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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
8
In Butte, Mr Mellen defeats Perry 4 UML Pain in a local prom draw. Strong presence from community youth teams amid scoreboard notes and regional athletics coverage.
Northern Pacific President arrives in Butte with Thomas Cooper and Chief Engineer Darling. A rain delay prevents full reporting as the party plans an eastward journey. The visit centers on railroad policy and potential improvements to transportation facilities. President Hill proceeds to Great Falls while Mobler returns toward the west.
State Senator J A Lippincatt to lead the Idaho delegation. The Mineral Exhibit will join the annual International Mining Congress program, with late additions and expanded displays. Delegates from Helena Ravalli Beaverhead and Roanoke are listed, along with local officials, in a wide council plan to promote mining interests and world expositions.
Nine county commissioners appeared before the state board today asking that railway assessments be raised to reflect the market value of the system stocks and bonds. No action was taken, with visitors urged to submit their request in writing. In Hig Timber a gravel pit near the Boulder site opened under a 7% Japanese labor crew laying rails.
Chief Engineer L B Kinney announced the Great Central railroad accepted the transcontinental feature from Coos Bay to Salt Lake City. It plans bonding at 16 000 per mile with round timber costs near 15 000 000 and aims to connect to San Francisco and Pendland area along the coast later. Construction to begin on the Salt Lake end, running across the southern end of Great Salt Lake.
A telegram dated August 1 from Emperor William to Prince Louis of Bavaria denounces the Diet for voting a hostile art act. The emperor offers to fund the required relief, confirming a personal gift to enable the prince to proceed. Prince Fausthold replies with thanks, noting public spirit and government efforts to resolve the issue.
Unclear excerpt reports Pan American and Colombian region leaders discussing potential amnesty if the government directly cooperates on promised reforms. It notes requests about district governors, tribal matters, and compensation for reval bonds. Also mentions A W Lyman bond losses and a Montana Utah Idaho revenue deputy, plus hotel man Frank Bile Bliss planning moves and Albemarle hotel lease in Livingston.
Miles City Aug 12 Ollie Reed reports that Miss Jessie Darnall who vanished while on an errand near Unie Tat Weeks was found. The Darnalls recently moved here and the country is new to the family. The search began when darkness fell and she disappeared while returning home.
Special Dispatch from Columbus reports Dr. LM Line attended a wounded sheepherder named McHard whose broncho reared and fell on him Saturday afternoon at Aboonskee. The incident left McHard injured with the pommel striking the stomach. An earlier San Sebastian dispatch notes Madrid anarchists plotted to assassinate M. Detocasse during a Foix stay. Prince Obolensky of Kharkow was shot and wounded and reportedly received a death sentence from the Central Revolutionary Committee. he wore chain armor to survive.
Fancy striped worsted trousers offered at 83.75 per pair. Sizes available, well made and suitable for formal wear.
Reports from San Juan Puerto Rico state that Venezuelan revolutionary forces under General Matos Castro may meet government troops near Caracas in a decisive plains battle. Venezuelan rebels are said to have received Mauser rifles ammunition and cannon, with plots against Castro's life noted.
Reports from Port au Prince to Port of Spain describe French steamer Feide bound for Ca and cable-cutting fears by Admiral Killick. Venezuelan rebels attack Cumana, while a murder confession tied to Mrs Wiurchowski surfaces in Portsmouth. General Smith suffers a nervous collapse in Ohio as bicycle feats set records in San Francisco.
At a mass meeting in Scranton district president Ni and ex National Organizer Dilcher denounced Father O Reilly’s sermon as unwarranted and false. They defended President Mitchell citing a Spring Valley priest who protested personal allusions to mine workers. The report covers labor tensions and local political notes in August in Pennsylvania.
An official report notes the Pope will present a gift to President Roosevelt. O'Gorman of Sioux City will visit Oyster Bay and New Port, with plans to dine with the president. Sebastian Smyth seeks damages over water rights on his ranch, while Ada Matthus marries tonight in a ceremony performed by Rev. H. E. Russell. A fire near Schley is under control after rain, and a mountain blaze near Hamilton has been largely extinguished.
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