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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
13
Bishop invites Butte Knights to attend a gathering in Stoned of Cathe Dra VT Helens to discuss reconciling community efforts and saving local Corsner area amid rising concerns.
Bankers oppose curranty style plans tied to a local association dispute. Few defenders show at a section meeting as tensions rise over proposed financial governance and policy changes.
The American Bankers Association trust section voted 74 to 5 against bank deposit guarantees and defeated a postal savings banks motion, while electing A A Jackson as president and naming new officers and directors. Col William Hughes of Denver stirred politics in a welcome speech criticizing parties on tariff policy.
Northern Pacific officials reported a failed attempt to wreck eastbound train No. 13 near Victor three miles west of Missoula. A railroad iron piece was driven between rail joints. the engineer applied brakes in time, avoiding a serious wreck. The engine and baggage car passed the obstruction. three cars carried passengers. Detectives are on the case with a suspected crew.
Special dispatch from Boston reports Miss Alice Mary Wood of Bradford Massachusetts engaged to Norman Hugh Hodgdon of Great Falls Montana. Miss Wood is daughter of Charles Edwin Wood and is active in Bradford society circles.
Charles Edward Davis was bound over to the district court on charges of killing Dr Frederick Rustin at his home four weeks earlier in Omaha Nebraska. He posted bonds of 10000 supplied by his brothers. Mrs Abbie Rice testified to a sensational story alleging no death by self action pact between Dr Austin and Davis and was held in bonds as a witness for the higher court.
Manila reports a telegram from Rear Admiral Sperry confirming the Atlantic fleet will reach Manila Friday afternoon. City officials plan a water parade with harbor vessels escorting the fleet from Corregidor and Luzon to the anchorage. A 50-ship flotilla will sail out to observe and circle the anchored vessels.
Taft spoke in Mitchell and Sioux City as his South Dakota trip wrapped up. He attacked Bryan on tariff and imperialism while highlighting the Republican record and tariff reform. Taft would head to Lincoln tomorrow after nine more speeches in Nebraska.
W J Bryan writes from Rock Island Illinois on September 29 1908 in reply to President Roosevelt defending his record against trusts and addressing charges about Haskell and Taft. He asserts his record proves innocence and vows strict enforcement of law against all offenders while challenging Roosevelt to name a trust official supporting him.
In Butte at 2 a m officer D L MacDonald watched Antone Williams attempt to force entry at 9 South Gaylord street. Williams fled twice and was shot in the groin during pursuit, later jailed and hospitalized with probable recovery.
Delegates cheer for new state status as legislators press ahead with bills. Assembly and Senate debates highlight path to recognition and potential changes in governance.
Delegates from many nations attend the opening session of the sixteenth national irrigation congress in Albuquerque New Mexico as 1509 delegates and 2500 spectators fill Convention Hall. President Roosevelt sends greetings and hints at statehood for New Mexico and Arizona.
In Lincoln Nebraska on September 29 William J Bryan urged local Democrats to take down his store window lithographs during William H Tafts visit. He asked for courtesy to Taft and his pictures be removed while Taft is in town, citing early campaign partisanship.
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