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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
14
The cabinet met for two hours to discuss the Panama matter with Secretary Root in talks with General Reyes, Colombia’s envoy. Root will negotiate and relay the U S reply after translation and government decision on the Reyes note.
Public of Panama steps noted as the first move in an unsettled pending matter. Government actions will depend on surrounding circumstances. General Reyes has not shared plans with Secretary Root and is expected to stay in Washington at least until the U S reply to his note is received.
Paris reports the Panama Company barred M Semper, Colombia’s representative, from the annual meeting over bonds litigation. Uribe, Colombia’s consul, sought a court order for admission. Judge Ditte deferred ruling, citing Panama's sovereignty issue and advised appeal to a higher court. Colombia plans to contest before the civil tribunal.
Report from Panama notes severe weather damaging lines and no news from Los Santos and Chirique. In the constitutional convention race the patriotic committee backs mixed candidates favoring ratification, with Dr Amador the most popular choice amid strong fan support.
Conference held in Colon on December 29 between William J. Buchanan and Beaupre the United States minister to Colombia. Later the same day Beaupre sailed on the steamer Yucatan for New York.
Advert says a ointment cures piles itching bleeding and prolapsing with refund if not cured in seven days. Claims rapid relief and safety for sensitive symptoms.
A Helena dispatch reports the federal land office canceled the desert land entry of John Kent after Craig Crowell showed timber growing on the land. The decision, upheld by Helena specialists and the acting commissioner in Washington, allows Kent to appeal to the Interior Secretary. The land lies near Dillon.
A stranger who arrived recently on Grand Street in Helena fell at 10 this morning. He was aided by bystanders and treated by Dr Ridell who found he had swallowed a quid of tobacco during the fall. He recovered enough to walk away and recalled former service as a company tailor in the 4th infantry.
Walter Brown, about 11, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Brown, residing near Fifteenth Street North and Sixth Avenue, was severely injured by the explode of a railroad torpedo in Great Falls. The incident occurred as he played nearby during the daylight, prompting aid from bystanders and medical responders.
A railroad torpedo fell from the track and was found by a boy. He struck the disc with a hammer causing an explosion. Metal covering entered his leg and his hand was severely lacerated. Wounds are painful but not dangerous.
Bozeman December 29 in district court the county of Gallatin seeks to compel William Warwood and the son and grandsons of Mrs Marla Warwood to provide care and support. The county claims the defendants are able to support Mrs Warwood who has lived at the county poor farm since April 10. The county also seeks to recover 490 expended for her support since April 12.
Sam Garvin sues Prank Saint and Clark Moots in Billings alleging they jumped his 160 acre squatter claim on the Yellowstone river near Duck creek mouth. He says they took possession on Dec 17 while he was away and cut valuable timber. He seeks restoration of the land and $1 in damages.
Henry W. Ostrander has been appointed postmaster of the new Fattig post office in this county. The office sits on a tributary of the Musselshell river and lies about 18 miles from the Musselshell crossing post office.
Moscow reports the government weighs a state monopoly on tea and sugar as proposed by Finance Minister M. Witte. Tea trade and grocers oppose the idea, but treasury needs and exhausted resources push support among informed circles for possible adoption.
London reports the consecration of Westminster Cathedral with Archbishop Bourne enthroned. The vast edifice, begun eight years ago and funded to over 1 million dollars, stands half a mile from Westminster Abbey and features a 300 foot campanile and mosaic decorative plans.
In Great Falls on December 29 a petition filed by guardian Thomas Couch Jr for the heirs of Thomas Couch deceased seeks court approval to sell unimproved land in Flathead County for 1750 dollars. The guardian argues sale is in the minors best interests and proceeds will earn income. The court set a date for objections. John Kolshus estate appraised at 1447.79 dollars by Husely Marindal and Berg.
The Osceola Mining company directors met in Boston on December 2 and announced a dividend of one dollar per share.
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the sole effective treatment for piles, delivered as a suppository and applied at home. It cites testimonials from Wallace Cookman and B H Palmer, claims quick, private relief without surgery, and notes 50 cent price with a free book offer from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan.
John Lockhart pleaded guilty to third degree assault against Jeannete Rogers and paid a $15 fine in Justice Race court. Rogers, arrested for drunkenness and released with a promise to leave town, later reported the assault at the Bristol lodging house where a cape worth $25 was grabbed.
The city health officer reports the first new scarlet fever case in three weeks. Detta Fogarty, 12, of 717 Fifth Avenue South, is the patient and has been quarantined to prevent spread.
A rumor circulating in Lincoln on December 2 susbsequently denied by authorities as baseless that two leprosy cases had been found among the Russian colony in the city.
Judge Frank Henry opened court at Big Timber forenoon session inviting four jurors and scheduling trials for the term. He heard one civil action and disposed of several minor suits. Court adjourned to Monday Jan 4. The suit of Bernice E Youmans against...
Washington dispatch reports Minister Powell requesting an additional warship as three revolutions rage in the island and San Domingo City nears. The State Department plans to send a vessel to assist the gunboat Newport to protect American interests.
San Domingo is under attack by insurgents while provisional government troops defend the city. The Clyde line steamer Cherokee delivered cargo to Aqua but was ordered discharged here. Government officials threaten protection from United States Minister Powell if aggression continues.
December 26 dispatch reports San Domingo barricaded against Azua aligned provisional forces marching on the capital. Morales government struggles to ration troops while President Morales returns and directs defense. American minister Powell moves legation inward. warship reinforcement sought as tension rises.
Big Timber December 29 editor Ww J Hannah of the Yellowstone Leader asks district court for a change of judge in a $2500 damage case brought by City Marshal A G Yule claiming inability to obtain a fair trial in Judge Henrys court. The petition followed Judge Henrys departure for Livingston.
Livingston December 29 police seek a negro porter known as Bob who had access to the Mertz photograph gallery during Christmas. After Christmas morning the gallery showed scattered items and missing silver dollars. Bob vanished as officers began a citywide search.
Helena December 2. Thomas D. Long, state land office register who retires December 31, settles with the state treasurer for December. Total receipts amount to 22743.12, with allocations including school income 8028.02 and permanent school 13000 among others. John P. Schmidt will succeed him.
Jerome Sykes a leading actor in The Billionaire died of pneumonia at the Stratford hotel in Chicago after a four day illness. He contracted pneumonia while thinly clad during an amateur performance at a Christmas Eve dinner for The Billionaires company. The body will likely be taken to his New York home for burial.
Thomas Connelly a millionaire carriage manufacturer in Dubuque died today of apoplexy at age 67. The obituary notes his prominence in local industry and wealth.
Gerritt Motman of Grand Rapids died today from injuries suffered in the Pere Marquette wreck on Saturday night. Motman is the 21st victim.
For sale in Helena by Schonbern Drug Co at 16 South Main and by Drug store at 12 South Main J B Lockwood 137 North Main Frank C Sutphen Diamond block Sixth avenue west Parden Drug Co wholesale distributors For sale in Missoula by Smith and Simmons Higgins Avenue G F Peterson 216 Higgins Avenue Missoula Drug Co Fresheimer Drug Co wholesale distributors
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