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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1906
Page
1
The article lauds A F McNabb and assistants for staging a grand Elks Convention in Billings with a magnificent parade and citywide holiday mood. A large grand parade began at 3 pm with thousands involved, celebrating the Elks and promising a memorable state gathering amid cheers and town pride.
Spectators describe a grand procession with Montana Elke and Miles City entries, Burte and Red Lodge floats, and a white canopy march. Notables like M A Aragid and the German hand float drew praise as bands, costumes, and flowers created a vibrant Northwest spectacle. Fireworks closed the night as the grand convention hall hosted a well attended celebration.
A chaotic report details a tense American League baseball game with multiple pitching changes and near-misses. Key players mentioned include Horton, Carrigan, Siever, and Davis as teams contend for the win amid disputed calls and baserunning miscues.
The Anaconda band will perform Friday night with favorable weather. Director I Fischer presents a program featuring New Amsterdam, Walta, Golden Sunset Intermezzo, Persia, Hunting Scene, and Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie. Medley overture, On Jersey Shore, and fan favorites complete the schedule.
Sweet Marie lowers her previous mark in the five heat Br conde Try-Oencend event. Myrtle Murle runner driven by Alta McDonald sets a year's fastest mile, while Dust Maid wins a heat and Oak and Caldt contend in pursuit. Across the card, Daphne Direct, Wentworth, Lakesteelake, and Ruddy Kipn post notable times as race results roll in from New York and Kentucky meets.
Special dispatch reports a crowded Park County fairgrounds as racing heats begin. Gratton wins all free heats with Nellie Alshap and Miss Dayby placing in others. Silver Band wins three heats in the five furlongs, while Samy Wo leads in the longer event. Ladies relay draws interest as the day closes with plans for a grand program tomorrow including a Western gate and railroad events.
Fragmentary National League recap from Brooklyn and nearby cities highlights pitching and batting quirks, with mentions of Philadelphia Boston New York and other teams. Scattered names and phrases indicate game results and player performances, though details are garbled.
At Pittsburg on September 1 Pittsburg fell behind early as their young pitcher struggled in the flat four inning. Final score showed Kf 7 to Dittsbarge’s 3 with Maxwell Witla Giheon Photha Ksalck Mall and Lern among the players noted. Vine WH emo KS Hoants.
Washington reports President Range-Well tracking Cuba's revolutionary movement as tensions rise. Officials foresee no immediate U.S. intervention, while ships bound for Cuba await orders. Military units stationed across the Atlantic coast could deploy if needed.
A New York gathering of Mutual Life Policy Holders association delegates elected James Colgate permanent chair and Henry Siegel permanent secretary. The group, opposing an international policy reform, adopted a campaign plan to support the administration and endorsed a reorganization slate and fundraising aims. Attendees included J. Oxtar, Caliturnias, George C. Shower, Denver, William Dexterity, Philadelphia, and more.
In KanishinRussia on September 26 the bodies of ten victims from the recent Nhl incident have been buried. The report notes one soldier and one policeman killed, two other policemen seriously wounded, and many arrests made as authorities pursue suspects.
San Francisco on September 12 reports a bank run at the Fibernia Bank due to ground test rumors. State bank commissioners announced the bank is sound with 31 million dollars in cash and securities, while withdrawals eased and confidence began to return. In Denver, officers arrived with a requisition for Steve Adams held at Shoshone County jail. a courtroom visit and counsel access followed.
The president completed the first draft of his new aunt message to Congress at Ulster Bay on September 12. He mentions a looming trip to Pan in November and notes plans to address the Qaishing luchee on the document before departure.
Sept. 1 statement outlines general fund totals with available cash balance and gold gains. Bell certificates valued at 10,602,540 appear amid rates and withdrawals, while other entries reflect adjustments and steady rates. Weathered by unclear OCR, the record preserves core figures and signatures.
The Democratic Party of Silver Bow County gathers at the Candly theater in Butte on Thursday September 2, 190% to select delegates and alternates to the state convention and to propose candidates for secondary offices. Readies include judges, state senate, county officials, and township positions across Silver Bow.
Notice proclaims primary elections across Silver Bow County to select delegates and alternates to the Democratic county convention on September 18, 1908, detailing precinct apportionment, delegate quotas, and arrangements for the meeting of the county convention with officials named for duties. The document lists dates, precinct boundaries, and the process to elect district officers and arrange for the state convention.
Notice describes sale of concession rights at the Montanum state fair. Bids require 8 percent deposit, with conditions to be met and warranty provided. Sale date set for Monday, time, and location on fair grounds. Concession stands include cigar stand and other betting areas with main grandstand. Right to reject any bid reserved by executive committee. Signed Moler, John Wy Pach.
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