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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
1
Senators Pettus and Harris dupe in a split stance on Clark's case. They agree Clark should go but detail minor incidents before the Senate. The report notes a minority of two men shaping the conclusion with cautious commentary.
Washington April 25 minority report on Clark bribery case creates little impact as senate foresees rapid resolution. Pettus and Harris offer soft critique of Whiteside and Campbell while supporting the majority conclusions. Clark seems unable to defend on the floor and a seat vacancy resolution appears likely to pass.
The minority on the Senate privileges and elections committee issue a dissent over the Clark of Montana case. They accuse the majority of relying on hearsay and note Campbell and Daly's money influence, Campbell’s hiring and use of detectives, and Nolan's handling of grand jury notes.
The argument accuses the attorney general of bias in Washington and questions the Montana supreme court link to the case. It labels much evidence as coloring matter and criticizes committee statements about Senator Clark and bank checks, urging the Senate to treat the matter as a judicial case and report accordingly.
Vancouver report notes W M Bunker of the San Francisco chamber of commerce says Siberian wheat is inferior to American grain and imported flour appears at Amur landing points. He adds lumber mostly comes from Puget Sound despite regional forests and highlights Trans Siberian Railway boosting US interests over Europe except Russia.
The American District Telegraph company is incorporated to operate telegraph police alarm fire alarm and message services in Helena Butte Anaconda Great Falls and Missoula with principal Montana office in Helena. Officers include H P Bennett president Isaac Michael vice president G R Johnson secretary and Jacob Levin treasurer. Capital is 100000. In a separate filing Centennial Cold Silver and Copper Mining and Smelting company is incorporated with 10000 capital in 10 cent shares. Office will be in Butte with operations near Mellorek in Madison county.
A land entry dispute from about 12 years earlier saw Early contesting then dropping the case. About two years ago Aylette filed upon the land and a hearing followed. The local land office ruled for Barry and the commissioner of the general land office affirms the Helena land office.
The Honolulu plague appears to be gone with a clean health bill for vessels since December while Hawaii seeks compensation for losses from the 1900 plague actions. The Hawaii council urges a five member court of claims with three businessmen and President Dole has not acted yet. Sixteen ships will move 62 800 tons of sugar to the Atlantic and Australian port quarantines prompt inspectors. Salt liability pursues the Miowera over refusals to carry Hogan's minstrels amid color line disputes. The Sebastian Bach was sold for 2800 after a storm and near repair condemnation.
A district court jury panel is seated to try Dr. Kellogg for second degree murder in the East Helena death of Mrs. Peter Hrella after alleged malpractice. Witnesses include Peter Hrella and Annie Sabados. the case draws major local attention.
The surgeon general reports one new plague case in Honolulu dated April 9, a fatal case in a white girl. Conditions are improving with one detention camp open and two convalescents at the pest house. No new cases on other islands and no large Kuna Kalauhui deaths claimed. A 25 cent rat bounty is offered and a professional rat catcher appointed.
On his way to prison in New York Captain Oberlin M. Carter was brought before Judge Lacombe and returned to Fort Columbus. He proceeds tonight to Fort Leavenworth to serve the remaining five year embezzlement sentence.
The Helena land office reports the commissioner's ruling affirms the contest of Early against Aylette. The case involved 160 acres located about 15 miles north of Fort Benton and centered on the land right at issue.
The Constantinople correspondent to the Daily Telegraph reports that the Porte believes its offer to rebuild the burned American structures at Kharput will settle the matter. It says Russia has signaled it will oppose any US attempt to demand payment.
London reports the relief of Wepener has advanced British aims but enveloping operations by Lord Roberts appear unlikely to trap the Boers. French and Hamilton forces face difficult terrain as Gen. Rundle fails to lure the enemy. Mafeking residents endure strict rationing amid ongoing conflict and cattle losses.
Reports from Wepener say General Brabant's advance guard met the enemy four miles south of town. Three fights occurred over Saturday Sunday and Tuesday with 22 casualties. The siege ended as 5,000 enemy troops retreated along the Ladybrand road, while Colonel Dalgety suffered 33 killed and 132 wounded.
British and Free State units clashed over two days near DeWetsdorp with heavy shelling and trench work. Casualties included 3 Free State dead and 12 wounded. British losses unknown though bodies were left on the field. Reinforcements were anticipated for General Kenny Kenny's column as it faltered on the right.
A London dispatch dated April 24 reports General Lucas Meyer is dead, though believed well the previous day. Boer accounts claim four scouts surprised British near Ladysmith, with some casualties. Mafeking dispatches renew interest as natives’ raid events are debated, noting brave defense and renewed relief talk amid fatigue and siege.
In Warrenton on April 23 British forces shelled the Boers after moving guns to the river bank under cover. A dawn bombardment followed as the Boers fired five guns including a forty pounder. The engagement lasted hours with Boer retreat and no British casualties.
Cape Town April 26 Thursday General Brabant reports relief of Colonel Dalgety was accomplished by his forces affirming a secured arrangement after the relief operation.
London reports at 11 05 p m on April 25 that General Wepener has been officially relieved from duty in the field.
The War Office releases casualties for Lord Roberts' advance. Captain Denny of the Mth Hussars is killed. A captain, two lieutenants and 22 men are wounded. Captain Prothero, wounded at Karreefontein, has since died.
Washington April 25. Day opens without signs of yesterday's clash between witness Bartlett Sinclair and Attorney Robertson. The committee enjoys light railery over Sulzer's vice presidential bid. Sinclair testifies on the permit system. Robertson's cross examination avoids their personal dispute and shows Sinclair's authority clashed with martial law.
Lord Roberts reports from Bloemfontein dated April 25 that the enemy withdrew from before Wepener last night and fled northeastward along the Ladybrand road. He estimates their force at four to five thousand men.
Dispatch from Pretoria reports General De Wet has isolated Bra Bant’s horse and repulsed two relief attempts, capturing British forces in the process.
Albert Fisher sues Bun river ranchman J C Adams for 10500 damages from an Aug 9 1899 stage accident between Craig and Augusta Montana. Fisher alleges a right heel fracture and permanent injury after being thrown from the defendant’s stage. Adams operates a Craig to Augusta line.
A Pretoria dispatch dated Tuesday reports the Boers have re‑occupied Boshof while the British withdraw. The move comes as British forces pull back from the town amid ongoing operations in the region.
London reports via special correspondent with Basutoland dated April 25 describing a journey from Jammersburg toward Mafeking and the surrounding march route. The account emphasizes movement and strategic positions as colonial operations unfold in the region.
Spokane April 25 Mrs Nora Marvin and David A Badders arrested on complaint by Marvin of Fostoria Ohio. They confessed to eloping. Mrs Marvin cared for Badders child, the widower. She says she would not be here if her husband had treated her kindly.
Columbus April 25. The Republican state convention here endorsed the Hanna slate for delegates and alternates at large and the state ticket amid factional clashes over Grosvenor and Bushnell supporters. Senator Hanna rejected a delegate role while a plan to replace Grosvenor sparked heated exchanges and last minute maneuvering.
The Harrisburg convention endorsed McKinley and Col onel M S Quay for renomination, backed election of US senators by popular vote, and praised Governor Stone and other state officials. It nominated Hardenberg for auditor general and Grow Foerderer and Foerderer for at large congressmen. Flynn led anti Quay motions, but failed to block the platform as 28 electors were named and resolutions debated.
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