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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
9
Police committee met yesterday to review Detective Murphy accused of brutality toward two prisoners. Quorum not met, no action taken, and no time set for future inquiry. Mayor and others expected at next council meeting. Foley's drunkenness case also discussed.
Reports from Willemstad say 1,500 government troops under General VelutinI advance from Piritu toward insurgents led by General Monagas, 15 miles away near Pirilla. Government forces aim at Carupano where General Escalante holds 1,148 men. insurgents under Rolando Penaloza and Ducharme are entrenched at Los Altos. Authorities recruit youths, and Valencia residents are arrested as tensions rise.
A report from Dempsey’s lawyer says the condemned murderer, who escaped from a county jail with two others a year ago, is now believed to be in South Africa. He fled via Walkerville and St Johns before boarding a vessel to Africa.
Delegates from the Orange Free State and Transvaal met in Klerksdorp with President Steyn and Generals De la Rey and Delarey arriving with staff. A flag of truce signaled the start as conferences continued with guarded access and free communication among Boer delegates.
The Short Line offers excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles from April 23 to 28 at the stated rate with a final return limit June 25. The Butte O gden route is 100 miles the shortest and takes about 30 hours. Reserve berths at city office 105 North Main Street. H. Wilson, General Agent.
Senator Quay declares opposition to John P. Elkin as the Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania saying the Elkin nomination would threaten the success of the state and federal ticket. Durham supports Quay as Elkin canvass continues with Brooke Knox and Cameron named as other potential nominees.
General Schofield told the military affairs committee that the United States must have a single chief of staff rather than a commanding general. He argued the president should act through the secretary of war and urged a four year term, praising the Confederate system’s high officer structure as a guide.
Special Dispatch reports 200 Democrats from Cascade County and party members from across the state will gather at Luther's hall for a Jefferson Day smoker with music speeches and refreshments. Notable speakers include Jesse B. Roote T J Walsh Norris Bundy Gormley Leslie Stanton Cockrill and the Jefferson Glee club will perform under R S Ford's presidency.
The New York Appellate Division upheld Johan Most's conviction for printing in his Freiheit a piece titled Murder vs. Murder. The court rejected his claim that the constitution grants the right to publish such material, stating liberty of action ends where it harms others' equal rights.
Kalispell April 11 The town of Demersville was wiped off the map when the Cent House hotel burned. The lodging house and saloon building, owned by the Missoula Mercantile company, carried $500 insurance. Erected in 1890 it cost over $10,000 and was a valley landmark. Two neighboring houses also burned leaving only two structures standing.
Manila April 11 The press committee interviewed Acting Governor Wright regarding the sedition law. Wright said the editor of Freedom, a local publication, was arrested on sedition charges for persistent attacks on the United States commission and that he must now prove his claims.
A local ad promotes a 9x12 Brussels rug for 15.00 and a 9x12 ber rug for 12.00. It touts many new large rugs in oriental colors and designs as attractive affordable floor coverings and invites shoppers to visit during the week to find a suitable choice.
A reported battle in Scott county Virginia between Jim Wright and a sheriff's posse, killing five officers and wounding two, is denied. A telephone message from Churchill near the scene says no such fight occurred.
London reports say the war office has no knowledge of peace rumors or any telegram from Lord Roberts claiming the war is over. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and A. J. Balfour deny any peace information and dismiss talks of terms. Government notes indicate no armistice while Boer leaders are absent, with parleying likely and amnesty demands shaping talks.
London notes Mr Balfour denies peace rumors in strong terms while a sudden cabinet meeting is called. King Edward ends his cruise and returns to London fueling speculation that an event of public importance is pending. Rumor that Chamberlain resigned is stated untrue. he is ill but hopes to attend the meeting.
London reports show continued combat in South Africa with a casualty list naming killed and wounded from engagements through April 8. Preparations proceed for sending 20 000 more troops for the winter campaign as Lord Roberts inspects the first guard draft slated to sail next week.
London reports say summonses were issued for a cabinet meeting tomorrow amid rumors that dispatches from Lord Kitchener relate to peace negotiations after Mr. Brodrick's Commons statement. If Boer delegates push for talks, proposals will go to Kitchener for immediate transmission to the government.
Amsterdam reports that Mr. Kruger and his circle show little belief in morning dispatches claiming Boer leaders have accepted British peace terms in South Africa.
Mrs Grover Cleveland returned to Princeton after two weeks with her husband in Florida. She said Mr Cleveland’s health has improved since his trip and he will stay in Florida for another week or ten days.
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