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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
13
Butte suffragists gathered for a rally featuring Dr. Duncan and County Commissioner Haggerty, urging equal voting rights for women. The discussion covered labor, civic reform, and the modern role of women, with praise for progress in states with female ballots and calls for Montana action.
The Dorothy gold mines in Granite County are set for an inspection after a visit by Gra County officials. Accompanying party included Auguste Mastley a civil engineer from Denver and Iz WereDe from Anaconda. Mr Barnes discussed contractors and noted that work would begin shortly.
D W Hughes of Hamilton and Miss Mathilde Kessler of Helena are registered at local hotels and visiting. J W Vaughan of Billings is in the city registered at the Thornton. L J De Wolf of Des Moines is in town and at the Thornton. M J Foley, W Simpson, W H G Trevor and Mrs Sam Marshall of Pony reside at Piplen. Attorneys Evans and Judge Nicholson return from Heise’s Hot Springs after an outing. Jockey Ross, banned earlier for suspected riding, circulates a petition among horse owners to reinstate him. Horsemen are signing the petition rapidly.
Dispatches from Kharbin Manchuria report escapees fleeing the city amid a severe cholera outbreak. Deaths among Russians and locals are heavy with daily mortality 130 to 150. Railway workers quit their posts while others demand treble pay to stay.
Police inspector Hunt, in charge of the Bartholin case, said a fraternal organization is shielding Willam Bartholin and hindering police efforts to locate him. He refused to name the organization or describe its methods, offering only general statements of protection.
Local sports page reports the annual tournament featuring Wensis players from Moveans will hold its final contests today. Teams and schedules are listed with expected showdowns and regional interest high as the event concludes.
Guests at the Helena Club prepare for the Montana annual tennis tournament. Local hosts staged a lawn reception at the Grandon hotel site and banquet week events. Singles draw completed with matches pairing Helena, Great Falls, Butte and Deer Lodge players as play starts at 10 20 tomorrow.
W W Welch state superintendent of public instruction may select candidates for four additional free scholarships to Nashville College of Law in Tennessee. This brings total scholarships to six with Montana designated to choose recipients. Pearl Kennedy of Chateau and Arthur Weathy of Missoula were previously selected and will accept. Welch aims to have scholars ready for the opening of the term as the college and its president William Farr urge prompt attendance.
A telegraph special reports from Fort Benton about a jailyard fight as Methodist services ended. Details describe combat with bloodthirsty scene, police intervention, and telegraphic note. Also noted are depot plans near Pacific Junction and a telephonic exchange opening local service. The Havre line emphasizes changes in Great Northern depots and removals of an old Cree Indian sign.
The Crees are no longer allowed to peddle their goods on the platform when passenger trains are in. For 12 years they have earned a fair livelihood selling imitation buff horns moccasins beaded pocketbooks and bead work to passengers. They now hang about time off the right of way but few.
Leon Neveux was arrested on a complaint by women alleging he attacked a woman with a shovel during a disturbance. The incident prompted police to intervene as witnesses described the confrontation and harm.
Helena dispatch reports Samuel Gompers addressing a large crowd at the Auditorium urging dignity and rights for workers, with Max Morris outlining labor conditions and discussing arbitration and injunctions amid applause. Also notes incorporation of the Big Indian Mining Co in Tacoma with $1.5 million capital and local Helena mine details. A 20 mile motor paced race at the Coliseum saw Freeman win.
In Chicago on August 1, bantamweight champion Harry Forbes edged Brooklyn challenger Tommy Feltz in a six round contest, avoiding trouble and securing a narrow points decision.
In Lake City crowds line streets lit with thousands of white and purple bulbs for a grand lodge convention. Three special trains arrived carrying delegations from Denver, Omaha, Kansas City and other cities, with about 80 members in the city and more expected by noon. The arrival promenade drew bands and visitors to view trips to local sites including the Mormon tabernacle. The grand opening is set for tomorrow at 1 o clock with Governor Wells and Grand Charles E. Pickett attending.
In Great Falls on August 11 a brick struck Steve Doyle in front of Henry Holmes's residence as a tin band serenaded the house. Doyle, 15, suffered a deep cut above the eye and facial injuries. Police will pursue the matter in court tomorrow after companions identified Holmes as the attacker.
Seattle reports a major fire on August 7 at Fort Yukon wrecking the North American Transportation and Trading company warehouses. The blaze consumed vast winter supplies and required immediate shipments of Provistens to replace goods. Snowden, the company's general manager, confirmed both buildings were insured.
A Portland Oregon special to the Oregonian from La Grande reports the death of Professor Charles W. M. Black, assistant professor of mathematics, following events in La Grande. The notice notes his academic role and the date linked to the death.
A University of Oregon professor died here today after a severe illness while traveling to Colorado for health reasons. He was taken from the train in a flying condition and telegraphed relatives in Boston for instructions on disposition of the remains.
In a Brooklyn supreme court filing Mrs Pitman seeks zero weekly support and substantial attorney fees amid a tangled adultery dispute. Pitman admits after separation he attended theaters with a married woman, while denying more serious improprieties. The case involves Miss Anna Gans of Brooklyn and Mrs Wollaston of Dayton, with detectives noting an embrace in a Chicago parlor and Pitman accused of gifts and theater outings. Pitman cites his father-in-law Charles H. Scovel as a source of trouble and alleges Scovel undercuts him by poaching customers through a rival venture.
An unnamed 39 year old man, Walter R. Griffith of Morristown New Jersey, jumped from a moving SoM bound dining car near Farmland Indiana after being served a hot supper. He sustained a head injury and was brought to Union City Indiana for examination. He claimed to be returning from Barstow Texas en route to Columbus Ohio.
Complaint to brigade headquarters reports foraging by mobs in a rich agricultural district near Shenandoah Pa on August 11. A farmer Latelen Mundeck was threatened after resisting theft of corn stalks. foragers shoot at him as soldiers in camp pressure locals. Foragers include English-speaking locals. Mine Workers union denies widespread hunger.
Witkexarre Pennsylvania August 11 Striking miners held pickets at multiple region mines this morning but withdrew when a resumed work attempt appeared. A coroner’s jury at Nanticoke concluded Daniel Sweeny watchman was killed by unknown parties. A large miner meeting in Nanticoke today expressed resolve to stay out until operators meet demands. Some outlying storekeepers have continued to extend credit to strikers while grocers tighten lines.
A 20 year old man was observed near a suspected arson scene on Tinea Bidy road by a towing company and a pay station. Witnesses say he watched workers, then left as police arrived and questioned local residents about the incident.
Aug 1907 special report from Cripple Creek notes a large crowd attended a reception for General Smith at his home accompanied by a drum corps. A mother of a soldier praised him as a man amenable to army life. A report was prepared for the War Department in Denver. Separate wire service items mention a strike in Cripple Creek with ounces of silver and copper, located near the center of the district, affecting mining output and district prospects.
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