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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
1
The United States Senate approved the Prunefote treaty after a period of speeches for and against. The convention’s fate was sealed by a time set for a final vote.
The Senate approved the Hay-Pauncefote treaty by 72 to 6 after a closed door debate. Senator Teller led opposition with several southern and western colleagues supporting ratification. Amendments were defeated as the treaty secured abrogation of prior limits and assured U.S. control of the canal.
In Washington on December 16 the Senate confirmed the nomination of Philander C. Knox as attorney general after debate and a procedural motion to recommit. The session also weighed the Hay Pauncefote treaty with a tentative plan to defer further action on the nomination until tomorrow.
Leaders from labor and capital meet in New York under the National Civic Federation to discuss curbing industrial disputes. Prominent figures including Senator Hanna, Schwab, Archbishop Ireland, Bishop Potter, and union leaders attend, aiming to form a joint executive committee to arbitrate disputes and promote peaceful cooperation.
Rear Admiral Schley and counsel press Secretary Long to withhold approval of the court of inquiry findings until Schley can file objections. Teague says objections ready soon and may prompt appeals to the President. Dewey declines comment on findings.
The committee argued over timing for public disclosure and dismissed claims that the nominee’s private work for United States Steel and armor plate makers should bar his official service. They defended propriety and rejected a recommit motion as the vote stood 43 to 7 with no roll call on the confirmation.
Snow blankets Europe with Scotland faces the heaviest fall in 50 years. Many gamekeepers and shepherds are missing as sea drift destruction rises, trains are stranded, and frost halts outside work. Rome endures violet snowstorm and Tiber bridges wash away amid widespread wrecks.
Bloomington Illinois December 16. The Stevenson flat and store building burned tonight causing an estimated loss of 50000 dollars. fire crews fought the blaze through the night with damage spreading to adjacent structures.
Kalispell dispatch reports the total injured in the Northern wreck rising to about 27. Three elderly women near seventy years old remain in serious condition with internal injuries and broken bones. Others named include Mrs Green from New York state Mrs Shaver from the East Mrs Harriet Wilder of the East and Anton Gamrouth of Armenia New Jersey. Several travelers still face hospital care as authorities await coroner jury action on a death in the sleeper incident.
Spokane reports belief that the deadly wreck near Essex Montana yesterday was a criminal act rather than an accident. A telegram has been received with details, prompting investigations by authorities.
A communication from H. A. Kennedy assistant general superintendent of the Great Northern says No. 3 was deliberately wrecked by unknown parties. Kennedy suspects discharged employees may be involved.
Relatives of Mrs McKinley have little hope of her living long a statement by Lieut James McKinley nephew of the late president passed through town tonight with General S B M Young at the Presidio San Francisco
Senate committee reshuffle places Senator Beveridge at head of the territories panel, replacing Senator Clarence Clark of Wyoming who refused to surrender his foreign affairs and judiciary duties. The move is seen as favorable to admitting territories seeking union.
Spokane Washington reports that Winters and Chapman were awarded $30 against Central Navigation and Construction for the road to Portland. Suits by A A Hutchinson for 200 and Joseph Auerbach for 5000 tied to bonds were dismissed. Sale to satisfy the judgment may be postponed pending appeal.
The Formosa industrial bureau plans a sugar industry encouragement law in the next fiscal year. Young foreign sugar cane plants will be cultivated on Yagoyama island and in Japan, then transplanted in Formosa, per the Japan Times via the Steamer Knight Companion.
William Gregory governor of Rhode Island died at his Wickford home from acute Brights disease after a two month illness. Lieutenant Governor Charles D. Kimball of Providence becomes governor for the remainder of the term. Gregory was 62 and had risen from loom fixer to mill owner and banker.
Governor General Wood landed in Havana after a trip from New York. The arrival was noted in local dispatches as part of a broader state visit sequence.
Gen. Nelson A Miles today endorsed Admiral Deweys findings on the Schley court of inquiry saying he is willing to accept the Dewey judgment. Miles noted Dewey’s experience as a fleet commander and the anxieties of officers under such conditions and expressed belief the public will support Dewey’s conclusions.
At today's Senate opening Mr. Jones of Arkansas introduced a joint resolution. The item continues on Page Twelve.
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