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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1905
Page
2
Manager Horn of N. P. and Superintendent Slade of G. N. review the situation with no tieup on either side. Officials discuss options as a path forward remains unclear.
Northern Pacific reports no wrecks and prompt movement of passenger and freight trains despite a nationwide walkout. General Manager Horn says service is maintained as Perham and telegraphers' leaders clash, with perishable freight being accepted and routes reopening across divisions.
The local strike chairman for a division of 400 miles wired his resignation to President Perham and returned to work. Perham denies the move. The worker action led to many men resuming duties as conditions improve on the Great Northern with stations reopening and normalizing in many districts.
Special dispatch from White Sulphur Springs reports hay crops in the Smith River Valley very light due to a backward spring and scarce snow in the mountains. In some areas output is only a quarter to half of last year, while other county regions report plentiful hay. Rain recently fell but too late to help, and stock wintering prospects are poor though fruit and vegetables are abundant.
Advices from Nome via the Steamer Ohio report Nome residents have risen in arms against government officials alleged to have exploited positions to secure valuable mining claims. The Nome Nugget accuses officials and their allies of illegal relocations and highlights claim counts held by officials and local business leaders. Citizens threaten drastic action if Washington fails to investigate.
Helena reports from Fort Harrison on Fort Sheridan infantry trials. Of 21 army team qualifiers, seven are Twenty-fourth and four at Fort Harrison. Lt Crockett leads with 852, Abram Hill 808, Maj Williams 7 and Sgt Satchell 781. Army team advances to Fort Riley for Sea Girt selection in September.
Lewistown Aug 4 The Lewistown Telephone Company plans immediate rebuilding of its line to Great Falls with two copper wires and complete local wiring replacement. The project uses about 45 000 pounds of copper and installs a new central energy common battery switchboard in the exchange. Estimated cost not less than 25 000 dollars.
An appeal warns that blood poison causes numerous diseases and urges readers to pursue a home treatment offered by state medical specialists. The notice claims many permanent cures and invites readers to request a free symptom blank.
David Hilger is appointed district deputy for Montana to succeed Harry Gallwey of Butte, with a formal letter from Grand Exalted Ruler R W Brown praising the Montana brothers. Hilger initially declined but chose to accept the post amid Montana lodge support and a pledge to advance the order.
A massive Fergus county petition forwarded to Governor Toole requests a pardon for Milton C. Howell convicted in 1900 of murder and sentenced to hang. The campaign notes Howell’s attorney proved the victim was not shot from behind and Toole reduced the sentence to life, now pushed for full pardon. Signers include Fergus county residents, county officials, bank presidents, and many from Texas where Howell raised, with supporters from Yellowstone, Meagher, and Deer Lodge counties.
Fergus county wool receipts at the Lewistown warehouse reach about 2 300 000 pounds for the season, with total county clip estimated near 5 000 000 pounds, up from 4 760 000 last year, most of the fleece leased to Boston and other markets. Thunderstorm damages power plant, lightning destroys ranch house, and Equitable chief appoints Douglas Robinson as special appraiser to audit real estate holdings.
Lewistown August 4 the Bilings Lewistown Mutual Telephone company opened the line between the two cities marking the start of long distance service. The firm also completed the purchase of the Grass Range Lewistown line which now joins the system.
An August report describes hostile forces within rifle range south of the Tumen. It notes a July 26 cavalry attack near Palem that routed the enemy and captured guns and ammunition. A Russian surrender at Hamdasa follows a July 1 agreement, with about 3,200 men and 70 officers taken as prisoners.
Dispatches report simultaneous Japanese thrusts in Manchuria from Kuanchedary toward northern columns while warships patrol the Peter the Great Bay region near Vladivostok. Reports also note rapid Japanese trade activity in southern Manchuria as forces move. Kamimura departs New York to oversee the Katori battleship project in Scotland. the vessel will not be sea ready for about a year.
Local items from Philipsburg report visits by former legislator Arthur of Wolf Creek and other residents. Notes mention Mrs Morgan leaving for the Portland fair, Blaisdells abroad, Barnatt becoming NP station gent at Philipsburg, McLeod family planning Plains home, and county treasurer Kroger attending the Portland fair with Alise Marta Ryan acting in his absence. Special council awarded sprinkling contract. school levy set at two mills and schools to open Sept 1. Judge Durfee hosts Eula Durfee at home. Judge Winston to hear a water rights case. former state senator John Laughlin dies of apoplexy.
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