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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1900

Page

13

New Power Line to Butte Progress Reported

Helena engineers J. H. Heyer and A. Wade arrived in Butte to oversee the construction of a new electric cable from Helena to Butte. Poles extend to Boulder and outskirts of Butte as crew pushes toward spring completion. The Canyon Ferry dam starts the line producing up to 10 000 horsepower, with 6 200 to Bute.

J. H. Heyer A. Wade Helena Butte Mr. Heyer Mr. Ide Boulder Canyon Ferry Missouri River East Helena Missouri

Butte Briefs Pack City Posts and Visitors

Pat Meaney of Helena and J H Heyer of Helena arrive in Butte while FE Sherman of Hamilton, Ike Beyer from Helena, N R McDonald of Garnet, Ben Greenhood of Helena, Nottingham from Boulder, J K Morse of Dillon, John Smith and wife of Helena visit friends. Thomas Coatsworth of Fort Benton registers at the McDermott. W W Morris of Pony arrives yesterday.

Pat Meaney Helena FE. A. Sherman Hamilton Ike Beyer Butte N. R. McDonald Garnet City Ben Greenhood Nottingham Boulder J. KE. Morse Dillon John Smith Thomas Coatsworth Fort Benton McDermott W.W. W. Morris Pony

Alleged False Pretenses Charge Involving Charles Wix

Charles Wix, arrested last night, is accused of false pretenses. Reports indicate he collected salary then sold a dime, with authorities pursuing charges as details emerge.

Charles Wix

Local man accused of obtaining money under false pretenses

Officers Roach and Shane charge a man with selling his time check for 19.20 on the West Lake mine to Thomas Jacobs after drawing the money. He claimed the funds were due and collectable at the mine, but Jacobs was told Wix had already collected all that was due.

Roach Shane West Lake Thomas Jacobs Jacobs Wix

Remembrance Gifts at Weet Broadway and Orton Bros

Chain bracelets in silver plate and gold for all ages offered by Mich and Pairfield Meals for ladies and gentlemen at Wo man’s Exchange 111 Weet Broadway. An appropriate remembrance suggested as a violin guitar mandolin music or a music roll from Orton Bros.

Woman’s Exchange Weet Broadway Orton Bros

William O'Neill Arrested on Vagrancy Charge

William O Neill a known character of the row was arrested by Sergeant McGrath yesterday for vagrancy. At the station a search found a costly diamond ring a diamond watch charm and a pawn ticket for a diamond worth 35 dollars. The report notes his living on earnings of fallen women and cites a local jewelry item from Hight Partele.

William O'Neill McGrath

Montana Music Co Sells Instruments From $3.50 to $5.00

Mandolins ard guitars from 3.50 up Violins and banjos from 5.00 up Montana Music Co offers affordable string instruments in a local ad style notice.

Montana Music Co

Salisbury to Conservatives at National Union Conference

Lord Salisbury urged Conservatives to tackle housing for the poor as a key national duty. He warned London shifted from radical to Tory, and tied imperial glory to improving living conditions for workers. He called for strenuous effort and self sacrifice to carry the enterprise through despite anxiety.

London National Union of Conservative Associations Lord Salisbury England

German Agrarians Push Higher Wheat Duties

Washington reports the German agrarian party seeks to ban or tax heavily American grain imports. They aim to cut reliance on foreign foods by raising wheat duties to protect domestic supply, risking higher prices and tougher competition for American farmers. Consul Dietrich notes a 40 to 41 cent duty would be prohibitive.

Washington Agrarian Party Germany Reichstag United States Deitrich Bremen State Department Agrarians Mr. Dietrich Reichstang Dietrich

MacArthur's Casualty List Cables From Manila

Washington reports General MacArthur's message listing deaths from various causes in Manila. Many entries include service branches and dates such as Dec 12 Dysentery and Dec 2 Typhoid Fever across infantry and cavalry units, plus wounds in action dated Dec 9.

Washington MacArthur Meéenila Benton Fanning Colter Shaw G. A. Newlands Dee 24Th Seret P. H. Hammond Eighth John G. Hammer 40Th James F. Barret Fifth Charles D. Phypps Third Cavalry Alfred J. Maud Richard B. Reddick Enos Nancie Leonard B. New Frank D. Eckert 21St M. C. O'Connell 47Th Infantry Thomas G. Brydes Battery M Seventh Artillery Thomas J. Labreck 21St Infantry Oliver L. Harter Charles Conlin Ninth Cavalry John W. Anderson Edward Jones Samuel Duncan Lth Lee V. Haynes Sth Charles W. Hake Hospital Benjamin F. Jones William T. Jackson

Volunteers to Return from Philippine Service Begin Homeward Run

Manila reports that volunteer regiments will return to the United States in roughly the order of arrival. The 37th Volunteer Regiment starts homeward transport on New Year’s Day aboard the Sheridan, with women and sick soldiers departing on the Warren. The 11th Cavalry to sail January 15 on the Meade from Camarines, and the 36th regiment began per-

Manila United States Philippine Islands Army 37Th Laguna Bay District Sheridan Warren 11Th Cavalry

Army to transfer supplies as volunteers move from the Philippines

Early in July 1899 the first detachment in Llolo will be moved here. Regular army officers with volunteer ranks stay in the Philippines while on special duty volunteers are relieved only by headquarters. Equipment transfers occur to division HQs with limited ammunition kept per regiment. Native volunteers may leave and natives will be discharged. General Hughes reports 21,000 Panay residents have sworn allegiance to the United States.

Ince Llolo Regular Army Philippines Hughes Panay United States

Cause of the Alpha's Wreck at Union Bay

Vancouver reports the steamer Alpha foundered in a fierce southwest gale while taking the inside passage near Deman island and Baynes sound. The vessel struck Yellow Island reef after failing to see a lighthouse light, eight to nine crew perished. survivors were rescued by a sloop and take to Union bay.

Vancouver B. C Alpha Union Bay Deman Island Baynes Sound Yellow Island Yellow Rock Omcer Wilkinson

Wreck of the Alpha Near Victoria Wreck Scene

Dominion government steamer Quadra sails for the Alpha wreck site after the Constance sighted the distressed Alpha drifting in the gulf. Captain York refused help, citing overheated bearings, while former crew accuse faulty steering gear and abandonment after water entered the hold during a prior crossing.

Victoria B. C Quadra Alpha Constance Gulf York Comex Gordon Pacific

Shelbyville Bank Robbed in Overnight Heist

The Citizens' Bank in Shelbyville was blown open at 2 30 this morning with five explosions. A bank employee saw a man flee, Postmaster Shaugh fired a warning shot, and the robbers escaped with at least $14000. Four to five men believed involved. posse sweeping the area.

Hope Ind Dee Citizens’ Bank Shaugh

Justice George Ludlow Dies in New Brunswick Home

Associate Supreme Court Justice George C. Ludlow former New Jersey governor died at his residence in New Brunswick New Jersey on December 18. The late jurist, aged an unspecified number, was a noted legal and political figure with a long career in public service.

New York Supreme Court George C. Ludlow New Jersey New Brunswick N. J

France orders loot restored in China expedition

Paris reports the government will restore all seized objects not material of war from the French expeditionary force in China. Cases filled with Chinese loot sent to Paris and Marseille will be embargoed until shipment is finished. Restored items may belong to the Chinese government or private individuals.

Paris Loubet Frey China Marseilles

Troops Assigned to Supervise Pekin Districts

Count von Waldersee orders a division of Pekin area districts among Allied forces with US troops supervising the southwest zone from the Shangtshang to Nakukrin Hosiwu road. Allies warned to maintain strong patrols as robbers threaten unmonitored districts amid winter. Foreign envoys to meet tomorrow as disputes persist over arsenal closures and supply lines.

Pekin Count von Walders United States Shangtshang Nakukrin Hosiwu

Britain Sees Preamble Change Accepted by Powers

London reports the joint note preamble alteration has been practically accepted by all powers. Russia and Japan have agreed despite earlier doubts. The United States remains unclear but is expected to acquiesce. The joint note could be signed and given to the Chinese plenipotentiary within three or four days with strong support from Germany.

London Great Britain Pekin Daily Mail Russia Japan United States

Rumor on Chinese Court Names Eunuch Li Lien Yaeng Leader

Shanghai correspondent to the Standard cites rumors that Li Lien Yaeng, an empress dowager favorite eunuch, is the real director of the grand council. He allegedly influenced indecision and urged moving the court to Nankin. General Tung Fu is said to be at Sianfu. An imperial decree allows Shansi and Shensi governors to sell tithes and decorations to aid famine sufferers.

London Lianfu Shanghai The Standard Grand Council Li Lien Yaeng Nankin Tung Fu Sianfu Shansi Shensi

Casualties Listed From General Chaffee Report

Washington reports General Chaffee’s latest casualty list detailing deaths by pneumonia in the Ninth Infantry. Entries include Pekin dates December 8 and 9 for Sergeants John L O Connor and Joseph Knox and Soldier Samuel Wotaka, signed by Chaffee.

Washington Chaffee Pekin John L O'Connor Ninth Infantry Samuel Wotaka Joseph Knox

Pekin Ministers to Meet on Joint Chinese Note

A Pekin dispatch reports the Pekin ministry will meet tomorrow likely finalizing an agreement on the joint Chinese note.

Rome Pekin

Amnesty bill passed in Paris amid Dreyfus era tensions

The French Chamber of Deputies approved an amnesty bill after an all night session by 156 to 2. It covers offenses linked to strikes, public meetings, Algerian troubles in 1897 1898 and Dreyfus agitation. A letter by Major Cuignet contradicted M Delcasse over the Pannizzardi telegram.

Paris Pec Chamber of Deputies Algeria Dreyfus Joan Lasces Condom Major Culignet Major Cuignet M. Delcasse Pannizzardi Hamoine M. Paleologne Foreign Office Delcasse

Kidnapping Suspect Arrested Over Linnton Boy Abduction

A 16 year old named Chester Van Hoy, new to Spokane, was arrested after a Linnton boy named Ditchburn was found safe in a farm house. The kidnapper demanded 75 dollars and threatened further action if money was not paid. The Ditchburn family detained the suspect until police arrived and the farmer McDonald held the boy overnight.

John Ditehburn Linnton Chester van Hoy Spokane McDonald McLauchlan Ditchburn

Boers Pray After Narrow British Escape at Nooitgedacht

Details from Johannesburg report that General Clements' force narrowly avoided capture at Nooitgedacht as Boers planned a bold assault. The Boer rushes were halted by artillery with heavy losses. Colonel Legget showed bravery, firing on Boers before being killed by three bullets.

Johannesburg Nooitgedacht Clements Legget

Voluntary Service Encouraged as Yeomanry Resignations Noted

London dispatch reports the government urges employers to keep open wartime posts for yeomanry colonials and volunteers to ease their sacrifices abroad. The War Office issues queen s thanks and signals continued support for the forces while resignations of volunteer officers are gazetted due to threats to their livelihoods.

London War Office Yeomanry

Postponed Thanksgiving Service for Lord Roberts Return

The planned service at St Pauls Cathedral to mark Lord Roberts return from South Africa has been abandoned. The government says the general thanksgiving will be deferred until operations in South Africa end. Roberts will debark at the Solent, visit Queen Victoria at Osborne Jan 2, re embark and land at Southampton before arriving in London.

London St. Paul's Cathedral Lord Roberts South Africa Solent Osborne House Southampton

Pan-German Protest Over Transvaal Expulsions

At a Pan-German meeting in Berlin protests were entered against the expulsion of Germans from the Transvaal. Some speakers alleged brutal treatment by the British and a government inquiry was demanded.

Berlin Transvaal

British wounded from Nooitgedacht reach Pretoria

Lord Kitchener reports in a Pretoria dispatch dated Dee 17 that all British wounded from the Nooitgedacht engagement have arrived there and are doing well.

London Dee Lord Kitchener Pretoria Nooitgedaht

Governor commutes manslaughter sentence in Park County

Gov. Smith today reduces Charles Bloom’s penitentiary term from 15 years for murder to 14 years after a request from the board of prison wardens. Bloom killed bartender Thomas Gavin after an assault at a Livingston saloon, was convicted of manslaughter, and had been sentenced by Judge Frank Henry.

Standard Helena Dee Smith Charles Bloom Park County Bloom Thomas Gavin Livingston Gavin Frank Henry Board of Pardons Board of Prison Wardens

US Cannot Intervene In Porto Rican Claim Against Cuba

Washington informs that the United States government will not intervene in the Porto Rican claim against Cuba. The Bananish government funded a loan in Porto Rico for Cuban military actions, secured by Cuban revenues. The decision warns that allowing collection would invite many larger claims and drain Cuba’s finances.

Washington State Department United States Cuba Boanish Porto Rica

Senator Nelson Proposes Krag Rifles for National Guard

Senator Nelson of Minnesota offered an amendment in the senate to the army reorganization bill. The plan calls for the secretary of war to issue Krag-Jorgensen rifles and equipment to governors of states and territories for the use of the national guard.

Washington Nelson Minnesota Senate Secretary of War

Goschen and Ridley Elevated to Viscounts in Gazette

London December 18 George J Goschen former first lord of the admiralty in the late cabinet becomes Viscount Goschen of Hawkshurst Sir Matthew White Ridley former home secretary in the late ministry is named Viscount Ridley and Baron Wensleydale in the gazette

London George J. Goschen Admiralty Viscount Goschen Hawkshurst Matthew White H Ridley Viscount Ridley Wensleydale

Colombia Advocates Canal from Panama Dispatch

A Panama Herald dispatch reports Colombian foreign minister Senor Martinez Silvera cabled from Bogota advocating a canal project with New York as context. The brief note outlines Colombia’s stance on canal plans and regional involvement.

New York The Herald Panama Senor Martinez Silvera Bogota Colom

Colombia Supports Isthmian Canal Through Panama Route

The Colombian government will do everything to facilitate and hasten the opening of a canal by the Panama route. It will respect reservations only to preserve sovereignty and guarantee free transit for all nations, whether through the current concessionaires or their successors, with concessions expiring in 1906.

Dr. Gennett Bennett Fountain of Eternal Youth Bia Panama Nallons

Spanish Parliament Sides With Opposition On Navy Budget

In Madrid the chamber debated a special naval budget with the government reversed by 117 to 116. Senor Inclan warned liquidation issues, while Senor Alende San Lazar said fears were groundless. A minister may resign, and a royal marriage alliance also sparked debate before adjournment.

Madrid Chamber of Deputies Senor Inclan Senor Alende San Lazar Senor Silvela Naval Committee Marine Princess of the Asturias Charles Caserta Senor Azacatra Senor Azecatra Senor Sagasta

Germany Mourns Loss Of Gneisenau Officer

Emperor William informs Count von Buelow of the disaster at Malaga that sank the training ship Gneisenau and claimed the life of its commander along with several crew members. The emperor vows that the navy will remain true to duty despite the sacrifice and directs dissemination of the order.

Berlin William Count von Buelow China Malaga Gnoeisenan Ted

Union Pacific awards Echo canyon cut off contract

The Union Pacific Railroad awarded Kilpatrick Bros & Collins a 4 million dollar contract to build a cut off through Echo canyon from Echo to Salt Lake. The project spans miles and four years to completion. The deal is tied to a potential Los Angeles & East Lake Railroad airline from Chicago to the coast via Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake the Tribune Cheyenne Wyo Union Pacific Railroad Company Kilpatrick Bros. & Collins Echo Canyon Echo Union Pacific Los

Presidential Nominations Sent to Senate from Washington

The president sent several nominations to the senate including John A. Leischer of Pennsylvania appointed as minister to Turkey from his current post in Switzerland Arthur B. Hardy of New Hampshire as minister to Switzerland Roumania and Servia from Greece and Greece Roumania Servia Charles S. Francis of New York named minister to Greece Roumania and Servia Clarence B. Thurston of Nebraska as secretary of the legation at Buenos Ayres Benjamin B. Warren of Alabama as assistant surgeon in the marine hospital service J M Patterson named postmaster at The Dalles Oregon.

Washington Senate John (. A. Leischer Pennsylvania Switzerland Turkey Arthur &. Hardy New Hampshire Greece Kroumania Bervia Charles Ss. Francis New York Roumaunia Servia Clarence B. Thurston Nebraska Buenos Ayres Benjamin 8. Warren Alabama Marine Hospital Service J. M. Patterson Dalles Ore

Confirmations Sent to Senate for New Mexico and Kentucky Officials

Washington reports the senate confirmed Daniel H. McMillin of New Mexico as associate justice of the New Mexico supreme court and John W. Yerkes of Kentucky as commissioner of internal revenue.

Washington Senate Daniel H. McMillin New Mexico Supreme Court of New Mexico John W. Yerkes Kentucky Internal Revenue

Gas Pit ters Union Reaches Five-Year Pact Ending Idle Year

Chicago labor leaders announce a five year agreement with contractors after a long strike. Gas Pit ters union members will return to work tomorrow following nearly a year of idleness in the industry.

Chicago

Canadian billiard star challenges Morningstar for 1.60-point match

Leonard Howdlson of Canada challenges Ora Morningstar to a 1.60-point balk line match at Idinch for $250 a side in New York. Morningstar signals willingness to accept the terms.

New York Leonard Howdlson Ora Morningstar

Contested Match Dates To Be Announced

Two nights will host the upcoming contest as officials set a date soon for the bout. The event will occupy consecutive evenings, pending scheduling confirmation and venue coordination.

Trade in the Philippines for ten months ends April

A War Department summary of insular affairs shows Philippines imports for ten months ending April 30 totaling 18 165 206 in value. Manila hemp led exports at 9 217 803, with Britain and the United States as major destinations.

Washington Division of Insular Affairs War Department Philippines United States Manila Great Britain

Pingree banquet sparsely attended in Lansing

Governor Pingree hosted a state legislature and railroad officials banquet in the house chamber. Justices of the supreme court and most railroad officials were absent, with only three state senators and 46 representatives attending. None of the elected officials accepted the invitation. The menu was elaborate and the guest list long.

Lansing Mich Pingree Supreme Court House of Representatives

Governor Smith Proclaims Constitutional Amendment Adopted

Governor Smith announced that the amendment approved at the recent election is now part of the constitution. The measure allows the supreme court to summon district judges to the bench when higher court members are disqualified.

Standard Helena Dec Smith Supreme Court

Butte Firm Adjudged Bankrupt in Helena Court

Helena December 18 John Sexton Annie Sexton and Terrence Cassidy co partners of Sexton and Cassidy and George Lazarevich and Marcus Heral all of Butte were judged bankrupts by Judge Knowles today.

The Standard Helena John Sexton Annie Sexton Terrence Cassidy Sexton & Cassidy George Lazarevich Marcus Heral Butte Knowles

Articles of Incorporation Filed for Exclsior Mining and Smelting

Articles of incorporation were filed by the Excelsior Mining and Smelting Company of Jutte with a capital of 290000. The incorporators are C. S. Batterman, B. H., Dunshee, J. F. Forbis, F. E. Shaw and Co. W. Goodale.

Standard Helena Dee Excelsior Mining and Smelting Company of Jutte Batterman B. BH Dunshee J. F. Forbis F. E. Shaw W. Goodale

Senator Sullivan Weds in St Stephen's Parish

United States Senator William Y. Sullivan of Mississippi married Mary Newman Atkins of Washington at St. Stephen's church parsonage. The bride is the daughter of the late Dr. Newman, a prominent local physician.

Sullivan Washington United States William Y. Sullivan Mississippi Mary Newman Atkins St. Stephen's Church Newman

Jealous Miner Fatally Shoots Sweetheart Near Seattle

Elisha Francis, a young colored coal miner, shot and killed his sweetheart Lote Jones, also colored, in New Castle a mining town miles from Seattle. He was drunk and jealous and is jailed here awaiting trial.

Seattle Wash Elisha , Francis Sunday Lote Jones New Castle

Famous Politician Dead in Chicago Founder of Republican Party

Chicago December 18 Dr Ephraim In galls died at his home aged 78. He was a founder of the Republican Party and a leader in its early councils.

Chicago Ephraim Ingalls Republican Party

Coal Railway Pier Fire Destroys 2000 Tons at East Providence

A fire at the Wilken barre pier in East Providence owned by the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad destroyed 2000 tons of coal and caused an estimated loss of $200. The blaze occurred today with investigators stating cause unknown. The incident took place in Providence on December 18.

Providence R. L Wilkenbarre East Providence New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company

Roland Reed Improving After Illness at St Luke's

New York December 18 physicians at St Luke's hospital said actor Roland Reed is better and his general condition has improved after a night of comfortable rest.

New York St. Luke's Hospital Roland Reed

Cadet Kasad Named Next West Point Football Captain

Cadet Adam F Kasad of Kentucky elected by acclamation to captain the West Point football team for the next season, as reported from New York on December 14.

New York Adam F Kasad Kentucky West Point Military Academy

Fire at Bike Point wipes out town business section

Sioux City dispatch reports a blaze at Bike Point early today gutted the business district, destroying the entire business portion and resulting in losses around 150000 dollars. Four flames engulfed the area causing extensive damage to shops and storefronts. AuthoritiesInvestigations underway.

Sioux City

Unclear fragment prompts wedding question exchange

Fragmentary lines reveal a tense question about marriage timing and truth revealing. The text suggests a confrontation over commitment and acceptance but lacks complete context or events.

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