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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
13
Secretary Taft attends a formal event in Kansas City as guest of honor delivering a defense of the Roosevelt administration. The speech highlights policy achievements and arguments supporting current leadership.
Kansas City February 10 William H Taft secretary of war was honored by 15000 attendees at a lavish Association of Young Republicans banquet. He defended Roosevelt era policies linking the administration to reform against plutocracy and urged vigorous action to punish lawbreakers and curb abuses. He warned of socialist dangers and urged continued regulatory measures to protect civil liberty and corporate accountability.
Washington reports that the House naval affairs committee rejected the president's push for four battleships, approving a navy bill authorizing two Delaware type battleships at 9.56 million each. The panel's action reduces total new authorizations and expands submarine boats, seeks more sailors, and omits a Pearl Harbor drydock.
Washington Feb 10 Senator Foraker answered President Roosevelts denial of using federal patronage to influence the Republican national contest. He cited letters and Bryson postmaster case, showing pressures and independence defying White House orders, asserting Ohio patronage politics and a recorded written proof.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Lewistown February 10 The Sherman burglary trial resumed in district court this morning as the state began testimony when the defense objected to admitting confessions until voluntariness is established The day was spent on that point and Judge Stewart will rule tomorrow If confessions are ruled out the case will effectively end.
In a brief fiery speech Mr Leake of New Jersey opposed William J. Bryan as a presidential candidate. He accused Bryan of taking the big stick from the president and claimed Denver delegates were usurping free action by nominating Bryan. Hisses greeted his remarks amid Indian bill debate. The bill saw amendments restoring Indian school appropriations at Fort Lewis and Carson City. Consideration adjourned at 5 p.m.
Five indictments returned by the New York county grand jury inquiring into business dealings connected to banks linked with Charles Morse, organizer of the American Ice and Consolidated Steamship firms. Three liquor tax charges and two grand larceny charges are alleged, with bail sought. Morse, reportedly en route from Europe, is identified as the implicated man.
Auburn Calif Feb 10 Sheriff Henry Walker of Nevada county and Sheriff George McAulay of this county captured Tom Feeney a man wanted in Nevada county on two counts of murder and two of burglary The murders occurred at Dead Man s flat and Kentucky ridge near Grass Valley in December A charred body of a Chinese miner was found in the burnt cabin and nearby lay the body of William Bowen Feeney admits the burglaries but denies the murders.
New York on February 10 reports a party of six including a woman known as Queenie later identified as Annie Canning of Delaware. Mabel Couzzie confessed that a pistol shot, accidentally fired from her muff, killed Queenie on a Second Avenue trolley car. The three men vanished after the incident, and authorities delay coroner’s inquiry while detaining Rose McGuire and Couzzie without bail.
Providence R I February 10 The Gorham Manufacturing Company resumes full schedules for 1 000 workers after Thanksgiving cutbacks Chicago Illinois February 10 The Illinois Mills plate slab and structural mills reopen boosting 2 000 jobs with plans to add 5 000 more Biddeford Maine February 10 Pepperell Manufacturing resumes full time at local cotton mills affecting about 4 000 operatives
In Zanesville Ohio on February 10 the Mark Manufacturing company tube plant with 700 workers resumed work. The Rosegill pottery also resumed, on half time, employing 300 workers.
Cleveland reports between 9,000 and 6,000 workers resumed duties at the Lorain plant of National Tube Company today after a multi month shutdown, signaling renewed production and labor stability.
Crowds surged outside the Cathedral of San Vicente as the bodies of King Carlos and Crown Prince Louis Philippe were laid to rest beside their royal ancestors. Police and royal guards halted the crush after a panic outbreak. no fatalities were reported. Ministers, church leaders, and archers led a solemn entombment with De Profundis, the coffins sealed and coffins' keys turned over to the patriarch.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings reports Fred Miller, a stranger in the city, was struck and apparently instantaneously killed by a freight train about 4 AM a few miles east of Billings. His companion Sam Schmidt was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The men were unseen by the engineer until too close to stop.
Federal grand jury reports no indictments and exonerates Major Reynolds and John K. Rankin regarding Crow reservation affairs. Helena Pierce Gray's charges deemed visionary. Brosius faulted for absence. Indian Rights association testimony found unfounded. secretary Sniffen granted witness access. investigation deemed fair and thorough.
Albert M. Richards of Kansas has been appointed a special assistant to the attorney general in the department of justice to have charge of public land cases.
In Oakland California the discovery of a second skeleton in the Elmhurst excavation linked to a previous find prompts Alameda County coroner to pursue a major murder mystery. Sheriff Barnett orders a thorough probe as surgeons confirm human bones and a digging worker stops work. A wider search of the property is planned.
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