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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1901
Page
12
Reports from Caracas say Venezuela suspends traffic on a German railroad amid insurgent threats and troops massing at checkpoints. Germany protests the government action as tensions rise over transport guarantees and potential damages.
Dispatch from Panama reports General Alban claiming proof that Salvadoran president aided revolutionaries. Fifteen hundred rebels from Tumaco led by Benjamin Herrera landed near Tonos Panama, fighting five hours at the town and other points. Government forces under General Castro reinforce. battle expected. Alban also confirms recent clashes at Fusagasuga and Cimacua with government troops victorious.
Telegraph service remains down after a Christmas storm across the straits. Vessels at anchor in Clallam County ride washing seas. the hulk Katie Flickinger barely weathered the gale by dragging its anchor and holding to shore as Gertrude brings word from Cape Flattery.
Port Townsend reports the steamship Ping Suey arriving from Glasgow after seven and a half days at sea via Singapore and Hongkong. Caught in a Christmas night gale off Cape Flattery, the ship carried 2000 tons of Chinese matting and endured severe seas described as typhoon strength. The captain said sailing vessels would not have survived. Ping Suey proceeded to Seattle and Tacoma that night.
Victoria British Columbia reports complete telegraphic isolation as the Canadian Pacific railroad cable and Western Union wires are down in many places. The Australian liner OrangI dragged her anchors in English Bay, causing the disruption and severing long distance communication links.
The Santa Clara from San Francisco remains stranded on the sand twenty miles from the cable box, with the vessel wedged and immobile as rescuers assess the situation.
In Seattle on December 28 Marine officers say there is no basis for alarming reports of several wrecks. Shipping men report no new disasters and express no concern about unreported incidents.
The schooner Maud from Little Bay to St John's with 2 000 quintals of fish is ashore at Brow Cave and likely a total loss. The crew escaped only with great difficulty after hours exposed on deck. A severe storm raged recently and more maritime disasters are feared.
Reports today suggest higher losses than last evening as a historic Pacific coast storm wreaks its worst havoc in years. Weather damage dominates early dispatches from Vancouver with forecasts tracking continuing impact.
Dallas report details a Calvert blaze that killed Dr. C. Garrett aged 84 and Oscar, with two others injured as walls collapsed. Property loss estimated at 150000 dollars as eight additional businesses succumbed to the fire at the general stores of Calvert Adnobe Fisher.
The state furnishing board awarded the printing contract for state officer reports and related documents to the Helena Independent, with the State Publishing company winning on stationery and other printing. The State Publishing company also received the contract for various office supplies not included in the initial class.
Bowling Green Ohio December 28 An attempt to wreck a car on the Toledo Bowling Green and Southern electric railway occurred near here early today. The car carrying 20 passengers struck a pile of boards placed on the track beside a deep gully but stayed on track and avoided a calamity.
A deputy sheriff and a posse arrested two men suspected of the crime. Local authorities reported rapid mobilization and ongoing investigation to determine each suspect's role and charges.
The body found near St Helens Oregon is identified as Joseph Schulkowski a former U S Army dischargee. He was shot twice with a bullet entering beneath the arm and another entering the mouth corner. Coroners report a bank deposit certificate and signs suggesting the crime occurred elsewhere and was moved. Authorities believe they are close to the murderers.
Commandant Scheepers testifies in Cape Colony defending himself against seven murder charges. He denies six killings and claims the seventh victim was a native spy. He admits whipping natives aiding the enemy and justifies looting and burning as reprisals under Dewet. He says he treated prisoners well.
M Y L Lockwood of Zellenpole Pa president of the anti trust league issues a statement criticizing Roosevelt s recommendations for a national law to govern combinations. He argues no further legislation is needed and that strict Sherman act enforcement will suffices to curb harmful trade and industrial combinations.
J G Woolworth trade manager of the Pacific Coast company with headquarters at Beattie has accepted a traffic department post with the Burlington and will move to Chicago He is said to become assistant to Traffic Director Darius Miller
Bishop L R Brewer of Helena visits Butte. Fergus of Whitehall on business in the city. Lee Davenport travels to Utah and Nevada on business. M M Duncan of Virginia City among arrivals. Neill of Helena Independent guest at the Thornton. Ike Boyer registered at the Butte Deane. Hammer returns from Pony to develop mining properties. Shapner leaves for East Lake. Ziegler family vacation in Butte. A 14 pound son born to Mrs. John M. Kelly. Ladies Catholic Benevolent Assn to install officers. Mrs. Newbro and Mrs Heilbronner on coast trip. Roberts of Granite visiting relatives in Philipsburg. Dr. and Mrs. St Jean guests of J A Nadeau. Emma Savage holiday in Butte. Tower to lecture at Meaderville. Cawley and Waters guests at Christmas dinner. Father Brunster to preach at St Patrick's. Heilbronner returns from California. Madison county attorney M M Duncan in town. Pony prosperous. New officers of Butte Stenographers Assn to be installed. Newhbro to New York for installations. Duncan reports Pony Christmas. Fire dept. responds to suspected fire on Fast Mercury St. bonfire. Miss Dyer of Grants returns home after hospital stay. Mrs. J H McCarthy to North Platte Neb. sisters Mrs T S Martin, Mrs Wishon, Mrs Joe Toomey accompany.
Yesterday's notes report Hugh Wilson and wife leaving for San Francisco for weeks of rest while Wilson lines racehorses in Oakland. Rev Jacob Mills will preach at Mountain View Church and Dr T C Tiff will speak at 7 30 pm. Daniel Green and Ellen McLaughlin of Butte were granted a marriage license, as were Walter Strasser and Catherine Griffin of this city.
Members of the Columbia Whist club gathered at Mrs. Huddleston’s on Colorado street Friday afternoon for an afternoon of card playing and dainty refreshments. Mrs. English won first prize a Battenberg center piece with Mrs. Corby taking second a celery dish and Mrs. Morgan earning consolation a pin tray. Present were Mrs Freyler Grambling Peterson Corby Gillick English Sullivan Lawson Morgan Dunckel Thomas and Mrs Huddleston.
Mr and Mrs Dan Craig hosted a Christmas dinner on Placer street Christmas night. The table boasted red decorations and a striking centerpiece a candelabrum with red shades. Guests enjoyed cards and music throughout the evening.
The War Department will provide four artillery companies as part of the military escort for the funeral of United States Senator William J. Sewell of New Jersey. The services will be held next Tuesday at St Paul’s Church in Camden at noon, with General Brooke directing arrangements in the Department of the East. Governor Voorhees, commander-in-chief of New Jersey’s National Guard, noted Sewell’s Union Army service as a division commander.
The state board of arbitration in Springfield finds no legal effect from its decision as Sattley Plow Works did not join. It notes no issue with employers organizing for mutual benefit and supports recognizing the union and reinstate former workers where possible. Future disputes should be arbitrated by the state board or by jointly chosen special arbitrators.
Governor Shaw remains unavailable for interviews on asset currency and Treasury policy. He endorses Secretary Gage's administration but says he has not spoken on details and will not discuss the matter at this time. A Norfolk speech from last April is cited but not clarified.
In Philadelphia the Record reports that both the Asphalt Company of America and the National Asphalt company will appoint receivers after insolvency. Fixed charges of 500000 dollars due January 1 Prompt receivership follows news of widespread bond depreciation and a 33 cent stock price for the Asphalt Company of America. Receivers John M. Mack Henry Tatnall and John F. Shanley named by Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick of the U S circuit court.
Police identify the man shot at Union Station as James Burke alias Frank Shekeliff. Burke’s crimes span multiple states from Salt Lake to Reno, Ogden, Colorado City, Sacramento, Seattle, and San Bernardino, including a $20,000 diamond theft on a train in Iowa. He was paroled from Iowa prison for 17 years but violated it by leaving Iowa and is to be taken back to Iowa.
Telegraphic dispatch reports a heavy snowstorm in Blanco County during the afternoon, unusual for the region. Austin experienced a cold wave at noon but saw no snowfall.
Des Moines Iowa Dec 3 Governor Shaw told the Associated Press he has not agreed to seven interviews regarding Secretary Gages treasury policy and has refused interviews. He did express cordial approval of Gages administration of the department.
The Religious Ceremony Nice Dec 28 reports Senator Depew wed Miss May Palmer at the American church after Catholic rites at Notre Dame. The couple will sail to New York on the St. Louis from Cherbourg January 4.
Extended conference at Washington among Admiral Schley and his counsel to decide civil actions against the author or publisher of the Maclay history. No public statements issued. steps to be pursued on the legal phase of the controversy. The admiral and Mrs. Schley plan a two week southern trip starting next week.
Flames swept the Park theater on State street as about 2000 patrons left Hopkins theater nearby without panic. The Park housed penny-in-the-slot machines, electric pianos and other instruments destroyed. Basements held scenery for Dearborn theater. Loss about 60000 dollars.
President Roosevelt has information from Andrew Carnegie about a potential gift of 10 million dollars to the United States for higher education. The offer is not in U S government bonds and is expected to be in a form satisfactory to Congress, likely cash or securities yielding annual interest.
Chicago December 28 George A Flynn a well known professional ball player died suddenly at Clark and Van Buren streets from a severe hemorrhage of the lungs He had suffered from consumption and planned to take the train for Arizona today He turned back toward home after reaching the railway station but died before reaching his destination
Mrs Elsia Gale Scott daughter of Abner Gale was secretly divorced from Robert Scott yesterday over incompatibility of temper. Reported to be worth a million, she is a prominent club woman. Mr Scott is a former postmaster sheriff and active in secret fraternal and political circles.
Olympia Washington December 28 Henry McBride was sworn in today as governor by Chief Justice Reeves in the chambers of the state supreme court.
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