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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1903
Page
1
Well known former citizen of Butte travels to Southern California to attend his mother's birthday anniversary and falls ill. Local reports confirm his death after illness while visiting Los Angeles.
Joseph K. Clark brother of U S Senator W A Clark of Montana died at his sister's home in Los Angeles at 1 PM after a cerebral apoplexy. He had traveled from Portland to visit family and attend his mother's 89th birthday. Funeral plans and attendance of Senator Clark uncertain as other relatives rush to the city.
News from Butte dated January 25 reports the death of Mr. Clark, a prominent mining man connected with W A Clark and J Ross Clark. The telegram to W A Clark sparked plans to travel to Los Angeles, reflecting Clark's long influence in development, property holdings, and family ties across Butte Walkerville Portland and Mexico ventures.
The piece describes the Clark family, including Mr and Mrs Clark, traveling companions since marriage. It notes friends visiting the Standard office about a dying man in the southern city and citywide sorrow upon news from Los Angeles. Senator and J Ross Clark are en route to Los Angeles from the mast.
Joseph K. Clark born February 2 1842 in Fayette county Pennsylvania. He traveled from Iowa to Colorado and Nevada then moved through Montana and Idaho before settling in Butte and later assuming superintendent roles at the Dexter and Moulton mills. He became involved with the Mayflower mine near Whitehall and the article notes further continuation on Page Eight.
Ex Senator G O Wolcott announces withdrawal from further contest in the Colorado senatorial battle. He accuses anti Wolcott leaders of treachery and urges acceptance of Teller’s election under a cloud of alleged fraud. He says the legislature should certify Teller and end the dispute.
A large fire in Armagh Ireland destroyed ten major warehouses and shops in the town center causing about 300000 dollars in damage. The blaze spread too quickly for the local brigade and help from Belfast was needed. Dynamite removed from a store prevented a worse disaster.
In Helena, William O Neill a 42 year old section foreman killed himself in his Arlington hotel room during a drunken spree. A coroner s inquest led by Justice of the Peace F L Reece returned a verdict of death by own action while temporarily insane. Three witnesses testified about his state and actions before bed. No identifying details surfaced. The body and effects were taken to F L Flaherty s parlors. The watch and a Montana railroad ticket for 11 20 remained with the acting coroner.
Paris reports the Basses Alpes deputy election to fill a vacancy after Count Boni de Castellane’s seat was invalidated. Boni faced Andre Siegfried in a tight contest. early returns from Castellane show a 500 vote majority for the court, with confirmation expected by midnight.
Henry Cummins, famed mountain highwayman, fell to an ambush on a main street in Middlesboro Kentucky before dawn. James A Turner walking with him was shot in the arm. Assailants unknown. Local talk ties Cummins to several prior killings including John Gorham UMW president Greenwood Ward and Branham Elam.
Fez region reports Buhamara is advancing with large forces and has reached 25 miles from Fez. A decisive battle is anticipated and defeat of the Sultan’s army along the Sebu river could lead to Fez falling under Buhamara control.
Vienna reports deny Budapest rumor Archduke Eugene plans to renounce rank to wed a confectioner's daughter. The Archduke earns a sizeable income as grand master of the Ancient and Noble Teutonic order, which requires celibacy.
The Atlantic express from Portland to La Grande hit a 150 foot washout two miles east of Bingham Springs in the Blue Mountains. Engineer Patty and Fireman Mulligan, both of La Grande, died. One passenger was seriously injured as the engine and tender overturned and fell into Meacham Creek. Freight No. 53 had passed earlier with no sign of trouble.
Marcus O Farrell, foreman at the Anaconda mine, died from heart failure after a two week period of complaints. Surprising to family and miners, his ailment was not regarded as serious until his death.
Marcus O Farrell, nephew of Marcus Daly and foreman at the Anaconda mine, died at 5 50 AM at 111 North Washington Street Butte from heart failure. He was 32, married to Misa O Grady, father to a year and a half old son, and survived by his mother sister and brother. Funeral plans await word from relatives.
At a New York meeting of Irish American delegates led by Daniel F. Cobham resolutions denounce the trial and death sentence of Col. Arthur Lynch as a travesty on justice. They condemn the British government for treason in England and call out England’s enmity to America under the guise of friendship.
Archbishop Bruchesi spoke at the cathedral after returning from Rome and urged Montreal to fund a public library locally rather than rely on an American donor. He noted the city had been offered a Carnegie library under the usual terms.
Rome January 25 Professor Tizsoni of Bologna University announced to the royal academy the discovery of a serum to combat pneumonia.
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