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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
14
Washington dispatch says Republican national committeemen arrive for the quadrennial meeting at Arlington. Chicago is favored as the convention city as delegates discuss representation, with a likely June date and a push to reduce Southern delegates.
In Victor Colorado the Sunnyside cemetery blacksmith shop was blown up this afternoon by unknown parties. The shop, tied to cemetery rock blasting for graves, is run by Davis and Dyler assayers. Loss described as small. Military orders forbid gambling and liquor sales to soldiers.
Rosie Youmans, a northern county ranchman, faced police court for disturbance of the peace after urging a money order at the post office after hours. He allegedly used violent language when refused. judge set a $15 fine plus $3 costs under ordinance No. 7.
Private telegram from Salt Lake City reports the death at Hot Springs Arkansas of E. H. Williams 38 assistant to the general superintendent of the Denver Rio Grande railroad. Cause of death is paralysis from an injury sustained about four months ago. Williams had long years of service with Utah railroads.
Washington details the secretary of commerce and labor annual report outlining department progress, bureau work, funds, and recommendations on commercial and industrial affairs. It notes 1903 personnel totals and a $9.8 million appropriation, and defends the bureau of corporations against alarmist fears while underscoring safeguards for privileged businesses.
New York report details relentless effort as riders battle injury during the six day race. W C Barclay rode with a broken rib and bruises while Franz Krebs aided his partner as fatigue mounting. By 6:30 Barclay and Rettisch exited, Barclay nearly four hours after injury. Midnight standings show leaders at 1,259 miles and six laps with pairs including Leander Butler, Walthouse Munroe, Newkirk Jacobson, Bedell brothers, Continet Breton, Bowler Fisher, Root Dorlan, Krebs Peterson, Keegan Moran.
The funeral for Edward Carter, who died of consumption at the hospital Monday night, was held this afternoon at 2 o clock. Attended by many old friends, the body was moved from George Selzer s undertaking establishment to the cemetery where a brief service was conducted by Rev Co E Miller pastor of the Methodist church.
Cumberland Md Dec 9 delegates from locals in Meyersdale Pa region of United Mine Workers reject proposed 10 cent per ton coal cut. A strike of 3000 miners and mine workers seems inevitable across the region.
A humorous tale attributed to Dr. Emily P. Robbins details Dr Gray's staged deathbed ruse to cure a wealthy hypochondriac at Fort Madison. The patient feigns death, is laid out, friends mock the corpse, and a servant’s gibe prompts the man to spring from the coffin, realize his folly, and abandon his illness.
New York December 9 The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs at its second day session at the Hotel Victoria decided to lengthen the season to 154 games per club with 40 less games between leagues. The schedule aims to avoid postponed games clashing with scheduled ones. Opening is set for about April 15 and ending Oct 10. A uniform contract was adopted and rules to bar players who jump contracts were approved. Consolidation rumors with the American League were denied.
London dispatch reports two Russian cruisers and two battleships assembling at Chemulpo. M Pavloff, Russian minister to Corea, with fleet admiral, met the emperor and is believed to renew protests against Yongampo opening to foreign commerce.
Washington December 9 Count Cresini the Russian ambassador has heard nothing from reiersburg about a report that a Russian fleet arrived off Yangampihu. The Japanese minister is without information and Minister Allen has made no report on the occurrence to the state department.
London date line reports a Tokio dispatch claiming a Russian fleet reached Chemulpo. The AP carried the item but no foreign office confirmations exist. If true it could derail ongoing negotiations between Russia and Japan, though Baron Hayashi expressed skepticism about the Tokio report.
A joint committee of four Presbyterian branches met in New York to discuss church unity following a Philadelphia Synod resolution. Delegates submitted a 10 item proposition on possible concessions, referred to the executive committee to report tomorrow. The Presbyterian Church South declined the invitation to participate.
Following Monday night’s council discussion the city attorney is instructed to begin negotiations with the Anderson estate for city purchase of the water plant. The estate, unsettled and managed by administrators in this city and England, may make negotiations lengthy.
Special dispatch reports in Billings that Dr Cliff Lindsey operated on Charles Deskins who recently arrived from Denver. The removal of a large tumor from the pleural cavity required cutting away five ribs. The procedure was a complete success and Deskins shows strong recovery potential.
In Great Falls receipts to November end total 6269 479 80 with 537 905 32 from taxes 15 214 50 from licenses 2 070 71 from county officers fees 6 565 23 from other sources and 724 04 by transfer. Other notes include lodge name change to Consolidated Order of the Grand Fraternity and plans for the Chimes of Normandy opera. County superintendent Martha Kearns reports successful teacher exams with seventeen new eligible in Cascade county. In Lewistown engineer George Evans notes Alder Gulch mine to reopen next spring after layoffs. In Helena plans for irrigation and town electricity projects progress. women plan St Louis fair work. East Helena considers an electric light plant. In Billings officers elected for the Billings club and Huntley flats canal project discussed. Livingston to get a temporary lighting plant within 30 or 40 days with major expansion planned next summer.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising to cure a cold in one day. It notes refunds if no cure and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The copy reflects early 20th century patent medicine marketing.
In Miles City on December 9 a fire started in Savage's drug store when a patron carelessly tossed a match into the display window. The inflammable Christmas materials and celluloid flowers in the window quickly caught fire, but firefighters contained the blaze and extinguished it with minor damage.
Washington December 9 Senator Scott of West Virginia says reports he seeks a West Virginia delegation for Hanna to run for president are untrue. He asserts Hanna is not a candidate and that such stories aim to strain Hanna and President Roosevelt.
Salt Lake City newspaper dispatch reports that Salt Lake attorney Poiler, hired for striking miners, was arrested in Scofield as he arrived by train. He faced a criminal libel charge urged by guard Noah Potter and was jailed by deputy sheriff and company guards. Governor Wells pledged a thorough investigation and possible district court action if authorities exceeded their powers.
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