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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
2
The Anaconda Standard announces publishing details for the Daily and Sunday editions with subscription rates in advance and list of branch offices and advertising services. It lists multiple city office locations and states the newspaper distributes through various agents and channels.
A major accident in Butte prompts an inquiry into responsibility for last night’s deadly crash. Reporters describe the distressing conditions, casualty care, and the call for calm as investigators prepare to determine fault and prevent future tragedies. Families mourn while officials vow careful scrutiny.
The Berlin dispatch notes cautious optimism as delegates from seven areas meet amid tight lips and a central Portsmouth lead. A sea of hopeful figures aim to seize a historic stroke, with a substantial cohort eager to drive a modern surge and replicate a famed performance.
Reports say Lord Curzon has tendered his resignation as viceroy following cabinet hesitation over military influence in Indian governance. Lord Kitchener’s prominence in the plan drew opposition, with Curzon open to stepping aside if another figure assumes leadership amid alleged Russian pressure fears.
In Portland the National Irrigation Congress begins its thirteenth annual session with high interest as federal reclamation plans loom. Five new specialized sections will be chaired by experts to deepen study of irrigation forestry climate and related fields, aiming for thorough paper discussion and productive outcomes. The event seeks to avoid past fiasco and maintain momentum from thirteen years of work.
A fragment discusses the phrase love honor and keep in marriage, questioning what a wife must keep and what is unreasonable. It notes dictionaries list many meanings of keep, explores obligations like keeping a husband fed and housed, and mentions women keeping house, appearances, and watch over others, in a religious context.
A reflective essay explores whether love and duty can substitute for obedience in marriage vows, weighing patience tact and fidelity. It discusses church authority in the Methodist context, the role of affection in conduct, and how moral virtues may prevent moral lapse. It references a legal injunctive suit and comments on inspectors visiting Deer Lodge valley amid smoke concerns.
New York August 20 The Tribune reports Venezuela has placed large orders in Europe for torpedoes, guns, and ammunition totaling about two and a half million, a sum unmatched by any single wartime procurement by a South American nation. The Venezuelan executive reacted to news of Judge Calhoun’s appointment by President Roosevelt with firm resistance to any diplomatic emissary landing in Caracas.
Two crowded California trains narrowly escaped disaster yesterday when southbound and northbound trains met near Live Oak six miles above Marysville. Trainmen reported orders to meet, engines reversed to stop, pilots and frames damaged, but no serious injuries.
Reports from Sew Orlewis note a drop in new fevers and deaths this week. Authorities say five hospitals report lower case counts while overall toll remains high with winter surge easing slightly. Medical staff emphasize continued vigilance as cases shift locations within city hospitals.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth District delivers a decision by Judge W. L. Sanborn on a novel principle of law concerning owners of gems and the privilege to buy any or all of them for purposes of attachment. The ruling clarifies who may exercise buying rights and under what conditions.
Witnesses describe a collision when a freight car struck a street car halted on the B.A. & TY line. Shane suffered pelvic fracture and head contusion after being pinned. Miss Gertie Shea barely escaped entrapment, while actor George Kohler and others were nearby. Engineers Logan and Seadforn corroborated speed. Mayor MacGinniss said gates at the crossing could be installed soon by the B.A. & P. railroad company.
A freight car was raised from the Jumbo wreck and moved away after heavy tugs and chains. The street car was damaged, one car toppled toward the south, and traffic along the line remained suspended for about 40 minutes around 1 o'clock.
Fred Hinkle, conductor on a wrecked street car, was thrown into the air and landed on the tracks after a freight car struck the rear of the car. His right arm was severely injured and the trolley car’s rear was smashed. He recalled the moment of impact and noted poor visibility from the back of long cars. The incident raises warnings about the rear crew’s limited view along the street line.
Hoagland, conductor of the streetcar involved in a derailment near Geary, defends his crew and denies responsibility. He testifies he stood on the car roof and saw the accident, claiming the rear truck derailed after the streetcar ran slowly. He recalls the automatic bell and rain influencing visibility and asserts no conscious fault by his team.
Sir Cheng Tung Lieng Cheng, China’s minister, said he had done all he could to stop the boycott. He advised his government that repealing laws and changing conditions in the U.S. would not occur while Congress is not in session. He noted China’s officials face a difficult position amid strong public sentiment and changing internal conditions.
A fragmented report notes President Roosevelt may back arbitration on select issues via Baron Rosen and M. Witte, with possible communications to Emperor Nicholas. The scope is unclear, but the matter appears tied to indemnity and the Sakhalin territory, suggesting focus beyond a general treaty.
In Los Angeles on August 20 B M Beebe shot and killed his half sister Mies Lot tie Beebe after firing four at another sister. He then turned the pistol on himself firing five shots into his breast and died soon after. Officials say Beebe objected to his sisters dating and had bought theater tickets insisting they accompany him.
Butte brief notes W Bellmore of Missoula and Frank McGovern of Adobetown Virginia City visiting Butte. Judge L J Callawar, returning from the Niks annual Anaconda convention, arrives home in Virginia City with several Marion county residents.
An interurban trolley car returning from Fox Lake rolled over an embankment four miles north of Milwaukee tonight. One unidentified man was killed and between 40 and 30 persons were injured. John B. Johnson, 28, died earlier. Funeral details awaited at White and Krebs undertaking.
Tokio reporters narrate a cabinet meeting at Premier Cataura's home as officials extend proceedings from Portsmouth. The government remains silent yet strong belief rises that a dramatic breakthrough at the conference is inevitable.
Three Russian officers reported from Sakhalin that the force on the island holds a strong but exposed position above mainland receiving areas. A separate dispatch from Boise reports a cartoon destruction and other property damage totaling about 15000 dollars.
A meeting is scheduled at Dr Donat Campbell’s office to organize a curling club in Butte. Invitations go to business men who may attend. organizers include Campbell, Leggat, McDonald, Christie, W. Ealeaner, and McMillan. The article notes curling’s growth, equipment, and ice conditions, highlighting local potential and enthusiasm for the sport.
One person was killed and ten injured in a street car crash at De Witt Avenue in Lansing this evening. George Burton, manager of John Sheks Dry Goods Co., is reported as the sole passenger killed.
Newton Wixi of Chicago defeats G Chageman Jr of Homewood after a strenuous contest by one. The Aug 26 event in Chicago saw Wixi carry the day in a close finish for the Exranor title.
Virginia City residents boast about nearby Crater lakes and reservoirs as potential premier pleasure resorts. mining activity continues around Heston and Elting properties, with ore extraction and a variable yield. despite low water, locals predict a strong season and plan yearly fish stocking to attract visitors.
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