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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1910
Page
9
Insurgents vow to continue the contest as they challenge a cannon-occupied prominent spot in the house. The battle for a key seat remains unresolved with ongoing disputes and political maneuvering shaping prospects.
Washington dispatch reports insurgents in Congress fight administration bills on interstate commerce law Sherman anti trust reform and natural resource conservation. House public lands delays over Ballinger Pinchot inquiry loom while Mondell’s "by request" offer is rejected. Senate prepares action on commerce act and voluntary federal incorporation amid opposition to Standard Oil relief.
Montrose Colorado January 16 three men suffocated by powder and nitro fumes in the Gunnison tunnel. Thirty others narrowly escaped as blasts reversed currents and smoke blew back toward miners. Dead are A H Haynes Parker Patten and N Martin. Some survivors in precarious condition. The Gunnison tunnel a government reclamation project opened last year by President Taft to irrigate 156000 acres of the Uncompahgre valley.
London report notes Conservatives concede a Liberal majority is likely in the next parliament. Polls show Liberal and Labour strength with unionists optimistic yet cautious, Lloyd George touts big gains for Liberals and nurses the view England rejects governance by peers and beer.
Two fast Milwaukee trains met head on near Cedar Rapids, leaving many injured and one dead. Emergency crews responded to the crash scene as investigators began processing the derailment. Local hospitals admit dozens with varying injuries, and officials warned of ongoing rail service disruption.
A Keystone collision between the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Overland and an eastbound passenger train killed one brakeman and fatally injured another, with nine more passengers seriously hurt. Passengers escaped debris as panic ensued. a special train with surgeons was sent to Marion and injured were treated locally.
New York reports friction between Mayor William J. Gaynor and Tammany Hall leader Charles F. Murphy as Murphy seeks patronage. Murphy submits names for offices, the mayor rejects them, and patronage distribution remains lopsided with few Tammany gains. Waldo becomes fire commissioner, eliminating a private Stable, while Park Commissioner Higgins cuts 150 Bronx workers in a week.
Bluefields January 16 The British warship Scylla under Captain Thesiger issues a non combat order for Greytown to avoid a clash with hostile forces. Americans view the move as potentially signaling defiance toward the United States while Captain Shipley of the Des Moines reportedly declined to sign, awaiting Navy guidance.
Pinckneyville Illinois January 16 One person was killed and ten injured in a collision between the St. Louis and Memphis special bound for St. Louis and a freight train on the Illinois Central near the city at 6 this morning. Fireman Carl E. Kitchen of East St Louis was killed. Injured include H J Brown Lester Tyrell W M Van Leach Alfred Pirron T Felber R K Wadd E H Pope Miss L H McKenzie and others. The freight train struck the rear of the special after rounding a curve, the engine and baggage car were wrecked, and the passenger coaches bore the impact. Miss McKenzie used her skirts as bandages for the injured.
Leadville, Jan. 16. In a freight wreck early this morning on the Colorado Midland near Busk tunnel four men were killed and three others injured. The dead are H. D. Smith Leadville conductor Willis Rich fireman H. D. Fair Cardiff Ward Davenport Van Mich Henry Ferris Leadville engineer W Landers Leadville brake man Bert Harter Grand Rapids Mich shoulder injured. Extra freight No. 6 eastbound of 11 cars started down the steep grade from the east portal of the Busk Ivanhoe tunnel to Arkansas Junction. The train had gone three miles when the air failed to work properly. The speed of the train be continued on Page Two.
Neville H. Castle was granted a divorce from Mary Scott Castle in Nome Alaska on grounds of desertion. Mary, now in New York, had figured in a Waldorf Astoria shooting incident last August.
The lumber schooner Buena Ventura ran into a gale near Rogue River and sank. Captain Paul Rappmundt, his wife, their 3 month old, son Paul 16, and seven crew were rescued by the steamer Fairhaven after waist-deep water and waves. First mate Chris Erickson was injured and may die.
The American ship W. H. Smith of Chemanius British Columbia was left with main and mizzen topgallant masts carried away in a Thursday storm. It was picked up in distress off the Columbia River today by the steamer Washentaw bound for Port Natal, Africa.
Special Dispatch reports that 365 rails were found broken along the north side of the westbound main between Missoula and Butte after track tenders noted multiple failures on Friday night. Investigators suspect a fast passenger run and a possible flat wheel caused the frosty steel to crack, with warmer weather limiting damage west of Missoula Paradise.
Former department command er LC Kinney dies in Bozeman after a prolonged fight. Officials did not specify the cause, and tributes honor his service. The community reflects on his leadership and years of public duty.
Edward Cornelius Kinney veteran engineer and former Montana Grand Army of the Republic commander died at 1:30 a m in Bozeman after a prolonged bout with Brights disease He supervised major projects including bridges in Des Moines and Elyria and built canals in Montana He served in the 133d Ohio Infantry and later held key engineering posts in Denver Anaconda and Oberlin He leaves his wife six children and five grandchildren Funeral will be Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church with Grand Army of the Republic honors
Indianapolis January 14 Ten cent increase in wages for bituminous miners of North America will be the demand at the annual convention of the United Workers of America here on opening day. Contracts with operators in Central and Western Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky Missouri Kansas Arkansas Oklahoma Texas Tennessee Montana Colorado and Wyoming expire this year. A uniform wage increase will be asked.
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