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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1901
Page
1
Photographs show a man under arrest in Burlington Iowa identified as the Montana Murderer. The images capture authorities with the suspect as part of the ongoing case against the fugitive.
Special Dispatch reports George Anderson jailed in Burlington Iowa for Linter murder in Cedar Rapids. Montana citizens identify him as the Beaver shooting victim at Logan on Nov 7 and the Springdale Sheriff Young killings two days later, with Under Sheriff Frank Beller involved. Fernald in Miles City received Cedar Rapids Gazette outlining Linter’s murder details.
An ongoing probe ties a Burlington man to the fatal Springdale murder. Photographs circulated among witnesses show a striking resemblance to the suspect. Under Sheriff Woodham and officials in Whitehall, Twin Bridges, and Logan pursue leads, with Agent Carney slated to travel to Iowa to confirm identity based on sightings from train passengers and local merchants.
A Burlington Iowa murder suspect described as from Montana is identified by multiple witnesses and photographs as the same man who killed Linter and wounded his wife in Cedar Rapids then fled toward Burlington. Authorities plan to have the suspect dressed in the same clothes and with a grown beard for a positive identification by Agent Carney in Burlington.
Welles Fargo Express company will open libraries tomorrow at all terminal points as a New Year gift to its employees, numbering between 3 and 19,000, with libraries funded by the company. Locations include Albuquerque New Mexico. Utah and Denver California Ogden Reno Portland Sacramento Los Angeles.
The Rocky Mountain News tallies Colorado mineral production for the year with totals in Cold, silver, lead, copper, zinc, iron, coal and an overall grand total of 76,822,074 dollars from the compiled statistics.
Wichita arrest coverage reports Mrs Nation confined in county jail quarantined for smallpox as pro prohibitionists accuse liquor interests of pressuring officials. Nation appeals to women to aid the crusade urging action beyond ballots while vowing to endure sacrifice and possible cremation by the whiskey element.
At Leavenworth Kansas December 31 smallpox has broken out in the Soldiers' Home. Two negro veterans are fully developed with several more showing signs. The facility housing over 2,000 veterans is quarantined with wholesale vaccination and a temporary pesthouse planned near the north gate.
Thousands flocked to Broadway and the city hall area to welcome 1900. The Trinity church chimes rang at 11:59 with fourteen peals as crowds filled streets and ferries carried revelers from Long Island and New Jersey. City officials held brief speeches before a noisy celebration as horns and bands filled the night.
The first official move by new Republican lawmakers produced 102 votes for Marshall of Allegheny as speaker candidate, a tally disputed by anti Quay Republicans who claim some ballots were bogus. They aim to elect their candidate tomorrow with Democrats, while stalwart Republicans expect Senate control.
He hoped for acceptance of the amended Hay-Pauncefote treaty and to see the Nicaraguan canal commenced thoroughly in his second term of office.
Boston reports Bobby Walthour of Atlanta leads after day one in Park Square Garden six days race with Kaser close. Kaser set a new 100 mile record at 4 hours 27 minutes 21.35 seconds, while Stinson briefly led before final sprint. Walthour faced tire punctures and DNF delays but remained among leaders as crowd cheered the action.
Paris reports from Pekin describe regulars and Boxers mustering in suburbs and along the Pekin to Pen tinefa railway. French and German posts double their forces to prevent a surprise attack as Colonel Guillet with 1500 men faces several thousand regulars near Tehintingfu, with General Ballould rushing to assist.
Local notice describes a creeping invasion scenario in Buehs Creeping Inioc Pe Town. Authorities warn residents to stay alert and report unusual activity. No further details available in readable text.
London reports Boer forces reach midway between the Orange River and Cape Town as a warning grows over possible delays. The government notes the invasion's seriousness while the public focuses on the loss of a large naval gun and concerns over enteric fever among troops.
The Cape government calls loyal inhabitants in 27 districts including Cape Town to form a colonial force to repel invasion. Volunteers will be paid 5 shillings daily with rations and arms, for up to three months. Enlistments begin Thursday amid Boer incursions reaching toward Prieska and Cradock areas.
London reports Major General Sir Henry Colville received word that Lieutenant Colonel Spragge was sent by a forged telegram dated Lindley May 23 claiming Gen Colville needed mounted troops. Colville says he had no knowledge of the telegram and that wire tampering near Lindley favored the Boers. He presented at the war office while Sir Evelyn Wood sent a subordinate.
The Universal Gazette publishes a letter from Emperor Kwang Hsu to Emperor Nicholas congratulating him on his recovery and expressing gratitude for Russia's proposed restoration of Manchuria to China, the native land of Kwang Hsu.
Idaho reports total metal output for 1900 at 14.15 million dollars, up 986,582 from 1899. Gold fell by about 500,000 while silver, lead, and copper increased. Gold reach 7 million, silver 6 million, lead 6000? copper 150,000? total 14,150,000.
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Pekin reports an armistice has been proclaimed, dated Sunday December 40.
London Jan 1 report from Pekin states General Sir Alfred Gaselle commander of British forces in China is seriously ill with his condition described as grave.
Colorado endures a brutal cold wave with Denver reporting 18 degrees below zero at 9 am. The temperature rose to 10 above before dropping again to 12 below by night. Districts across the state report extreme cold and worsening conditions.
Utah mines produced ten metals totaling 16 million dollars in 1900 per Wella, Fargo & Co. figures. Gold 4,125,240. silver 6,248,410. copper 2,514,597. lead 3,122,863. total 16,011,200, marking a large rise over 1899.
General Kitchener reports from Pretoria that the Helvetia post was surprised at 2:30 a.m. by Boer forces who rushed a 4.7 inch gun. A dawn patrol shelled the Boers from Swartzkopje, forcing them to abandon the gun temporarily. Four officers wounded, 11 men killed, 22 wounded. A Machadodorp column failed to reach in time due to bad roads.
A Halle salt mines delegation arrived in Berlin with New Year gifts for Emperor William and court figures. The presents include sausages of peculiar shape and eggs.
Washington correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports President McKinley wishes the United States and Great Britain to sustain ample cordial relations into the new century. The president expressed this hope during a recent interview in London.
Springfield, AL December 31 governor grants clemency to George L. Magill who was convicted in Chicago in April for receiving deposits after insolvency and given a Joliet prison sentence under the indefinite sentence law. The executive commutation follows a petition signed by leading men.
Thousands celebrate the new century in Chicago with watch meetings in churches and business districts. Crowds of men and boys march, blow horns, cheer, and every steam whistle sounds at the stroke of twelve.
London dispatch reports that Kruger urges Queen Wilhelmina to write personal letters to Nicholas Loubet and William aiming to stop the war. The Hague correspondent notes the queen is not unwilling but the Netherlands ministry is split.
London reports a dispatch from Lord Kitchener to the war office dated Pretoria December 21 stating strategic notes on the campaign and troop movements. The summary notes emphasis on progress and British operations as the year ends.
A fragment of the enemy force entering the east colony split and crossed the Bangor Sherborne railway, causing damage. Williams's column plans to contact this group today. A western column moved along the Carnarvon Victoria road at 7 am, pursued by Thorneycroft and DeLisle. Few colonial recruits joined the invaders, and Hertzog's troops are thinning their worn horses.
London December 31 The princess of Wales president of the Soldiers and Sailors' Families association writes to the newspapers urging further contributions to support families of men in the war effort.
Reports say a train near Rosmead held up by Boers carried 60 Prince Albert guards and 40 women and children. The party numbered about 200 with distant support. Soldiers defended the train until ammunition ran out and were captured and later released. An officer and three soldiers were badly wounded as bullets penetrated carriages. Rail traffic paused but permanent way spared.
Helena Dec 31 There are 479 patients at Warm Springs Insane Asylum with 23 native Montanans. During the year 50 were discharged as recovered 19 dismissed as partially cared for by relatives and 64 died. County origins include Silver Bow 66 Lewis and Clark 41 Missoula 36 Gallatin 27 and Yellowstone 11 among others. Foreign-born inmates outnumber natives with Ireland 64 Germany 39 and Sweden 30 among nationalities. Occupations include 123 laborers 48 miners 22 farmers and 48 miners. Total cost for the year 115142.45 with 11 inmates in long terms and one baby born at the asylum sent to an orphanage.
A new arbitration plan for settling contract disputes between the American Newspaper Publishers' Association and the International Typographical Union was issued in Chicago. Local conciliation precedes national arbitration with a three member board if needed, and underwriters guarantee preservation of contracts during the process.
London and Globe Finance Limited faces collapse after the Baker Street Waterloo railway issue default. The Daily Chronicle notes £1,120,000 in liabilities and hints the railway may suspend. It urges against voluntary liquidation and blames Marquis of Dufferin and Ava for public losses.
Omaha December 31 The city council adopted a resolution to offer rewards totaling 25 000 for the arrest and conviction of Edward Jr kidnappers The plan includes 8 000 for one culprit and 15 000 for two others The council urged Mr Cudahy to withdraw his personal 25 000 offer to ease fear and pressure on police Mayor Moore said he would continue pursuing the kidnapers regardless of bullets in the case
Omaha on December 31 reports Mayor Moores pressed to fund a 25 000 reward for arrest and conviction of kidnapers. John Cudahy insists his 25 000 reward will stand despite proposed relief and public subscription push.
Eugene B. Braden of the U S assay office in Helena estimates Montana gold production at 248 000 fine ounces valued at 126 100 000 with last year at 223 0 00 ounces valued at 4 816 110 Silver output is forecast at 16 179 000 fine ounces up from 16 850 000 last year Copper not estimated this year Braden will publish a full copper figure later in the annual report due in two to three months and Totem takes over tomorrow.
Leander Parker resigns as general superintendent of the Postal Telegraph company in Chicago. ER. Nally is appointed to succeed him, effective tomorrow. Parker led the Western division since 1883 and cites poor health for retirement. Nally, his assistant since 1880, takes over the wires, offices, and networks west of Pennsylvania, north of New Orleans, and east of Arizona.
San Francisco reports Countess Festities de Tolna obtained a divorce on grounds of wilful neglect and cruelty. The case drew unusual attention due to the parties' prominence. the Count was found guilty of indifference and cruelty, while the Countess, formerly Miss Hiagin, had the allegations of misconduct rejected by the court.
Traffic on all lines of the railway company resumed after last night’s compromise agreement. The accord included a wage increase for workers and ends a period of disruption across Increnton Scranton and surrounding areas.
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