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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
4
A night of race rioting in New York followed the stabbing and death of Policeman Thorpe. About 50 wounded, numerous arrests, and heavy police action dominated the West Side as crowds clashed between white and black residents.
New York based Justice J. T. Maddox, a member of the New York Supreme Court, arrived in Helena with his wife for a West vacation. He called on Associate Justice Pigott and other state officers today during the visit.
Lincoln Nebraska records a warm welcome for Bryan after a 10 day absence with crowds at the station and state capital grounds. He argues against imperialism and defends the sale of Filipinos, criticize Republican changes, and urges voters to consider liberty and equal rights under the constitution.
The bishop criticized the Children's Aid society for removing children from almshouses and placing them in homes not always Catholic. He warned Catholic children in public institutions faced ignorance or indifference to their faith. The address was met with enthusiastic cheers.
In a heated statement Fitzsimmons declares if Jeffries forfeits to meet the Sharkey winner he will claim the world title. He accuses Jeffries of avoiding a rematch and demands the entire purse for any bout while Sharkey’s win over Fitzsimmons is cited as a path to the championship.
The International Typographical union votes to meet in Birmingham next year and endorses a constitutional amendment to allow the executive council to censor all union member communications in newspapers circulars or pamphlets reflecting on any member. Violators face trial fines suspension or expulsion by two thirds. Also backs Women's Label league and speed contest ban. A plan for a general arbitration committee is proposed with future referendums if sufficient unions support it.
Signor Crispi calls for increased naval spending in Rome, arguing Italy must strengthen its fleet after 18 years of tripartite alliance. He notes 2,650,000 pounds spent since 1860, but Italy slides from third to seventh among powers, urging a fleet boost to defend Sicily and safeguard national security.
Aug 16 reports describe fires surrounding Glenwood Springs Crestone and Loveland with smoke widespread in the San Luis Valley. Fires threaten Sunset Peak Four Mile creek and nearby timber losses span Flat Top mountain and areas east of South Fork. A separate line notes Henry Yaoutney in Georgetown jail awaiting trial, possibly too ill to stand trial.
Ex United States Senator John J. Ingalls died of bronchitis at Montesuma hotel Las Vegas New Mexico. Funeral planned simple at Atchison Kansas with Episcopal services at Trinity church and private interment at Mt. Vernon. Family detailed his final hours noting his fortitude and desire for a quiet, private ceremony.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena Aug. 16 The Hershfield trial in U S court sees notable progress with the government expected to wrap its case soon. Witnesses include Eugene T. Wilson of the Merchants National Bank and several former bank officers.
Lincoln Neb report notes Wharton Barker, populist presidential hopeful, may be ineligible for citizenship due to accepting czarist title Lord of St Wiecelas while advising Russia. If confirmed, Barker must step down with Ignatius Donnelly possible successor for president and another candidate for vice president.
The Champion binders mowers and reapers shown by Warder Bushnell and Glessner of Springfield Ohio and Chicago have been awarded the gold medal at the exhibition.
In San Francisco last evening Miss Annie Moye and M. P. McInerney were married at St Patrick's church in the presence of relatives. Miss Bessie McInerney, sister of the groom, served as maid of honor.
The ceremony included the groom’s honors for Wilbert Moye as best man. After the wedding the couple held a reception at the bride’s parents home at 231 Fourth Street. They plan a honeymoon trip north to Butte where the groom is in business and will establish their future home.
A Helena county club adopted a constitution and by laws and elected C. C. Newman president James Shovker secretary and F. D. Miracle treasurer Nine ward based vice presidents will be chosen later with Marysville and Fast Helena each represented in leadership Local figures Hon David Folsom and Colonel Sanders spoke praising clean government and condemning bribery and corruption in Montana politics.
The Confederate Association of the Army of Tennessee, based in New Orleans, protested Gen. J. B. Gordon attending the G A R encampment in Chicago. A resolution, offered by General Chandran, deprecates reunions of blue and gray and objects to Gordon accepting an invitation to the reunion as commander of United Confederate Veterans.
Viscount Wolseley the field marshal and commander in chief denounced the force at Aldershot after yesterday's maneuvers. He said 30 percent of the men who participated were utterly unfit for overseas service due to poor feeding and training. General Montgomery Moore was among the officers listening to the remarks.
The will contest of A. G. Clarke’s heirs ended when Mrs. Medora T. Raleigh’s counsel filed a stipulation in district court. The terms remain private but rumors say she received city property and $7500 plus cancellation of a $20,906 note her husband owed to her father. The estate’s other heirs are her three brothers.
Aug 16 City Detective J Murphy of Butte transported Charles Tracy to Helena after arrest by Helena police on a watch theft from Mrs Annie Smith of Butte. Tracy was moved to Butte tonight.
London reports former President Steyn may have died while attempting to reach Mir. Kru ger, wounded, still resisting peace as fighting commandants demand continuation of the war. Transvaalers hold weapons at Machadodorp with ample supplies as De Wet moves north toward Rustenburg. Delarey and De Wet reportedly join forces. Kitchener and generals pursue them from Ventersdorp.
Georgetown Ky Aug 16 In the Powers case arguments continued Colonel W C Owens for the defense made a brilliant address tonight Much interest centered on Colonel Thomas Campbell for the prosecution tomorrow morning and on ex Governor Brown for the defense tomorrow while Commonwealth Attorney Franklin will close tomorrow night Victor Bradley for the prosecution said armed petitioners went to Frankfort to a highwayman who drew his revolver and petitioned the traveler for his purse He claimed Caleb Power said Goebel will be killed within five days and Goebel was killed within that time He also said Henry Youtsey claimed Goebel could be killed from Powers office and the assassin could be run down into the basement Then Bradley noted Powers was not near Frankfort when Goebel was shot and that he could not have fired the shot Chief Justice Dead Atlantic City No J Aug 16 Chief Justice Henry Greene of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court died here today.
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