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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
13
Trouble at noon today as Al Washington faces early problems at the Congrill opening event. Local observers report confusion and delays surrounding the opening ceremonies and crowd management.
Washington December 2 forecast for the fifty-ninth congress short session emphasizes passage of appropriation measures nearing one billion dollars and limited general legislation. ship subsidy advocates push forward while currency reform and tariff questions expect debate yet lack will for major changes. continued discussion on immigration Philippine tariff and other issues is anticipated with few bills likely to pass before holidays.
Havana announces that a presidential decree will declare all seats of 1905 Cuban congressmen vacant from Oct 12 1906 and call for elections under the provisional government. Terminations and salaries run to Oct 12 while moderates criticize terms as unfair. Gen Rivera warns new congress is needed to avoid insurrection.
Oklahoma City on December 2 hosts the national drainage congress for its annual three day session. Delegates from various states are expected to attend and discuss drainage projects and water management policies.
A Passaic New Jersey blaze caused damage totaling 275000 dollars to the Hygenia Brewing company plant today. Fire officials estimated the losses and investigated the origin of the fire as the plant sustained significant structural and equipment damage.
Naom Jasogrodsky, posing as a former Mutual Life agent and Wall Street mining stock adviser, was arraigned and jailed in the Tombs for 48 hours awaiting extradition. He admitted receiving $10,000 from M Simblier of Bay City to cover wedding expenses and claimed payment delays due to interest disputes. He said he married a daughter of the late Rabbi Landau and claimed to have taught Roosevelt chess. He offered bail up to 100,000 and vowed to fight extradition.
New York reports Theodore P. Shonts says Panaman officials, aboard the Colon, lauded President Roosevelt after his Panama visit. He praised canal progress, denied engagement rumors about Miss Theodora Shonts, and noted no labor troubles. Roosevelt’s stance drew strong admiration from Panamanians.
In Philadelphia on December 2 a memorial window honoring Secretary of State John Hay was unveiled at Keneseth Israel temple. Attended by Elihu Root Oscar Straus Andrew D. White and Hay family members the ceremony featured addresses by rabbi John Krauskopf Secretary Straus and Mr White with Mr Root delivering the main remarks.
Chicago officials debut a tunnel system for mail delivery between the general post office and the Chicago & Northwestern and Polk street stations. The Illinois Tunnel Company tunnels connect the post office with all Chicago railway stations, ending wagon service for mail consignments.
Washington Dec 2 Acting on reports from the interstate commerce commission Attorney General Moody has ordered suits against many railroads for safety appliance violations The defendants include Arizona & New Mexico railway in the district of New Mexico with two violations El Paso & Southwestern railway in the same district with one violation and Fort Worth & Denver City railway in the northern district of Texas with two violations
Washington December 2 official statement says reports of mutiny on the battleship Tennessee during the convoy for President Roosevelt to Panama are entirely without foundation. The Bureau of Navigation denounces the Norfolk-originated tales as wholly false and unjust to Tennessee officers and men.
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will probe the national car shortage. Commissioner Franklin K. Line said the inquiry will begin with Northwest grain routes, as farmers struggle to move wheat to market in time for high Minneapolis and Chicago prices. The commission issued a circular requesting grain growers provide shipment offers and reasons for non transport.
A man believed to be Anton Pitz of Portland Oregon was decapitated by a westbound Santa Barbara train at San Bernardino. The head was found several yards away and a small sum of money a check and jewelry were found on the body. Police think he placed his head on the rail deliberately as the train neared.
A R Sibley, sheep buyer accused of murdering and robbing ranchmen B M Cawthorn and J W Ralston, is captured after a three day pursuit in Valverde county near San Jeron. He was mortally wounded in a gun battle with officers and state rangers and is jailed amid ongoing investigation of three almost identical killings on the U S side of the Rio Grande with Mexican forces aiding in the search.
A letter from Senator Myendore discusses Warren’s status and requests action. The missive highlights formal communication between the senator and Warren, detailing concerns and steps toward resolution.
Former U S. agent Michael A Myendorf testifies he never attempted death by own action in Denver or elsewhere and disputes Senator Warren's account. He cites records showing Lincoln released him from Siberia in 1865 and that he arrived in 1866, denies soliciting any post, and asserts Warren quoted only general letters to the land office commissioner.
Chief of Police Frank A. Matthews says the Roosevelt portrait by W D Murphy is likely hidden in Providence after four portraits were borrowed for charity and vanished. McKinley and Hanna works were later found in Philadelphia, and Hay’s portrait resurfaced in a pawnshop.
Washington Dec 3 The Southern railway will hold an inquiry at its general offices Wednesday to fix responsibility for Thursday's fatal wreck near Lynchburg Virginia President Spencer was killed. Operator Milltox banned for the wreck has promised to attend.
Mexico City reports that the Toyota stemmer, overdue by thirteen days, has finally reached Manzanillo today, marking a notable maritime arrival amid delays.
New York reports Ferdinand Free Boyle died in Brooklyn from pneumonia at age 87. An artist from earlier times, he joined the National Academy of Design in 1836 and was elected an associate in 1835, marking a notable career in American art.
In Washington on December 2 the voting trustees and board of directors of the Southern railway held a joint meeting and adopted resolutions concerning the death of President Spencer.
Seattle December 2 The Pacific Coast company received about 90 coal cars from Black Diamond and Franklin mines mostly inferior trade for steamships. Shortage may continue despite brief relief for a few days as other dealers fail to meet demand. Manager Charles Claussen said shipments would fill orders for several days and wagons would be loaded promptly. He noted coal prices had not been raised by company policy amid the famine, though supply remains tight.
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