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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
10
County Attorney Peter Breen upholds prior ruling that the city sprinkling tax is not payable by the school district. The board was sued after refusing to pay the tax, arguing district property is not subject to sprinkling levies on city streets.
The Senate in executive session approved a treaty with Spain to acquire the Sibutu and Cagayan islands for 100000 dollars. The vote was 39 to 19 with debate by Lodge Chandler Bacon Money Pettigrew over strategic and economic implications. Opponents argued the lands are useless and lack harbors.
Congress elects Bailey as United States senator following a heated House debate over majority and minority Bailey investigation reports on Watera-Pierce Oil permit. Majority report clears Bailey and state officials, with 107 to 2 favoring. Bailey 110 votes in House and 29 in Senate along with Atlee in the ballot.
Washington January 2 Chairman Southard of the house committee on coinage weights and measures sent a dispatch to William J Uryan asking him to appear before the committee or send his views on the pending financial measures. The dispatch follows Representative Shafroths request that Mr Bryan be invited to express his views with other prominent financial figures on making all silver obligations redeemable in gold.
Reports from Tientsin dated January 22 say German circles warn that unless peace talks are quickly settled by early next month, an expedition will be organized to bring Emperor Kwang Hsu and Prince Tuan to Pekin. The note emphasizes the potential use of force to influence negotiations.
London reports a Tientsin correspondent says Russian troops left Tientsin on Sunday and were suddenly recalled the next day. The dispatch wires Jan 19 note the shifting positions as tensions rise in the region.
Hartford City Indiana January 22 Mrs William Towns after her husband sold her chickens and bought whiskey with the money horsewhipped him in a crowded street and then tried to wreck a saloon She declares she will start a Carrie Nation style crusade here.
On a page one continuation, officials recount the Prince of Wales’s thanks for sympathy telegrams from American Salvationists and Bishop Potter’s tribute to Queen Victoria. He cites personal character over talent, compares Victoria to Washington, and notes strong imperial devotion. A provincial telegram to the king followed a period of national mourning with shutdowns and theater closures.
Washington reports formal notification of the queen's death to President McKinley through Lord Mauncefote and Secretary Hay. The executive mansion flag goes to half mast as McKinley sends condolences to King Edward VII and expresses United States sympathy with Britain.
Indianapolis January 22 Benjamin Harrison reacted to the queen’s death praising her life and influence. He said no other death could stir so many hearts and nations and noted the lasting impact on peace and the British empire as Britain faces a difficult succession.
Victoria British Columbia suspends business on news of the monarch’s death with flags lowered on public and private buildings.
Chicago crowds and former British subjects gather as Chicago Englishmen Irishmen and Scotchmen Canadians and others meet to organize a memorial ceremony. Representatives of foreign governments in Chicago visit the British consulate to offer sympathy as the death of the queen prompts public sorrow across the city.
The death of Queen Victoria is announced in New York with consternation. J P Morgan Co and Mutual Life Insurance Company headquarter buildings are draped in mourning as other owners follow the example.
Sacramento California January 22 the senate adopted a resolution out of respect to the memory of Victoria late queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India the resolution notes the sentiment makes all the world akin and expresses sympathy as her death is marked.
San Francisco reports the queen’s death caused deep sorrow with half mast flags and mourning portraits. Memorial services were held across many churches as the city grieved the loss.
Vancouver closes shops from noon to tomorrow noon and authorities halt business as cities in Canada and Britain report mourning. The Hague and Lincoln notes reflect condolences and Bryan recalls Victoria’s virtues and public esteem.
Reports from multiple cities show state and local legislatures in Washington and Kansas honoring Queen Victoria. Messages of condolence were sent by King Victor Emmanuel, Queen Helene, the pope, and government officials. Memorial services are being organized by the American-Birth League in Seattle.
Balcom Ore Jan Legislature adjourns this afternoon in response to the death of Queen Victoria. The brief notice records the unexpected pause in proceedings and flags the royal obituary as the day’s context.
A congressional committee studying cadet hazing at West Point held its first session after testimony. It reported broad agreement on reforms including expulsion for hazing related actions, barring reappointment to the army for dismissed cadets, increased supervision by tactical officers, and closer officer cadet relations.
Evidence shows dismissals from the academy lead to army placements through strong congressional recommendations. The committee plans further testimony tomorrow if witnesses arrive. Cadet Cunningham, tentmate of Cadet MacArthur, and a former upperclass cadet in New Jersey are named in connection with Booz's alleged hazing period.
On January 22 envoys debated the Chinese plenipotentiaries report, exonerating Tsi Lien and Tsi Wing as less guilty. A reply to the Chinese note is due Thursday. Russia agrees to turn over the railroad to Germany, which Von Waldersee plans to leave for in April, while Britain protests and the issue goes to home governments.
A telegram from St Augustine Florida dated January 22 conveys Alfred Harmsworth editor of the London Daily Mail congratulating American newspapers on the united handling of the Queen’s death. The message expresses admiration for their enterprise and broad spirit in the coverage.
Five new cases arrive at Billings pesthouse four from Jibson's grading camp and one from Sharp's grading camp. Three show symptoms while two are exposed and held in detention tents near the pesthouse. The penthouse is already overcrowded with capacity for nine.
A Milan bulletin from & Pp Mm reports Verdi growing weaker with frequent pulse irregularities and feverish temperature. No change noted up to that hour in the paralyzing condition as noted in the update.
Mamie Kelly and Florence Fey wrecked two saloons in Harmon on January 22 alleging liquor sold to miners. The W T U defends them as saloonkeepers threaten to prosecute the temperance group for raffling quilts.
Memphis bout ends with Robby Dobbs earning the decision against Peter Jackson of San Francisco at the close of the 20th round.
A Nase sau street stationer notes pen sales have halved from 1899 levels and predicts further declines as typewriters become common in city businesses. He cites widespread use in offices and even the county registrar with records copied by typewriter, reducing pen and ink work.
The article describes how steel pen production has dwindled from mass use in registrar offices to minimal output. It explains the intricate manufacturing steps from rolling and annealing to tempering and finishing and notes falling pen prices. It predicts many pen makers will quit as typewriters gain prominence.
An Atchison man woke with a severe head injury after a night of heavy drinking. Police are investigating the incident and details about where the injuries occurred remain unclear.
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