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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
9
Crosby Noyes, veteran editor and distinguished journalist, is noted for his long career and leadership at major papers. The obituary outlines his influence, journalistic standards, and decades of service in the press.
Justice Henter delivers opinion on the status of a Japanese detainee held by authorities in British Columbia. The ruling addresses legality and admissibility of the detention under applicable law. Further considerations outline rights and potential remedies for the detainee.
Crosby Stuart Noyes editor in chief of the Washington Evening Star died at the Hotel Raymond in Pasadena after a grippe illness. He was 83, born in Minot Maine, and spent over 60 years in journalism shaping Washington reporting and policy. Funeral plans and family attendance were noted.
A fire in Dayton Ohio today destroyed the Dayton Motor Car plant and its contents. Estimated losses run around 300000 dollars, fully covered by insurance. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion as the cause of the blaze.
In Salt Lake City on February 21, the Mercantile National Bank of New York began attachment proceedings in district court against the Bingham Consolidated Mining and Milling Company to recover $45,000 owed on a promissory note. The firm has been linked to F. A. Heinze, former Mercantile National Bank president, who previously controlled its stock.
The Senate approved a bill allowing seven Filipino nationals to receive instruction at the United States military academy. The move reflects possible expanded military education opportunities for Filipinos within American service institutions.
Helena Feb 21 United States Senator Dixon will not seek a delegate position to the national convention in Chicago. He cites many Republicans able to represent Montana and urges friends not to present his name. He predicts Taft likely nominee, with a Roosevelt stampede possible if Taft falters.
New York society figure Mrs. William Proudfit Burden also known as Natha Rives was found dead in bed at 908 Fifth Avenue. Coroner ruled accidental gas poisoning from a disconnected gas tube feeding into a drop light. She was 22, daughter of the late Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont, with ties to Newport and Washington society.
At Hutchinson Kansas February 21 1900 delegates chose J H Atwood as national committeeman over J G Johnson 371 to 187 W F Sapp earned 65 votes Delegates elected to the national convention included W H L Pepperel Charles Sawyer J E Andrews and W A Harris The platform condemns the asset currency law supports federal and state bank guarantees direct vote for public officers and a direct presidential nomination by the people It reserve secrecy of the ballot and opposes fictitious stocks and bonds No action on US senator.
Frankfort reports Representative Arnett left Beckham and supported Ollie James for United States senator. Ballot results show Beckham 57, Bradley 57, James 2, Campbell 2, Allen 1, Fehr 1, Blackburn 1, with 61 needed for choice.
The second day receipts from Mrs BE H Conger’s sale of the Peking Boxer uprising collection, amassed while her husband was the U S minister to China, totaled 9382 dollars, bringing two day sales to 17489 dollars.
Helena Montana February 21 The state board of railroad commissioners was informed by Northern Pacific traffic officers of a wheat tariff cut from Montana common points to Chicago from 15 cents to 424% cents and that a new spacious station will be built at Garrison after ongoing work. The Fromberg station abandonment order was rescinded following protests.
Snow slows the dozen car field as the Thomas car, carrying Montague Roberts at the wheel, reaches Goshen after 15 hours on the road from Wawaka. The Italian car stalls at Ligonier and a French car at Kendallville. Sperry’s American pilot car runs dry and is towed in. The team plans to depart for Michigan City via South Bend after spending the night.
The German car in the New York to Paris race passed Cleveland at 1 30 p m today en route to its next leg. The French car arrived from Ashtabula at 11 30 a m and departed for Toledo at 4 30 p m after repairs on a broken axle were completed locally.
In St Joseph Missouri on February 21 former Congressman Frank B Fulkerson and David Rankin were chosen to represent Missouri fourth district at the national Republican convention in Chicago. They were instructed strongly for Taft.
Boston February 21 State party announces the democratic convention to choose at large delegates to the national convention will occur May 7. District conventions follow between May 7 and May 11 in the effort to shape the party's national delegation.
New Orleans reports that early fruits and vegetables, mainly slated for shipment to the North, suffered damage from the cold spell of the past two days.
Senator Perkins of California argues a strong justification of long cruiser naval policy. He asserts persistent defense of shipbuilding priorities and strategic value in a tense Senate debate.
Senator Perkins defends naval buildup tying cost to iron and steel industry gain. He notes a Pacific fleet of 18 battleships and assorted cruisers, arguing the United States becomes second sea power. Cabinet leak reveals Australia invitation for fleet visit and Metcalf's cautious reply.
George W. Wessells a veteran actor who had played leading parts with Edwin Booth and other stage figures for 35 years died in Denver from paralysis brought on by exposure during a 190? performance with Blanche Bates in The Darling of the Gods Three years earlier. His principal successes were in Shakespearean roles and he could recite almost every Shakespeare play from memory.
Washington February 21 Secretary Garfield has requested three troops of cavalry for park protection. Two units would guard Yosemite National Park while the remaining detachment would be split between Sequoia and General Grant parks.
Portland Oregon February 21 Under instructions from the postmaster general all mail addressed to the St Paul and Pacific Timber syndicate or to its president Byron R Derr will be withheld from delivery at the Portland post office until further notice The order applies also to the other officers of the company but since Derr is the only officer actively serving no other mail will be affected by the instructions The order was issued on the representation of Senator Tillman of South Carolina that the St Paul and Pacific Timber syndicate was using this name in its literature without authority.
Ex Secretary of the Treasury Shaw spoke on the Aldrich currency bill at a Denver reception and banquets. He warned it may lure national banks from commercial banking and heighten reliance on New York, while noting its passage would block consideration of other inflationary bills.
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