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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
1
President orders General Funston to stop discussing the Philippine situation and expresses regret for naming Senator Hoar in the exchange. The move closes a controversial moment as the army officer holds his tongue on the matter.
Acting Secretary of War Sanger instructed General Funston to cease public discussion of the Philippines and avoid criticizing a U.S. senator. The letter followed Funston’s remarks at a Middlesex club banquet and a Boston trip request that was denied. The president also telegraphed Funston not to speak at the Middlesex banquet.
Denver April 23 General Funston comments on a War Department letter saying the note may reference his remarks about the Philippines at a Sons of the American Revolution event. He defends his conduct, notes he can lose his temper on the Philippine question, and awaits a reply from President Roosevelt.
Padikhan and four companions deny involvement in the murder of Amir Ali Adenkhan alias Mere. They claim to have left Seattle for Butte after shipping goods to Kalispell, stating they wandered from Seattle to various towns and have no details linking them to the crime.
John Abel longtime Helena cemetery sexton collapsed with apoplexy while filling the grave of Thomas Crystal at Catholic Cemetery. He died in Samuel Bennett’s arms before a doctor arrived. Survivors include four sons and several daughters. no inquest planned.
Two Montana men have been named to positions under the president as part of a broader patronage distribution. The appointments reflect ongoing federal staffing assignments and political alignment in the state.
Edwards and Reynolds named in the Indian Service with Swaney Gordon in Sand Branch and Lewis Rhoades appointed as receivers.
The president transmitted nominations to the Senate for Indian inspector John EB Edwards and Indian agent G Reynolds at Crow Agency Montana. Also named were land office registers Andrew M Swaney and Samuel Gordon with receivers John F Lewis and James M Rhoades. Army officers listed include Major M B Travis and first lieutenants to captains George W Helms Rufus K E Logan Frank M Savage and Thomas T Frissell.
A Vancouver syndicate of Chinese merchants contracts labor migration and plans an oriental invasion of South Africa. Two hundred Chinese aboard the Empress of China are in customs custody en route to Johannesburg for five year contracts. If profitable, more follow as mines reopen under British control.
Patrick Noonan, being taken to Minnesota for trial for killing John Shinner 28 years ago, reportedly told Sheriff Blexrud he had trouble with the victim and that the shooting was in self defense. He allegedly fled to California after the incident.
Col E A Slack editor of the Cheyenne Daily Leader and Wyoming worlds fair chairman visited the Louisiana Purchase exposition. He noted Wyoming favors a 50000 dollar exhibit with 10000 for a state building. C H Fisher of the Boise Capital News praised Idaho’s progress and the chance to showcase the state.
Washington April 28 Secretary Long received a cablegram from Commander McCrea of the gunboat Machias reporting Bocas del Toro Colombia has been evacuated and the former government peacefully re established. Forces withdrawn and duties well done with return to Colon after usual conditions.
The War Office today shipped 100 miles of iron fence material to South Africa to reinforce blockhouse barbed wire fences and stop Boer cattle pushes.
Missoula April 23 I F Whitley foreman at Northern Pacific shops had a heavy iron frame fall and smash his right foot. Doctors expect possible loss avoided as he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
At Indianapolis the state Republican convention hears Senator Beveridge outline party principles and speaks for the president and administration, signaling united support and a strong platform ahead of national contests.
Indianapolis April 23 opening of the Republican state convention featured Senator Albert J. Beveridge delivering a forceful address. He praised Theodore Roosevelt and Indiana administration while defending party unity and commerce gains. Frederick Landie of Wabash drew cheers with his Hanna reference as delegates stayed through the two hour speech. The convention adjourned to 9 AM Thursday.
Senator Beveridge favors occasional tariff revisions to protect labor and capital and denounces railroad consolidations that lessen competition. He endorses Roosevelt's approach to mergers, ignores the ship subsidy bill and Chinese exclusion act, and backs Republican policies on other questions. The convention greeted him with cheers and calls for Fairbanks.
Enid Oklahoma April 2 The Democratic congressional convention nominated William Cross of Oklahoma City for the 3 percent ballot amid party proceedings and local delegation support.
Freeport Illinois April 23 Robert Hitt was renominated for congress here today by local party delegates amid familiar campaign questions and party unity.
Helena officials report letters from five states endorsing a proposed summer meet of northwestern game wardens at the National Park to discuss mutual interests. Colorado and Nevada wardens will be invited, with a July 1 target date at Mammoth Hot Springs hotel.
Chief Justice Fuller announced the Supreme Court will adjourn for the term on June 4 and suspend the calendar docket on Friday, May 2. The court will meet May 6 May 19 and June 2 to deliver opinions hear motions and admit members to the bar.
The Montana department of the Grand Army of the Republic begins its annual encampment in Helena with many veterans in the city and delegates for the Woman's Relief Corps meeting. Department Commander F P Sterling to call the encampment to order at 10 tomorrow morning in Grand Army hall. The Relief Corps session continues in Ellis hall with business and a campfire planned. proceedings conclude Friday.
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