Sufficiently Sworn In to Guard Her in Town
An undercurrent of excitement spreads as a large turnout forms to provide protection. The influx of strangers grows with each arriving train, bringing many new arrivals to the area.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1903
Page
3
An undercurrent of excitement spreads as a large turnout forms to provide protection. The influx of strangers grows with each arriving train, bringing many new arrivals to the area.
Washington floodwaters recede as conditions improve in Seattle region. Two ranchers Martin Cummings and Edward Shaughnessy drowned rescuing stock when a log struck a small rowboat in the O'Brien area. Andy Connoley survived. The flood closed rail lines, disrupted coal and milk supplies, wrecked bottling works, and left hogs and chickens drowned.
In Dresden and Berne reports, the German consul at Geneva seeks to serve a writ on Crown Princess Louise of Saxony for judicial separation. The petition asks her to return to Dresden to appear Jan 28 before a special tribunal, while the crown princess seeks absolute divorce from the crown prince.
Customs officers fought a crowd at Tacoma Wash as hundreds of delayed eastbound passengers flocked to Seattle. The steamer Flyer held 500 capacity but officials allowed only 300 aboard after trains were abandoned.
A Tangier dispatch says the sultan may abdicate in favor of his brother Mulai Mohammed, who is acclaimed in Fez streets. Premier Silvela confirms the Moroccon throne pretender’s retreat, enabling the sultan to reorganize the army and quell the insurrection.
Senator McLaurin of Mississippi and Postmaster General Payne discussed the Indianola Mississippi post office closure amid community opposition to a black postmaster. Officials warn reopening only if no intimidation occurs as anger and disruptions rise. Local residents establish a private mail service while deputies prepare for possible unrest and the mayor questions reopening for safety reasons.
In San Francisco Truxton Beale and Thomas Williams face trial for firing on Editor Marriott. Williams, testifying, produced a revolver and a dagger claiming self defense against dishonest horsemen he barred from racing. The court seized the weapons.
In San Juan Puerto Rico on January 5 the smuggling cases heard before Commissioner Anderson Lieut Commander Mentz and Supervisor of Elections Benjamin Butler proceed to trial in federal court on charges of receiving and aiding transportation of smuggled goods. A $1,000 bond was set in each case but Mentz and Butler were released on personal recognizance. No further hearings are scheduled before Commissioner Anderson.
Fourteen hundred revolutionists clashed with 800 government troops near Guatire. After four hours of combat the rebels retreated, 57 killed and many wounded. Government success under Gen. Acosta followed by ongoing political talks and Hague issue discussions. About 1,500 rebels reportedly march toward Caracas.
Britain and Germany agree to enforce the blockade of the Venezuelan coast despite ongoing arbitration talks. Puerto Cabello vessels were seized amid a broader pressure, with Germany's Sperber sailing to Venezuela and private ships towed to Los Roques.
Port of Spain officials and rivals spar over Admiral Douglas R N granting the Bolivar special permit to sail past the blockade to Ciudad Bolivar. Douglas cites time lost aiding the British cruiser Fantomine aground in the Orinoco. opinions split between self interest and restraint.
An Anaconda Daily Standard advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a free sample kidney and bladder remedy. It claims cures for kidney trouble and related disorders, with testimonials and hospital and doctor endorsements. The notice urges readers to request a sample bottle by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
The Orinoco Steamship Company, an American concern, reports a prize court has been formed to decide the validity of seizures of Venezuelan craft and to fix the value of the prizes. The court acts independently of potential later developments about returning vessels after arbitration.
Washington reports that allied powers have not yet replied to Castro's proposal to submit Venezuela's case to The Hague. Officials expect quick replies as ongoing coast disturbances disrupt American interests. Bowen's Caracas dispatch notes unrest and pressure on President Castro.
Caracas dispatch rejects a U.S. published report that government forces were defeated by revolutionists within eight miles of Caracas Saturday night stating there is no truth to the claim and that government control remains intact.
Washington reports that if plans hold Gov Taft will be nominated to the U S Supreme Court to fill Justice Shiras seat. The Philippines governorship would pass to Gen Luke E Wright with W W Rockhill becoming civil governor appointment awaits fate as aspirants vie for the post.
Favor Tariff Revision Boston Jan 5 resolutions endorsing the Hay Bond treaty and advocating general tariff revision were passed by the members of the Boston chamber of commerce.
The chamber of commerce held a special meeting and unanimously approved a resolution endorsing President Roosevelt's proposal to establish a permanent tariff commission.
Agnes Currie a nurse at Huron street hospital Cleveland cared for typhoid patient Charles Marlatt of Avon Montana. He married her in Helena Montana after a February romance, dubbing a happy ending to a hospital romance.
Berlin reports show army recurring expenses at 112,049,203 dollars, up over 1902 by 117,025. Navy recurring expenditures total 23,349,192.58 dollars, up 1,634,232. Non recurring naval costs include 26,165,250 dollars for buildings and armaments, with shipbuilding down 197,751. Harbor works at Wilhelmshaven Kiel and Dantzig raise extraordinary costs by 2,500. The bill adds one admiral and 114 minor officers. Extraordinary outlays total 5,570,000 dollars for fortresses and field railroad materials.
Cumberland Maryland January 5 The large tin plate mill employing about 5000 workers here has shut down indefinitely. The company warehouse is overstocked with tin and rising coal prices in Philadelphia where tin is finished make profitable production impossible.
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