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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
1
President is informed the surgeon general must act as 2000 refugees fleeing North Louisiana were held in trains at Jonesboro Arkansas. State troops surrounded the cars, no food or water provided, passengers including women and children begged for air and sustenance.
President Roosevelt forwarded Governor Blanchard of Louisiana's request for federal control of the Yellow fever outbreak in New Orleans. The Surgeon General was ordered to use all powers and report further needed actions. The dispatch notes widespread quarantines and rail suspensions across Louisiana and nearby states as authorities battle the spread.
Mrs Mary J Carlisle wife of former Treasury Secretary John G Carlisle died today at her West Islip country place after a three week illness. She was 70 and a daughter of Mrs John A Goodson of Irvington. A water pageant greeted the Manchuria upon arrival.
Two condemned men meet execution by hanging at Bridge Lane as onlookers witness the end of their crimes. The final moments show their bodies suspended, highlighting the justice process in a period of capital punishment discourse.
Dispatch from Hattiesburg reports J G Smith says a man named Horimide was killed this morning by eight gang members in Mobile. George was captured with a negro Brock Lewin whipped to reveal Horn’s location, then mob evacuated them from jail and hanged them near an electric light. A posse pursued, last seen 13 miles from town.
York reports the death of Robert W. Criswell in a New York subway incident last night. The veteran editor and former Cincinnati journalist, age 82, native of Pennsylvania, leaves a widow and several children. The article notes Criswell’s career at the Butte Miner Mountain and the New Yorker, and mentions connections to figures such as Congressman Rhine of Kentucky and others amid a political controversy.
Special Dispatch reports Governor Toole appointed Montana delegates for the thirteenth National Irrigation Congress to meet July 21-24 in Portland and the sixteenth annual Trans Mississippian commercial congress to meet August 16-18. Delegates include T. H. Cai, J. M. Dixon, D. ODonnell, J. W. W. Helena, A Decker, D Browne, W Math fton, W C Irwin, T M Everett, P B Moss, A Bur ell, H Strain, P G Abramsor, F H Ray, S Hobson and James Donovan among others from Helena, Billings, Great Falls, Fort Benton, Harlem, Stockett, Maryville and Junction.
Police officer Joseph Carter fatally wounding Henry Easley Jr in Boston Halifax county after an altercation. Easley, son of Henry Easley of the governor's staff, died a few hours later from a breast wound. Copenhagen reports Crown Prince Gustavus arrived to discuss the Norwegian throne with King Christian.
Telegraph report from Mos cites General Iviteh's vast command stretching to Vladivostok and Northern Korea predicting a colossal battle that could end the war if not halted by peace talks. Heavy monsoon rains flood Manchuria impeding artillery moves and turning mountain paths to torrents delaying operations and affecting army health.
A dispatch from Miles City reports Northern Pacific will not start slated cattle shipments to Palton and Rosebud due to unspecified restrictions. About 15 000 head were to depart Aug 1, and a sale by Capt Joe Brown to a St Paul firm was blocked. Additional consignments from Winaux and other locales were also refused and redirected. An operator named Long works at Fallon and S E Spencer at Rose Hull.
William Morgan, about 38 and believed from Helena, Montana, died in a Seattle hotel this morning from a lung hemorrhage. He had retired late and appeared in good health. Morgan was en route to Portland to attend the fair and carried money. a note in his pocket mentioned W. E. Pergell of Helena. Authorities were notified by telegraph.
Baron Rosen and M. Witte arrived in Oyster Bay to confer with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. Tense photographers caused friction at the station but the president ordered measures to avoid disturbance. The envoys proceeded to New York aboard a special car later the same day.
Roosevelt to host a peace reception aboard the Mayflower for Russian and Japanese representatives at 1 30 p.m. The event, described as a notable demonstration, will honor the distinguished guests designated by their emperors for the Washington peace conference. The scene unfolds in Washington as arrangements are finalized. An unrelated report notes investigators in the agriculture department paused arrests until August.
Engineer William Mooney plunged his engine into Newark Bay at Bayonne New Jersey while an excursion train rolled on a trestle above. A broken coupling pin and the brakeman’s bravery kept the passenger cars from following the engine into the water as they were derailed on a steep embankment. The engineer perished in the wreck.
Andover Ohio August 4 H N Reel of Terry brings word that Wade former chief justice of Montana territory appointed by President Hayes died at his Little Medford home aged 63 Funeral arrangements pending The reservoir near Terry held a flood of water described as seventy five acres deep at the deepest point The article also notes the death of Infante Maria Alfonse daughter of the late Princess of Asturias and a forthcoming marriage of Prince Charles of Bourbon The Navy incident relates to Ensign Newman K Perry killed in the Hennington explosion at San Diego with funeral held locally
A fragment notes a Montana defense regime and mentions Anne Givey in relation to a concentration topic. The readable text centers on a fort and a named individual connected to a policy discussion.
Aug 4 report on Fort Ellis encampment with routine drills, guard mounts, and a concert by the regimental band. Officers study the little black book at camp while a Gallatin Valley clubroom opening draws all officers. Also rail strike notes: three eastern divisions short of agents, trains late, and union deserter counts vary as Northern Pacific and Great Northern move freight and passengers with substitute staff.
Milwaukee August 4 Charles F Pfister wealthy citizen and director of Milwaukee banks faces grand jury indictments charging theft of 14000 belonging to Wisconsin Rendering Co. He allegedly took funds deposited to win a city contract and used them personally. Pfister denies the charges as false with no foundation.
The Fourth Judicial District Bar Association met in Hamilton with few members present due to many Missoula attorneys away on business. Judge Woody of Missoula presided at a business session, followed by a Rae Walli hotel banquet with Col. Charles Crutchfield as toastmaster and an address by George T. Fisher.
Isadore Wormser, the New Yorker, underwent gallstone surgery and remains in critical condition in London. Whitelaw Reid hosted Americans at Tuncheo. Acting Secretary Ryan received a delegation from Ore. The jury in the Williamson case was discharged after a 60-day trial in Providence, R. I. George H. Robinsons suit for damages was dismissed. Oyster Bay reports M Witte met Mrs. Roosevelt for conversation. Mackinac Inland, Mich. G I Atkins was feted at a fraternity event aboard a sloop.
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