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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
10
A workman found a mummified infant's body left beside the old Montana Union track near the Colorado smelter. Coroner Johnson said there were no signs of how the child came to rest there and could not determine if an inquest was warranted. The site is described as wild and crime-suspect, with the body wrapped and weighted by a stone.
The Butte Critics and Meaderville baseball squads clash at Athletic Park next Sunday in a spirited exhibition for gate receipts prestige and reputation. Lineup lists Critics Ryan Edwards Gillis O'Brien Owsley Kelley and Meaderville players in corresponding positions.
John MacGinnies files charges against BE L Walters and J W Waters alleging perjury tied to affidavits about alleged corrupt relations involving Judge Harney and a Brackett woman. Officials report they could not locate the two suspects, who were registered at the Thornton and are said to have left the hotel Wednesday.
Cronberg notes a noon toll for the Dowager Empress Frederick with a parallel Protestant service in Germany. The Berlin cathedral choir will perform in Cronberg Saturday. Emperor William toured Salburg and discussed welcoming Count von Waldersee while canceling naval maneuvers planned for next week.
King Edward Queen Alexandra Princess Victoria and Prince Nicholas of Greece travel by royal yacht from London to Port Victoria and Flushing then Cronberg and Potsdam for the funeral next Tuesday. The royal party will sleep on board the yacht awaiting further travel.
Paris reports that former Orange Free State president Steyn will soon join Kruger in Holland to seek a definite understanding on peace overtures.
London dispatch reports from Laurenco Marquez that Boer forces captured and killed in cold blood a lieutenant and a trooper of Steinacker's horse unit in retaliation for aiding in the shooting of a Boer dispatch rider.
Great Falls Aug 9 J J Moran, arrested a week ago for allegedly stealing sacks of wool from a freight car on the west side, was discharged from custody this afternoon for lack of prosecution. The wool ownerfailed to appear.
Reports from Newcastle Pennsylvania indicate all regional limestone quarries may be brought under a single management. Limestone is essential for United States Steel's Pittsburgh mills and for Bessemer steel production, a fact underlying the move.
Pittsburgers, many stock holders and officers in the steel trust, promote the enterprise. It is estimated that fully 1,500,000 has been invested. Every quarry of consequence in Central and Western Pennsylvania, and in eastern Ohio, has reportedly been bought by the combine.
Eben L. Boyce was executed on the fifth floor of the Tacoma courthouse this morning for wife murder. He slept from 2 to 5, hoped for a last-minute stay, collapsed at the march to the gallows but was revived, and on the scaffold proclaimed I am a soldier still. The drop at 7 06 caused death in 14 minutes.
The U S justice department released Judge Arthur H Noyes reply to misconduct charges in Nome Alaska. He refutes links with McKenzie and Chipps, explains Nome chaos and multiple claimants, defended appointing a receiver for placer mining claims, and details safeguards to protect stakeholding parties.
Vive at Champagne Illinois reports a fire in Rantoul injures the grain elevator area and reaches the Ilinoia Central depot. Telegraph service was cut early, hampering details as flames spread through the 5,009 resident town’s business district.
A major fire swept Mercer county town Princetown Missouri destroying the business section last night. The blaze consumed the post office bank and a department store leaving only one store intact.
Elma Iowa Aug News from Lime Springs reports a major blaze early today wiped out the town's main business section with a 50000 dollar loss. Four business firms were burned out.
Paris reports the Franco Turkish incident linked to the Quay company dispute may be resolved quickly. Foreign officers say M. Delcasse has pressed the Turkish ambassador to give a definite reply to his demands by August 15.
Copenhagen reports through the Dannebrog that Russia plans extensive maneuvers in Finland. Danish ships have begun transporting troops and matériel from Revel to the operation area across the Gulf of Finland.
Berlin announces the Prussian government has sanctioned a loan of 40 million marks to be negotiated by the province of Posen. The move follows financial needs in the region and reflects broader state lending authority.
A year after plans for a 12 million dollar Conneaut plant were revived, the largest of its kind, the project stalled. National Tube Co. plans to upgrade the McKeesport works, but those improvements are uncertain. Disputes have drawn workers away, and officials fear town restrictions may force a move rather than operation.
In San Francisco on August 9 the marine cooks waiters and bakers walked out. Seventy workers were involved with sixty employed by Pacific Coast Steamship Co. Shipowners say they can hire replacements. Two vessels sailed with nonunion crews as the strike widens.
Washington August 9 A new national labor organization named the Navy Yard Employes Protective Association was organized to unite mechanics helpers and laborers in navy yards and arsenals. Officers include W A Craig president Charles Wuntermeyer VP Henry W Miller recording secretary EB S Morgan financial secretary and C Stanley Kieln treasurer. The group voiced dissatisfaction with the International Association of Machinists leadership and the nine hour day strike though harmony with IAM principles remains.
William C. Davis, vice president of the Amalgamated association for the fourth district, says reports suggest workers will stay loyal to existing contracts. He notes workers feel torn between loyalty to the company and to the union and resigns from his Illinois Steel job, citing personal action separate from union influence.
Mr Morrissey denies involvement by labor union in steel combination case. He states the organization has not been approached and doubts trainmen will be drawn into the matter.
The Commercial Advertiser reports that influences shaping the steel strike are unclear but suggests active mediation. Rumors say Samuel Gompers may visit to confer with steel trust officials, though steel leaders deny specifics.
In Tampa on August 9 a petition circulates urging a special Centro Espanol meeting to press the Spanish minister in Washington to address deported Resistencia Cigar Makers union leaders. Citizens note deported strikers were native Spaniards who are naturalized U.S. citizens. Centro Espanol is a Spanish social club with wide city membership.
Tomorrow the first consignment of wages from working iron mill employees in Muncie will be sent to Pittsburgh to aid the steel workers strike fund. Similar packages will go from Anderson Marion Elwood and other gas belt towns with about 6000 from Muncie and 20000 from the gas belt. Donors are workers at Republic Iron and American Rolling Mill, neither of which is on strike.
In Pomeroy Ohio manager Tellar seeks to restart the iron mill with non union workers but Mayor Long says no police protection will be provided. He warns strikers may be sworn in as special police and non union men could be arrested to keep peace. In Steubenville Mingo Junction moves to aid residents amid Amalgamated strike and flood threats with large drainage works planned.
Chicago August percent union steel workers in South Chicago voted to donate five percent of their wages to the strikers as long as the strike lasts. Whether they will strike in obedience to the Amalgamated association order will be decided on Sunday.
A carload of imported workers arrived in Chicago to fill vacancies at Fraser Chalmers plant caused by machinists and molders strike. They were escorted to the plant by a police squad.
Chicago reports a major win as Ferguson Foundry grants strikers’ demands. William Ferguson, a longtime National Founders’ Association member, is cited for surrender, seen as the union’s greatest victory. The firm is the 24th to sign since the July 15 strike began.
Grand Chief Morrissey of the Strotherhood of Trainmen cited a Washington dispatch. It quotes former Ohio Attorney General Monnett saying trainmen were in consultation with Amalgamated Association officers about joining in proposed quo warranto proceedings against the unnamed party.
Sweet Springs Missouri August 9 Senator George G Vest in an interview outlined the 1964 Democratic platform pranks he prioritizes a graduated income tax strong opposition to trusts and a stand against imperialism and the colonial system He warned against reviving the silver issue in a personal crisis remark
The auditor of the navy department reports for the fiscal year ended June 1940 that 6.0 percent of accounts and claims were settled, with $14,649,116 allowed versus $41,971,000 the prior year. The navy deposit fund stands at $337,248, with total deposits $2,201,500 and repayments $1,863,342.
Senator McLaurin spoke to about 2,000 people at Oakway near Westminster emphasizing national issues. He discussed the Paria treaty and expansion and urged building a merchant marine flying the stars and stripes. The audience mainly consisted of farmers who applauded loudly.
In St. Petersburg on August 9 Prince Peter of Oldenbourg married Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna, sister of Emperor Nicholas, with the czar, tsarina, dowager empress, the Greek queen, and Prince and Princess Waldemar of Denmark present. Some festivities were canceled due to Dowager Empress Frederick's death.
Berlin reports that French harbor facilities and railway links will allow American coal to reach the Swiss frontier at lower cost. Swiss manufacturers who previously bought German coal are expected to prefer the cheaper American product.
Vancouver report states the dominion government rejects the contention that improper evidence was admitted. The application for a new trial will not be granted and O'Brien will be hanged on August 23.
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