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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
10
The forecast notes lighter traffic delays this summer with fewer hold ups expected. Officials cite improved conditions and stable temperatures reducing disruption. Residents should plan travel with typical summer patterns in mind.
The Chequamegon cafe manager Roy Mitchell, the cafe hold up hero, faced a bold robber with a revolver after a sugar bowl shot nearly hit the thief. Police pressed a broad dragnet for nameless suspects as hungry desperate men roam the town amid a cold spell.
S. Hartman J. G. Denny R. T. Smith William Owsley H. H. Holting Jr A Barnes Mr and Mrs Scarlett L Sherman wife of Norris Burrell Ralph Brunk Plaines H H Zenor Deer Lodge merchant at McDermott Editor W M Bole in city Yesterday John Egan hurt in Anaconda mine cage says condition not materially changed but shows signs of recovery
Secretary Root said he would not yet disclose Brooke court findings or his planned action on the Cadet Boog hazing case. He noted strict academy rules against hazing, with two cadets dismissed this year, and he warned against using coerced or secondhand evidence. He seeks to determine disciplinary steps for cadets who admitted hazing while acknowledging evidentiary difficulties.
Sitka Alaska faced a major blaze on January 2 when sparks from a carpenter shop ignited nearby buildings in high winds. The Greek church burned briefly several times but was extinguished each time. US Marine Corps detachment of 56 men under Captain J. H. Pendleton aided the local fire brigade, saving the city after hours of effort. Pendleton was severely burned and several firefighters were injured. Loss estimated between 5 000 and 7 000 dollars with no insurance.
Peterborough New Hampshire January reports say Congressman Frank Clark died at his home tonight from consumption. Clark had recently withdrawn as a candidate for United States senator to succeed Chandler.
The city reports another fatality from the Riochester orphan asylum fire. Allen Bellmore, age two, died tonight, raising the toll to twenty nine.
Henry Hahn was elected president of the Portland chamber of commerce in Portland Oregon on January 9.
Portland reports a prominent capitalist offered to build and operate a smelter in the city. Details on location, financing, and timeline remain unconfirmed as discussions continue.
Trafic Manager B Campbell of the Oregon Railway & Navigation company announced that the pledge for 100 tons of ore daily had been met by mining companies operating along the line of the Co R and N company.
The Montana National Bank of Helena will rename as the National Bank of Montana, with the same officers and a new paid in capital of 512000. The change follows ownership shifts over eight years and creates a new organization to succeed the old bank while preserving its business and staff. The initial capitalization is subscribed by a list including James J. Hill James H. Eckles Joseph Rosenbaum A G Becer Henry Bratnaber Andrew J. Davis and others. New officers are Thomas A. Martow president Albert L. Smith vice president and Thomas c Kurtz cashier with W H Dickinson assistant cashier.
In Helena the Montana State Bar Association rejected a woman suffrage resolution at its 15th annual meeting. President was absent, committees formed, and officers reelected. A special “John Marshall day” was planned for Feb. 4 1901 with a banquet to honor Chief Justice Marshall. Two suffrage petitions from Susan B. Anthony were voted down.
Major Dawson receives a crocheted silk bag from "Jerry Jordan, Deer Lodge" at the Pacific Express office. He and a friend debate its meaning as a token of gratitude possibly from a former inmate, then the major departs with the bag to show his wife. Watch repairs suggested at Mayer, 40 W Park.
The funeral for Mrs George R R Milburn wife of Associate Justice Milburn will be held tomorrow at 1 9 from the First Presbyterian church with pastors W N Sloan and D B Price officiating. Interment is at Forestvale cemetery. The supreme court adjourned until Saturday out of respect for the justice's wife.
The state board of examiners appointed Lon R. Hoss of Philipsburg as clerk to succeed David G. Hamilton after four years in the post.
Topeka Kansas January report states L Z Wise of Hutchinson dies here after arriving for the legislature. He fell ill and could not attend a House session that evening.
Newsshots report Empress Dowager remains bigoted and anti foreign, ready to resist reforms if conditions change. Other items note Burnside sailing to lay cables between Manila and San Francisco, Japan-US talks on damages for Honolulu fires, Nagai Ko bribery case claims, and insurgent surrender in Northwest Luzon. Quakes press Makurajima, Izu island. Desrovere torpedo destroyer project planned.
The McGowan Commercial Company was incorporated in Helena today by James A. McGowan R. L. Menefee C. A. Peterson and N. H. Morgan. The company will operate a general commercial business plus livestock and real estate dealings at Pisins Missoula County with capital stock of 0 000 dollars.
In Tacoma Washington on January 9 measures are being taken to push a bill into the legislature. The bill would submit to voters a constitutional amendment designating Tacoma as the state capital instead of Olympia.
Dispatches from across Kansas report a severe snowstorm prevailing in most regions. In the western areas the cold is extreme though not accompanied by strong winds. Stockmen are prepared and no major disruptions are expected among them.
Sir Edward S. Symmes chief secretary of the government of Burmah and die? The article fragment notes his death in Rangoon on January 10 and references his high government role.
A member of the Legislative Council of India died after shooting himself in the head while riding in a carriage several days ago. The incident has been reported as a suicide with the exact motive not disclosed. The deceased served in the council and was recognized for his public service.
Deputy sheriffs took charge of all Seattle gambling houses tonight under a superior court warrant. The move followed a quarrel between the boss gamblers and two men who tried a black jack game earlier. The two accused men were arrested and warrants issued for the proprietors. The action has stirred wide interest and may keep gambling closed.
Robert Bryan known as Suitor Bob and Jack Harris was arrested in New York for complicity in the murder of Rev. Father Riegel. He confessed to Captain Titus implicating others. The priest was drugged and robbed at Bryan's North Eighth Street saloon before his death.
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