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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
23
Bela Miscivichs, 16, released from industrial school two days earlier, was detained after police recovered a stolen revolver and clothes. His aunt Mrs. Marlin, at 928 South Arizona Street, stayed vigilant overnight fearing burglars linked to the case. Police pursued two men seen with the stolen items but could not locate them.
Vice Chancellor Walker dismissed the suit of the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining company against the American Sugar Refining company. George H. Earle Jr., receiver, claimed damages from the acquisition of a controlling contract and plant closures, involving $10,000,000.
Tom Borthwick, a hack driver, was reported much improved last night after several days unconscious from injuries inflicted by William Lowe, stable boy for Fat Jack Jones. He has regained consciousness and is on the road to recovery.
Dover voter scene reports Dr. Roland Painter of Sussex nominated for governor by the Delaware Democratic Convention. The body also named a full state ticket and presidential electors.
The British steamer Marama reports no sight of the Aeon, which sailed from San Francisco on July 6 bound for Australia. The vessel has been missing for 71 days with no word from the Aeon since its departure.
Since sailing the vessel faces grave danger with rebuilding plans uncertain. Today insurance quotes at 55 percent reflect peril levels and financial risk amid ongoing distress on the voyage.
Richmond Va Sept 16 The United States circuit court of appeals sustains Judge Pritchard in appointing receivers to wind up South Carolina liquor monopoly. The ruling reinforces the move to abolish the dispensary as a state institution while allowing towns and counties to vote on local retention.
E V Debs socialist presidential candidate will arrive in Montana Thursday morning and speak in St Regis Lothrop Missoula Bonner Deer Lodge and Butte by night. Friday he will be in Livingston Big Timber Billings and Columbus. He travels with a 14 piece band and a special consist of baggage car day coach diner and Pullman. The Montana socialists challenge T D Long to a joint debate with Lewis T Duncan.
Mulhouse dispatch reports two French anarchists with bombs near the frontier caused the German emperor to abandon a planned excursion into French territory. Police couldn’t intercept them in time. The emperor agreed not to cross the frontier to avoid potential incidents during his visit.
Lisbon reports violent rioting in Horta and Angra as plague rages in the Azores. Residents protest lack of government action while new cases appear daily and authorities struggle to provide food and medical aid.
Chicago reports the arrest of Thomas Kearns a wealthy mine owner charged with embezzling 8500 dollars from the Kearns Number Two gold mine stockholders of Rawhide Nevada. He was treasurer of the company and owned over 150000 shares. His home is in San Francisco and he is known across western mining towns.
Helena Sept 15 Fleetwood Sothcott pleaded guilty in federal court to conducting a saloon on the Hell Gate forest reserve ten miles from Anaconda. Judge Hunt fined him $50 after he claimed ignorance of the prohibition on forest reserves.
Notices posted in Whitensville and Linwood mills announce wage cuts and longer workweeks from 40 to 50 hours starting Monday. The reduction is expected to average about 10 percent and may affect around 1,000 workers.
Promoter Jim Coffroth contemplates Bat Nelson defenses at Colma arena on Thanksgiving afternoon with Packy McFarland and Johnny Thompson seeking opposite ends of a 25 or 45 round showdown. Nelson weighs options while remaining a theatrical draw. Coffroth plans possible meetings to pin down an opponent.
Office notices dated September 16 1908 inform shippers and receivers of freight that the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company of South Dakota and Montana is reorganizing into LMI serving those regions. The alert directs freight customers to update records and routing accordingly.
Kerr Canada's speed champion sprinter from the London Games is invited to Spokane to run 100 200 and 300 meter races against local favorite Joe Malcolmson during the Spokane interstate fair between October 5 and 10. Cups await the winner of each race and a two out of three trophy.
In Martindon near Kankakee Illinois a Chicago and Eastern Illinois local train struck a handcar killing six section hands. The collision was not found by the crew until reaching the next station a half mile away where parts of four bodies lay on the engine pilot.
Giovanni P Morosini banker and philanthropist died suddenly today of heart failure at his Riverdale country home. He was 74 and is survived by a son and two daughters.
Humorous dialogue shows a husband fearing a lost sum and a wife replying that rent was not found in his pocket, highlighting a light domestic exchange about finances. The quip underscores playful marital banter over money.
A dialogue explores Beals Wright Fred Alexander and other champions, detailing powerful serves overhead smashes backhands and half volleying. It argues mastery comes from long practice, steady nerves and court sense, not quick talent alone, urging the novice to train consistently.
National Chairman Mack praised the harmony committee for paving the way to support the national ticket in the state. Portraits of Bryan Kern and a Cleveland lithograph adorned the hall as Justice Morgan J. O'Brien received cheers and led the opening session. State Chairman William Connors called the convention to order before adjournment until 10 am tomorrow.
Umpire Jack Sheridan of the American League was assaulted by baseball fans as he exited the park after a dispute over a ruled out call. Sheridan protected himself as police dispersed the crowd amid mounting tensions following the decision.
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