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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
2
A group of thieves looted the Smelter Reduction Works, taking valuables and disrupting operations. Police investigation underway as workers report missing tools and equipment. No injuries reported. suspects at large.
The Selby Smelting & Lead company vault was tunneled into from outside, yielding about 1,200 pounds of gold bars valued at $280000. Investigators say the crime required weeks of planning and involved skilled mechanics. Authorities dispatched detectives statewide, fearing escape by boat with a waiting vessel.
In Tacoma Washington on August 6 Perry Dix a 12 year old boy was run over and killed by a local freight train as it pulled out of the Northern Pacific yards. He had been riding a switch engine and jumped in front of the freight.
Seven colored residents are confirmed dead with remaining victims likely buried in Locust street ruins. Annie Harris, 4, is identified. others include a child about 2, two women and three men. At least 48 people were hospitalized with multiple injuries as firemen cleared debris amid rain. Property damage estimated around $75,000 with limited insurance.
Special Dispatch says Joseph Daly of Ohio and two companions were held up by a lone highwayman on Helena avenue Saturday night. Daly lost 21 dollars and a watch while the others lost only a few dollars. Police learned of the robbery after they attempted to keep it quiet. Daly had more than 200 dollars in his possession.
New York August 6 The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey directors declare a quarterly dividend of 8 percent down from 12 percent in June and 20 percent in March.
The ill fated individual spent his money openly in many saloons and displayed a large roll. Police report no crew and believe a robber watched for a chance to strike while he relaxed.
Helena field editor quotes G E B H Callister stating no official knowledge of Commissioner Yerkes plan to shift the collector's office to Salt Lake but expects the decision. He notes Utah press dispatches surprise him and says if he gets official notice in time he will implement the change Monday.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Henry L. Howison selected to fill the Schley court of inquiry vacancy caused by Admiral Kimberley’s illness. The department submitted names to Admiral Schley, who approved Howison, with Parker’s selection also announced. Howison, a young retiree, served in Civil War blockades and Mobile Bay, commanded the Boston yard in the Spanish War, and led the South Atlantic Squadron. A witness list is being prepared, including several abroad and Lt. Benjamin W. Wells, Schley’s secretary.
Special Dispatch reports from Helena say rains on August 1 cooled air and aided late sown grain while haying nears completion. Crop conditions remain steady statewide with grain ripening and early harvest underway. Water flows drop in rivers risking shorter fall irrigation in some areas.
Chairman Cannon of the house appropriations committee praised Yellowstone park improvements and the economical administration of supervisor Captain Hiram M. Chitten. He said the park’s appropriations were wisely chosen and are being used for the government’s best interests and sent his praise in a letter to Chief of Engineers Gillespie after returning to Illinois.
Secretary Root's order halting civilian employees from using commissary supplies shocks minor clerks who say they were promised access before leaving the United States. Effective August, the cut doubles their expenses and may force many resignations unless junior salaries are raised.
Forest fires burn on both sides of Lynn canal south of Skagway. Near Burro creek the fire abates but thick smoke rises from foothills nearly obscuring the bay view. City faces no damage as flames cannot reach it.
The annual meeting of the Glucose Sugar Refining Company stockholders was held in Jersey City. No report was issued. A dividend of 7 percent on preferred stock and 6 percent on common stock was declared.
The British Antarctic exploration ship Discovery left Cowes Isle of Wight this afternoon bound for the Antarctic regions.
The Robert Mitchell Furniture Co of Cincinnati wins the Montana state house furnishing contract worth 35781 dollars. Mahogany oak and fancy maple will be used with Tabasco or Mexican mahogany and Indiana white oak, leather seats, Sienna marble mantels, and elaborate mahogany desks for governor and state offices. Delivery begins as rooms are completed with schedules for legislative rooms next year.
Giard, detained and driven 12 miles to Laurel under threat, was ordered to hit the track and not return to Billings. He returned by the first train and vows to defy attempts to remove him from town.
Great Falls August 6 The city council rejected all bids for the Sixth and Seventh avenue lateral sewers calling the action due to unsigned bid from Dan McKay representing James Ryan of Butte and plans to readvertise for bids due by the 19th of the month.
Edward W. Parker's Interior Department report shows Montana produced 1,661,775 short tons of coal, up 165,000 from last year, with 28 mines, a value of 2,713,707 dollars up 366,000, and 2,376 workers. The state leads in machine usage at 62.89 percent, Ohio 46.53 percent.
London August 6 Lord Lansdowne replying in the House of Lords said the Chinese negotiations have made rapid and satisfactory progress. The indemnity issue is nearly settled with minor points remaining. Britain supports open door in China. Pekin legation guards to total about 180 with 3000 more distributed along the route to the sea. Anglo German and Anglo Russian pacts are viewed as satisfactory preserving China's territorial integrity.
Representatives of F. Aug. Heinze have been in Victoria negotiating to purchase the controlling interest in the Britannia copper mine on Howe Sound. A successful deal would lead to a new smelter on the island near the coke supply and Mount Sicker mines, which presently ship large quantities to Tacoma.
Rev. Father Allaeys of St Ann's Catholic church in Great Falls is ill and will depart soon for Belgium to seek specialist care. Rev. Cyril Pauwelyn will replace him, coming from Miles City but formerly serving in Dillon and Butte. The departure saddens his many friends in the city after three years of residence.
Victoria B C Aug Enver Pasha and staff the Turkish mission sent to China by the sultan of Turkey have left Shanghai aboard the Queen Adelaide bound for home via the trans Siberian railway. The mission proved a farce as the commissioners found no unexplored country and learned Mohamadan forces were in Kansu.
Salt Lake reports all Southern Pacific trains stalled by a landslide at Avenet Nevada 290 miles west of Ogden. Hundreds of tons of earth and rock cover tracks for about 40 feet. A large crew works to clear the slide with trains not expected to move for about two hours.
Berlin reports a reshuffle: Herr von Koehler becomes secretary of state for Alsace Lorraine succeeding Herr von Putkamer who resigned earlier. Herr von Wilowski, head of the imperial chancellery, takes over as governor of Schleswig Holstein.
In Billings on August 6, unknown attackers attempted to drive E. H. Giard from town. Giard, a plumber from Butte hired by George Soule, joined two men on a rural job. The motive involved union wage rules and a boycott linked to the A. L. Babcock company. Giard was taken on the road when the men attempted to expel him.
The latest fad is covering rooms with currency. We have completed several jobs showing the decorator's art. To do it pick small denomination bills, roll them, add your room size, choose paper, and reveal that a room can be nicely papered for a small currency cost.
The Baltimore convention nominated Hermann S. Platt for state controller and Thomas Parran for the court of appeals, both by acclamation. The platform denounces democracy, Gorman, and the new election laws, pledging repeal and a return to prior rules if Republicans gain control.
Maryland prohibitionists met in Baltimore for their state convention adopting a platform reaffirming loyalty to the national group and thanking Congress for abolishing the army canteen. Nominations for comptroller and clerk of the court of appeals were postponed to the executive committee and a late bid offered to Congressman Lacey, which he is believed to decline.
Cedar Rapids, Aug 6. Delegates defect from Herriott to Cummins on the second ballot leaving Cummins with about 820 votes and projected 869 on the second ballot. Steering chair McMillan denies any tender of the governor nomination to Congressman Lacey, and asserts confidence in Cummins’ win even as defectors pile up.
At a large Shoemakers gathering in Vienna on August 6 the group decided to persist with an anti American campaign to guard against renewed Yankee schemes.
Albuquerque N M Aug 6 six passenger trains stalled due to washouts on the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe line. Over two inches of rain drenched Santa Fe in two hours yesterday and telegraph wires are in bad shape.
Jack Downey of Spokane, a pugilist, was struck by wheels after falling from a southbound O R N train near Colfax Washington this afternoon. Both legs were amputated and his injuries are believed fatal according to reports.
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