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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
7
Denver crowds flood the downtown as electric lights blaze and bands march through the streets in a carnival like celebration. Supporters of Gov Johnson and candidate Bryan clash on banners amid cheers and counter demonstrations in hotel lobbies and along crowded intersections.
San Francisco witnesses the Atlantic fleet of sixteen battleships led by Rear Admiral Sperry depart for the home port in the Atlantic. The Connecticut leads as Big 16 lifts anchor after noon with officers bidding farewell to families among thousands on Berkeley hills.
Central City July 8 A twelve year old boy Ivor Rudd suffered a severe explosion while tossing dynamite caps into a Fourth of July bonfire. He was over the fire when the blast mangled him, costing both eyes and likely both hands, with other injuries listed.
Mme Anna Gould and Prince Helie de Sagan were married at a registry office in Henrietta Street and later at the French Protestant church on Soho Square. The ceremonies were conducted yesterday in London.
Minneapolis July 7 wheat prices No 1 northern 1.12 No 2 northern 1.10 Sept 9034c durum No 1 85c oats 46c barley 65c rye 68c corn 69c flax 1.21 butter creamery extra 21c firsts 19c dairy fancy 19c firsts 17c.
On July 7 cattle and steer prices ranged from 5.00 to 5.75 per unit while cows sold 4.50 to 5.50. Hogs brought 6.00 and 6.10. Sheep muttons at 4.75 and Jabbs at 5.76 per unit.
Advices from Buenos Ayres report Paraguay’s revolutionary party has overthrown the government and installed Emiliano Gonzales Naveiro as president. The cabinet includes Manuel Gondra and Eusebio Ayala from major parties, aiming at peace. several ministers sought refuge in foreign legations amid street clashes in Asuncion. Estimated deaths and injuries now thought under 500. Telegraph service to Asuncion expected to resume soon.
Panama reports Senor Arias resigns as presidential candidate. The move calms tensions, ends war clouds, and promises an orderly election across the republic. Observers attribute the resignation to large Obaldia faction wins in recent municipal elections, noting a historic setback for an official candidate backed by a government.
A large blaze Sunday afternoon near the palace and senate buildings in Port au Prince, Haiti, destroyed about four hundred structures including the courthouse and prison. The arsenal and powder munitions stores burned with many explosions as a high wind aided the spread. Prisoners, among them women, were relocated before the fire consumed the jail.
L N Scott in charge reports five balloons entered for the St Paul race to start July 18 from Lexington ballpark. The entries include the America from Minneapolis, the San Antonio representing San Antonio, and the Chicago and Milinois from Chicago. Races will lift at 20 minute intervals with Leo Stevens of New York supervising.
Port Huron, July 7. William L. Wilson embezzled over $75,000 from the United Home Protectors Fraternity headquartered in Port Huron. He was sentenced Monday to 2.5 to 5 years in the state reformatory at Ionia, with a recommendation for the longer term. The shortage, made public March 19, wrecked the fraternity.
July 7 report says Mr Albert Kay and Mrs Kay were fatally hurt in a Cleveland fire at their home. Mrs Kay burned while escaping a blazing hallway and Mr Kay suffered a fractured skull leaping from a second story window.
The Fielding-San Antonio balloon piloted by Capt. H. E. Honeywell reportedly set a new long distance flight record of about 895 miles from West Shefford Quebec to Illinois Bay of Quinte Lake Ontario, while other balloons faced perilous landings and rescues near Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario. The race included Ville de Dieppe missing a safe landing and the Columbia with injuries to crew during descent.
Nicholas Cherry, 24, shot his sweetheart Anna Weingartz, 20, in Neponset Tuesday night and then killed himself in the front yard of 8S D Carpenter where she worked as a domestic. She was taken to Kewanee hospital. No reason is known. it is believed she refused marriage. Both were residents of Kewanee.
Mrs. Nathaniel B. Treat of Monroe Wis wife of Capt Treat a known state politician capitalist and banker was riding with her husband on the state university grounds when she jumped from a runaway back and died an hour later at the city hospital
The print ers' strike that began September 14, 1995 in Hartford job offices is to end after July 12 as the international union reports that all strike benefits will cease.
Revolutionists seized Gracias in Honduras. Carnegie, Pa. suffered business losses. A St Louis jeweler was robbed of 900 dollars and 15 thousand dollars in jewels. The Hague will hear the U.S. Canada fisheries dispute. A German won the Paris Grand Prix. his co driver died. A Michigan hotel burned. a boiler explosion at Monongahela killed one and injured another with extensive damage. An arrest in Boston links to Cincinnati murder. A masquerade case in New York ends in five days' confinement. Over 77 thousand stray dogs and cats killed in New York. Edward L Connor, a top Illinois salesman, dies in Springfield. Chicago appellate court orders prison terms for former Judge Abner Smith and G F Sorrow for conspiracy. Mme Anna Gould and Prince Helle de Sagan wed in London. Great Western Life Insurance faces large policy reinsurance. President accepts Judge Lochren’s resignation. M D Purdy named to fill vacancy.
Fifteen battleships of the Atlantic fleet sailed Tuesday on a voyage to circumnavigate the globe and finish at Hampton Roads. The Nebraska remained behind due to scarlet fever, to be quarantined and fumigated before joining the others at Honolulu.
The U S consul at Tampico reports oil fields between Tampico and Tuxpan along the Gulf of Mexico are burning. The blaze is visible for about a hundred miles and poses danger to mariners navigating the area.
President Roosevelt plus Commander Peary and Capt Bartlett board the Arctic steamer Roosevelt, inspect crew quarters and engine room, exchange cordial greetings, and wish the vessel success as it departs for New Bedford and Sydney.
Mrs Arlie M Heaton of Iola Kansas shot and killed her divorced husband Clint M Heaton early Monday in his restaurant She then tried to shoot Ella Gill the woman Heaton was said to be engaged to Mrs Gill fired two ineffective shots and Heaton fled Relatives in Indiana were telegraphed for further information.
Bernard Carlin, 22, convicted of murder in the first degree by Judge Dike in Brooklyn County Court and sentenced to death for killing his mother two hours after his April 8 release from prison. The crime occurred at her Brooklyn home.
The dead body of Mrs. Ada Reichars of Dallas, Texas, was found in her Hot Springs apartment on Tuesday. Neighbors had cared for her two boys overnight. A seven year old girl is missing and feared kidnapped.
Charles Alfridge once city recorder of Jackson Michigan and a Michigan political figure is under arrest in Mobile Alabama on embezzlement charges. He faces trial back in Jackson without requisition papers. the reported amount embezzled is fourteen thousand dollars.
A pamphlet extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe pleasant laxative. It claims the remedy cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage increases, noting its components are physician approved and warning to buy the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
In a light village debate a caustic elder derides hasty marriages and claims long courtships ensure mutual understanding. A witty exchange follows about patience in courtship while noting how quickly conclusions are drawn.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Caller gifting the same necktie to her husband each birthday while Mrg complains he does not notice the recurring gift. The joke plays on redundancy and affection in a domestic vignette.
A short dialogue reveals Mrs Snobletts fired her maid Celes tine for poor pet care after discovering she used Fido’s comb without sterilizing it. The exchange highlights concern for the dog and the maid’s neglectful conduct.
A wife recounts waking at times with suffocation and heart palpitations due to coffee. After a doctor bans coffee, she trials Postum, brews it 15 minutes, finds it flavorful with milk and sugar, and soon the whole family switches. The husband finally admits Postum helped, and they are no longer coffee slaves.
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