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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
4
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A survey of Montana politics notes the Republican state convention in Helena faces drift from multiple bosses. Names like Norris, Carter, Dixon, and Corby appear as potential candidates while factions debate leadership. The event promises a lively, possibly divisive, nominating fight if bosses fail to unite.
A Connecticut woman known as Mrs. Barnum reportedly died after unusual postmortem movements startled mourners. As she lay in the undertaker’s care, her knee bent and she appeared to respond, causing a shock among friends who had gathered for the vigil. The incident occurred during preparations for burial.
The article argues Chanler is the strongest governor candidate for the New York Democrats, admired across party lines and wealthy, with no bribery taint. It predicts a spirited, orderly race for November, with Hughes renominated by Republicans and Chanler likely to draw disaffected Republicans.
Press dispatch notes Bryan wore a kerchief at his Chicago speech and faced fresh scrutiny as newspapers push a campaign imitation theme. Analysts warn that Tatt may soon copy Bryan’s stump speeches, a tactic long scorned by Republicans, while Taft follows suit as the race tightens and campaign sound bites multiply.
The article notes the Turkish sultan’s push for a constitution, suggests proper rendering of Abdul Hamid’s name, and criticizes Georgian stylings while detailing Chicago’s municipal cow experiment. The hospital nurse says the cow’s milk is provided directly to the nursery, not mixed or processed, highlighting municipal ownership as a success but limited.
Fragmented text discusses Chicago milk distribution for hospitals and children, praising a woman proposing a government owned cow to ensure steady supply. It references Taft Roosevelt Bryan and political discourse, with scattered notes on New York, Persia, and other topics, all in a garbled historical newspaper voice.
Naples Sept 16 The American battleships Alabama and Maine the van guard of the American fleet on the round the world voyage arrived this morning and exchanged salutes with the arsenal. Their arrival drew larger crowds to the water front.
Frederic J Hackin chronicles the 1892 campaign in which Grover Cleveland secured a historic third presidential nomination and victory. The piece details the forces behind the shift, including the Force bill controversy, the 1890 Democratic gains, populist realignments, labor unrest after the Homestead strike, and the electoral outcomes across states, with Weaver’s third party showing a minor but pivotal impact.
Special Dispatch reports Rev. T. Reher Taggart will resign as minister of the First Presbyterian church effective November 1 marking the close of his Lewistown pastorate. He plans a Holy Land and Europe tour followed by two years at a Scottish university.
A man of learning and culture described as an effective pulpit speaker remains under consideration for succession. No steps have yet been taken, but the matter will be taken up at once.
In West 100th Street an arson attempt trapped over 100 residents. Eight year old Margaret Rabert alerted her father by silently warning him from a second floor room, enabling escape before the blaze spread. A second fire erupted in a vacant room but residents avoided panic.
Nine district returns show J. Adam Bede decisively defeated in the Eleventh Duluth district by Clarence B. Miller. Nominees listed for all nine districts with Republican incumbents facing Democratic challengers. strong contested races noted in First Second and Eighth districts.
Berlin reports that the interparliamentary union will hold its opening session tomorrow with about 300 members from various parliaments arriving. Anticipation centers on Chancellor von Budlow delivering an address that many expect may yield a key declaration.
John E. Redmond Irish leader in the house of commons Joseph B. Devlin MP and John Fitzgibbon arrived in New York for the United Irish League biennial convention in Boston. They received a warm reception and were driven to the Hoffman house where a formal welcome was offered by the league.
A fragment from Puck shows a playful exchange where Toreien Suitar declares devotion to Miss Plitshrg and asks how much love is worth in United States money, with the suitor offering nearly six dollars. The quirky dialogue hints at social mores and monetary language in a lighthearted period piece.
County commissioners continue slow talks on a new courthouse. They met with several architectural firms including Proudfoot Bird Des Moines Link Haire Shanley Kent Gaunt O’Brien Butte and Ho Van Her Bulls Washington DC. No competition will be held. officials will pick one or more architects to draft finalized plans and supervise construction. Temporary offices and court spaces remain undecided.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union convened at Mrs. Logan McDonahl's home to appoint superintendents for departments including loyal temperance work Mrs. Drysdale first assistant Mrs. Thomas second assistant Mrs. Guygir press superintendent Mrs. James Golling literature head Mrs. J Moore fall work lead Mrs. Guyghr assistant Mrs. McCullough flower mission head Mrs. Hannan assistant Mrs. Tower. Plans exclude a baby show with prizes for prettiest baby under one and under two and a best child recitation after age three. A spring meeting is set for Friday Sept. 18 at Mr. Dunckel's residence 48 West Mercury Street.
From the Washington Star a dialogue notes Mr Comrox puzzled by his mother in law and daughter in law's grievances over broken English. He expresses annoyance at occasional grammar mistakes while dealing with family relations and social proprieties.
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