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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
1
The president sends a special message to Congress urging action on a conservation report. The address highlights protection resources and the need to safeguard natural resources and public lands.
The president's conservation message to Congress details the national conservation commission report. It calls for immediate action on inland waterways and forest protection, warns of forest decline, and stresses securing industrial and political democracy while preserving citizens' rights and living standards. Continued on page eleven.
Louisville report states "Big Tom" Shevlin former Yale football captain will marry Elizabeth Sherley of Kentucky next month. Her mother Mrs Brann in Sherley announced the engagement after past romances with Vera Gilbert and the Marquis de Mores, who had been courting Sherley.
Springfield reporter says Governor De Neen commuted the death sentence of Sterman Billik, accused murderer of Mary Vrsal, to life imprisonment, minutes after decision.
Helena dispatch reports Butte residents play key role in prosecution as Pearl Raymond recounts trip with Frankhauser and McDonald plus an unnamed woman. City Detective Bates testifies about a 1907 saloon visit and arrests, while other proprietors describe large cash deposits and spree activities in Spokane Bonner's Ferry and Sand Point.
Helena January 22 A tumultuous mob overwhelmed officers at the inquest into miner John Hancock's murder. Glass was smashed doors forced and the hearing adjourned to next Wednesday with two witnesses examined including Mike Quay who testified about Samuel Walker at the Central saloon. Mrs Hancock expected to be released tomorrow on her own recognizance.
Rev. Thomas J Shahan of Hartford Conn has been chosen to succeed Bishop Dennis J O Connell as rector of the Catholic University of America. He holds the church history chair at the university and is an editor of the Catholic Encyclopedia. He is regarded as a leading scholarly figure in the American church.
Democratic senator ial primary bill is favorably reported to house.
Helena Jan. 22 lawmakers split along party lines over house bill No. 26. Democrats supported a bill mirroring Oregon law for electing U S senators, with amendments from caucus. A minority report to kill the bill failed, and the majority report was adopted. The measure would let the public influence senatorial choices by aligning candidate sign-off with statewide vote.
From Wallace Idaho comes word that the German court has ruled Gustave Voelker, son of Count Frederick Voelker, is now the Count after a long estate dispute. Mrs. J. H. Voelker of Wallace is recognized in the decision, with the tithe going to Gustave, who works as an assay chemist in Anaconda.
A freight train on the Rome Watertown Ogdensburg division of the New York Central was held up by a dozen armed men between Ridge road and Mountain Top in Niagara Falls New York early today Four cars were rifled and railroad employees were covered during the robbery.
In Johannesburg on January 22 a dam failure at Knight's mine flooded the Witwatersrand gold mine area. Ten white men and 150 natives were drowned, while thirteen more perished as heavy rains caused the dam to burst and flood lower town sections of Eburg.
In Sacramento on January 22 the motion to reconsider yesterday’s 67 to 10 passage of the anti race track bill failed 57 to 19. The bill is now disposed of in the assembly and a similar measure will be introduced in the senate.
A mob seized Douglas Robertson from the county jail at dawn and hanged him to a tree on a residence street just outside the business district. Robertson had killed Deputy Sheriff Fatch in a Thursday pistol fight.
Ruth Bryan Leavitt daughter of William J Bryan fled from Lincoln Nevada for divorce from William H Leavitt The petition was withdrawn immediately to keep the charges against Leavitt private Leavitt is in Paris The suit remains active with publication notice for non support The attorney took back the documents to minimize publicity
Kalispell January 22. City council vote bars fire department responses to Fisher and two other additions outside city limits. Water and light service denied to outsiders with legal steps to restrain Kalispell Water and Electric. Edge lights moved. three additions Duncan Western Fisher affected.
Early today a fire at Princeton terminal restaurant destroyed the building while the town went dark from gas pipe fires and broken electrical lines. The Princeton fire department called for aid from Trenton as students and citizens joined firefighters efforts in the blaze.
London January 2 Joseph Chamberlain announced his intention to stand again as a candidate from West Birmingham at the next general election.
A violent storm sweeps Morocoe towns killing and injuring many residents as villages are overwhelmed by floods and debris. Local officials warn of continued hazardous conditions and mobilize rescue operations.
Reports tell of a terrible five hour storm and possible earthquake effects in Ceuta and Tetuan Morocco with villages inundated and many killed or injured. American battleships and supply ships lie at Negro Bay awaiting resupply before sailing to Hampton Roads on their round the world cruise.
Cincinnati residents reported several violent shocks about 8 o'clock this morning with tremors felt in Cincinnati and surrounding suburbs. No injuries or damages are recorded in early reports.
Rome reports Archbishop Ireland confirmed relief reach from the Vatican through bishops and clergy in earthquake regions. The American ambassador delivered 825.00 dollars to the pope, noted by Cardinal Merry del Val, reflecting high Vatican appreciation for United States aid.
Smyrna Jan 22 Another slight earthquake was reported this morning. No damage was done. The battleships Missouri and Olle arrived here today from Satonica joining the Louisiana and Virginia.
Governor Charles N. Haskell says reports by William R Hearst agents sparked the controversy in Indian Territory that will be the subject of a federal grand jury investigation next week. Justice Department official EF Pagan arrived to confer with local prosecutors on land fraud cases. Secret Service Officer W J Burns and Attorney General Bonaparte are expected in the near future.
Baton Rouge officials report Governor Sander may deploy state troops to stop daily racing at Suburban park Jefferson parish under the Locke law. Adjutant General Stafford was briefed and district attorney notified. Jack Sheehan was arrested at the track on Locke law violations as part of a test case, with a decision expected after the fourth race and a hearing set for Monday in Jefferson parish district court.
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