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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
3
Helena dispatch reports in federal court the case of Lee and Garvin, accused cattle thieves. Witnesses describe threats against a government witness and an attorney, plus details on cattle brands and past sales near Garvin basin.
Helena December 17 The Attorney General advised Flathead County treasurer that lands taken by script are taxable. He notes that when final receipts issue the locator gains equitable title and such title is taxable. Some script varieties taxable from approval date. unsurveyed lands may also be taxed once equitable title passes.
The Orient line steamer grounded on a snag near Corvallis at six this morning and sank. the vessel carried a cargo of prune, oats, and hay.
The schooner Arilla of Seattle, which rescued the Highland Light crew, faces seizure on a libel claim by the rescued crew. One owner was aboard during a trading cruise and later landed at Dutch Harbor with bone cargo.
At Oakland turf, favorite Princess Titania faltered chasing Byron Rose as the field stretched. Kirst race results list Firat Street winning six furlongs in 1 14, Gold One taking the mile in 1 40 4, and Byron Rose prevailing in the seven furlongs handicap with Titania second.
Lexington KY Dee J Imp iusher a noted sire of stake winners died today after short illness of pneumonia aged 18 owned by M Camden valued at 25000 dollars marking a loss for horse racing bloodlines and breeding.
In New Orleans on December 17 results show Heyden winning the first seven furlongs race with Circus second and Golden Age third in 1 unspecified. The second race at x furlongs saw Shen Song prevail over Sim W. and Ron delle with 1:14 time. The third six furlongs race produced Lord Quex first, O Ha second, Berpent third in 3:15. The fourth race lists a winner with incomplete names Eva.
The summary lists race results with placements in multiple events. In the fifth race a mile and an eighth sold, Peidrich won, Farmer Bennett took second, Mr Phinizy finished third, time 1 54. The sixth race at six furlongs saw Boomerang win, Master Mariner second, John Grigaby third, time 1 15 19.
Helena dispatch reports in the Clark timberland fraud case Judge Blake's exam of Griswold, government witness, exposing false testimony on final proofs. Other witnesses recount payments and prior agreements involving final proofs and land transfers in Montana, including Cobban and Jamison incidents.
Washington reports the Republican senators adopt a detailed committee roster led by Platt with members spanning Appropriations to Transportation. The list names Cullom Frye Lodge Foraker Spooner Kean and many others across 20 plus panels.
The Senate caucus at Teller Washington today approved committee assignments across key panels. Names include Bate, Money, Heitfeld on Agriculture. Cockrell, Berry, Tillman on Appropriations. Morgan, Berry, Clay on Coast and Insular Survey. and many other chairs and members across Civil Service, Finance, Fisheries, Foreign Relations, Indian Affairs, Judiciary, and more.
Great Falls Montana woke to a sleepy crowd of newsboys awaiting the delayed Christmas Standards. The 70 page edition sold rapidly, some copies reaching 25 cents, as Montana hailed the paper as the best and most artistic in the Northwest. Local subscriber Nick Kirchen planned to send copies abroad to Tasmania, noting interest from publishers there.
The United States commission will not again interfere with gold or silver imports or exports unless forced by events. Starting 1902 the two to one rate will be altered to align with the current ratio to curb further export of gold and American currency. News from the earthquake areas reports greater damage than Manila. Batangas lost a soldier to falling masonry. Ships felt the quake offshore. Samar reports seven hundred bolo men surrender due to hunger. Negros governor’s son was killed by ladrones. Four plague cases appear in Manila, first since October.
Justice Beott heard arguments in New York today on Wolfe Bros. and others asking the supreme court to stop the Northern Pacific Railway from implementing a November plan to retire $75,000,000 in preferred stock. Preferred stockholders allege they are barred from buying bonds that common stock owners may purchase.
The British steamship Isle of Kent from Savannah to Bremen arrived with bows crushed and stem battered. It carried the entire crew of the Spanish steamer Amesti, bound for Philadelphia, which sank within half an hour after colliding with the Isle of Kent about 88 miles east of Cape Cod on the prior Saturday.
An advertisement promotes Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims sediment in water signals kidney trouble and offers sample bottles and a free book by mail. The ad urges readers to mention Anaconda Standard.
A Southern traction car derailed on Mt. Washington on a steep hill at Virginia and Woodville avenues before daylight injuring seven people. The car crashed into a nearby livery stable, causing total wreck. Injured were taken to their homes and are expected to recover.
London authorities ruled for extradition of H St John Dix charged with larceny in the United States and accused of wrecking the Scandinavian bank at Whatcom Washington. Dix was granted 15 days to appeal at Bow Street police court today.
London dispatch notes that the proposed royal visit to Ireland by King Edward and Queen Alexandra has been canceled due to the disturbed state of the country, with plans for spring or after the coronation abandoned.
The cabinet meeting centered on appointments in the department of justice. William J. R. Robinson was chosen as the third judge of the circuit court of Hawaii and Robert J. Breckens of Wyoming will become United States attorney for the district of Hawaii, to be appointed within days.
The supreme court, on its own motion, dismissed three cases brought by the Chicago American, New York Journal and the people against the Associated Press. The court noted local courts with jurisdiction would not yield to the high court and plans a written opinion to be filed tomorrow.
Police served notice on all pool hall operators in Spokane Washington to remove signs reading Family Entrance or Ladies Entrance from windows and to post signs stating that minors will not be allowed on the premises. It is believed the order will be obeyed without contest.
The secretary of state records two incorporations today. First, Incorporators John R. Rems Ed Nichol and John Kirk all of Butte with J O Bender of Spokane form The Index Gold Mining Company. The new firm is capitalized at 50000 and will mine in Madison county.
London papers praise the U S senate ratification except for The Globe which argues the pact favors the United States and harms British interests. It cites Senator Teller’s line about England’s “present mood” and calls the agreement a surrender rather than a fair bargain.
Freighters condemn the new government road from Log Cabin to Tepee and open the old route. Atlin Lake ice unsafe for travel. mass miner protests planned against hydraulic leases. Willow creek group leases jumped. Carrier McRae reports ice breaks. Louis Ludering frozen after storm journey from Skagway. Atlin board of trade endorses White Pass Yukon tariff cut.
Helena Montana December 173 The jury found after about three hours of deliberation in the case of Adam Geis against Henry Farris for ten thousand dollars claiming injuries from a coal hole collapse in front of the defendant’s Main street business. The suit originally included the Odd Fellows association and the city of Helena but was non suited as to the last two. The case had been on trial for several days.
Helena December 17 The supreme court sets next Monday for hearing E D Weed objections to the sufficiency of accusations filed by Theodore Mayer seeking disbarment The court directs Attorney General Donovan to appear as amicus curiae in the proceedings.
Berne reports the bundesrath will not seek talks with Great Britain about concentration camps in South Africa. Officials say discussing the matter could be seen as unwarranted interference in another country’s affairs.
The killer known as Wade, also called Ewing, taunts authorities claiming they will not shrink from justice as execution looms. He makes bold statements amid ongoing legal proceedings and appeals.
Word reached Deer Lodge officials that Joseph Ewing, once released last September, faced capital punishment in Portland for the November 23 murder. Ewing, identified as Wade on a Portland police sheet, had earlier been jailed for burglary in Broadwater County in October 1900.
Jefferson county officials praised the annual financial statement showing debt reduced from 125,821.81 in 1896 to 68,582.80, with cash on hand 56,591.30 as of December 1, 1901. Total resources include a courthouse and jail valued at 42,000 and a poor farm, bridges, and roads totaling over 66,000, while bonds and grants shape the net indebtedness at about 125,174.10.
Wild Bar Hanrahan of New York defeated Ma Hart of Louisville in the first round at the Auditorium. A hard right hook on the jaw followed a left to the stomach for the stoppage.
The British bark Sindia, ashore in a northeaster near Ocean City New Jersey on Sunday morning, will prove a total loss. This afternoon she broke in two and has been abandoned by wreckers.
In Helena on December 17 a company named the Carbon County Crude Oil company with capital stock of 500000 dollars was incorporated.
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