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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1903
Page
1
Henry M. Teller wins a gleaming victory in Colorado as his own successor is chosen amid centennial state politics. Democrats vote unanimously for Teller while Republican leaders face questions of alleged illegality in the process.
In Denver on January 24 the 4th Colorado General Assembly cast 51 votes for Henry M Teller to succeed himself as U S senator. Teller thanked supporters as GOP leaders dispute legality and two rival senates persist amid a fractured political scene.
The rush of testimony before a House committee yesterday centers on Montague Lessler a Republican with influence who challenged Perry Belmont in a Staten Island district race. John F McCullagh who presided over NY elections testified amid a map of Democratic and Reform era contests as the district leans heavily Democratic.
Austin Johnson a 4 Swede steel gang worker fell from a Montana and Great Northern train five miles from Collins. He was found unconscious with a severe scalp wound and later diagnosed with a fractured vertebrae and possible internal injuries. He was taken to Columbus hospital where doctors deem his recovery unlikely. Joensen a passenger had been drinking but was not intoxicated.
Henry Desenfant, held for district court, marries Miss Margaret Neis at the county jail in Great Falls. Neis had been a witness in the seduction case. the wedding is expected to lead to dismissal of the prosecution.
In Springfield on January 24 Judge Neville ruled the city tax to support the Carnegie library is illegal as it exceeds the city's debt limits. Carnegie has already donated 5,000 of 50,000 dollars pledged for a library building, and that amount has been spent.
In Helena, January 24, lawmakers linger through committee sessions as Heinze allies press to save Harney. The judiciary panel delays a report on Harney amid dilatory tactics and contested witness testimony from John W. Cotter and others. The panel plans to hear Judge Harney next, with a Wednesday report anticipated.
Ashland Oregon reports the worst rainstorm in 16 years. Powder River and Willamette rivers flood, with two miles of track near Central Point washed out. Slides block Wall Creek near the Siskiyous. trains unlikely to move before tomorrow morning despite efforts by railroad crews.
In China Tung Fu Hsiang and Prince Tuan back Pu Chun as new emperor Tung Hsi. Rebel forces of about 10 000 troops and disbanded imperial units mass near Ninghsia Kuyaun preparing to march on Hsiang Fu exterminating foreigners en route. Boxers to rise. foreign observers report arms and grain shipments to rebels.
Washington January 24 naval affairs committee hears Philip Doblin describe conversations with Lemuel Quigg and Representative Lessler about the Roberts torpedo boat bill and a possible $5000 payment to gain Lessler's support. He details a December meeting and a telephone cue promising funds if influence could be secured.
A warm rain swelled the Powder River tonight endangering Baker City gas works and bridges on main streets. Workers race to save infrastructure as the river may rise two more feet, risking heavy damage if flooding continues.
In Eugene on January 24 heavy rain totals 3.51 inches in 24 hours, the Wil lamette River rises rapidly with gauge at 194 feet and still climbing. Officials fear a flood reaching or surpassing the 1890 peak of 21 feet.
Edinburgh dispatches report Andrew Carnegie plans a trust for scientific research in Scotland. A total endowment of 5.1 million dollars will fund the education scheme, with Edin burgh cited as the base of the project.
The president sent nominations to the senate naming Robert B. Armstrong as assistant secretary of the treasury in Illinois, George R Carter as secretary of the territory of Hawaii, Sergeant I Morton as receiver of public moneys in San Francisco, Robert L Richards as surgeon in the army, Navy Lieutenant Joseph H Rombdacher to lieutenant commander, and various postmasters in Arizona California and Washington including Wasper Wilcox Felix L Otoga Edward Pail Healdsburg Frank B Mackinder F A Tarr Montenano Hauser Grauss.
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