Trust Starts More Plants Resume at Painter
A local trust resumes planting efforts at Painter as horticulture projects restart. Officials noted renewed funding and community support to expand plant starts across the site.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1901
Page
1
A local trust resumes planting efforts at Painter as horticulture projects restart. Officials noted renewed funding and community support to expand plant starts across the site.
United States Steel advances reopenings in Mennessen and Painter mills as strikebreakers resume work. Managers report rising skilled labor at Clarke mill, with 600 workers and 200 at Painter, while Amalgamated organizers claim strong positions and warn of further actions. Assistant Secretary Tighe returns from the West to praise cohesion and urge readiness amid renewed battles at Duquesne and other Carnegie properties.
In front of about 4400 at the Park Street Amphitheater Jack Wade defeated Kid Oglesby of Helena after a grueling 21st round. Wade dominated late, earning the decision as Oglesby pressed with clever feints and jabs. the bout featured heavy betting, a large crowd, and Wade’s claim he deserved the finish in the 20th round.
In Little Falls New York the Mohawk and Malone roundhouse at Herkimer caught fire at 10 30 pm. Watchman Gilbert and engine tender John Deck were killed along with four others when a large quantity of dynamite stored inside exploded. The roundhouse was wrecked and burning. other bodies may remain buried. It is owned by the New York Central and Hudson River railroad.
Dispatch from Basse Terre reports Grandbourg in Marie Galante, French Antilles, destroyed by fire. The town with a population of about 15 000 faces devastation and loss of homes and property.
Survivors recount a brutal harbor of horror as the Islander capsized off Vancouver Island. Crew acted heroically guiding passengers while many cut ropes and clung to wreckage. 42 dead, 170 aboard, 23 steward crewed lifeboats with four survivors in boats. Captain Foote sank after refusing raft aid.
Seattle reports from August 19 recount survivor Roche’s remarks hinting officers of the Islander derelict in duty. Survivors allege heavy drinking and inadequate life saving gear aboard the ill fated ship as fog shrouded its full speed voyage. The article notes the Islander departed an hour after sales and continues on Page Eight.
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