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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
11
State mining inspector Walsh reports favorable conditions at the Mines of Butte after a year long study. He cites solid stability, compliant practices, and strong safety measures observed across operations.
Among fifteen thousand workers in mining in the state, forty seven accidents proved fatal and thirty one were non fatal. The industry shows growing attention to zinc ores, which increase profits.
State Mining Inspector Walsh summarizes fatalities in Montana mines. Total deaths 47 with causes: premature blast or explosion 7, fall of rock or ground 15, caught by cage in shaft 7, falling down pre chute 7, falling down manway 3, suffocated by gas or foul air 1, pulled into sleeve wheel 1, electric shock 1, falling timber 5.
Special Dispatch reviews the 1909 Montana mining year in the Walsh report to Governor Norris noting rising zinc ore attention and new processing methods boosting profits while penalties at smelters ease. It cites 47 fatal accidents, mostly preventable, and stresses need for uniform safety policies between superintendents foremen and shift bosses to improve mine safety.
A two year old, Earl Campbell, spent 12 hours alone in an apartment with his slain father Joseph Campbell and mother in Kansas City Kansas. Neighbors heard crying, forced the door, and found the child exhausted and in stains suggesting he touched his murdered mother. The killings occurred Saturday night while others were at a theater.
Taft and Know discuss a possible special message to Congress on the Nicaragua situation. The conversation centers on policy options and anticipated reactions from lawmakers.
Washington reports say Zelaya forces drift from power as General Estrada moves to battle near Rama. Desertees claim Zelaya troops lack ammunition and food while Senor Castrillo confirms Estrada left Bluefields to take the field. Decisive engagement anticipated.
The five small Central American republics form an unofficial junta in Washington with diplomats from Salvador Costa Rica Guatemala and Nicaragua meeting at a leading hotel. They discuss plans for balance of power and leak of revolutionary information from Nicaragua. Members include Federico Mejia J B Calvo Luis Toledo Herrarte and Luis F Corea. Secretary Knox’s letter to Zelaya is a focal point of debate.
Despairing of freeing the auxiliary cruiser Prairie from Pea Patch island mud, marines and stores aboard were moved to the auxiliary cruiser Dixie. Dixie likely to depart for Colon tomorrow. Lighters removed 800 tons of coal and 800 000 rounds of ammunition while tugs strained at high tide to free the Prairie.
Ernest R. Green, son-in-law of Salt Lake magnate A. W. McCune, was shot in the abdomen at the Green tungsten mine near Searchlight Nevada and is in critical condition in a Los Angeles hospital. Suspect T. J. Fitzpatrick says the quarrel stemmed from a dispute involving Mrs. Fitzpatrick and Green's foreman, not wages.
Lapaz Bolivia December 5 Senator Fernandez Molina was shot dead in a duel with Senator Adolfo Trigo Acha after a heated senate discussion over promoting former Bolivian president Colonel Ismael Montes.
Stockholm reports King Gustave inaugurated a novel royal venture by dressing as a stevedore and carrying coal. He spoke after the day about mingling with workers to gauge their opinions, saying it was only the beginning. The motive follows a national strike that strained the economy and left many unemployed.
Halifax Nova Scotia December 5 It is feared the Red Cross liner Rosaling bound from New York to St John s Newfoundland was lost in a furious gale off Southwestern Newfoundland. Commanded by Captain Smith she had many passengers and was 100 hours overdue after last wireless report of a terrific gale and hard sailing.
The Standard reports J. P. Morgan & Co. of New York and Drexel & Co. of Philadelphia will join a London firm, forming Morgan Grenfell & Co. with new partners and a renamed partnership.
Joseph Warren assistant professor of history at the University of Chicago died today. He was 62 years old.
In Scotsboro, Illinois, 59 Italian coal miners fueled by drink rioted all night leaving one man dead Luther Williams of Marion killed by knife and gunfire. A mother and children fled their home as shots rang out. authorities fear a Black Hand connection and worked to prevent further conflict.
Walter Lonsdale secretary to Dr Cook arrived at Christiania on the United States to deliver documents to the University of Copenhagen. He said Dr Cook was overworked but not broken down and would discuss future plans after handing over the papers.
Chicago December reports William J. Calhoun denied a rumor he declined the China minister post. He said he had asked time, reconsidered after secretary Knox urged, and would accept if urgently desired by the president, though the post had not been formally tendered. He consulted with law partners. friends favored acceptance.
The Tong war between Yee and On Yick factions claims two more victims, raising total murders to eight. In Sacramento Ah Young, an On Yick cook, was found shot in a basement. Near San Rafael Yee Dow, a Yee family shrimp fisherman, was found dead with nine bullet wounds. No suspects identified.
San Francisco judge Walter B. Cope former SF Bar Association president died at his home last night from spinal lagubis.
Congress prepares to convene the first regular session at the Capitol at noon today. The session aims to resume legislative business after a recess, with lawmakers expected to tackle pending bills and committee work.
Washington December 5. The Sixty-first congress begins with minimal planning as leaders wait for President Taft to speak in his first annual message. Insurgents and party chiefs anticipate Taft’s recommendations on tariff railroad policy and statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. A sugar trust investigation and postal savings and merchant marine bills are on the horizon, with both chambers adjourning briefly to honor deceased members.
Heavy snow snarled service with many trains from the north and west running late into St. Paul station. Passengers faced long waits as crews cleared tracks and updated schedules. Weather conditions disrupted commuter and regional routes alike.
Railroad managers report heavy snow and cold delay trains as switchmen threaten to strike on short notice. Northern Pacific and Great Northern report freight tied up with wheat moves limited and delays across Minnesota, North Dakota, and Montana. One hundred fifty workers arrived from Chicago and St Louis to bolster western operations.
A fire at Coughlin's zoo in Colorado Springs killed a full grown male lion two lionesses two cubs and a leopard. Queenie, a lioness with cubs, was released then rushed back to her cubs and died with them as keepers failed to free the animals.
Missoula report notes no new developments in the switchmen strike. Strikers had a quiet day and received no important news from headquarters. Rail traffic remained active with Northern Pacific and Puget Sound lines carrying freight. about 20 freights operated across the Rocky Mountain division. Workers to fill striking positions expected to arrive tomorrow.
Rome reports Baron Sydney Sotnio, premier in 1908, has been semi officially intrusted with forming a new Senos Taurenag Giolitti cabinet. The move signals continuity in Italian politics as the region eyes stability.
Railroad men report no change in situation in Butte as strike effects are limited. Switchmen idle in Great Northern and Northern Pacific yards while road officials handle switching. some trains delayed by weather and washouts in Washington and eastbound delays. Coal supply steady and no expected mine shutdowns.
Buffalo dispatch reports union switchmen in the east plan to demand settlements after a referendum. A committee will travel to Chicago to negotiate with 19 road general managers for agreed terms, with authority to call a strike if necessary. The vote granted the committee a free hand. The eastern district spans Toledo Fort Wayne Detroit and other key centers.
Washington issued orders for several ships to be ready for immediate service causing heightened activity at the Philadelphia navy yards. The battleship Michigan is to be commissioned and sail for Hampton Roads on Thursday while the Idaho is being prepared to sail with its destination kept secret. The cruiser Columbia will be converted to a transport at Brooklyn Navy Yard and held in readiness for service to Central America.
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