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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
1
The seventieth congress opens with typical bustle in both Senate and House as lawmakers convene. Crowds fill galleries and onlookers watch the ceremonial start amid expected political energy and public interest.
Washington December opening brings a throng to the Capitol for the first session. The marble refurnishing shines as flags ripple in a sunny day. senators, representatives, and families mingle in informal talk before work begins. The session adjourns until tomorrow.
Spectators packed the senate galleries as Senators Kean Tillman Hoar West gathered for the opening of the Fifty-seventh Congress. Rev Milburn delivered an invocation amid prayers for the nation after the assassination death of a fellow senator.
On December 2 the fifty seventh Congress began in a newly rejuvenated chamber. Speaker Henderson was sworn in, 318 members formed a quorum, and the house elected Henderson as speaker amid party applause. The roll call, seat drawing, and committee assignments followed as the body set the rules and prepared to receive the president’s communications.
Washington officials report more than 3000 bills introduced before noon with 15 members seeking first priority for bill No. 1. Notable measures include McLeary’s oleomargarine restriction and multiple Pacific cable proposals from Sherman Corliss and Jones.
Special Dispatch reports a head on crash between two freight trains at Belton, 30 miles east of Kalispell. Both engines and four freight cars damaged, westbound passenger train delayed about two hours. No injuries. Trains were running slowly at impact.
Milwaukee bout at the Panorama building features Al Weinig of Buffalo defeating Bill Burt of Chicago after six spirited rounds at the Milwaukee Boxing club. Both men exchange hard blows as the crowd watches the decision.
Red Lodge dispatch reports Andrew Balane, jailed for the Davidson murder, escaped while in a locked saloon room after Sheriff Potter slept. Balane was handcuffed and leg irons intact when he vanished at 6 am. a search with deputies and locals continued.
Washington December 2 The senate observed a lavish floral showing for Senator Clark of Montana with baskets of roses chrysanthemums and carnations adorning his desk and chair. The two Montana senators the first two Democrats from that state entered arm in arm to receive the duty and sat together a rare arrangement in the chamber.
State Treasurer Barret presented the November month and quarter end financial reports to the governor. The month closed with 554,486.87 in cash in the state treasury across funds.
Washington dispatch says both Senator Clark and Thomas Walsh deny today any agreement or stated views on railroad policy. Each side rejects reports of a deal or formal stance. The brief notes ongoing political maneuvering ahead of upcoming votes.
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