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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1902
Page
3
The Anaconda slate of six Democratic aldermanic candidates expresses satisfaction with current progress and anticipates victory if Monday brings a strong showing. Support from Republicans has grown, boosting expectations of a bright democratic outcome. One candidate, a German resident from the Sixth ward, is noted as a leading strength on the ticket.
Pat Dalton, an Ana Conda resident for 15 years and former city council member, campaigns in the First ward. He is superintendent of the converters at Carrol, a heavy property owner, and locals expect his election to be Dr. Dalton’s next step.
The Second ward residents nominate W. A. Col as the democratic candidate for the upcoming local election. Community supporters express optimism about Col's platform and chances against opponents.
Lins, a native of Iowa, Mr. Collins came to Anaconda 17 years ago and has made innumerable friends. He is a man of family and a property owner who takes unusual interest in the city's welfare. Mr. Collins has been chief of the lower works.
H F Collins a Democrat in the Third ward sits in the municipal legislature as a minority member. At 80 he has lived in Anaconda 11 years and serves as cashier for the Anaconda Copper Mining company electric light street railway townsite and water works department. He also manages the Margaret theater.
Joseph Lepke, 35, born in Germany and resident of Anaconda for 10 years, built a cigar manufacturing business and employs many workers. A friend of labor, his election would reflect credit on the voters of the Fourth ward.
John Lawler longtime city resident and former A. C. M. engineer has owned a thriving Fourth Street grocery and holds real estate. He is described as intelligent and sound businessman ready to represent the proper element on the council and safeguard city interests.
John Nagle, a longtime Anaconda resident and furnace foreman at Washoe smelter, announces his bid for alderman in the Sixth ward. A former Lake Superior arrival, he has earned local respect and aims to serve the city, living at 806 East Third Street and balancing family life with public duties.
Vancouver reports Portage la Prairie flooded as sioux natives abandon homes. Bridges to Souris washed away isolating Souris and Melita. Canadian Pacific trains stalled at Napinka. Fifty residents seek shelter in Bethel schoolhouse as water rises.
General Crozier says he has no financial interest in ordnance patents and surrendered legal rights, allowing U S use without profit. He cites committee evidence and rejects claims of personal gain from his inventions.
In Washington on April 5 the adverse report on Captain William B Crozier for chief of ordnance was tabled in executive session and postponed until Monday. John A Hull son of Representative Hull of Town was confirmed as a major in the judge advocate general department.
Sam Irving reports from Thunder Mountain camp that flour sugar and salt sell at a high price while fresh beef costs 18 cents a pound. The camp hosts 800 to 1,000 men with 60 to 70 new arrivals daily. Snowbound trails opened for foot travel and the first winter pack train has broken through.
The insular committee completed the Philippine civil government bill reducing Philippine commissioners to two. The bill preserves the civil government framework and gold standard coinage. It also allows the commission to decide how friar lands will be opened to homesteaders.
In Washington on April 5 the Senate debated the Chinese exclusion bill after passage of the Indian appropriation. Senator Fairbanks argued for protecting American labor through exclusion while Gallinger and Platt warned against treaty violations. The discussion centered on safeguarding citizens and preserving wages amid fears of a labor surplus and perceived Chinese differences.
A customer from Topeka reports severe back pain and frequent urination due to kidney and bladder issues. After trying doctors, the Swamp Root remedy by Dr. Kilmer & Co. was used, and within one bottle the pain ceased and urination ceased to trouble. Six bottles completed, and the patient has had no recurrence for over a year.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for Bright's disease and kidney trouble. It claims neglect leads to fatal outcomes and offers a free sample bottle by mail to prove its efficacy.
Swamp-Root sample bottles are available by mail to readers of the Anaconda Sunday Standard. A free book and testimonials accompany the offer. Writers are asked to mention the newspaper in requests to Dr. Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY. Regular bottles sold at drug stores nationwide.
Senators debated strict limits under treaties with China and concerns over fraudulent Chinese certificates and admission schemes aided by a steamship line. Critics pressed definitions in the bill as arbitrary and possible treaty violations. The session closed with executive discussion and adjournment.
Washington April 5 The Chinese exclusion bill was under consideration in the house with general debate closed Favorable sentiment for rigid exclusion and strong repugnance to the Chinese were voiced Dr Kahn of California the bill’s author was gratified by an understanding likely to withdraw the minority bill and pass the majority measure The sailors clause amendment remains for a vote and routine business included several bills Tay lor of Ohio reported the Horton Butler contested Missouri district case declaring the seat vacant A three week period was given for minority views
Ohio's Mr. Grosvenor opened by detailing opposition to a minority bill prohibition on employing Chinese sailors. Wisconsin's Mr. Otten supported the majority, while Mississippi's Mr. Hooker backed re enactment of current laws. Indiana's Mr. Brick and others urged exclusion citing contamination and self defense. Massachusetts' Mr. Thayer labeled the ship subsidy plan a stupendous gift, as general debate adjourned at 4 30 p m.
Washington April 5 The republican steering committee of the senate recommended placing the Philippine form of government bill on the Senate calendar after the Chinese exclusion measure and ahead of the Nicaraguan canal bill. Reciprocity with the Philippines was not discussed since the measure is in the House. The Philippine bill is revenue related and the canal bill is to follow with time for debate before adjournment.
Prescott Arizona April 5 The United Verde smelter and converter workers at Jerome have settled their strike after days of disruption. The men will return to work on Monday as the plant resumes operations.
Davenport Iowa April 5 Dr died of blood poisoning contracted during an operation. Middleton, surgeon in chief of Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail and dean of the medical department at Iowa State University, was reported dead in Davenport.
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