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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1902
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard press and publishing house notes show offices and circuits in Anaconda and Great Falls with telephone numbers and post office building addresses. It lists rate information for advance payment and mentions a second branch location as well as the Eastern Office in New York and offices on Second South Street.
The article recalls J Sterling Morton as Arbor Day’s father and outlines his unique place in Nebraska and national politics. It notes his presidential ambitions were foiled by free coinage politics and contrasts him with Gerry Rusk. It mentions mining output projections and early spring conditions in Seattle and Washing Bay, with Klondike gold shipments and a large expected clean-up.
The San Francisco Chronicle questions peak gold output for Kronike while Boston enforces strict blue laws on Sundays. Stores close, soda fountains and candy shops ban sales, and even peanuts and popcorn are restricted. Citizens protest as police step up enforcement, hoping legislative relief may follow.
Waller faces charges in Manila for cruelty against natives with General Jacob H. Smith’s orders cited as the motive. Witnesses say Smith instructed harsher actions and burning, while defense argues Waller acted under higher command. Court proceedings detail controversial conduct and potential defenses.
Cummings allegedly buried a girl in a cornfield then burned the body in a cornstack. He kept silent for months before confessing to his wife, who revealed the secret after years of torment. Authorities doubted the tale, and lawyers initially dismissed the wife as insane.
The sheriff interviews a county man at the Cummings farm as he reveals the death of a servant girl. He laments not calling a doctor and says the penitentiary would be heaven compared to his fear driven burden. He reflects that earlier actions might have led to manslaughter or acquittal. The tale underscores how fear can drive a guilty conscience.
A $70,000,000 river and harbor appropriation bill advances in Congress with broad support. Michigan’s Alden Smith draws attention for his umbrella tale as the Grand River in his district receives $150,000 though its flow and purpose are repeatedly questioned. The piece lampoons the project as a persistent, fickle river in need of dredging and tinkering.
Three hundred representatives of the Independent Order of Foresters arrive in Los Angeles for a supreme court gathering led by Dr Oronhytekha and other officials. Canadian delegates form half the group with numerous British and Irish figures represented. The event centers on membership reforms as old members’ status is debated amid international attendance. Separately reports note cholera cases among American troops in the Philippines and a British cruiser Thames returning to Greenock after a long search for the Allan H. Huron remains unresolved.
The wit editorial mocks the deal between German lines and the Morgan syndicate. It claims British shipping assets were sold for little value and faults the British government for ignoring warnings. It urges the nation to wake to rising peril and criticizes complacency.
An official statement from Hamburg reports terms of a 20 year agreement between the Hamburg American Line and J Pierpont Morgan interests. The pact bars new shares, limits tariffs, and requires joint action against rivals. A two nation committee will arbitrate disputes with no executive power.
The House Banking and Currency bill report circulates to 1,026,816 recipients across varied groups. Fowler explains the effort aims to inform the public about finance reform, stressing the issue as vital to the nation. The mailout reaches clergy, physicians, landowners, teachers, bankers, printers, manufacturers, jobbers, and farmers.
The Central Federation Union of Greater New York adopts resolutions urging the American Federation of Labor to press Congress to remove taxes on foreign meats until domestic meat prices drop. The measure argues tax relief would force the beef trust to lower prices and end consumer suffering.
A severe windstorm battered Pittsburg and nearby towns, causing widespread property damage and at least three deaths. Edward Z Sperow, a fireman, was crushed under a locomotive derailed by wind and died from his injuries. Another fatality was reported in Rochester as a derrick collapsed. Wires were tossed by the gale, complicating rescue and recovery efforts.
Helena April 27 The Montana Central wreck blocked the Butte and Anaconda marksmen from traveling to Helena to compete for the trophy with the Helena club as planned. Hughes at Fort Benton won the usual weekly medal. Shooters from the West are expected to arrive in two weeks for the trophy contest.
Lieutenant William J. Muldoon of the United States Army veterinary corps arrived from Salt Lake City to inspect horses at Fort Assinit Dolhe after reports of an unknown disease. He left for further examination, aiming to determine the illness affecting some animals.
The steamer Kite was becalmed on an ice floe off Newfoundland. Exhausted sailors were left behind as companions pushed ahead to seek help. Fourteen? men walked 80 miles over ice to shore through forest in search of aid, while others were rescued in exhausted condition.
After four days and nights on the arduous journey the group faced near starvation as their food ran out. Ten men collapsed from weakness while the survivors pressed on toward a settlement where a relief party was dispatched to reach those left behind.
Washington April 27 Congress plans a light week with debate on the Philippine government bill continuing only if speakers arise. Minority senators lead opposition while Democrats Turner and Simmons are named. Hoar plans to speak but not expected this week. Committees will probe sugar questions related to Cuba and Crozier gun carriage work and Philippine affairs. The House will move omnibus public building and District of Columbia business, with agricultural and District of Columbia appropriations advancing and naval and general deficiency bills remaining.
Washington reports the War Department clarifies Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia did serve in the West as a Missouri Militia captain under federal officers and was honorably discharged in 184. The Grand Army of the Republic accepts him as a member due to state regiments being called into service during the 1861 to 1865 period and orders by generals.
Butte sees a creditable performance of Way Down East as the company offers fresh takes on familiar roles. Hopkins as Ann the wronged wife draws praise with Sara Stevens moving the audience in maternal scenes. Brennan, Bergen, and Riegal receive applause for their parts and the ensemble delivers several songs during the third act. The run continues through Wednesday with a Wednesday matinee.
Friends and schoolmates gathered at the St Marys home on North Montana street for a Catholic funeral procession to St Patrick’s church. Father English conducted the services and many moral offerings were given. Connell had been attending Gonzaga College in Spokane and planned to enter the priesthood. He was a popular young man.
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