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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
2
A brief item reports the What the Farmers Want Society dispatching a message to the legislature through an official channel. The note underscores farmer concerns and a call for action from lawmakers.
The Montana farmers society adjourned after two days of business in Great Falls. Officers were elected for the coming year led by President H W McKee and Secretary Treasurer W L Turner. They urged taxes twice yearly, district road trustees with bonds, and boundaries aligned to school districts.
Washington dispatch reports General Wood has submitted an application for service in the Philippines. The move comes as questions over command and deployment rise amid ongoing military operations and staffing considerations in the Pacific theater.
The request is granted and he is expected to be assigned to Min Danao as a major general in August. It is likely he will command a division in the Philippines soon after. General Wood is expected to sail for the Philippines in April.
Berlin January 13. The Reichstag resumes with the budget and auditor's report. Questions on customs administration are raised while Baron Hershheim reports on tobacco culture incentives and peasant growers. Two new measures are proposed: child labor protection and mercantile courts for labor disputes.
Senate speeches spark debate on Dingley act reciprocity provisions. Delliver of Iowa attacks lawmakers for delaying reciprocity and defends Shaw for coal grade orders. Aldrich disputes GOP aim to reduce tariffs via treaties while Tillman vows to address the issue next day. Senate adjourns after executive session.
Salem Oregon January 13 A bill to appropriate 500000 for the Lewis and Clark exposition to be held in Portland in 1905 was introduced in the senate. Of this amount 50000 will be used for an Oregon exhibit at the St Louis exposition. The senate adjourned until Wednesday morning and the house convenes this afternoon delaying Governor Chamberlains inauguration.
Berlin reports the Prussian diet reopened as Count von Buelow read the throne speech. The 1901 accounts show a deficit of 9.375 million dollars and 1902 prospects remain weak. For 1903 a large public loan may be needed to balance revenue and expenditure amid declines in agriculture trade and industry.
In Paris both chambers reopen with a calm session in the chamber of deputies. M. Bourgeois reelected president by a large majority as other candidates withdraw. The government vows to keep the budget before the chamber daily until passage. The Humbert affair looms with several interpellations planned on prisoners' treatment.
Governor Henry McBride urged a 50000 dollar appropriation to fund Washington state participation at the St Louis exposition. He criticized free railroad passes for public officers and called for a new railway commission to regulate lines after noting reduced competition between Northern Pacific and Great Northern since merger talks.
The grain committee of the merchant exchange voted unanimously to ban Walla Walla wheat from piles inspected by the chief inspector and to instruct the inspector not to certify any wheat containing Walla Walla wheat.
Salt Lake City January 13 Gov Wells calls for new irrigation laws to boost benefits from recent federal action on arid land reclamation. He proposes funding a city and business committee to settle water rights disputes and unify water interests. He opposes forest reserve withdrawals of over 4 million acres and backs rate regulation and cultural exhibitions funding.
Topeka Kansas January 13 adjust ment committees of the conductors and brakemen of the Santa Fe plan to adjourn to Chicago to meet Third Vice President Kendrick about a new wage scale they demand a 20 percent increase. General Manager Mudge says the road cannot grant that rise but expects a satisfactory compromise.
Bills introduced include Jones of Arkansas proposing an amendment to anti lottery law to extend prohibition to guessing contests and any prize competition, and Mitchell of Oregon authorizing an appeal to the U S Supreme Court from fraud order rulings.
Gen Frederick I. Grant leaves to resume duties as commander of the department of Texas after paying respects to the president before his departure.
Chicago on January 13 saw independent cigar dealers from major cities meet to form an organization aimed at challenging the tobacco trust alleged to control retail trade.
The Retail Merchants exchange held its annual election last evening naming J. J. McDonnell as president F. W. Webster as vice president W. F. Brown as treasurer Edgar P. Sater as secretary and John Jardine Andrew Thisted and D R Edwards as directors. Holdover directors are J Ki Kenkel and George W Merrill.
Topeka Kansas January 13 Relief for the present in the Kansas coal famine is in sight. The railroads are sending an abundance of coal into the coal districts of the state, but the output is not nearly equal to the demand.
Topeka officials report Gov Bailey's message favors redistricting the state and creating eight congressional districts. He criticizes the current tax law as inadequate and notes railroads pay too small a share. He says a commission prepared bill will be introduced for action.
The Illinois House of Representatives adopted a resolution to appoint a committee with full powers to investigate the coal famine in the state and to summon witnesses. The action was taken in Springfield on January 13.
Jan 13 news from Great Falls reports passage of a Washington bill taking coal duty for one year. Collector C M Webster estimates this will reduce Montana Idaho district receipts by about 125000 dollars if Jen nines line remains open and Montana and Great Northern stay active.
Advert for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claims a one day cure for a cold with money back guarantee if it fails. The box reportedly bears E. W. Grove's signature.
Great Falls Jan 13 Joe Livingston charged with grand larceny over a $57 check from J Trant in this city a month ago pleaded not guilty in district court Bail set at 750 and he was remanded to jail
A humorous anecdote recalls President Cleveland hunting with guide Chick Bruce in the Adirondacks between terms. Cleveland, seated with a loaded gun, is warned by Chick who questions the danger and warns of the republic. The guide’s quick wit highlights humility and republican ideals.
A judge remarks that the entire venue is sold out and questions which outside speculator holds the orchestra seats, prompting a tense exchange about allocations and access.
The Colorado legislature chaos signals uncertain prospects for the senatorial contest with former Senator Wolcott unlikely to win broad GOP backing. Observers hope Denver’s confusion clears to make Senator Teller the likely winner in the fight.
Dillon January report notes D. Belcoskee and J. M. Conway shipped over 100 heavy horses and a carload of mules to Sheridan for the Winnipeg market. Hecla mining head George E. Conway denies closure rumors, saying east telegraph advice urges mines stay open. Moore the colored prizefighter to be sent back to Butte for trial after alleged assault involving Blanche Rivers. Henry Avare seeks more game protection through legislature with broader deputy power.
A quotation from John Wanamaker extols persistent advertising and asserts the newspaper as a key ally in building community support for a business. He argues constant exposure makes consumers notice and remember a store, predicting dire consequences if newspapers vanish.
After cabinet deliberation President Roosevelt decides Gov. Taft will stay in the Philippines as civil governor rather than return to the United States to become a Supreme Court justice. Cables from Manila and prominent Filipinos urged Taft's retention, while Root and Vice Governor Wright supported continuity to avoid disruption and delay in island development.
Newport Kentucky January 13 Dr John Allard Jeancon longtime surgeon of the 32d Indiana volunteers and later a renowned stomach disease specialist died at his home today in Newport He served in the Civil War and gained prominence in medical circles
Washington January 13 The Senate Finance Committee plans to report the house bill granting a twelve month rebate on the anthracite coal duty with little or no change. Republicans urge prompt action and expect the committee to reconvene after the house passes the measure.
Washington January 13 The Ways and Means Committee votes to report a bill granting a rebate equal to the coal duty from all countries for one year as a substitute for Representative Hill’s proposal. The panel will not act today, planning to bring it up under rule tomorrow.
Washington January 13 Senate Committee on Finance heard Director of the Mint Roberts argue for a bill to coin the silver in the treasury into subsidiary coins and repeal the law for coinage of silver dollars The bill was not acted on due to objections to prohibiting further silver dollar coinage Objectors say reducing currency volume would be unwise amid strong demand for money.
Senator Mc Laurin of Mississippi met with Postmaster General Payne to obtain assurances from Indianola town authorities for safeguarding the town's Negro postmaster. The senator said he could soon provide satisfactory guarantees.
A colonial-era quip suggests Schatzlein must arrive quickly when a glass light breaks, else both undertaker and doctor may be needed. It links pneumonia to colds and drafts from broken panes as the chain of causes.
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