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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
9
A powerful northeaster swept ashore bringing heavy damage along the coast. Officials warned of dangerous conditions as homes were damaged and infrastructure affected. Authorities urged residents to stay clear of flooded areas and await further assessments.
A December northeast gale surged into New England driving tides over Massachusetts shores and washing out wires. Three deaths occurred in Everett and Chelsea as floods swept streets and across the coast. Cities from Cambridge to New Bedford fell into darkness while towns faced widespread disruption and property losses.
New York and surroundings were storm bound with West Wing rail lines nearly cut off and wires crippled. A cold wave froze snow on wires and tracks, 10 inches fell in the city, and 16 000 shovelers plus 6 000 trucks were pressed into service. South and west trains faced major delays, including the Chicago trains and the New York Central Chicago flyer, late by hours. A small tidal wave struck the harbor and swept over the Battery.
Atlantic City N J December 26 The crew of the freight steamship Thurman 27 men were saved by life savers using a breeches buoy. The tow barge with five men aboard was lost as the tow parted in heavy seas. The Thurman struck the bar at Tom s River and remained hard aground while rescuers battled the gale to reach the crew.
Frederick Remington the renowned artist of plains and western life died in Ridgefield Connecticut at age forty eight after a brief illness from appendicitis He underwent surgery last Thursday and died at 9 20 PM Survived by wife Eva Caton Remington born in Canton New York body to be taken there for funeral at the Universalist Church The painter and sculptor studied at Yale and in New York and gained fame for cowboy frontier and Cuban scenes with works across drawings sculptures and writings.
In Hurley Virginia a mob of about 100 took Henry Pennington from jail and hanged him to a steam pipe after he killed Samuel Baker and wounded Baker’s wife and two children on Christmas Eve. Mrs Baker later fired twice at Pennington, who then shot her and wounded others before capture.
Cincinnati reports Mrs Jeannette Stewart Ford will stand trial on charges of receiving stolen money and blackmail. Star witness will be Charles L Warriner, former Big Four treasurer who pleaded guilty to embezzlement and is serving six years. Ford vows to fight the indictments to the limit.
Frederick D. Claud, formerly United States consul at Mukden, Manchuria, who had been recalled, arrived in San Francisco from the Orient and said he did not know the reason for his recall but expected assignment to the state department in Washington.
Helena dispatch reports the special legislative session called by Governor Norris to decide the stone to use for capitol wings and to consider a publicity appropriation. Uncertainty grows as legislators arrive from across the state with mixed views on increasing any stone or agency funding.
Mrs. William J. Ehlen, famed for her five feet of blonde hair, was knocked unconscious and had her hair cut close to her head with a razor as she left her home for church. Dragged into the hallway she lay unconscious for an hour. her condition is serious. The assault marks the third in two weeks, with prior encounters on the street where a man offered money for the hair and attempted to cut the braids with shears.
In San Francisco today December 26 Andrew Mc Cormick of the Industrial Workers of the World based in Portland Oregon was killed in a pistol duel with a policeman after the officer had been shot in the arm and a bystander wounded in the head by McCormick.
Three Japanese players were injured in a free for all after the second annual game between the Chinese Imperial eleven and the Japanese Fuji team in San Francisco. Police contained the riot as umbrellas sticks stones and knives were used. a 10 to 0 Japanese victory followed.
Mrs. Sarah Crawford died after taking bichloride of mercury tablets following a claimed sweating process by the prose cuting attorney and two policemen. She alleged the officers threatened to lock her up and separate from her two young daughters. Prosecuting Attorney Keller denies threats.
Washington December 26 reports statehood legislation in the current Congress will only grant New Mexico and Arizona authority to hold constitutional conventions and set up means for those conventions. The plan aligns with the wishes of leading congressional members and President Taft.
A public wake reveals the man who guarded explorer Cook betrayed his trust. Detectives had protected Cook as accusations about the confidant’s erratic conduct surface, forcing a formal admission that the confidant’s reliance was misplaced.
Charles Wake, a New York arctic explorer and Explorers Club member, breaks with Dr. Frederick A. Cook after Copenhagen’s adverse verdict. He claims Cook deceived him, discusses failed plans to move originals to Copenhagen, and says he has no knowledge of Cook’s whereabouts while Mrs. Cook remains in Europe.
Victoria B C reports travelers from North Manchuria and Siberia say Russia is massing troops near Lake Baikal with up to half a million encamped and 15 submarines bound for Vladivostok. The Amur railroad project is accelerated as officials warn of a potential second war with Japan.
Eight persons were injured when a large touring car carrying a family party flipped over on Mission loop in San Antonio Texas tonight. The loop is noted for a history of fatal accidents in the area.
Rome on December 26 reports Cardinal Satelli suffering from nephritis with frequent delirium attacks. Maternal motion has been administered.
In Niles California a suspected gang robber is wounded with three bullets after a dawn gunfight with Sheriff Barnette. The wounded man, likely fatally, is hiding as a posse searches nearby. The gang had tried to dynamite the railroad station safe and left a blood trail through an orchard.
New York reports the death of Dumont Clark president of the American Exedia National Bank and a leading figure in U S banking. He died in Dumont New Jersey from pneumonia.
St. Petersburg December 26 The national defense committee of the duma rejected by a large majority the credit for new battleships. The vote reflects sharp dispute over naval build up and overall defense funding.
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