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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1905
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard prints daily and Sunday editions with subscription rates listed for six months and one year. It notes the publishers proprietors, postal designation, and main and business office contact numbers.
The Standard is on sale at numerous city stands including Brentano's Union Square New York City Auditorium Annex Chicago Kavanaugh's Minneapolis Palace Hotel San Francisco Hotel St Francis News Stand and other outlets in Denver Salt Lake City Ogden Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland and Kansas City Mo All general correspondence to Anaconda Montana.
The article notes Berlin signed treaty text printed in The Times as delegates depart for Portsmouth. It contrasts leak levels, stating seven delegations at Berlin and two at Portsmouth, with Portsmouth buzzing to be a news hub and ambitious to perform like De Blowitz.
A serious accident near Butte leaves two sides at odds over fault after a freight train struck an electric car carrying excursion passengers. Authorities will investigate today to determine responsibility and prevent a repeat of the deadly incident.
The article recalls the 1878 Berlin conference and London Times reporter De Blowitz who secured the treaty text ahead of rivals. It notes his hat‑line manuscript ploy and final read‑aloud preamble that he telegraphed to London, cementing his legendary scoop.
The National Irrigation Congress meets in Portland for its 13th annual session continuing through Friday. Members plan to form five Sections with chairmen who are specialists to deepen study of irrigation forestry and climatology. Organizers aim for a productive session while avoiding past trans-MMississippi congress disruptions.
The London press reports Lord Curzon has tendered resignation as Viceroy of India after cabinet rejected his recommendations on India policy. The move follows tensions over Kitchener’s increased military influence and concerns about Russia and security in the peninsula.
The passage argues a wife can keep house, finances, and care for her husband, but cannot always keep silence or temper. It explores whether obedience in matrimony is a matter of love and respect, comparing keep and obey as similar in final meaning, and notes elder Weller’s quip about circumvention versus circumscription.
A Livingston editorial discusses the injunction suit against the Washoe smelter and lauds the Amalgamated company for inviting Judge Hunt to inspect conditions. It criticizes the smoke farmers lawyers for hesitating to join the invitation, noting they initially refused then reconsidered. Judge Hunt’s sight visit is deemed essential to confirm damages if any.
The New York Tribune notes Venezuela has ordered torpedo boats and munitions in Europe worth about 2.5 million dollars. An American returning from Venezuela says he will fight the Yankees, signaling large war material orders. The Venezuela leader opposed Roosevelt's envoy to Caracas, vowing not to let him land.
Marysville Cal August 20 Two Oregon trains nearly collided at Lomo siding six miles above Marysville. Southbound and northbound trains miscoordinated with meeting points at Lome and Live Oak. Extra braking avoided disaster as pilots and fronts were damaged and most passengers felt only a jolt.
New Orleans daily report shows 45 new cases by 6 p m increasing total to 1 885 and 196 deaths. Four deaths occur in charity hospital emergency hospital and downtown. New foci total 306 with 381 patients under treatment. Declining new cases and lower death rate suggest mosquito fever control and possible eradication.
In revised Methodist rules the marriage rite drops obey for keep prompting debate among brides to be. The Century dictionary shows keep has many senses and questions arise about duties of love honor and keep in marriage.
A St Paul report states the US circuit court of appeals held that a man who is sent diamonds with the privilege to buy any or all of them is the owner under customs laws. Judge W L Sanborn authored the decision.
Madrid reports a marriage arrangement between Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria and Infanta Maria Teresa, second sister of the Spanish king, announced in the papers.
Witnesses describe a collision where a freight car backed into a street car on the B A P track. Shane suffered a pelvic fracture and head contusion, while Miss McAlvin and Miss Gertie Shea escaped with minor injuries. Actor George Kohler narrowly avoided harm as the car tipped. Mayor MacGinniss notes pending installation of crossing gates by the railroad company.
The end of the freight car was raised from the wreck of the jumbo and the work moved faster after the last victim was removed. The train mostly cleared the track except the second car near the collision. Heavy tugs and an engine freed the freight car which toppled slightly as it moved away from the street crossing. Streetcar traffic remained suspended since 11 o clock.
Fred Hinkle, the conductor on the wrecked street car, was on the rear platform when the freight car struck. He was thrown and landed on the tracks, injuring his right shoulder and slightly splintering his collar bone. He recalled little about the accident and noted the crossing is dangerous for long street cars with limited rear visibility.
C. W. Hoagland, conductor of the freight train, protests that his crew bears no blame for a collision with a street car. He says the accident was unavoidable, stood on the roof during the crash, and claims the train moved slowly as it approached, asserting the street car did not stop after seeing the engine. He describes the train composition and sequence of events, blaming fate rather than his crew.
Sir Cheng Tung Liang Cheng, China's minister, says he has done all in his power to stop the boycott. He tells how repealing laws or altering U.S. conditions requires Congress action, notes China’s officials face public sentiment and shifting politics both nations.
Portsmouth August 20 The Associated Press reports the arbitration idea tied to President Roosevelt through Baron Rosen to M Witte and Emperor Nicholas. It suggests the focus may be indemnity and Sakhalin island cession, not all disputed articles.
In Los Angeles on August 20 B M Beebe shot and killed his half sister Lot tie Beebe after firing at another sister. He then killed himself with five shots in the breast. Beebe opposed his sisters dating, had bought theater tickets, and insisted they accompany him.
S. W. Bellmore of Missoula is among Western Montana residents arriving in Butte last evening. Frank McGovern of Adobetown Virginia City is in the city as a guest of the Butte. Judge L. L. Callaway, at Anaconda Elks convention, returned to Virginia City with Madison county residents yesterday.
A Milwaukee inter urban trolley car returning from Fox Point at 40 mph went over an embankment four miles north of Milwaukee tonight. One unknown man was killed and between 20 and 30 persons were injured. John B. Johnson, 23, died at 9 30 p m. The remains are at White and Krebs undertaking parlors. Funeral notice later.
The cabinet met at Premier Catsura's residence at 1 PM and continues. He presents an extended resume of Portsmouth proceedings while deadlocked questions are explained. Government silent, but rupture of the conference is believed inevitable.
Three Russian officers traveling from Sakhalin report that mainland forces in the interior of the islands occupy an almost impregnable position and enjoy full support of the converts, signaling strong regional defense and allegiance.
A fire in Boise Idaho today destroyed a saloon and other property with an estimated loss of 15000 dollars. No injuries reported and investigators begin inspecting the scene.
A meeting at Dr. Donald Campbell's office in Butte will form a curling club with 50 plus business attendees invited. The article notes curling origins, cites Detroit and Milwaukee clubs, and describes ice, stones, and broom use as essential for the sport.
One man was killed and ten persons seriously injured in a street car accident at De Witt, six miles from Lansing, this evening. George Burton, manager of the John Hicks Dry Goods company, was the only passenger killed.
Frank C. Newton of Seattle defeats C. G. Clingman Jr. of Homewood by one up to carry home the Exmoor championship cup after a strenuous match in Chicago on August 20.
Virginia City officials envision a major pleasure resort around the Crater lakes southeast of town. Miners work the Kearsarge and Easton properties while water is low and placer yields dip. Residents stocked lakes with trout years ago and now report big, wary fish in the reservoirs.
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