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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
2
The Anaconda Standard lists its publishing details including subscription rates and multiple branch offices. It provides postal information, management contacts, foreign advertising, and various newspaper stand locations across major cities.
Local Republicans meet to nominate a county ticket amid a contest with Democrats who just completed their convention. The piece notes machine influence in the GOP and urges upright, competent candidates for public offices, stressing the importance of trustworthy men over party labels at the polls.
A damaged OCR-style article fragment notes a republican attack on Chanler's career and education, disputing Cambridge studies and age, amid broader remarks on New York gubernatorial politics. It portrays tension over Chanler's credibility, campaigns, and party machinery influencing voters.
In New York a faction of anti Hughes Republicans met early to discuss the state ticket. Led by Vranels Hendricks then inspector of insurance, the group aimed to secure a second place on the ticket while Hendricks faced criticism during a broad inquiry. The era’s political tension shaped comments in the press.
Fragmented remarks review Hendricks and White as gubernatorial candidates with party support, noting White’s Senate service and Hendricks factional strength. The piece mentions expected national figures to speak in Butte and a dynamic campaign across several weeks. The text references possible appearances by Roosevelt Hearst and others as the race unfolds.
The report notes Sherman trails in the Republican contest for second place with limited influence on key party maneuvers. Keen and Kern are highlighted as stronger in their regional efforts, while Sherman’s absence from prominent conferences and endorsements signals weak support.
The article reviews Franklin Pierce a New Hampshire native who served in the Mexican War rose to high rank and had extensive political service including time in the federal senate. It recounts his 1852 Democratic nomination defeat by James Buchanan and his controversial stance on Kansas slavery and later life, noting his reputational peaks and the statue controversy in New Hampshire.
San Francisco Sept 20 Immigration officers boarded the Pacific Mail liner Korea at the port. Robert Bosman of Watigikonig a wealthy resident claimed to practice plural marriage. He travels with two wives and asserts he has three more in Nome and Hong Kong. His family story and future disposition of the three wives and children aboard were being decided by officials. Bosman is reported as a Eurasian with a Chinese mother and Dutch father, noted among Hong Kong’s prominent landowners.
Ania Samos dated Sept 26 reports several American Pacific Fleet ships reaching Apia including the Tepnesses cruiser and flagship, under Rear Admiral Sebree. Washington Whipple and Hopkine also arrived. Officials welcomed the fleet with ceremonies, feasts, and native festivities. A souvenir album for Admiral Sebree was planned. Boatloads of fruit were sent to the warships.
The body of Thomas Cockrill, a known feudist, was found in a Kentucky and Indiana railroad yard last night after being run over by a train. He had ties to the Cockrill family and feud clashes, including involvement in prior killings. Authorities note his presence in the wards remains unexplained, with speculation he was traveling to or from his old home.
Buffalo Sept 2 Unexpected developments shift the political situation forcing Mackoid to cancel Chicago travel plans and take a train to New York. He stated return to New York hinges on Herman Ruider accepting the partnership with the Walloral committee.
Reports describe falling rain starting Thursday night and continuing Friday, with floodlike rises in the valley. Severe weather affected Garfen and nearby areas, causing damage but no reported serious injuries as mud and debris limited visibility and many structures were washed or flooded.
A drowning occurred in Chicago near a railway bridge when a small boat capsized on the Calumet River. One man, MiGeren, was unable to escape and perished. Authorities investigation continues as witnesses recount the incident and search efforts nearby.
Prosperous times for the state expected next week as 440,000 men and many workers in the anthracite region gain steady employment with new plans. Anthracite companies will run Weir collieries six days a week soon, aiding merchants and other businesses tied to labor demand. By April three to four days of operation are planned at both collieries, with rising hard coal demand in the summer. Large orders are anticipated shortly by the anthracite companies.
Theodore Roosevelt criticizes William J Bryan for linking his anti trust stance to governor candidacies. He defends actions against Harriman, Harriman affiliates, and Standard Oil, cites court records and investigations, and condemns alleged political manipulation by Bryan allies. Roosevelt insists equal law enforcement for all corporations and individuals, emphasizing reform without favoritism.
A time lock safe in the bounty treasurer’s office opened yesterday after days of expert effort. F. J. Super of Portland, Oregon accessed the back of the safe by threading a wire through a hole and picked the lock from inside.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Bozeman Montana dated September 27 notes plans are being made for a new East End schoolhouse. Trustees will start work within weeks after residents petitioned the county superintendent due to infeasible teaching conditions. The district trustees approved building a new schoolhouse with a temporary house in the area while the petition was withdrawn.
Bozeman Sept 27 Harvey Sloan Democratic nominee for Gallatin County surveyor resigns due to business duties and will be replaced by C M Thorpe, former county surveyor and current deputy registrar. Thorpe steps into the ticket as Sloan exits after one term in office.
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