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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
3
In Washington the senate heard Senator Hoar outline a tentative bill to regulate trusts and impose personal liability on corporate officers. Senator Weston denounced the Dingley tariff as a sacred elephant while urging coal tariff relief amid coal shortages. The session adjourned after an executive session with a quorum in doubt.
In St Louis on January 26 twenty priests of the archdiocese named three candidates for coadjutor bishop. The suffragan bishops will review names within 10 to 20 days and forward them to Rome. The chosen coadjutor would succeed Archbishop Kain in June with Bishop Dunn of Dallas as first choice, Bishop Glennon of Kansas City second, and Bishop Mesmer of Wisconsin third.
Omaha January meeting sees re-election of James Eggleston as president and H G Burt as vice president. Erastus Young remains auditor with E B Prior J Ramsey Jir 8 B Schuyler and C G Warner as directors. A 1% quarterly dividend is declared.
In a Boise address Gov. Morrison urges legislative action to create the bank commissioner as part of a revised state banking system. The message calls for abolishing certain offices, transferring duties to existing offices, and safeguarding public funds while directing deposits to banks earning the highest interest for the county. It also highlights irrigation needs and funding for the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark expositions along with changes to taxation and property rights for spouses.
Vancouver stock report notes Canadian railways will raise freight tariffs 2 to 15 percent at manufacturing and seaboard points to cover higher operation costs. The move follows American railways and affects iron commodities with about a 10 percent increase.
Special Correspondence of the Standard reports Dr. McKennie’s arrival from Jack Ryan’s ranch south of Havre. Ryan his son daughter and mother are ill with smallpox and quarantined. George Francis known as Long George is also ill and moved to the pest house. No direct link to the Cree outbreak is found. Cree cases are quarantined locally.
Special Dispatch reports Henry Bratnober in Oakland at Piedmont Park under a nurse’s care. He crosses the bay thrice weekly for medical treatment in San Francisco and remains a well known figure in Montana mining circles as a former western Rothschild representative and large Montana investor.
Thomas O'Brien a Havre bartender heads to Grand Forks North Dakota to testify in a U S court case involving stolen postage stamps offered in Montana. The stamps were linked to suspects later captured in Kalispell by Post Office Inspector Beatty.
In Pretoria Transvaal the Boers showed up for a garden party honoring Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain. Generals Botha Delaney Cronje and Smuts attended though local Boers did not fill the crowd. Mrs Chamberlain aids the secretary's pacification mission.
Marcus Anderson, the city’s longest serving officer, was elevated to sergeant by Chief Cook following Joseph Schuler’s resignation. The appointment marks a milestone for the department and Anderson’s decades of service.
James Tubey was brought from Havre to Fort Benton by Marshal White and placed in the county jail for an inquiry into his mental condition.
Flood districts report rapid receding waters and falling temperatures. Great Northern westbound derailled at Madison due to a new slide. cleared tonight. Another slide at Snohomish. Northern Pacific main line between Palmer Junction and Ellensburg to be cleared in about 10 days. Mar tin bridge repair planned within three days. trains to Spokane and westward. Eastbound service resumed from Seattle. Carbonado branch only suspended. Two drownings yet to be recovered.
William Wallace Jr. argued for Arthur Shores seeking a writ of supervisory control to halt Silver Bow county disbarment proceedings. Judge McClernan is accused of exceeding jurisdiction by denying a stay while Shores complains of rushed trial, alleged conspiracy, and alleged improper court actions involving Ada Bracktt, John MacGinniss, and Arthur Shores.
Helena mourns the death of Arthur Howard son of the late Capt. C. L. Howard a former Helena public schools superintendent. Arthur had been in Denver and Carlsbad New Mexico for health treatment and died December 23 after improving briefly and sending Christmas greetings to friends.
Great Falls reports County Auditor Jones and Cascade county board nearing resolution over the poor farm. Jones retained control overnight and installed Jo W. Cummings as steward. He will hand over the farm if bondsmen are exonerated regarding care under Stewart Larson, appointed by the board.
Washington reports a patent to David Grattan of Anaconda for locomotive nozzle tip. Alice Drennan of Belgrade receives a pension. Carter post office in Missoula county is reestablished with William Bryan postmaster. H Kennedy of Missoula named Helena land office stenographer. A M Smith of Minnesota named assistant matron at Crow Indian school. M C Colton of Colorado receives Fort Shaw appointment and Mrs F A Keltz of Sun River named at Santa Fe school in N M.
Mrs George W Alderson died at 2 o clock this morning of peritonitis. Funeral at 1 30 p m tomorrow from Tracy avenue home with Rev R M Donaldson of the Presbyterian church officiating. Born Sept 17 1822 in Ohio she married George W Alderson in 1857 and came to Gallatin valley in 1890. She leaves husband two children Charles B Alderson and Mrs M J Fries.
In Boise on January 6 the Republican senatorial caucus is now practically settled for tomorrow evening. Candidates agreed to circulate caucus calls and will not decide whether a majority of all Republicans or only attendees will nominate. Senator Shoup seeks more time to sign but plans to join.
Father Van Clarenbeck will depart for Helena tomorrow to push the convent school project here. The proposal has gained church approval after extended consideration and the priest hopes for a swift finalization of the plan.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Great Falls reports Messenger Boys Union No 295 has elected officers for the coming term and notes the group is in strong condition It hires representatives to the Trades and Labor Assembly and adopts union practices The officers will be installed next Sunday.
A. M. Graves was delivered to jail by the marshal to await trial in the district court on charges of complicity in the shooting at the Half Way House near Havre.
H Gagnon began work today on M A Arnold's new house in the west side addition. John Kimmerle finished the foundation Saturday night. The home is expected to be one of the finest in the city when finished.
Boise Idaho January 6 republicans agree on a caucus for Wednesday night among Standrod Heyburn and Borah all seeking the United States senatorship Shoup opposes the plan and Standrod Heyburn appear to have a solid understanding Meanwhile Borah stands with the group in the Idaho contest
County Clerk Boyle reports 83 marriage licenses issued from his office in the last 12 months. The figure reflects a full year of civil records in Fort Benton area.
Great Falls January 6 Julia Murray eighteen daughter of W J Murray died in a coast accident while sliding with friends near her home Authorities investigated the scene and described a fatal head injury reported by the city medical examiner which closed the area to bystanders until further notice
Murray of Sand Coulee dies after noon tragedy at the coal yard. A child fell from a board sliding down a hill and toppled onto passing cars, suffering a skull fracture. She died five hours later at Columbus hospital. Funeral set for Calvary Cemetery tomorrow.
In Billings district court Fred Lee pled guilty to burning a haystack owned by Jon Schoeder of Lake Basin and received one year in the penitentiary. The day featured a major objection by defense attorney W M Johnston in the Hayden murder case, leading to C F M Goddard being enrolled as assistant prosecutor after Johnston’s challenge. T Harris was enrolled as county attorney with Hathhorn assisting in state trials.
A telegraph from Absarokee reports Ole Heym a young Norwegian ranchman living with Knute Hogan swallowed a dose of rat poison he had taken from a trunk. Despite medical efforts the poison caused his death at 8 am and authorities note troubled mental state. He left no clear motive and was described as industrious and not a heavy drinker. He will be buried tomorrow.
The Butte & Boston Copper and Silver Mining company appeals in a case linked to the Pennsylvania receivership. Heinze companies allegedly worked ore bodies outside the receivership, impacting the appellant’s property. Arguments cite prior injunctions and temporary orders denied by Silver Bow and Lewistown judges. John W. Forbis and J C McHatton presented for the parties.
Billings council action on public scales for hay grain and coal weighed by the clerk as weighmaster. Street and sidewalk committee recommends placing scales on the north side of the city with clerk receiving extra salary. Council meeting tomorrow evening expected to discuss.
L H Fenske plans a two story brick building on the former city hall site at Minnesota and Twenty seventh streets in Billings. The ground floor and basement will house his wholesale business while the upper floor will be finished for lodge rooms. The structure measures 50 by 80 feet and will await the council's lease release from the Northern Pacific Railway company.
Lieut. Gen. Sir Seymour Blane and Mrs. Harry Blake formerly Miss Green of Boston wed quietly in London. King Edward presented Gen. Blane with a handsome gold mounted cane.
Italian composer Signor Mascagni filed a bill in the circuit court asking for an injunction to restrain the prosecution of several suits pending against him.
Ottawa dispatch notes a coming fight over a new transcontinental subsidy with railroads shaping the outcome. Major players include Grand Trunk Pacific, MacKenzie & Mann, Southern Central Pacific, and Quebec interests. Competing routes aim to reach the Pacific, with Southern Central Pacific proposing a southern BC line and possible connections to Ontario.
In Helena Jan 6, the case of Josephine Pourter and others versus William McKensey probes who rightful heirs of John Richard Jr, a freighter killed in 1878. Plaintiffs seek half of 1400 dollars paid to McKensey from 6009 dollars awarded for 1868 Indian depredations and half of remaining funds. The dispute centers on an agreement to split proceeds and whether Millie Richards is a legitimate heir.
Great Britain filed a strong protest with the Turkish government over September permission for unarmed Russian torpedo boat destroyers to pass the Dardanelles under the Russian commercial flag. The note warns such passage violates international treaties and could invite similar privileges for other powers, causing irritation in Russia and concern in Turkey.
Ogden Utah Jan 6 William Brown sentenced to 40 years for killing a Chinese gardener made a desperate bid to escape last night. He sawed through two bars of his cell nearly severing a third and a pocketknife was found hidden in a blanket. Brown’s accomplice James Young had escaped the night they were jailed. Brown to be moved to the penitentiary today.
London January 6 fire broke out in the Christmas decorations above the altar at the chapel royal St James Palace during the Epiphany service. The draft carried flames toward the decorations as the crowd watched. The officiating clergyman removed the burning holly from the altar to quell the blaze.
Chicago report says a whole family died from escaping gas last night and the bodies were found this afternoon. The residents at 2 Liberty street include Albert Finkelstein age 3, Etta Finkelstein age unknown, Jesse Finkelstein age 7, a grandson, Annie Finkelstein age 18, with a gas jet top found on the floor and the supply turned on.
Washington June 6. It is formally announced that the president will approve Dr Lyons a colored preacher of Baltimore as United States minister to Liberia.
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