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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
8
An advertisement highlights a wide gun selection from Winchester and Ithaca hammerless shotguns to Parker and L C Smith models. It promotes factory prices, multiple hammerless options from $10 to $35, Marlin repeaters, and rifles by Savage Mannlicher Mauser Colt, urging buyers to stock up with fresh powder for field trips.
Camping outposts advertise a wide range of cooking gear including Dutch ovens and utensils with a promise of variety and competitive prices. The notice emphasizes a broad inventory and value for shoppers seeking camping equipment.
Strong talk of organizing tug of war teams of all nations unfolds as clubs and athletes discuss international matchups and preparations. Prominent organizers weigh rules venues and eligibility as teams from multiple countries plan competition.
A near future tug of war tournament is planned at Park Street Amphitheater with seven teams led by Dominick Salki for Italy, Mr Driscoll for Ireland, Charles Swanson for Sweden, James Tickell for England, Mr McGregor for Scotland, William Curren for France, and Mr Anderson for the United States. The event lasts seven days with a purse for the winner.
Police found a woman calling herself Mrs. O'Brien on Wyoming street described as a raving maniac. She resisted at the city jail and was cuffed to the steel cage before being moved to the county jail. She refused to disclose further details about herself.
Delegates arrive for Montana event with German play Hasemann's Daughter at Helena theater. The program runs Friday through Sunday with openings, a grand ball, parade, picnic, music, and sports at Central park plus a welcome by Grand President Louis Weigel. Ten lodges in Montana expect strong turnout. first lodge founded at Creech Falls in 189.
An afternoon departure to Washington follows a routine consultation with no notable events reported. Officials indicated nothing of special significance connected with today’s proceedings.
A large blaze roared near the summit side of the Lakeview snow sheds along the Southern Pacific line at Truckee Cal on August 21 destroying 2500 feet of sheds. By 3 pm the fire was under control and by 6 pm the timbers burned out as 400 workers cleared debris and laid new ties and rails. Wind shifted to calm as surrounding fires were contained and track repair expected by morning.
President Shaffer predicts concessions from both sides as miners and smeltermen strike at Rossland and Northport. He envisions a peace term with contracts to ensure satisfactory mine and smelter operation as talks continue.
The woodworkers' strike ended today in Denver and mills reopened after lumber companies agreed to recognize the Building Trades Council card system.
In Sherman Texas on August 21 witnesses recount Abe Wildner being burned at Red Branch after confessing to Mrs Caldwell murder. Caldwell set the fire with dry sorghum hay around Wildner chained to an elm. The mob of about 1000 watched as Wildner burned 21 minutes until death. Wildner reportedly asked to be shot.
Charles Nordstrom awaits execution for the 1891 Bear Mountain murder of Willie Mason after James Hamilton Lewis withdraws from the case and Governor Rogers declines mercy. The appeal path is closed as the U.S. Supreme Court twice refused interference.
Frank M. McBride, arrested by a Postal Inspector in Baker City, says he has been harassed since 1898 when his accounts were cleared. He offers an alibi and a telegram from P. H. Lanian of the Salt Lake Tribune stating Governor Thomas knows of no charge. He also notes baggage keys match his mining timekeeper days at Bunker Hill and Sul livay.
The United States transport Thomas reached Manila on August 21 with 600 teachers aboard. Landing was delayed by a typhoon, but the teachers are expected to ashore tomorrow. Temporary barracks have been prepared on the exposition grounds for their reception.
Secretary of State Jonn Hay arrived in Canton to confer with the president on state department matters. The talks covered Colombia, Venezuela, China and the commission appointments under the protocol, with routine issues to be cleared up before his departure.
Boston reports Cresceus and The Abbott will meet at Charter Oak park Hartford on September 4 in a best of five race for a $7000 purse with $5000 to the winner and $2000 to the runner up.
The British sloop of war Icarus arrived in San Diego on August 21 on its way to Panama to take the place of the Phaeton. The Icarus will continue its voyage south tomorrow.
The district court of the United States announces John J. Deniff was adjudged bankrupt on August 17, 1901. The first creditor meeting will be held September 8, 1901 at 2 PM in the Bankruptcy Court, 49 West Park Street, Butte Montana. Creditors may appear, prove claims, elect a trustee, and examine the bankrupt. Thompson Campbell, Referee in Bankruptcy.
Police say three men are in city jail charged with Froelich fur store burglary on Academy Street. Furs found in Telegraph Gulch include five capes, five coats, seven beaver skins, two mink skins and other items. Suspects Falcon, Bloom, and Holmes provided information. plan included robbing Turke’s Meaderville saloon and an East Butte saloon.
Frankfort Kentucky August 21 physicians have been summoned and travel by special train to the bedside of Mrs Beckham wife of Governor Beckham in a critical condition Sep teticaemia nephritis are the causes and at 6 pm her condition showed little improvement by midnight doctors reported her condition more favorable than during the day
At the Virginia Republican State Convention in Roanoke on August 21 J Hampton Hoge was nominated for governor with W J Blair of Wyeth as lieutenant governor and W L Groner of Norfolk as attorney general. Generals Walker and Rosser were cheered as four of Virginia's five living Confederate generals attended. The ticket to be completed and platform adopted tomorrow.
Four men in an open boat reach Cartagena with news that the Colombian gunboat Lapopa sank while leaving Savannia for Cartagena after suffering fresh damage. The vessel, 120 feet long with a single propeller, had recently undergone $25 000 in repairs at Colon and carried troops and passengers. Conditions and fate of those aboard remain uncertain. Washington reports Consul Gudger at Panama cites revolutionists’ latest status.
report notes rebels remain within short distance of Caracas. Government efforts to dislodge them are absent. For a week a guard of 50 men accompanied each train but was withdrawn after company objections and railroad officials feared renewed attacks.
General Eloy Alfaro of Ecuador reports from Quito that war between Colombia and Venezuela is improbable. He notes conservative factions in both nations seek absolute control, causing only transient conflicts, while the press condemns any armed intervention in internal affairs.
The 1901 act authorizes a St Louis exposition to mark the Louisiana purchase. President McKinley proclaims the exhibition will run from May 1, 1908, to December 1 of the following year and invites nations to submit exhibits showing their resources, industries, and progress in civilization.
The 1900 mortality data show average death age rising to 35.2 from 31.1 in 1890 and total deaths at 1,039,094, up 197,675 or 23.5 percent. State figures include California 22,506 and Washington 4,910. St Joseph Missouri records the lowest rate and Shreveport Louisiana the highest. Deaths from major diseases fell, with consumption down 54.9 per 100,000.
Washington reports that Dr. Silva the Colombian minister received no news of disturbances in Colombia in a mail from Cartagena dated Aug 7 apart from a governor’s letter. No advices arrived confirming any revolution or upheaval.
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