Another Day Is Wasted in Talk Settlement
A brief report notes another day wasted in talks over a settlement, with no visible progress or agreement reached and officials urging continued negotiation.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
1
A brief report notes another day wasted in talks over a settlement, with no visible progress or agreement reached and officials urging continued negotiation.
In Pittsburgh on July 31 executives of the Amalgamated Association met amid absent officers and rumors of trips to New York and Senator Hanna. No statement was issued after a long session as Leaders Shaffer and Reese confer with Morgan and Schwab. Union crews plus nonunion labor disrupt cargo handling, fuel shortages loom, and citywide effects threaten homes and industry.
In San Francisco on July 31 labor tensions show little change as both sides stand firm. Strikers observe the injunction against violence while employers predict a hard battle and seek non union workers to operate ships and docks.
In Seattle on July 81 a widespread labor rumor swirls that all unions allied with the San Francisco walkout may stage a simultaneous sympathy strike. Source claims Met al Trades members refuse to permit former workers to return, accused of eroding union benefits.
Newspaper men probe reports that Amalgamated leaders Morgan Davis and Tighe left Pittsburg for Cleveland. Senator Hanna denies discussing the strike but confirms interest and involvement without elaborating. He says it would be foolish to talk about ongoing efforts to settle the dispute.
Sharon July 31 The American Steel Casting company plans to end a local strike by bringing in non union workers to its plant in this city. The move signals potential escalation as management seeks to resume production and workers consider options.
Doctor Rangel Gardiras leads 5,000 rebels against President Castro of Venezuela near San Antonio de Laceria on the Colombian frontier. National troops move with 10,000 sent to quell the revolt as constitutional guarantees are suspended and broader uprisings are feared.
The district court to Lewis and Clarke county recently decided will adjourn tomorrow for the summer vacation according to the notice.
The state furnishing board will open noon bids for capitol furniture tomorrow. Eastern firms including The Northwestern Furniture of Milwaukee and A H Andrews & Co of Chicago plan bids alongside Helena and Butte bidders. A $5000 certified check required. total allowance is $2700. Senate chairs will be mahogany and house oak with metals to follow next Monday.
Coroner Bateman reports the Ridgemont death July 16 as murder of an unknown man. A letter suggests the deceased may be Sam Gray. Two men with saddles and one pack horse bought supplies in Alzada July 6, displaying cash between 200 and 300 dollars. Weapons and items recovered imply foul play, not suicide, with ongoing developments promised.
New York dispatch cites Venezuela consul general K Gonzales as saying reports of a revolution are false. He notes a message from Venezuela's foreign minister declaring the country at peace and identifies Dr Rangel Gardiras as an unmilitarized opponent who fled to Colombia. President Castro later claims insurgents were routed and Venezuela is at peace.
A robbery in progress report describes masked men halting a train and threatening passengers. Police investigators pursue possible leads while witnesses describe the suspects and the alert status remains high. Local authorities urge caution as details and suspects remain under review.
Five masked men stopped a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train 41 miles from Chicago, dynamiting a mail car with no money. They detached two mail cars, moved one quarter mile, then failed to find treasure in the fourth car the express car. After wrecking the mail car and taking nothing, the robbers vanished into darkness.
John C. Duval a Montana pioneer of 35 years died at about 1 p.m. in the rear of the Burrell grocery loading oats for a delivery wagon. The 65 year old Maryland native previously helped in Cy press hills massacre tied to Cree deaths and Canada US tensions. He leaves a widow and five children.
Three masked men intercepted Engineer J W Collins and Fireman James Whipple as the New York and Washington vestibule limited sped toward Chicago. They dynamited mail and express cars, failed to find cash, and fled into scrub oak after a 50 minute delay. Police pursued with a large posse. about $50 000 was believed stored in the express car.
Port Townsend dispatch reports the steamship Charles P. Lane wrecked off Nunivak island in dense fog while en route Nome to Seattle. The Vega ferried passengers to Nome after the Lane filled with water. no lives were lost though food and water were scarce. Captain Ames remains aboard with some crew as salvage efforts are hindered by fog.
The state department received a telegram from the American legation in Caracas reporting that martial law has been declared in Venezuela by the president following an invasion by a revolutionary force from Colombia.
Arturio D. de Brigard, Colombia’s New York consul general, confers with Colombian legation officials on the Cartagena crisis. They note the seizure of Murrillo, arms bought in Belgium, and plans to move toward the Venezuelan frontier, while stating no invasion has occurred and no battles have been fought as of July 27.
The United States land lottery ends its drawing phase with 2100 names drawn per wheel totaling 8400, as 165000 envelopes will all be drawn to show fairness. Winners will be notified by postal card and must file entries at their land districts. Cash payment for town lots is declined. payment must be made at sale with collateral approved by banks. The change spares holders from carrying cash and reduces robbery risk.
A dispatch from Colon Colombia reports revolutionists attacked Bohio Gatun and Paraiso on Friday night capturing town officials and seizing public funds.
The Montana Supreme Court kept in force the Craven versus Stapp injunction pending appeal in Beaverhead county land dispute. The injunction activates on a $2000 bond by the plaintiff. The court advanced Montana Ore Purchasing company versus Boston and Montana, giving MOP 60 days to file briefs. Rehearing was denied in McDonald & Cooney against the American National Bank.
Miles City plans a Carnegie library funded by Andrew Carnegie. T. J. Porter reports a letter from Carnegie’s secretary offering 10000 dollars for the building if Miles City guarantees a site and 1000 dollars yearly for maintenance. A special council meeting will frame a resolution for a special election on the offer.
The America, flagship of the Baldwin Zeigier Arctic expedition, sailed from Tromsoe on July 16 and touched Vardoe on July 31 before heading last night directly for Cape Flora in Franz Josef Land.
The federal government refuses to participate in pursuing Indigenous people from Canada back to their homes. Officials cite jurisdiction concerns and avoid direct involvement. The article notes responses from Indigenous communities and local authorities after the policy stance.
The Interior Department forwards Commissioner Jones's letter to Governor tools stating the U S government will not aid deportation of Cree refugees from Montana unless Canada requests their return. It urges Montana to work with Canadian authorities, notes historical correspondence, and shifts responsibility to Montana and Canada for action.
Arch ie Burrell a Great Falls grocer filed for bankruptcy in U S Court. His assets are 14036 and liabilities 1687. J J Potts a Billings merchant also petitioned for bankruptcy today. He owes 111 and has assets 870. Richmond Mitchell of Labre Rosebud county asks to be adjudged bankrupt with liabilities 3423 and assets 744.
Shanghai July 30 The North China Daily News reports that the reactionaries will not permit the court to return to Pekin and that imperial decrees on the matter are blinds as Pekin officials depart for Biantu.
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