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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1909
Page
23
President Taft pleased crowds during a two hour tour from the Diamond mine to the Leonard shaft. He descended the hill in automobiles, greeted by dense crowds and reporters, and showed no fear or reluctance, leaving Butte with a favorable impression of the city.
A huge eager crowd thronged the Butte depot to greet the president's special from Anaconda. Police and guards lined Utah avenue while automobiles, flags, and bunting framed the conveyance. The procession moved through Park and Montana streets to Mantle residence with cheers as the president saluted and Mayor Nevin welcomed him.
Butte mayor introduces President Taft to citizens praising the city and its mines. A copper driver gift, inscribed “William Howard Taft champion 1909 and 1913,” is presented amid applause. Taft accepts, smiles, and acknowledges the gift to the crowd.
President Taft speaks to a nonpartisan crowd in Butte Montana praising civic spirit and economic vigor. He fuses humor with tribute to local leaders, lauds American progress, and notes shared national identity across Democrats and Republicans.
The president spoke for nine minutes to a large crowd. He greeted the crowd warmly and shook hands with Montana electors William Gallick and Charres Warres. He then met a young admirer, Ernestine Virden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Virden, on the steps of the stand.
Senator Mantle greets the president in a Montana gathering of friends and citizens. The speaker praises the bright circumstances, civic pride, and loyalty as the crowd shows respect and admiration for the honored guest.
Montana physician Dr Edgar I Bradley died at White Sulphur Springs aged 39. A native of the south he practiced in Madison county for years and was a member of the Elks Masons Eagles and Fraternal Brotherhood. He is survived by his wife and daughter Lois aged 14.
Two men faced justice court for game law violations in Gregson. Peter Lijono vich pleaded guilty to hunting without a license and paid a $100 fine. Peter Radonovich was charged with killing game out of season and awaits trial in Justice Egan's court.
A large group from Deer Lodge traveled to Butte to greet President Taft. They arrived by car, private rig, or train and enjoyed the visit, with Deer Lodge residents listed among those staying at Butte hotels including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Conley and several others.
The 1902 dated will leaves the entire estate valued at 150000 dollars to wife Matilda and children Charles N. and Annie E. Reinig. Annie is married. The filing follows the pioneer Michael Reinig's death last week in Helena.
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