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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1900
Page
1
Trainmen engineers firemen and other employees align with striking telegraphers and warn that without grievance settlement freight and passenger traffic on the Santa Fe will be completely tied up.
In Topeka Kansas the Santa Fe strike of telegraphers spreads along the line. Workers refuse to return until grievances are settled, while officials scramble to control traffic and verify reports of a settlement.
Topeka reports widespread delays on Santa Fe lines as California limited No. 4 arrives four hours late and No. 2 fails to arrive. Eastbound trains run one to three hours late while travel drops due to feared accidents and a restrained pace to meet time targets.
Topeka December report says strike backbone broken, shops ordered closed rescinded. General Manager J A Mudge says faithful workers will be rewarded, strikers not rehired, and road will run normally within two weeks as divisions resume service with replacements from Chicago Kansas City and St. Louis.
Cut off was of little importance and the strikers’ attitude would cause little inconvenience. General Superintendent Resseguie and Superintendent Scholes of the telegraph service agree with other officials that the strike will soon be settled.
General Manager W. V. Nevin says telegraph operators west of Albuquerque failed to disrupt service. Most divisions show full staffing, with four small stations temporarily closed. Albuquerque sees most strikers returning. Arizona, terminal, and major points back to work. All trains run on schedule and perishable freight was moved on time. no suspensions anticipated as work resumes Monday.
In San Bernardino on December 9 the Santa Fe dispatchers strike forces two local workers from their jobs as shops close until further notice. The disruption alarms orange shippers with daily losses of about one car of oranges and hundreds of boxes ready for shipment. The Santa Fe presses freight through with overtime while all Southern California dispatchers quit, leaving positions unfilled.
President M. M. Dolphin of the Order of Railway Telegraphers said no settlement talks have occurred. He noted new hires are not staying in service and telegrams indicate favorable strike momentum as the Santa Fe cannot recruit enough telegraphers after two days.
Topeka reports indicate increasing likelihood of strike escalation on the Santa Fe if telegraphers dispute persists. General Chairman Newman says west end trainmen are out and Gulf division men give until 9 a.m. Monday to settle, with Gulf staff standing firm and negotiations ongoing.
Topeka, Kan. December. Santa Fe officials advertise for competent railroad operators from outside the state for permanent positions in the eastern and western divisions. Applications directed to G. G. Scholes, superintendent of telegraph in Topeka, or to any Santa Fe superintendent.
The local train dispatcher on the Santa Fe line announced that all trains were on time, according to Trans on Time in Los Angeles.
United States and other powers have instructed Chinese envoys to push the joint note from the last meeting. A new conference is likely Tuesday. Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang stay in daily contact with the court by telegraph. Emperor Kwang Hsu wishes to return once his dignity is assured. General Tune Fu’s removal from command signals the court’s willingness to negotiate.
Washington reports the next step in the Chinese crisis is to formally present the powers’ Pekin agreement to Chinese plenipotentiaries. The method is unsettled, likely via the dean of the diplomatic corps, with final settlement talks to follow after China reviews the terms.
London reports General Chaffee wrote to Count von Waldersee complaining about French and German troops removing astronomical instruments from Pekin walls but the letter was returned for its tone. He warned envoys that no one may pass the American guard entering the south gate of the palace. Yieng Lu wires influence with the empress dowager.
The Novoe Vremya quotes a Pekin dispatch via the London Times praising Russia for securing terms but notes the true credit belongs to America. It states England begrudges President McKinley his prestige for strengthening America Russia friendship and highlights American gains in the peace process.
London dated dispatch quotes St. Petersburg Daily Mail correspondent reporting Boxer disturbances in North and Western Korea with Russian forces preparing to scatter them.
John McAuliffe a 70 year old well known painter of horse pictures died today after falling from a window at his home. Born in Ireland and arriving in New York in 1847 he built a reputation among prominent horsemen painting American trotting horses and thoroughbreds. He leaves several unfinished horse paintings.
Manila reports that actual fighting is limited as insurgents retreat from contested areas. A 13th infantry detachment from Catanduane failed to land near Pandan after anchoring amid rifle fire and then sailed back to Catanduane with two...
The report notes deaths and injuries with names not yet received. Capt. R. T. Ellis of the 33d Infantry seized ammunition signaling gear printing press and other equipment later destroyed in Liabar mountains. Victoria secures thirty rifles and hundreds of cartridges. A Fourth Infantry detachment captures Major Garion and three junior officers.
Mrs Mary J L McLean widow of Washington McLean owner of the Cincinnati Enquirer died in Washington at 1 30 AM after illness since Friday. Present at her bedside were her daughters Mrs Dewey and Mrs Ludlow wife of Rear Admiral Ludlow, her son John R McLean and Admiral Dewey. She was a Kentucky native who spent much of her life in Cincinnati. She was 71.
Honolulu reports a shift in immigrant patterns with Japanese leaving for Japan and Chinese returning home at higher rates. Italians arrive in small numbers aboard the Aorangi as debate grows over importing Black labor, while independence day is set to be abolished by the coming legislature.
A mass meeting under the Woman's Inter-Denominational Union pressed for a constitutional ban on polygamy in the United States and territories. Dr Josiah Strong chaired the event recalling last year’s effort to oppose seating Mr Roberts of Utah and to push anti polygamy legislation. A letter from ex Senator Edmunds was read and Dr Sarah Elliott of Utah voiced satisfaction with Utah's condition.
Mrs Theo Churmeyer of Helena accidentally shot herself in the right breast while handling a large caliber pistol at home on South Davis street. The bullet passed through her body and the house wall, falling at her husband outside. she is not believed to be in danger. Some say the incident may reflect recent marital tensions.
Adnah Adams Treat died in Denver at 103 years 8 months old. He was the oldest living Mason by age and the second oldest Mason in the order by tenure. Cause listed as old age.
Washington reports the official tally of new US built vessels numbered since June 30 with four ships accounting for 110,003 gross tons at the end of November.
Principal items list seven steel steamships totaling 34 033 gross tons plus four smaller steel steamers of 8 496 tons and a steel schooner barge of 2 790 tons capable of passing through the Welland canal.
Chicago dispatch reports Ted Sloan stating racing groups will not deny him a ride. He will not seek mounts until cleared by the Jockey Club of England or definitively refused. Sloan plans to gauge treatment upon returning to England next spring and cites Mr Williams as a prudent referee.
In New York on December 10 a report that the government cotton crop was offered to brokers in advance gained corroboration. Frank B. Guest, head of a cotton commission house, said advance information was provided Saturday. He notified President Hubbard of the cotton exchange, who requested a detailed statement for a federal investigation, and will go to Washington to present the matter to authorities.
In a fierce gale the iron ore barge S. H. Foster sank ten miles off Erie at four this morning. Eight men drowned including Captain John Bride of Cleveland and two unknown deck hands. other victims were Sally and the second mate, seamen Robert Wood, William Kelly, cook Mrs. May of Detroit. The Foster, under James Corrigan of Cleveland, carried 1,500 tons of ore from Duluth to Erie. Captain Ashley of the Iron Duke reached Erie safely.
University of Illinois students won a majority of high honors at the livestock exposition judging competition held Friday. Forty five participants from seven U S schools and one Canadian school competed. The Boer trophy went to Illinois for the best three men. Wisconsin Indians Michigan and Iowa followed in that order.
Hongkong reporter for the Mail says American positions in Manila are becoming hopeless. Arms and ammunition are being bought for insurgents, with contraband vessels evading capture. Goods are allowed into Manila to satisfy officials, then distributed to insurgents who murder and pillage native sympathizers.
Gen Harrison Gray Otis denies reports he is in Washington seeking an official appointment. Otis states he has not applied for any position under the current administration and is not in Washington on any office seeking mission. He says the Los Angeles Times is misrepresenting his activities which occupy his attention in Los Angeles.
Berlin report notes The National Zeitung on its first page argues the United States has made vast economic and political progress and is arrayed against Europe in world affairs. The piece emphasizes America's growing power and influence.
Henry A Douglas a prominent farmer was killed and Edward Leonard of Gilroy was fatally injured near Jamestown California today when a breech strap broke sending a team running away. The wagon overturned and Douglas struck a fence post head first crushing his skull.
A Bucharest dispatch to the Vorsiche Zeitung says the Roumanian government has ended negotiations with Standard Oil for a lease of petroleum fields in Romania. Berlin reports no further talks are planned at this time.
The Daily News reports that the government plans to go into a committee of ways and means in the House of Commons to raise money for war purposes. The move is expected to provoke considerable discussion.
In Washington the House plans to advance the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill and the war revenue tax reduction act. Wednesday centers on centennial ceremonies for moving the seat of government to Washington. Brewers seek further beer tax cuts, with banks backing retention of bank checks tax to offset revenue loss.
Washington December 9 The senate plans to continue work this week on the Hay Pauncefote treaty and the ship subsidy bill with both items progressing as time allows. Senator Morgan may defer canal action until the Clayton Bulwer issue is settled, while Clay West and Berry expected to speak against the subsidy. The vote on the fortification amendment and treaty is anticipated soon, with adjournment possible from Thursday to Monday for a centennial celebration.
Herman J. Witte of Cincinnati met with James J. Jeffries in New York to discuss a February 14 bout in Cincinnati. Jeffries agreed to pause all theater work after January 1 and begin training, naming Fitzsimmons, Rubin, or Sharkey as preferred opponents with Fitzsimmons preferred. Witte said Cincinnati backers will post 5000 dollars, with each fighter contributing 1500.
The Calcutta correspondent reports that the port authority invited tenders for locomotives. The English bid £1,144 per locomotive with nine months lead time. The lowest American bid was £1,266 with six months. The American bid was accepted subject to government approval.
Special dispatches from The Hague describe alarm over a potential Anglo German Portuguese coin that could threaten Dutch assets or seize Java. Reports mention the Dutch capital discussing the possibility of war.
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