21 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1902
Page
1
Herbert Wolcott Howen, a prominent New York lawyer and diplomat, is noted for his extensive postings from consul to Barcelona in 1800 to consul general in Barcelona in 1805 and later envoy extraordinary. Born in 1840s, he graduated cum laude from Columbia Law School in 1881 and is described as a literary figure and poet of considerable power.
A crisis unfolds as Venezuelan port blockades spark commercial panic. Diplomats weigh arbitration proposals amid mounting disruption to trade, markets react to the shipping halt, and officials seek routes to deescalate tensions and restore vessel movement.
Allies ask President Roosevelt to act as arbitrator in the Venezuelan crisis with a Hague reference. Blockades by Britain and Germany go into effect, with grace periods for ships. France seeks priority for pre 1899 claims. Germany’s envoy aids, while U S measures seek a peaceful settlement.
President Roosevelt has asked allied powers to submit the Venezuela dispute to The Hague for arbitration. The powers counter proposed that Roosevelt arbitrate the issues himself, but he declines to act as arbitrator, fearing a judge jury and constable role with moral obligations.
Joe Munroe, a prominent Anaconda miner and Pacific coast amateur heavyweight champion, defeated world champion James J. Jeffries in four rounds at the Broadway theater last night. Referee Duncan McDonald ruled for Munroe after Jeffries failed to stop him within the four round limit amid a standing room crowd of about 1,500 spectators including five women.
This edition, the largest printed in the region, comprises ninety pages in eight sections. It highlights news from Butte, Anaconda, Missoula, Helena, and Great Falls, with sporting, markets, and editorial content plus illustrated color sections. It features a manuscript facsimile of Montana’s first territorial law and a cable scene from San Francisco.
The fifty fourth annual Cleveland chamber of commerce dinner drew notable guests Gov. Nash Adjt. Gen. Corbin Gen. B M Young Gen A R Chaffee John G. Milburn and Senator Hanna. Nash spoke on Ohio growth. Corbin on The Army and Its Needs. Young on The Army and Commerce. Milburn on Commercial Bodies and Their Relations to the Trust Problem.
President James J. Hill and his party including Burlington President Harris departed Seattle this afternoon for the east. They expect to reach St. Paul for Christmas, and Hill states he will announce plans after the new year.
A remark notes that the Great Northern would remain outside political matters in this state and others, asserting it would not engage in political actions as long as possible.
Six miners were crushed to death while pulling down pillars in a mine at Inman Virginia. The victims’ names were not released. The accident occurred today in Knoxville Tennessee with the event reported from Knoxville.
The Owl passenger train from San Francisco to Los Angeles collided with the Stockton local near Byron Hot Springs, 70 miles from the city. Twelve dead and about 30 injured as relief trains rush to the wreck. identified victim Clarence Cluff of Fresno among the injured.
Special Dispatch from Billings reports all but three precincts heard from in the tie prompted election. Bever leads Morse 83 to 62 in 11 precincts with overall city turnout around 70 percent. Country precincts show small votes except Park City and Columbus.
Len Douge lass shot and killed Rufus Ayres at a Boise country dance. Jealousy and an old grudge cited. Douglass surrendered claiming self-defense. Ayres fired twice first. Douglass began the quarrel and wounded him. Douglass' brother is serving 20 years for criminal assault.
Mexico City reports fright as Subonic plague allegedly appears in Mazatlan on the west coast. Local doctors insist it is the Asiatic plague in its true form. The governor of Sineioa state launches an investigation.
Reading Pa report shows 288750 tons of anthracite coal mined in the week ending today. Collieries are operating to full capacity as demand remains strong.
In New York, the Williams and Co plant at South Brookly n was destroyed by a blaze causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Details indicate a severe fire damage to the factory with no immediate report of casualties.
Fire at John McGreevy’s saloon on East Park avenue and Cedar street in Anaconda caused about 1400 dollars in damage. Proprietor carried 1500 dollars in insurance. Fire department responded quickly to the blaze.
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