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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
13
The president will give the word for a departure as the Pacific Fleet moves through the Virginia Capes region, signaling the start of a major naval operation. The move highlights high command coordination and readiness for ongoing American maritime missions.
President Roosevelt and guests depart Washington on the Mayflower at 3 07 pm for Hampton Roads to launch the supreme test of the American navy. The fleet will pass the Virginia capes and head toward San Francisco bay as the president commands the ships through the long voyage aboard the Mayflower.
A local land title case exposes a syndicate behind Ghoss frauds aimed at securing ownership of Kickapo lands. Investigators trace schemes designed to defraud Native owners, with officials promising safeguards but uncovering multiple forged documents and inflated claims.
Senate committee led by Teller Curtis and La Follette says Chapman Grimes Conine group forged Kickapoo Indians names to deeds in Mexico and at Shawnee Oklahoma. It urges a special attorney under the justice department to challenge deeds and continue the inquiry until Kickapoo grievances are addressed.
In Stampede tunnel on the Northern Pacific railroad sixty miles east of Tacoma three Italian laborers were killed and two injured when an engine struck a group of workers walking along the track during track repairs. A second freight train passed earlier and a third later, none noticing the group.
In Bellingham Washington on December 15 Harry Watts was found guilty of second degree murder for killing Addie Roper in Blaine on January 19 The jury deliberated four and a half hours Dell who faced the same charge is serving a life sentence for the arson and murder plot they burned the house to conceal their crime
Louis B. Sternberg a Kansas City Kansas grocer was killed and his wife fatally wounded in a store robbery. The attack occurred last night and the bodies were found about 12 hours later. Evidence includes an open sardines can an iron belt and a meat cleaver. The robbers likely took about $75 from the scene.
Immigrants to the United States in the year ended June 30 1907 reached 1 285 349 with total admissions 1 298 513 and 13 164 rejections at ports. The South saw a surge including Belgians at Charleston and waves from Austria Hungary Italy and Japan while officials propose an international conference and stricter passport controls to curb illicit entry and the white slave traffic.
Kansas City reports that only Willis Wood and Majestic theaters kept Sunday closing order. Majestic will stay closed pending legal ruling, while Klaw and Erlanger likely will comply. Deputy marshals listed violators as other venues remained open. Judge Wallace lectured police officials for not enforcing the movement.
Frank Donnatelli and Joe Pedro, Italians, were killed and Guy Donnatelli mortally wounded in a street fight at Alderson near McAlester Oklahoma. Police say the three attackers resisted arrest. two policemen are under arrest charged with murder.
Charles E. Waller, a recent California arrival, reportedly lost money in a Santa Rosa bank failure and was found dead at Beacon Hill Park in a clump of bushes. He shot himself three times with a .32 revolver after being missing since December 7, with a sister arriving from Australia and his sale of a large residence at 522 Menzies Street in progress.
The Clyde line freighter Mohican towed into Charleston with Captain Marshall and 10 crew members from the schooner Augustus West. The 1500 ton vessel went aground after leaving Trier New Jersey December 5 for Havana, struck gales off Cape Lookout, and began taking on water Saturday night. The Mohican rescued all hands and the derelict may still float in coasters’ path.
The Union Avenue Bank of Commerce will reopen tomorrow after the National Bank of Commerce closure. Small banks hurt by the failure have been rehabilitated. Four government examiners study the National Bank of Commerce books to decide whether to reopen or liquidate.
New York reports lawyer Abraham Hummel, serving a conspiracy sentence linked to the Dodge Morse divorce, is near death from kidney disease. Prison doctors say his condition could worsen at any moment and his Blackwell’s Island term expires in a few weeks.
A defendant faces retrial on the same charges as before as prosecutors pursue another courtroom proceeding. The case returns to the court with the same issues and evidentiary questions likely to reappear.
Berlin reports that Count von Moltke will face a new state case after a failed minor court verdict. The defense includes barrister Dr Selle while state attorney Dr Isenbiel leads proceedings. Fresh testimony targets the emperor's entourage and political secrets.
A brief note reports a new clash described as the latest war of unions involving a delegation. The exact parties or locations are not specified in the available text.
A Labor Federation delegation met General Funston in Goldfield to assess need for federal troops. They described months of fear and armed self defense to avoid contact with Western Federation of Miners. Governor Sparks sent a detailed Washington note, while Roosevelt aides arrived to study mining labor clashes and report to the War Department.
In City of Mexico the coming fiscal year budget was unveiled by Finance Minister Limanteur. Receipts total 103,385,000 and expenditures 103,203,842 leaving a 181,158 surplus. The year’s budget rises by 6,592,275 with war department maintenance up 1,367,589. Previous year surplus was 29,209,481 due to 17,206,608 spent on public works.
San Diego reports say William F. Walker still at large despite embezzlement charges for $565 000 in securities of the New Britain Savings Bank. Advices from Ensenada deny his presence or arrest there or in Tia Juana.
Acting Secretary Kirwan of the Western Federation of Miners questions an interview claim that American Federation of Labor members feared WFM miners in Goldfield. He says high AFL officials do not share that sentiment and suggests the worry may reflect personal disputes rather than official policy. He notes solidarity with Montana members opposing Bell Telephone and denies broad AFL hostility.
Boston reports a near 38 million dollar year rise in funds for foreign missions and 187 231 new communicants. Total income of mission organizations across the world reached 21 418 869, with 33 582 stations and 16 178 foreign missionaries aided by 92 4232 native workers. In the United States, organizations support 5 288 missionaries and 8 997 communicants.
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