03 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
1
The Supreme Court directs the Attorney General to determine whether any officers of the Montana Ore Purchasing Company have incited contempt in the matter. The ruling ensures a formal inquiry into possible disobedience by company leaders as the case proceeds.
Montana court orders further inquiry into the Delaware Surety company and Montana Ore Purchasing company actions regarding contempt of court. Attorney General Donovan to expand the probe, with hearings possible on alleged contempts by officers or agents, while related cases over Heinze access to mines prompt a stay order and show cause hearing. Governor Hunt calls for municipal law reform and modern city charters in Puerto Rico.
Great Falls dispatch notes a disputed claim by John D Felthousen that he located 40 acres of unlocated government land along the Mississippi River. Officials deny the claim, asserting the land belongs to the railroad and that no trespass will be allowed. Also listed are marriages, a spring jury list, and a disturbance arrest in the city.
Governor Hunt delivered a message to the Porto Rico legislature noting tranquility, expanding schools, new railways, growing commerce, profitable agriculture, road construction, debt repayment and broader opinion tolerance. The report lists 85 schools with 934 teachers and 15,060 pupils, and an increased insular revenue balance by 128000 dollars.
Governor W Murray Crane took the oath today to start his third term in Massachusetts. Attendees at the ceremony filled a large crowd unseen at similar inaugurations in years. The inaugural address focused on state matters.
Reports detail the arrest and flight of embezzler Byron Anderson alias B. OK. Anderson. The case outlines his marriage prospects in Corvallis, his Arkansas wife and two children, and his entry into business in Montana before fleeing the Bitter Root region amid suspected further transactions.
In a Jan interview former Congo Free State official Guy Burrows denounces brutal conditions and cannibal involvement in rubber labor. He cites forced labor, state linked companies, and government taint, warning reforms are only to placate the public while abuses persist.
The Roosevelts hosted the first formal 1930s White House function of the year welcoming cabinet members and guests. Music was provided by the Marine Band as numerous senators representatives and friends attended.
Reports show Lord Vauncetote improved after a Washington Jai visit. Lord Paunceface missed attendance at the waite house revelion due to indisposition and rheumatic gout. both were noted in society circles with delayed appearances.
Detective Charlesworth and Sheriff Watts escorted B. K. Anderson alias P. A. Keith back from Stuttgart Arkansas where the October heist suspect was arrested. Anderson may plead guilty and face punishment while the missing Arkansas county scrip remains undiscovered despite a Corvallis search. Sheriff Watts may receive a reward for his role.
In a statement on medicines economy, D A Kiopt and associated authorities asserted tuberculosis is not contagious, challenging U S government opinion and noting tuberculosis was not contagious despite warnings.
A speaker criticized government stigma toward the afflicted and urged appointment of a commission to study the disease and identify the best approved treatment.
Kalispell January 2 An early morning wreck at Cut Bank left ten freight cars and an engine in a ditch. No injuries reported and the track was blocked only a few hours. Nearby reports link engineer Norson to yesterday’s Lucerne wreck, stating he kept his steam engine coaling before the crash.
Leavenworth Kan Jan 2 The most hovel court in Kansas convened in the penitentiary library for arraignment of mutineers implicated in the murder of Guard J B Waldrupe. Seventeen mutineers wore ball and chain and pleaded not guilty. Trial set for 3 pm tomorrow with Deputy Marshal Prescott serving warrants. Warden McClaghrey asks press to deny guards resigning fears.
Reports from Pekin describe General Yang Lu moving to form two anti-foreign army corps to offset pro foreign leaders. A Belgian priest murder edict signals punishment and conciliatory intent toward Christians. Officials warn of Boxer supporters and fears of entrapment after court return to Pekin near legation walls.
Boston reports a six day Lickle race with fierce pace and tight competition among six leading teams. The final scores show the tail enders unable to overtake the leaders, with teams including McFarland and Maya, McLean and Butha, Mune and Freeman, and others competing closely.
The Liberdator formerly Ban Righ left Fort de France for Venezuela with General Matos and a group of notable Venezuelan officers and volunteers. The vessel, armored and armed, will join allied troops as part of Matos’s campaign to depose a disputed government and restore liberal rule.
Vienna reports via Sofia that Ellen M. Stone the captive American missionary may have been released but no confirmation is given. Telegraph dispatches cite an unverified rumor of release in Turkey on January 1 and pledge of silence by negotiators.
Washington officials say no recent news on Miss Stone and cannot confirm a London dispatch claiming her release. However, sources note that negotiators remain in contact with the brigands and have access to the ransom money needed to secure captives.
Washington dispatches report the latest bulletin from the office of the secretary concerning Miss Simne and Mine Tsilka. The message confirms both are alive and well, though still in unspecified condition.
A cablegram to the Venezuelan consul in New York reports that Taracas on Jan 2 saw Hernanges de feated and Pietri captured, signaling a crushed revolution. The message conveys a decisive political victory and the capture of a key rebel figure.
Captivity information remains unavailable at the end of last week. Further details about the women's case could not be obtained.
A North Yasin wire report says the Northern Pacific railroad will buy 20 000 acres near Kennewle including three defunct ditch company holdings. The deal, valued around 300 000, aims to reopen and extend canals with water now on the land and to attract 5 000 people to settle after irrigation begins.
Admiral Simpson’s illness progresses slowly toward the end with arterial symptoms arising. Medical science cannot check it. The patient’s condition is becoming less tractable and resistant to treatment, injecting uncertainty into the case as the parent struggles with care.
The Pollution department today issued orders implementing the Fort Harrison hut at Helena. Pension has been granted M ausett of Pteveneville at a month.
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