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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
1
New Orleans reports 12 new yellow fever deaths and 53 new cases as inspectors increase efforts. The outbreak centers in the Below Waniel Street area with some spread elsewhere. Drugists and physicians face scrutiny while relief efforts feed and aid Italian residents and other the needy.
Memorial services were held in San Mego to honor the Bennington dead. A large crowd gathered at the class theater with about 180 Bennington survivors and 190 officers escorting the procession aboard the ship Chicago. Admiral Gondrich and other officials attended as Bishop Kendrick of Arizona gave the principal address. Additional services were held at Point Loma military cemetery in the afternoon.
The Grand Aerie Order of Eagles suvcing appears in a brief notice noting organizational activity. The text references the national fraternal group and its ceremonial or administrative presence.
Thousands of delegates from across the United States and Canada attend the annual Interminal Order of Maples convention in Denver. Local aerie No. 324 presents a ton of snow as a gift at Rollins Base, while Seattle seeks the 1908 rebirth of its grand aerie.
A demented woman named Martha Rickards from Granite wandered barefoot from home with two dogs and was last seen near South Philipsburg. Sheriff and volunteers search the area. a dog returned home but no trace of her yet. Observation reports from Golf Reef remembered voices but dismissed as camping party noise. Her husband resides in Broadwater and she has a history of asylum release.
North Platte Nebraska sees a rush at the land office as nearly 259000 acres opened for homesteads after fences torn down by order. Cattlemen reportedly cut wild hay and deter homeseekers while crowds sleep outdoors awaiting transport for the opening.
The French fleet departed London for Brest on August 1 in a show of goodwill. Farewell salutes were exchanged between Vice Admiral Caillard, the Sagshine, the Messens, and Lord Nelson's flagships, the Victoria.
The Japanese visitor Promiscuous Kaneko, a leisure traveler in America, met President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill after several prior visits. He traveled via Ulster and Washington, denying any link between his limousine and ongoing peace talks. A replacement for Judge Metlinger was discussed, and Attorney General Moonly may return from Yellowstone, with Secretary Loeb signaling a weekend return.
In Portland Oregon Aug Hebe Lewis and Clark conference on civics held a week's session today. The gathering included Prof John Graham Brooks Rev Josiah Strong Joh De Wott Warner and United States Civil Commissioner Cooler. Discussions covered eastern insurance affairs and the agricultural department. Dr Stroup urged political action at the ballot box and 30 Warner criticized graft among officeholders.
Strike at Aldridge and Electric mines and coke ovens ends after talks. Negotiations settle union member disputes, mines and coke plants to reopen with full force. about 400 men to return to work.
Unverified reports claim armed groups disrupt districts in Amalta while residents struggle without essentials. Some rioters press into streets seeking safety in Wali as instability worsens.
Hongkong residents apply to government for permission to hold meetings to discuss boycotting American goods, listing aces as applicants.
Lloyd Reedy a 12 year old drowned in Tongue River below the brush dam while swimming with companions. Lloyd Walton and A Ritson attempted rescue but were swept under by a strong current. Indians later recovered the body after about five minutes of searching with help from locals.
Washington reports a contract awarded for the reconstruction of a new house in San Francisco. Tiomas Butler of the city state won with a bid of 2910 and the project is to be completed by March 18.
The steamship Tercoinee under Captain Jouve, from New Orleans, ran aground on the Delivare river yesterday. It was freed at high tide and reached its dock today.
Federal judge Willison Hunt will visit the Deer Lodge valley this week for farm inspections in the ongoing smok e zone case. He will travel from Helena Tuesday evening to Deer Lodge with legal representatives and a complainant’s representative, returning Friday.
The report notes ongoing effort as negotiators press toward consensus. Mediation continues with hopes for a breakthrough in upcoming talks. No final accord yet, but progress is described as steady and serious.
Rapid progress reported in Portsmouth negotiations as Russia and Japan reach provisional terms. Key points include recognition of Japan’s influence in Korea, mutual obligations to surrender special privileges, and cession of Harbin railway assets to China with financial reimbursement to Japan.
Deputy Police Commissioner Meris Lindsley of New York and Miss Evelyn Willing of Chicago die when a Rutland road north train hits their automobile near Bennington Vermont. Ambrose Carmera and Mrs Adamson injured.Willings age about 25, daughter of former Gov Mark Skinner. Robotic engine plows car, car crushed, wreckage spreads across tracks.
Evely P Willing, daughter of the late Meney Willing a longtime Chicago partner of Marshall Field, was killed near Bennington Virginia. The society leader spent winters in New York and returned to Chicago in July after news of her engagement to Harris Lindsley of New York. No wedding plans had been set as she left for a major East tour July 4 with Lindsley and friends.
Twenty nine new typhoid fever cases and two deaths were reported to health officers. Officials warn the outbreak is serious but not as severe as the 1903 peak. In-house yard inspections continue and one filtration plant bed may open tomorrow to reduce contamination from drinking water.
The Baptist Young People's Union shire convention will be held here instead of Sulphur Springs due to recent lynching fears. Officials stated Sulphur Springs is unsafe for Negroes at present because of lingering unrest after a negro was burned recently.
Elizabeth Morrison of Butte seeks a probable cause writ before Ablet Justice Theodore Brantly. If granted the writ she will be moved from the state penitentiary to the Silece Kaw jail while awaiting appeal in the supreme court.
Transfer completed at Peoria on Aug 14 dissolves Acme Harvester Co and forms Acme Harvesting Machine Company under New Jersey law with $2,700,000 share value. Directors listed include Elude GH Burr of New York.
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