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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
13
Helena reports two days of the National Woolgrowers association meeting with sharp debate over President Warren's bid and open range policy. Delegates anticipate a fiery closing day as candidates, lobbies, and regional interests clash.
New York January 15. News spread that interests reordering Knickerbocker Trust proposed Secretary Cortelyou as president and he might resign to join the bank. He issued an authoritative denial stating the offer was unfounded and that no decision had been made.
Dr. F. D. Beauchamp was shot and killed at Rock Island depot by Attorneys J. F. Thomas and William J. Thomas in a three way pistol confrontation linked to an old feud. Beauchamp had earlier killed Charles Thomas, brother of the others, in Hobart. The Thomas brothers surrendered to the sheriff.
The Montana State Bar Association held its semi annual meeting in Butte in August. At the last night’s annual session William Seallon welcomed the gathering and the officers were elected: J A Walsh president Charles F Ward secretary and Frank D Miracle treasurer all from Helena. Each of the 18 judicial districts named a vice president headed by W T Pigott L P Sanders Edward Scharnikow R A O Hara Edwin Norris Dan Yancey Sydney Lanner Ransom Cooper George Y Patten V von Tobel C W Pomeroy T E Crutcher and W M Johnson.
Tokio reports that Canada accepts in good faith Lemieux’s recommendation on emigration restrictions. The Japanese government will enforce the outlined regulatory memorandum to limit laborer immigration.
Washington June 15. President Roosevelt’s note on Admiral Evans fleet arrival at Rio de Janeiro underscores friendship and amity between the United States and Brazil. The exchange credits Brazil with hospitality and highlights battleships as messengers of peace and mutual helps between the two republics.
Port au Prince Haiti Jan 15 A serious earthquake struck Gonaives 65 miles northwest of the capital. A few houses were destroyed and others damaged with no loss of life reported. Communication with the town is broken and aftershocks continue. The first shock was followed by a tidal wave. Destroyed buildings include the commercial houses of Herrman Addor and Jolibert.
A giant oil gusher was discovered in the Bibi Kybatu area near St. Petersburg, flowing at about 120000 barrels daily. Oil shares rose about 3 percent on the news, boosting market sentiment.
The Helena meeting of mining men Friday is billed as the most important in years. Topics include East Helena smelter ore treatment, forest reserve regulations, ore freight rates and demurrage, with J F Calbreath Jr of the national mining congress attending to study ore marketing. Utah operators also meet today and Seattle hosts a follow up.
Great Falls Jan 15 A neighbor found rancher Peter Pasdale dead in an upstairs chair with a bullet hole in his head. The window behind shows a bullet hole and authorities suspect a distant shooter. An inquest is scheduled. no arrests yet.
A lone highwayman stopped the Potter Valley stage near Woolrock, Wattenberg, in Ukiah. The robber, described as gentlemanly, returned part of the driver’s six silver dollars and left the passengers with $3.50 and $2.50 each after a brief hold up, then wished them luck and told them to go on.
Lawmakers clash in the House over a single bill, arguing details and potential impact as supporters push passage and opponents urge changes. The session centers on procedural votes and anticipated committee referrals.
Washington Jan 15 In the house debate on the penal code bill Republicans push revisions to capture embezzlement offenses by treasurers and to curb bribery by senators. Randell of Texas offers two amendments on bribery for public service corps and banks, with penalties up to five thousand dollars and possible disqualification. The panel trenches on section 18 and 112 amid Democratic objections, and most amendments are deferred to tomorrow.
Coroner jurors recount Thaw acting irrationally day after Stanford White killing. Witnesses discuss Thaw family history of insanity and personal eccentricities. Defense aims to prove insanity to seek commitment to Matteawan asylum if needed. Page 8.
Washington January 15 The United States Bank of America is proposed in a house bill. It would be located in Washington with capital of 100000000 in 100000 shares of 1000 each. Three fifths held by the US treasurer via bonds and two fifths sold to national banks. Branches planned in major cities. Government would appoint 25 directors with the secretary of the treasury as chairman. Notes up to 40000000 may be issued for circulation. Four percent dividends possible.
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