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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
14
The debate charged the sugar trust with controlling national newspapers and aiding propaganda for the legislation. The bill failed to pass as critics warned of official publications being used to support sugar policy before the Senate adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Washington December 15 discussion in the House covered rural free delivery reciprocity with Canada and the new republic of Panama. Mr Maddox claimed bias in route establishment and presented figures showing Iowa Indiana Ohio and Illinois received more routes than many southern states. The pension appropriation bill was addressed as the chamber met in committee.
Washington, Dec. 15. After strong opposition the Democratic caucus passed a resolution stating that caucus action of the party hereafter should be binding on members and that all party affiliates must adhere to decisions. The measure underscores party discipline and unified policy direction.
The store highlights a daily visit to its China department with a display of Christmas novelties described as unmatched in quality and variety. The note emphasizes new and useful articles and asserts superior display quality.
We make a specialty of Haviland china and offer a larger assortment than two stores. Open stock patterns from 25 to 15 dollars per set of 190 pieces. Just unpacked 1903 patterns surpassing former issues from this famous factory. We are showing a new arc rival of
An ad promotes Carlsbad china dinner sets priced at 22.50. It touts expert selection of cutlery, stressing quality and guaranteed goods backed by long experience and customer guarantees.
Congressional notices show a caucus planned to back the Panama canal treaty with a binding action requiring a two thirds vote. Senator Morkan asks AG for U S authority on canal property purchases while Senator Heyburn seeks annexation of San Domingo Island. Williams introduces a tax on incomes amendment in the House.
Testimony centered on letters alleged to threaten a company with $25,000 and property destruction. Witnesses linked handwriting to convicts Gravelle and Whitton, with paper and letters presented as evidence. Court heard about prior larceny terms and inmates drafting notes for others, plus handwriting identifications and a forged signature in cross examination.
The government case against John Shoemaker for cutting timber on Champion district mineral claims near Deer Lodge ended with acquittal after a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Alexand Brown. Cases against George B. Matteson and Jacob Ellison were similar and also dismissed.
Special Dispatch reports Charles Miller missing after his wife in Chi coke claims he died in the river to avoid job failure. A man claiming to be Miller applied for a Civil War pension, was examined, and vanished. Authorities suspect a fraud involving a replacement applicant.
Sheriff Fowler swore out a warrant charging Alonzo Trent, son of Coroner Taylor Trent, with kidnapping Dot Reynolds, a well known Boreman woman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Reynolds living on Eighth Avenue South. The alleged act occurred last evening about 9. Trent is not yet identified. Reynolds will be 16 in April.
Special Dispatch reports Forsyth know as Swartz of Rosebud bound over to district court after allegations he stole a calf from the Rea Cattle Company. Witnesses testified at the hearing. Swartz remains under bail as the case proceeds. A second item notes the Conway ranch south of Billings robbed of oats and game, with warrants issued but property unrecovered. A derailment incident near a depot injures Conductor Frank Stockley, dislocating his shoulder.
Cross examination concluded the day with the state presenting two letters alleged to be by Harvey Whitton and testimony that Whitton wrote threatening notes to Melalg or the Northern Pacific. Prosecution aims to prove handwriting similarity and that the paper came from Deer Penitentiary supplies and a correspondence school.
Special dispatch from Washington reports Representative Dixon introduced a bill directing the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to study the cost of wiring the National park boundary and installing a telephone system. The post office department announced new free rural delivery routes starting January 15 and Bozeman is mentioned.
Spokane dispatch reports Joe Dito the fugitive murderer shot dead by a posse near Spokane after he raised a revolver at his pursuers. The incident followed a separate Spokane saloon scuffle where Dillo and Del Vecchio argued. Dillo shot Del Vecchio, leaving him mortally wounded. A county financial report shows a Nov balance of 235,868.17 with tax receipts of 202,607.12 and other revenues listing licenses and fees.
A Burlington bridge gang member, working on the Burlington Bridge, was sent to the hospital this morning in private patient status. He is reported to be in danger of pneumonia and threatened with serious illness. A Sister informed authorities that he had one month’s pay due from the Burlington company.
Special Dispatch reports Glendive base ball players and a large crowd traveling tonight to Forsyth. The girls, in excellent shape, aim to defeat Forsyth as part of the evening’s local sports coverage. Charles H. Ross and Clara Lee Hardin wed at Mr Hardin’s St Revel Avenue home, Thursday evening, officiated by Rev. S A Oliver.
A discussion on modern tableware shifts toward open stock china and varied service pieces. Consumers adopt larger sets with tailored pieces for courses, enabling replacements and flexible selections to suit family size and entertaining needs. High quality and pottery varieties offer broad designs from old blue prints to art nouveau influenced pinks and greens.
A German trial in Balreuth concluded with Jed Dippold charged for flogging and torturing Heinz Koch, son of Deutsche Bank director Gehelmrath Koch. Evidence described brutal beatings, tying to bedposts, freezing baths, and a fatal collapse after sustained abuse. doctors reported extensive wounds and sores on Heinz.
The trial reveals brutal maltreatment leading to death of a pupil with Dippold found guilty and sentenced to eight years penal servitude and ten years of loss of civil rights. The London Times notes that discipline in Germany is extreme and not a sufficient guide for guardians in selecting instructors. Also included are brief updates on John Reber of Rea Bros Sheep Company falling severely ill and the treasury balance report showing $127,207,444 available cash.
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