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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
6
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A Chicago leader of the Reds Abram Isaak is denounced for praising the Buffalo murder and opposing the government. The piece calls on Congress to curb such figures by exile or removal to protect public safety and order.
Governor Van Sant and Minnesota rail riders press a railroad merger challenge to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The commission promises help but lacks enforcement power, and critics say Congress must enlarge its authority while Northwest securities back the combine.
The House Republicans publicize Census Bureau figures arguing that African American voters are largely disenfranchised or their ballots not counted, to justify sweeping reductions in southern representation. They cite Arkansas Alabama Florida Georgia South Carolina Virginia voting totals from past elections.
The piece argues that the South will gain representation under a Crumpacker style apportionment despite disfranchised voters while the North also resists. It notes educational and property voting hurdles in Massachusetts Connecticut and California and cites low turnout in California 202 000 of 544 000 eligible and Connecticut 181 000 of 280 000. The author suggests the North’s non voting population could fall equally under reduced representation.
Far Admiral Kempf refused to attack the Taku forts during the Boxer troubles, drawing heavy criticism then and later defense for choosing restraint. The piece lauds his courage, notes it helped place the United States in a favorable position at Pekin and predicts trade gains, while also recounting Montana and Seattle sensational chatter and Greek national fervor.
A Greater Greece ACE behind the Athens disturbances reveals educated Greek participation and a planned pan Hellenistic strategy. The movement is portrayed as a national revival effort, not mere unrest, with aims to restore ancient glories and unite the nation under a broader eastern question context.
A fragment notes that Prince Henry persistently refused to rise and start the kitchen fire while observations claim at this season many men talk shop and all women talk shopping during the period.
L H Hershfield testified in Judge Smiths court that a transfer of stock in Yellowstone Park Transportation was made to his wife years before Merchants National Bank suspension. He suggested he could have saved First National if left alone and alleged he was victim of a conspiracy.
Governor Toole sent to the secretary of war the Montana board of survey's report on damages from national guard supplies used to equip the first Montana volunteers in 1898. The board, led by Captains Moore Wessitch and Jeans, estimated a claim of 18000 dollars, with 10000 for stores and 8000 from the ordnance department. Toole urged swift action and asked Montana congressmen to safeguard the state's interests.
Senator Clark presents Montana legislature memorials urging survey and opening of the northwest corner of the Lewis and Clarke reserve, protesting public land leasing and reserve releases, and seeking restrictions on Chinese and Japanese immigration. Senator Gibson backs Stock Growers and Epworth League petitions urging an assistant secretary of agriculture and anti-canteen law repeal.
Special Dispatch notes Julius Lehrkind of Bozeman sued John Steinbrenner of Helena to recover a carload of barley malt. The district court jury found for the defendant. Also, W F Clarkson of Butte appeals a medical certificate denial before the Helena court, with the attorney general representing the state.
A New York report says United States lead producers and American Smelting & Refining Company agreed on a lead price for future contracts at 342 cents per pound, down from the current level by half a cent.
Special Correspondence reports William T. Morrow’s horse stolen from his Shonkin ranch barn Sunday night was recovered yesterday. The thief apparently used the horse to catch a fresh one on the range and then released the Morrow horse. Morrow remains saddled with loss of his bridle and saddle.
Patrick Dernin admitted guilt in district court for second degree assault and was fined $400 by Judge Smith. Unable to pay, he was jailed and faces up to 200 days behind bars. The crime involved a knife attack on L. Steinbrenner at a Main street saloon.
Funeral services for Anthony Daugherty were held today at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Helena. Mayor Ed wards served as a pallbearer and interment followed at the Catholic cemetery amid numerous floral tributes.
Edward Smith, a coal miner near Nye City, was killed by a premature blast. Details of the accident remain unclear as the investigation continues.
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