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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
2
In Groton Massachusetts on February 14 Theodore Roosevelt Jr. shows rapid improvement after illness. He ate solid food including meat and vital signs remained normal as doctors hope he can sit up by Monday. Aunt Roosevelt’s lungs clear and rest is advised with no wakeful medicine nights.
President Roosevelt arrived at the White House in a happy mood after five anxious days at the bedside of his ill son Ted in Groton Massachusetts. He spoke briefly to crowds in Worcester Woonsocket and Providence assuring them Ted was out of the woods and improving. Alice Roosevelt traveled to Groton and Mrs. Roosevelt plans to remain in Washington until Prince Henry’s arrival.
Washington grants pensions to Robert Blakley Albright Munroe Spurzern of Helena with increases for A. J. Filyck Kalispell J. M. Myers Ubet and James K. Francis Cascade.
St. Petersburg reports Russia accepts the Anglo Japanese treaty with equanimity. Moscow says peace in the Orient is possible if England and Japan preserve China's integrity and Korea’s independence. Russia affirms harmony with America and pledges to safeguard its interests if peace is threatened.
Edward L. Brown, superintendent of the Lake Superior division of the Northern Pacific at Duluth and vice president of the Union Depot and Transfer Co., tendered his resignation to become general superintendent of the Montana Central. The move reportedly pending approval, with Brown's resignation effective March 1. Brown is the last of the former St. Paul and Duluth officials to leave for the Great Northern system. He began on the Rock Island line and rose through dispatching to head the lakes division about 16 years ago.
R G Dun & Co weekly review notes heavy losses due to floods and snow, fires, and explosions yet shows underlying strength in U S industries. Labor improves with wage gains for street railway workers and resolved mill disputes though coal mine tensions rise. Wheat and corn receipts drop versus last year, while exports fall and weekly U S and Canada failures rise slightly.
An old advertisement touts Lasative Bromo Quintae claiming quick relief in two days. It stresses J. W. Grove's signature on every box as a mark of authenticity.
A testimonial praises Wine of Cardui for curing menstrual pain and boosting energy in Miss Genevieve Clemens of Chicago. The letter claims lasting health improvements after one month and credits the product with enabling leadership roles and daily vitality for women.
Dr Thomas Neall Penrose medical director of the United States navy died at the U S naval hospital Philadelphia from heart and kidney trouble at age 67. Born in Philadelphia he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and served as assistant surgeon in the Civil War. He held posts at the Philadelphia naval hospital and in 1899 commanded the Norfolk naval hospital before retirement.
Honolulu reports indicate President Roosevelt asked Senator George R. Carter for a statement on Hawaii’s political situation as Carter plans to travel to Washington. A court clash over transition period prisoners led Judge Gear to deny continuances while Attorney General Dole sought delays, resulting in four prisoners being tried with no evidence and the juries verdicts set for not guilty before re arresting them.
John 8 Bradley a renowned Nevada cattleman died of apoplexy at the Reno home of his son in law Jay Tellems on February 4. Bradley once held extensive cattle interests across eastern Nevada and was a prominent figure in the industry.
London reports the death of Sir Archibald Milman a former clerk of the house of commons he served from 1875 until recently his long tenure in the service of the house is noted in this obituary.
Chicago reports Peter Bursewh a pioneer real estate dealer found dead in his office the body upright in a chair eight gas jets open police believe self inflicted death. Once wealthy he is said to have donated much of his fortune to charities.
Philemnon Crilen of Milburn New Jersey and his daughter Mrs. Mary Ferguson remained alive at Memorial hospital Orange New Jersey after Crilen shot both of them before turning the revolver on himself. The woman was listed in critical condition while Crilen was believed to have a good chance of recovery.
Miles City reports Boehwarts resigns from First National Bank to join parents in Seattle. Judge Loud opens the February term. docket brief. Sheriff Furey handles case of 11 year old Lally sent to reform school. Under Sheriff Western subpoenas witnesses and narrowly escapes ice accident on Yellowstone. Fort Keogh court martial convicts three deserters Mac Bmith Young and Tucker with six months to Fort Snelling and dishonorable discharge.
Great Falls Feb 14 Special Dispatch. Cascade county commissioners and County Auditor Carr clash over bills tied to poor relief. Board barred contracting without its approval except emergencies. Auditor defies, 100 bills stalled, suppliers await pay, court action planned.
From Belt a man digging a well near Highwood found peculiar stones. He sent one to a jeweler who identified the stone as Ranguneee and offered ten dollars for it. Great Falls dispatch notes the unexpected gem discovery and modest advance offer.
Great Falls notes report Superintendent Ross resigning from Montana Central to join Missouri Pacific in St Louis. Local cases include 15 witnesses in a Belt 160 acre land dispute. Mrs Anderson case dismissed. county installs a deputy’s residence telephone. Upcoming debates pit clergy against lawyers at the opera house with judge Leslie overseeing.
A court heard the defense offer evidence and asked to be bound over. The justice took the matter under advisement until tomorrow.
Quiet returned after a clash near Lee Turner's Quarter house three and a half miles from Middlesboro Kentucky. Dead include Deputy Sheriff Charles Cecil Frank Johnson Mike Welch Jeff Prader Perry Watson three Turner forces. Wounded Deputy Dorle Leon Hopper John Johnson and Tom Russell listed missing. Lee Turner scarce after the attack and believed to be under guard at Hencraft Tennessee. Posse disbanded after the Wednesday night confrontation.
A report from Big Timber notes Miss Bessie Boyce attempted self harm with belic acid. Rescue came from prompt remedies and she survived. Authorities say jealousy is the believed motive for the rash act in this February dispatch.
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