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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
11
Montana Stone remains the focal point as the court rules on its material form, deciding the outcome will specify granite rather than sandstone from any district. The decision outlines the rule clarifications affecting future disputes.
Montana lawmakers approve an additional 150000 bond to fund granite additions for the state capitol wings and plan refacing the building with Montana granite. The conference report passed in the assembly but faced opposition in the senate before final swift passage and approval by the governor.
An official investigation into Atlanta’s stockade prison reveals accounts of prisoners being tortured and subjected to brutal punishment. Ruby Gaither, 19, describes being hung by wrists until fainting, with other women similarly punished. Grand jury indicted Superintendent Vining and two others on cruelty charges.
London reports the Paris death of Earl Percy Henry Algernon George formerly under secretary of foreign affairs. The family cites pneumonia complications but rumor says wounds from a Paris duel caused his illness. He was the eldest son of the Duke of Northumberland and represented South Kensington in Parliament since 1895. Born 1871 and married, his home was in London.
Paris reports linger of a pistol duel claiming Earl Percy was mortally wounded by an English challenger. The hotel secrecy and brothers' reticence fuel doubt while police say death resulted from natural causes.
President Taft attended the wedding of his niece Louise Walbridge Taft at the bride's home in New York. Mrs. Taft could not travel due to ill health. Taft was joined by his daughter Miss Helen Taft and by his sons Robert and Charles.
Pittsburg December reports Franklin B. Smith president of Crucible Steel collapsed and died tonight while at home. The unexpected death ends his leadership role at Crucible Steel.
Bozeman reports a record attendance as H H Swain of the state normal college is chosen president for 1910. Billings will host the next meeting with about 200 out of town attendees and 5200 teachers enrolled. The event featured Mr Wyche of the National Story Tellers league and a split session on civics, commercial teachers, and industrial education.
Durston's paper stirred teacher interest as presidents of four state institutions reported on their statewide projects. Officers elected include B K Toan, W C Ryan, Miss Olive Ke Davis, Mrs Sara E Morse, Prof Robert Mark, and Nye. The Inter Mountain Educator to publish the association's reports and minutes.
Laporte Indiana Dee W Ray Lamphere 33 died tonight of tuberculosis in the Michigan City penitentiary where he was serving an indeterminate term for arson. Lamphere set fire to the Gunness home near Laporte in April 1998 destroying the Gunness family. He worked for Mrs Gunness on her farm and helped uncover murders in the yard.
In Mexico City President Diaz offered Zelaya cautious counsel on speaking to reporters. Zelaya's secretary said the ex dictator would refuse interviews for six days to avoid misquotation. Zelaya met Diaz briefly at the national palace, treated as a private citizen rather than an official guest.
East Lake City officials announced the cancellation of a contract for Harry Lauder and company to perform at the Mormon tabernacle next Wednesday. Presiding Bishop Charles Nibley said the act included a female impersonation and could not be staged in the tabernacle despite possible cuts by management.
In Des Moines Iowa William Foster a pioneering local theater man and Louis Bemis of Spencer Iowa aged 17 were found dead from asphyxiation in adjacent bedrooms at the Foster residence early today.
A report notes calls for the President to intervene and exert official influence on a pending matter. The appeal seeks swift action and public accountability. Officials have not disclosed further details.
Minneapolis December 30 Mayor James C Haines asked President Taft to intervene in the switchmen strike. He urged official influence toward settlement citing injury and suffering to the public and to related parties. Telegrams were also sent to Martin A Knapp and Charles P Neill.
Western Federation of Miners delegates from Great Falls Anaconda the miners union Mill and Smelter Men and the engineers of Butte adjourned after midnight without a definite conclusion on the Montana switchmen strike. Officials said there is nothing for publication and promised to brief the press when able. The group aims to improve labor conditions nationwide.
O L Dickeson for the railroad magnates association reports no public complaints about the Minneapolis switchmen strike. He says railroads did what was reasonable and that any suffering lies with leaders, not workers, while public interests would prompt complaints if the issue affected them.
Cincinnati December 30. A compromise settlement ends immediate strike danger after a conference between the Big Four telegraphers committee and General Manager Van Winkel.
Paul Carbon, a St. Paul saloon keeper, was arrested on charges of illegally disposing of trip passes. The Great Northern Railway reportedly lost between 123000 and 150000 dollars yearly over several years. President Louis W. Hill offered no comment, stating no officers are implicated. Police and railroad agents indicate more arrests are forthcoming as a maintenance department employee confessed and will aid the investigation.
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