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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1902
Page
1
Police arrest Jerry McCarthy on suspicion of stealing twenty thousand dollars in gems from a traveling man’s trunk. Under questioning he confesses and leads officers to the recovered jewelry.
Glendive officials and Pinkerton detectives solved a Jan robbery of $20,000 in diamonds from a Minneapolis traveler. Jerry McCarthy confessed after days of questioning and led officers to the cache near Terry, 40 miles away, with most gems recovered and McCarthy jailed for vagrancy earlier. His brother William aided in the case as authorities pursued the trail.
A daylong nor'easter lashed New York and suburbs with rain turning to snow and a swift gale. Branches were blown down and signs toppled. one fatality due to a falling sign. Temperatures plummet toward ten degrees above zero as ships and tugs seek shelter at Sandy Hook.
The Dover Ostend service is suspended as crews struggle with a severe gale. Tugboats and the Marie Henretta face coal shortages while a steam packet prepares to tow to Ostend. Lifeboat provisions traverse proves difficult amid high seas and channel traffic shifts to Boulogne.
Paris reports the heaviest winter snowstorm with several inches on streets halting traffic and suspending electric streetcars. Provinces feel the impact from the south to the Riviera while Cannes Carnival is postponed. Coastal gales cause shipping losses and heavy snow isolates Alpine villages including the Alps near Symplon.
Brockwayville Pennsylvania reports a historic snow and wind storm raging tonight. The town is completely tied up as passenger and freight trains on all roads are blocked by heavy snowdrifts. Reports from towns north of here indicate a blockade and considerable damage due to the storm.
In Yokohama on February 2, four officers and seven soldiers of a 210 infantry detachment were found in varying exhaustion levels after presumed mass frostbite on Hondo Island. Five corpses recovered. Major Kamagaichi found alive but frozen to the blankets protecting him. Snow storms hinder ongoing search efforts.
Corey Pennsylvania February 2 The worst blizzard of the winter is raging in northwestern Pennsylvania tonight. The train for Buffalo left three hours late drawn by three engines and may not get through. The road has three snow plows in use. Telegraph wires are working poorly and country roads are impassable.
Buffalo and western New York endured a second major snowstorm as a 50 mile per hour gale blew fine snow onto tracks and banks from last week. Streetcar service remained running only with steady plowing and snow flows to clear lines.
Owensboro Kentucky February 2 The streets remain blocked by debris and broken wires. The electric light plant operates on a single circuit and streetcar service has not resumed. Property damage is estimated at over 160000 dollars.
A severe blizzard sweeps the province with hurricane level winds. The big steel ferry Scotia broke from its moorings and crashed into a pier, demolishing it.
In Syracuse New York on February 2 the wind hits 35 miles per hour and heavy wet snow drifts disrupt Central New York. Street railway service is demoralized on several lines and trains run late.
Montreal endures the season’s worst storm as street railways struggle with heavy snow. many trains are snow bound and service nearly halted as freezing weather disrupts transportation.
Reports from London describe devastating western Europe impact as storms lash coastlines. Ships wrecked off Spain and Italy flood and avalanches kill and isolate towns. The Marie Henrietta loses power near Ostend with passengers facing danger.
Burlington Vermont reports seven inches of heavy snow in the last 24 hours. Railroad telephone and street car systems are disorganized and country roads are practically impassable.
St. John s Newfoundland February 2. It is feared several American fishing vessels carrying herring cargoes to Gloucester were caught in Thursday s gale. The storm is described as one of the worst in years.
Kalamazoo Michigan reports a nearly 24 hour blizzard with about a foot of snow. Drifts impede railroad traffic and delay service.
Cincinnati reports the Ohio river is falling rapidly after a cold spell checked the flood rise in the Ohio valley. The region had faced rising waters but now observes easing conditions and reduced danger.
Oswego New York reports a fierce storm raging through the area on February 2. Wires are badly damaged and trains are delayed due to the severe weather.
A massive blaze began in Reid & Hughes Dry Goods at Bank street and spread through Waterbury's business blocks as gale winds carried flames to the Salvation Army, Turkish bath, Masonic temple and surrounding buildings. Losses reach millions, with aid from several cities and militia. No deaths reported at midnight, fire now largely under control but still threatening nearby structures.
Fire raged across Waterbury Ave as firefighters rushed apparatus to the scene. Spectators watched in terror while flames jumped between buildings and across streets, repeatedly breaking confinement and triggering alarms from the crowd.
Berlin dispatch reports Prince Henry of Prussia departed for Kiel with farewell from Andrew D. White United States ambassador. White notes Chattanooga may present an album of views. The Hohenzollern crew boards Graf Waldersee to prepare for the imperial yacht launch as Baudissin plans Bermuda and Bermuda to New York passage at IS knots.
Mayor Collins released the official program for Prince Henry’s Boston visit on March 6. The prince and entourage will arrive at 10 a.m. and be greeted by the mayor and German consul, then travel under military escort to Hotel Somerset for briefings with Governor, navy yard commandant, President Eliot, and others. The schedule includes calls on officials, library inspection, a visit to Mrs. John L. Gardner’s residence, a Cambridge drive, and a Boston evening banquet.
Prince Henry will visit Harvard University on March 6 arriving at Memorial Hall at 1 30 p.m. escorted by the National Lancers. He will meet President Eliot, attend a Harvard luncheon, address students, tour campus facilities, and attend a reception at Professor Munsterberg s house before departing to Boston. Distinguished guests and the German ambassador Dr von Helleben will join the luncheon.
The Hague dispatch from the Daily Mail cites Holland plan to remodel its peace offer and restart diplomatic talks with Great Britain. Premier Kuyper reportedly has strong continental backing and the negotiations are expected to be prolonged.
The Grussels correspondent for the Morning Post reports that the British minister met Dr. von Lynden, the Dutch foreign minister, last Saturday and indicated Britain would never negotiate with Mr Kruger or Dr Leyds.
In a letter from Cape Town dated January, Rudyard Kipling protests any amnesty for rebels. He warns the home front may grant clemency, but says it is a life or death issue for the colony and its future.
Matteawan West Virginia February report says R B Blankenship a rich merchant of Dolorme shot and killed Robert Browning a timber dealer in Blankenship's private office during a disputed account settlement. Blankenship pleads self defense and is jailed.
In St Petersburg on February 2 the count Tol tol is very ill and will be attended by a specialist from St Petersburg.
T. C. McCall and Harry Cosgriff, ranchmen of Greycliff, exchanged many shots in a dawn dispute. Latter received bullets in each leg and was removed to Big Timber for treatment. no serious injury reported.
Big Timber Feb 2 A lively shooting affray occurred Saturday afternoon near Greycliff Battle Flat. T. C. McCall and Harry Cosgriff clashed while Cosgriff and Flanders fought in the road. McCall shot Cosgriff in the legs and grazed his head as McCall escaped to Big Timber and surrendered. The wounded man expected to recover. McCall says he acted to protect his life. both families near Greycliff are well known.
Health Officer Dr. Wilson orders quarantine of Gilt Edge town and adjacent mines due to a smallpox outbreak. Gilt Edge Schools closed, pesthouse at hotel, about 30 patients. No deaths yet and no mail to or from 3 Edge while fumigation plans are sought.
San Antonio reports 106 miners were killed in a gas pocket explosion in mine No 6 at Hondo Coahuila Coal Company. Most victims Mexicans and Chinese, few Americans. all 166 workers presumed dead, mules also killed. superintendent R M Kenny named.
Mike Fetch, 22, arrested by Sheriff Kennedy for robbing a Rosso county Minnesota farmer of his wife four children four horses and 700 dollars. He arrived in Glendive with the group. Sheriff Fuller of Rosso county took Fetch back on requisition. Mrs Lena Syrus and the four children reportedly accompanied the money. The wife allegedly willing to leave her husband to go west, but would not return to Minnesota unless Fetch was returned.
In Tampa on February 2 a conference between a striking cigar makers committee and American Cigar Company officers produced an agreement. All workers will resume work tomorrow.
Mrs Mary is reported burned to death in Spanish Fork Utah with details limited to a February report. The fragment notes a tragedy tied to that Utah community and a woman named Mary.
Passersby found Mrs. Taylor seated in a chair with her clothing burned after smoke was seen issuing from her house last night. She died shortly after being discovered. The cause of the fire remains unknown as she was alone in the home at the time.
In Pekin on February 2 General Yung Lu is proclaimed first grand secretary as he tours foreign legations to seek ministerial favor. Wang Wen Shao becomes second grand secretary. Edicts by the dowager empress promote Manchus abroad and curb intermarriage to ease foot binding and aid officials in diplomacy.
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