast tour being discussed and a push to show labor support amid industrial center reactions.
Sherman Texas September 6 A man identified as James Dunham is arrested on murder charges connected to a San Jose California crime. Deputy U S Marshal McFee says the suspect has lived in Hill Hatfield for a year and denies being the wanted man. He will be held pending advice from California.
From Helena to Butte the conference centered on Donlan of Missoula as governor candidate with Senator Carter as chief backer. Attendees included Senator J Dixon and Charles Webster among others. Reported that Carter intends to push Dixon as the next Republican nominee for governor. Also notes that the battleships Maine and Alabama reached Suez on their world voyage.
After the September meeting no county ticket was named at the Democratic convention and the Republicans also delayed nominating their candidate. Both parties may adjourn to hold simultaneous conventions, with timing aimed at avoiding quick action.
A fire linked to a bedbug elimination effort in Stockton, California, fatally burned a child and injured others. The blaze, sparked by an alleged use of a flammable spray, occurred north of Stockton in McLeod’s area, with a man named Joh Moker and his wife among the injured.
Missoula September 6 A wreck involving the Northern and Perma lines prompted railroad officials to cite operator negligence at Perma. The crash could have been prevented under the positive block system, not yet installed between Dixon and Trout Creek. Crews delay until tomorrow to clear the main line as inquest looms with Operator Mitchell of Perma under arrest on charges.
President Roosevelt and his family attended the Morning service at the Presbyterian church in Oyster Bay. John Fox spoke on the Bible and described travels to China, Siam, and the Strait Settlement. Roosevelt smiled at tales of elephants in Malay lands and a tiger roaming Maz Taocea, then invited the speakers to Sagamore Hill for tea.
A Portland reception honors Chief E H Harriman. He says economic restoration after last fall’s panic leaves the country in better shape than expected and ready to push forward with work in Colombia. Reports from Washington note military and international developments amid turbulence.
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