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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
1
In a dramatic sea disaster the Erickson family were separated during panic. The father and one son reached a life raft after a long water ordeal, while another son died from exhaustion.
The Walla Walla collision with the Max and the Walla Walla wreck left 42 dead or missing as survivors recount the disaster. The Max, towed by Acme and McCulloch, was badly damaged but afloat. Rev. Erickson and his family were among the dead or missing, while rescuers describe harrowing survival on rafts and life boats.
Stevenson has spent five years appointing the chair of church history at McCormick Theological Seminary. He is not quite a se. and sits on the creed revision committee.
Congress reconvenes after a three week recess with the Hepburn canal bill as the main House order. Debate time not fixed, but supporters expect swift passage while possible wider discussion could arise if the Panama Canal Co plans to sell property for 40000 dollars.
New York church officials say the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church will extend a call to the Rev J Ross Stevenson of Chicago to succeed the late Dr George T Purves who died last September.
A large audience gathered at First Presbyterian Church in Great Falls for the induction of Rev. F. R. Ferrand formerly of Oswego New York. Retiring pastor Rev. Richardson presided and preached the sermon after asking constitutional questions. Charges were delivered by Rev. Ellis to the congregation and Rev. Edwards to the new pastor. Special choir music highlighted the ceremony. Ferrand has been filling the pulpit for weeks and his wife and daughter are expected soon to begin housekeeping.
Denver residents vow a martial crackdown after a month of crime waves and a mass meeting plan to patrol streets by night. A citizens committee will press for heavy punishments and curfews to deter criminals following a spree that included assaults on women and the New Year murder of 11 year old Harry Fridbern.
Constantinople reports say brigands holding Miss Stone are being driven from Turkish territory by local inhabitants. A deadly feud among band leaders drives deserters toward Bulgaria as the American legation awaits word from drago man Gargioul who sought talks with the captors. Rumors of Stone's release are deemed unfounded.
Helena Montana Jan 5 plans move for a Republican conference at Hotel Helena to oppose Carter backed federal office control. The circular calls loyal Republicans to meet Jan 6 at 8 pm and urges county delegates to participate to curb the so called guardians of the party. F Goddard of Billings named as a notable figure in the effort and other well known Republicans expected to join the movement.
Ex Senator Chandler argues for greater exclusivity in executive power and fewer concerns over appointments to public offices. He presses for a restrained approach by the nation’s leadership and urges focus on core duties.
Ex Secretary William E Chandler argues for reform of executive duties to relieve the president's burden. He cites Arthur and McKinley, critiques Roosevelt for wide appointing scope, and urges limiting access to cabinet ministers and officials while preserving democratic, strong leadership.
In St Louis on January 5 Harry Sheldon a New York pedestrian won the go-al-on-please race finishing at 11 p m after 47 hours. He led George Tracy of Kinderhook by 26 miles with Tracy 11 miles ahead of George Noremac of Philadelphia The final standings list Sheldon 361 miles Tracy 235 Noremac 324 Cartwright 220 Hart 313 Loeslein 310 Cavanaugh 275 Hegelman 257 West 232 Richardson 231 Guerrero 290 Fieming 200 and others remaining in the field.
Police uncover traces of anarchist plots in Cadiz province towns. Forty nine arrests made and prisoners sent to Barcelona for trial by military courts.
Santiago de Chile January 5 Argentina has not officially ratified the protocol signed by Chilean foreign minister Benor Yunez and Argentine minister to Chile Sener Portela. Buenos Aires has asked the Chilean government for further explanations.
In Knoxville Tennessee authorities defer action on the Harvey Logan alias Kid Curry case awaiting the February circuit court session. Debates over where he will be tried linger as Great Northern officials and other parties agree not to transport him. Documentation confirming his identity was secured, while Logan remains a social center at Knox county jail with many visitors and gifts.
W I Bryan spent Jan making a nod to Mayor Tom L Johnson in Cleveland before heading to Wooster to speak at a Jackson Day banquet and then to New Haven for further remarks. He stated he is not a candidate for any office and declined to name any likely Democratic presidential contenders.
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