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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1902
Page
2
The Hague notes Queen Wilhelmina's birthday with public joy despite reports of unhappiness since her marriage. Dutch sentiment hardens toward Prince Henry, seen as neglectful, as the people view the union as poor for the queen and fear German influence.
Judge Bretano ordered a special grand jury to probe a tax fixing scandal tied to the Masonic Temple and county officers. Warrants were issued for Capt. Edward Williams and others as State's Attorney Dineen unfolds a scheme to defraud of hundreds of thousands. A key witness, Michael Walsh, described an alleged plan to forge a 1901 tax entry to secure bond funding, with a payoff promised for the crime.
Two heavyweight runners, Big Joe McClintock and Frank Bigman, train for a Monday 9 am race from the Grand hotel door to the fountain on Central avenue. Backers and a neutral referee, Jerry Derrigan, oversee a high profile event with rail workers and Eagles members among supporters.
London commentary on President Roosevelt’s Monroeism stance argues US ambition to extend influence, including Canada and the isthmian canal, risks a future clash. The Saturday Review faults US self interest and cites potential American domination in wealth and territory over Britain. It warns diplomacy alone cannot limit future force.
The Spectator praises Roosevelt for asserting the Monroe doctrine and argues it secures peace only if backed by real power. It warns the doctrine loses force without naval strength, insisting America build a fleet stronger than France or Germany. It supports US leadership over Western Hemisphere influence.
Among the candidates for teachers certificates before County Superintendent Isabella Rife was Miss Engin Smith of Anaconda. Other examinees included Miss Mamie Adams of Dillon for third grade and Miss Florence Meisner of Dillon for second grade plus W. H. Gibbons of Dillon for first grade. Eighth grade exams were held in several country schools and many pupils are expected to qualify for entry to the county high school starting Sept. 1.
Great Falls union groups organize a fund to aid Pennsylvania coal miners in their labor dispute. An appeal urges donations from residents and business supporters, with no outside solicitation. A benefit ball is planned for Sept. 15 with 2,500 tickets at $1 each. Funds go to J W Scofield, treasurer, 718 Fourth Avenue South.
A plan to sell tickets to the miners' relief fund will be submitted to two councils for approval. A committee will visit labor organizations to solicit donations and raise about $5,000 in this city. The next committee meeting is in Justice Safford's office Monday at 9 PM to finalize ticket distribution.
Butte residents purchased a 40 acre placer tract above Argata on the Rattlesnake, deed filed yesterday showing Charles Christianson of Beaverhead sold to B H Dundee and Joseph Hughes of Butte. The land adjoins the Watson placers famed for a $700 nugget, and is deemed valuable with a $233 consideration.
A deed transferring 480 acres from the Lakeview Land and Cattle Company to William M. Montgomery and Lille Montgomery was filed with the cork and recorder. The consideration is $1 and other valuable consideration. Signed by John D. Ryan president and John G. Morony secretary, all residents of Ana-Seconda.
Dillon Montana reports a heavy frost across Beaverhead last night and the night before harming unripe grain while harvesting runs widespread. Some late crops face notable damage and alfalfa second cut is under way but below average. overall grain yield expected to be good.
The Bert Sheep and Cattle company was incorporated with the secretary of state today by L. D. Burtt of Townsend Louis Gans of New York and R. Lee Ward of Helena. Capital stock is 75000 dollars. Norman B. Holter Lewis Penwell and L. E. Tucker incorporated the Blackfoot Cattle company. Capital stock 30000 dollars with principal business in Helena.
Helena August 30 letter from H M Chittenden engineer in charge of National Park construction says laborers are needed. Common laborers earn 1.50 dollars per day with subsistence, drivers 1.75. Men must provide bedding and pay railroad fare to Gardiner.
Chicago reports reveal William Bartholin linked to Denmark's Bartholin EKichel dynasty with a half brother Frederick Bartholin in Chicago. The missing man is said to have married in Chicago and fathered no children, while records note a 1872 birth and later death in Milwaukee.
Helena announces a Labor Day observance with a large parade from the courthouse. Orator J. Gilbert of a Butte newspaper, and W. Welch, Superintendent of Public Instruction, will speak. Speeches occur at Central Park where athletic events will be held.
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