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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
32
Two jurors were added to the eight sworn to try former Attorney General Tirey L. Ford, chief counsel of United Railroads, in a bribery case involving Supervisor Thomas J. Lonergan. Adjournment paused for Yom Kippur services at Temple Israel. impanelment expected to finish by Friday.
The Lonsdale of the Canadian-Mexico line reached Victoria from Mazatlan after a week of heavy gales that began Aug 28 and ended Sept 4. The Mexican port suffered damage as many lighters sank in the harbor, while Empress of Japan officers heard at Hongkong that two Clyde-built 12,000-ton vessels will join Pacific service.
Washington news reports a protocol signed at the state department by diplomatic representatives of five Central American republics. They accepted an invitation from the United States and Mexico to hold a meeting here at an early date to discuss regional security and cooperation.
A compact agreement seeks lasting peace among the signatory countries. The pact outlines cooperative measures and mutual commitments to prevent conflicts and promote stability, signaling a new era of diplomacy and shared security.
Mrs. Anna Baker 31 and her 10 year old daughter drowned themselves in Johnson lake near Los Angeles city limits. A note asked relatives in Streator Illinois be notified. The Bakers moved from Iowa about a year ago. the husband had recently returned there.
Helena Sept 17 K A Sherman chief inspector of the forest service said Milwaukee uses water power to run electricity for the Saltese tunnel project in Western Montana. The tunnels trains are expected to run by electric power with water sites along the line generating 180000 horsepower under forest service supervision.
The Karlsbad tournament concluded with A. Rubenstein of Russia taking the first prize. Maroczy finished second and Leonhardt was third in the international masters event held in Bohemia on September 17.
Former President Grover Cleveland stepped from his carriage in Princeton and said reports of his illness are greatly exaggerated. He cited a toe twinge and indigestion but declared he is feeling well, gaining weight, and noted his wife and children are in New Hampshire with plans for the children to start Princeton schools.
Special Correspondence of the Standard, Helena, Sept. 17. The Bald Butte Mining company declares a quarterly dividend of 4 percent, an increase of 1 percent over the May 31 payout. The $10,000 disbursement to stockholders reflects a strong surplus and reports of new rich ore bodies from recent development.
Canton Ohio reports Vice President Fairbanks and former Governor Herrick departing for a cross country journey to Cleveland. The trio travels to promote the administration’s policies and visit key stops along the route.
After a session with the McKinley memorial trustees Herrick's Automobile left and soon encountered a severe rainstorm.
The Navy Department has adopted a new high explosive based on picrate of ammonia for armor-piercing shells. Tests at Indian Head proving grounds showed greater damage than older shells, with the explosive described as resembling the Japanese shimo se. This marks a major advancement in ordnance material after years of board testing.
William Stuart confined on criminal assault charges escaped Colville county jail by heating a poker and burning a hole in an 8 by 12 inch timber floor. He fled about 6 o'clock and KE O Simmons, also jailed, escaped but later met Sheriff Graham in the jail yard.
In Norfolk on September 17 a letter to the exposition directors shows James W. Barr asking to be relieved as director general over ongoing conflicts with President Harry St. George Tucker. Barr says continued disputes over the social feature prevent him from serving with self respect.
In Pittsburg a clash between non union and union workers at Forty fifth street mills left John Anderson wounding John Manning. County Detective McCullough tried to arrest Anderson, was beaten by a revolver butt, then mis grabbed by the mob who rope bound him to a telegraph pole before rescuers cut him free. Anderson jailed.
Letters from Bogota report Gen Juan Pablo Peraloza, Venezuela's March revolution leader who fled to Colombia, has been arrested in Bogota, with details awaiting confirmation. Local authorities on Willemstad note the breakthrough as Curacao watches for further developments.
Under Thomas R. Potter's will, the entire estate valued at 2 to 3 million dollars goes to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for the education and support of male orphans of masters' sons. The will was filed after his death, naming the grand lodge as beneficiary.
The Maritime Federation proposed a plan accepted by striking dock laborers that sets up a mixed commission with power to examine and decide wage questions and to appoint its members.
The London Opinion quotes a talking point about a newly married couple. Public commentary notes a wife’s wealth being mentioned and whether it reflects blame or circumstance in their short marriage.
Washington notes the report that Baron Speck von Sternburg is to be recalled as ambassador to Washington. Kaiser plans to substitute Herr von Tschirschky, a move that shocks White House circles and may strain Germany United States relations. Roosevelt and the first family mourn the baron, while Frau von Sternburg faces a difficult handover.
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