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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
1
A French bark crashes into the steamship Walla Walla, sinking the vessel. One hundred fifteen are accounted for, with no word yet from the missing passengers as rescue attempts continue.
San Francisco reports the collision at Cape Mendocino sank the Walla Walla with at least 20 dead or missing. Of 42 passengers and crew, 84 reached Eureka, 17 at Big Lagoon, seven drowned, and 65 saved by the Dispatch. Survivors include Captain Hall and numerous officers, with a patrol coastwide for further picks.
Mayor Davey announced the suspension of four officers for 20 days for the good of the department. The move sparked intense council discussion over the lack of details and whether the chief should be questioned or forced to explain the misconduct or investigations.
Anton Strixich was caught robbing mail at the Great Falls post office. Post Office Inspector E D Beatty and Police Sergeant Schuler arrested him. two decoy letters and a marked coin were found on Strixich along with two keys. He awaits trial in Helena on a federal charge with a maximum five year sentence.
Judge Knowles at Butte dismissed John MacGinniss suit to bar dividends and stock voting by Amalgamated Copper and Boston & Montana. He ruled Amalgamated validly owns stock and may participate in affairs. temporary injunctions dissolved and MacGinniss enjoined from further similar action. The case, tied to House Bill 132 and federal state court jurisdiction, may return to district court if Amalgamated does not appear by February first.
Governor Hunt, after returning from a governors meeting in Helena, said Idaho will not pursue court action to block the proposed Northwestern railway consolidation. He stated there is no Idaho law to support a contest and does not plan to call an extra session to create one.
Jan 3 weather bulletin warns of storm conditions along the Atlantic coast from the Delaware breakwater to East Bert with cold wave advisories in New York New Jersey eastern Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland District of Columbia Virginia and Columbus Ohio.
President W H Lucas says Northern Pacific rates are satisfactory for next season. Butte and Helena have been admitted to league membership joining Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland. The circuit becomes one of the strongest minor leagues in the country and remains in the National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs to secure good playing talent.
Special Dispatch reports Missoula on January 2 where John Carpenter, a well known contractor, is jailed after a violent disturbance on Mall Street. He reportedly dug at a wall and refused to calm after a prior pattern of trouble with contractors including Clark's flour mill.
Barcelona reports strike action spreading with large reinforcements moved into the area as of January 2. Officials say the strike situation is alarming though details are limited amid the city’s unrest.
MadridJanuary 2 The tie between Spain and the United States has been settled by the cabinet and will not be sent to the supreme council of state for consideration.
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