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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1902
Page
2
Senate debate on the Philippine tariff bill centers on U S policy in the islands with Senator Turner arguing for independence based on international law. He denounces Republican leaders for greed and warns of an awakening while urging extension of the U S Constitution over the Philippines.
Congress nears resolution on oleomargarine tax. An amendment would apply a 10 cent tax to oleomargarine imitator butter of any shade of yellow. Debates feature Haughen Thomas Shellenberger and others for the bill against Foley Illinois and several opponents. The conference report on the urgent deficiency bill is presented and items in dispute include La Abra and Weil claims and civil war state expenses totaling 1,466,225 dollars. The house adjourns at 5:23 p m.
Ramsey district court receives requests to move two merger suits from Hennepin to Ramsey county. Plaintiffs include John B. Marquand and Milton Loden with Sophia Bart Chapman as co plaintiff, suing Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railroad companies and executives. Both suits seek to bar merger as violating Minnesota law and will be heard at the arch term.
The Colorado court rules the Denver and Rio Grande Railway liable for losses from the October 1998 Colorado Springs blaze. Insurance companies pursued the case, alleging $400,000 in damages after sparks from a locomotive ignited the Rio Grande depot and surrounding property.
The funeral of Capt. Thomas Couch mining man was held today in Great Falls with extensive floral tributes from friends across cities. The service at the family home featured hymns and a eulogistic address by Rev. J R Smith before the body was moved to Highland cemetery for interment.
The article notes that Captain Couch had many warm friends in Butte who mourn his memory, highlighting the community grief and respect for the late figure.
Thomas C. Allen files suit for absolute divorce from Emma Allen in Great Falls with a request for child custody of four year old Thomas Allen. The couple married in Medicine Hat Canada on July 9 1893 and the wife deserted him January 10 1900.
The steamer Nome City rescued Captain Johnson and five crew members from the sinking schooner Laura Pike, 30 miles off Trinidad after rough seas. The Pike, bound from San Francisco to Eureka with lumber, sprang leaks and sank while the crew fled in a small boat. the rescue follows a similar incident near Trinidad a month earlier with Watch Walli's crew. Captain Johnson wired Charles Nelson & Co. of San Francisco with news of the loss and survivors, who await funds to return home.
The United States circuit court of appeals rules that regular army officers cannot sit on courts martial for volunteers and soldiers from other forces. Deming, a former captain, will be released from Fort Leavenworth within 60 days. About 200 similar cases across federal prisons may be affected.
A note on Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets offering a money back guarantee if the remedy fails to cure. The label mentions Crove as signer on each box with a signature.
A Sterling man charged with a December hold up of the Great Falls and Canada station agent and a separate Alberta Railway and Coal office break in Sterling was found not guilty on the identification by voice. The Lethbridge court discharged John Larsen after the jury could not identify him by voice.
The Court of Appeals at St. Louis is praised by the warden for a decision, while some private soldiers in the penitentiary who were sentenced by similar courts may seek release under the ruling. Warden McClaughrey has not received notice of the action.
Spokane reports attorney W. A. Lewis received seven years in the penitentiary for stealing over 1000 dollars from client Nettie Brauer Platt. Judge Rudkin delivered a scathing ruling while noting a prior theft from client Mary Lambert. sentencing for that count was deferred. Lewis, once a prominent local lawyer, faces further action as he awaits Supreme Court appeal and remains jailed.
In Neihart Florence mine Superintendent Daniel Lenny reports two children dead from scarlet fever Edward aged four died yesterday at 6 am Annie aged five died this morning Quarantine is strict schools closed and children kept indoors W L Cook postmaster also sick and quarantined rumoured smallpox.
A Canton dispatch reports that the Berlin Missionary Society buildings at Frayen near Canton were burned by an anti Christian mob on February 7. Missionaries escaped. Rev. Mr. Baker and his family arrived safely at Canton. The mob claims ties to French Catholic missions but authorities view it as a pretext.
Berlin February 10. The farmers alliance today passed a resolution condemning the tariff bill and demanding its rejection by the Reichstag.
A cloudburst in Dunsmuir, Siskiyou county, carried six occupied homes off their foundations and halted railroad service for hours. No fatalities reported. Large trees and boulders blocked tracks along the Sacramento river as the Oregon Express was delayed reaching San Francisco.
London February 10 War Secretary Broderick confirmed in the house of commons that Britain will withdraw troops at Weihaiwei and abandon further fortifications at the port.
Leavenworth Kan Feb 1 Peter C Demng was informed by his lawyers of the U S court ruling in a proceeding heard here today. The notification follows formal summons and anticipated action in the dispute.
In New York on February 10 authorities in financial circles reported that the presidency of the United States Trust Company had been offered to Lyman J. Gage former secretary of the treasury and that he would accept.
Brussels reports the international sugar conference reassembly has been postponed from tomorrow to February 15.
Castro faces pressure as land disputes and towing actions intensify near the Ponds site. Local authorities report ongoing negotiations and legal steps. Residents express concern over property rights and road access.
General Andres, former president of Venezuela, reached Willemstadt and sailed aboard the revolutionary Libertador on February 7 8. The Libertador landed insurgents at Cumarebo near La Vela de Coro and damaged the gun boat General Crespo. News from Caracas says insurgent activity rises and support for Castro weakens.
Frank James, once of the James gang, obtained a temporary injunction in Kansas City circuit court blocking a royal theater company from presenting The James Boys in Missouri. He objects that the play portrays the James family as heroic outlaws, glorifying crime and harming youth.
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