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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1902
Page
1
Governor Toole in a formal address urges vigilance against railroad consolidations. He warns the public about potential dangers from mergers and focuses on the Northwest railroad merger issue.
President T C Power of Helena presided as the Pacific Northwest Woolgrowers association opened its fifth annual convention in Helena Montana with 150 to 200 delegates. Governor Toole welcomed visitors and a band played as sessions began with welcomes, officer addresses, committee appointments and a paper presentation. the gathering continues with more program Thursday afternoon.
Harry Nicholls, 12, died after being crushed by a train near the Washoe smelters in Anaconda. He rode a moving car for fun and was found by workmen after calling for help. Coroner Hughes will hold an inquest. the boy was the son of widow Mrs. Elizabeth Nicholls of 803 East Third Street.
London reports Lord Lansdowne rejects Kuyper proposal to use neutral good offices. British policy insists negotiations to end the war must be conducted in South Africa with Boer leaders and British commanders. Dutch motion viewed as an attempt to draw Britain into peace talks.
Opinions differ on Dr. Kuyper's action with the proposal and ground sentiment. Evening papers note Lord Lansdowne's courteous reply and renewed mediation efforts at a better time. Boer delegates Fischer Leyds and others will travel to Utrecht for Kruger residence conference to discuss seeking safe conducts from Great Britain for South Africa.
A five story chestnut street structure housing American Tent and Awning Co. collapsed during a blaze in St Louis on February 4. At least nine firefighters were killed and many more injured. Names include August Thierry Patrick Berger Michael Keho Daniel Steele William Dundon Charles Krenning with several others unaccounted. The fire, tough to control, precipitated a swift deadly collapse trapping crews on multiple floors.
The body of George Rea, famed Yellowstone guide and one of Northern Idaho’s most storied pioneers, arrived in Deer Lodge from Spencer Idaho. He aided General Howard and Sheridan, helped Roosevelt debunk hunting rumors, and has Rea Peak named in his honor.
A cable from Tokio reports a possible crown prince visit to the United States, stating he has long wished to travel to America and Europe and has taken preliminary steps to communicate his wishes to the emperor. The note links earlier dispatches from Victoria, B C, dated February 4.
State attorney Walter Hartman outlines the prosecution as jurors hear how John Black and his wife were affected by alleged poison. The case centers on a drug clerk Tesla accused of selling morphine and the ensuing fatal illness. The proceedings include objections overruled and a biographical sketch of the deceased’s health before sickness. Continued on Page Eight.
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