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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
9
A new smallpox case in Butte prompts health officials to renew calls for a detention hospital after delays in ambulance and pesthouse transport. Dan Sullivan, recently from Anaconda and living on Wet Broadway, sought health aid at city hall, highlighting risks of exposure while awaiting removal.
Newsboys hosted by Dick Sutton at Sl Lottons Opera House enjoyed A Convict's Daughter. They hissed the villain and cheered the hero amid gum chewing and balcony tag. The play follows a convict proving his innocence after family tragedy, ending in a just denouement. The show runs again tonight tomorrow and a 4 PM matinee tomorrow.
The article discusses the nation growing into a world power culminating with the Philippines acquisition after the Spanish American War. It notes Professor Wilson’s view on political bosses as incidental, not essential to republican government, and reports a fireworks display postponed due to bad weather.
Former President Cleveland agrees to join the industrial department of the National Civic Federation created at the peace conference of labor and capital. He cites illness and a wish for retirement but says he accepts to support the conference’s goal of industrial peace through mediation.
Private Pisciculturists from the Pacific coast will join the fisheries exhibition and congress in St Petersburg starting March 17, 1902. The five day program covers salt and fresh water fish culture oyster culture legislation and statistics. Meetings will be in French. papers in other languages will be printed as resumes. Membership costs five roubles and includes a copy of the proceedings report.
Special Dispatch reports Effie M. Young of Miles City named stenographer and typewriter in the Miles City land office. Thomas F. Maher of Montana becomes assistant engineer in the treasury department. Dr H J Houston is appointed pension examining surgeon at Kalispell.
A book buyer hurries to the post office after purchasing a late title while others admit using unwanted gifts to recall friends. Women discuss exchanging or returning presents, several admitting mixups with cards and memories prompting clever reuse of items.
Reports from coast towns in Colombia and Venezuela say双方 remain in recriminations over arms shipments and incursions. Colombia reinforces frontier forces with gunboat General Pinzon sailing with 700 troops to Rio Hacha. Interior Colombia reports no major battles. minor liberal insurgents near Ponda on the Magdalena River were dispersed.
Havana reports General Maso conceded defeat and returned home to Manzanilla. A Havana paper cites General Maximo Gomez threatening to expel Civil Governor Releo of Puerto Principe province for allowing protests during Gomez’s tour. The same source says Gomez would string up others when the Cuban republic forms.
European plan priced at $1.50 per day and up, American plan at $3 per day and up. Describes finest tables west of New York, signaling upscale dining and lodging options in the area.
The 15th anniversary of the Battle of Trenton was marked by a sham battle and a parade in Trenton New Jersey. Crowds watched the reenactment by three forces led by Washington Bull Van and Heestans. Professor Wilson of Princeton spoke at the Taylor Opera House about American ideals and progress.
Report from Vancouver Island cites wreck of the gasoline yacht Onaniche near Cedar Island Beaufort after passing through Norfolk en route to Florida waters. The vessel carried two of Thomas A. Edison’s sons and the wife of one son along with several friends. Details remain unavailable.
President Roosevelt formally informs Governor Shaw that he has accepted the portfolio of Secretary of the Treasury. The message notes the appointment and expresses delight at Shaw's consent to serve. The communication is dated and bears the president's signature.
Justice Holbrook ruled in the court of special sessions dismissing charges brought by discharged patrolman O Neill that Devery refused to hear witnesses in a daylight arrest case. The complaint claimed Devery acted without cause after O Neill drew a revolver during an arrest.
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