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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1903
Page
4
The Senate eyes a tense week over the statehood bill with advocates pressing for action and opponents warning against delaying other business. Proponents plan to force a vote amid potential night sessions, while foes threaten procedural delays and extra sessions if needed. The week opens with the diplomatic appropriation bill, with possible amendments, and ends with memorials for McMillan and statues for Carroll and Hanson.
Berlin market last week showed quiet trade with American securities steady and Canadians lighter. Bank stocks rose on expected earnings from conversions. iron and coal shares fell amid output limits and cold weather. Money became cheaper, London discounts surged, and Germany faced higher exchange rates as traders anticipated near term loans and trade shifts.
London reports a quiet week with little speculative activity as Kaffir stocks ignored Chamberlain's Johannesburg financing details. American securities showed no standout moves while Venezuelan tensions caused irregular trading. West Australian mines surged on consolidation plans and bank rates were expected to fall next Thursday. Consols rose midweek but gains faded.
Heavy rains over 48 hours flood the Willamette valley. Farms along the river bottoms suffer loss of stock and logs break from booms. Locks at Oregon City close due to high water as the river rises further. trains disrupted between Harrisburg and Junction City with California trains expected to reach Portland by noon tomorrow.
Local estate sale at 120 North Main by Gans and Klein offers underwear at very cheap prices. The event promotes warm garments for practical use as weather changes.
A sale at Uc pricing underwear at $1.50 reflects a 40 percent reduction from previous prices. The promotion highlights bargain pricing aimed at increasing shopper turnout.
An old advertisement promises a refund from druggists if the Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets fail to cure. EK W Grove’s signature appears on each box, with a price of 2 cents.
A Bowler and Piney Creek Stock association meeting will convene in Bowler to act on wolf and coyote bounties with debate over alleged unpaid last year bounties. Members acknowledge the dispute but claim pelts from outside areas are being counted against the local program.
Ashland reports improved storm and flood conditions with temperatures dropping and valley rains abating. Mountain precipitation was snow. streams receded from flood stage and no further damage is expected. Jackson County roads and bridges damaged. repairs advance on Southern Pacific tracks, with trains resuming service and delayed routes reuniting by tonight and tomorrow.
In Eugene Oregon on January 25 the Willamette River rose to 23 feet above low water, the highest official mark. The levee built by Southern Pacific kept the city dry. Hop yards and valley farms suffered heavy losses while stock losses run into thousands. The crisis passed and the river is now receding.
Powder river has fallen considerably in the past hours and danger to property has passed. The valley remains flooded with the ground frozen keeping floods on the surface. Mountain streams east and west are out of their banks and trains are badly delayed. Two or three railway bridges have washed out with no serious property damage reported.
The House of Representatives began Sunday memorial sessions for deceased members to become standard practice. Tributes were paid to the late Russell of Connecticut and Sheppard and DeGraffenreid of Texas with many members and gallery attendance. The sessions adjourned at 2:55 PM.
Special Correspondence from Dillon Montana reports cattlemen in the southern county facing a hard winter. Snow crusts pastures. cattle thin, pastures scarce, but sheepmen consolidate flocks, finding success. No fear among sheepmen as warm chinook may help cattlemen. Sheriff Marmaduke heads to Butte for Louis Minder’s funeral. Minder, Swiss-born, had long worked in Jackson saloons. R A Sullivan leaves for the South for winter healing.
Havana January 25 The convention of parties opposing the republican administration forms a committee to push a platform. Key planks include revising the Platt amendment establishing Cuban independence as a fact while deeming Platt transitional, liberal constitutional interpretation, tariff protection, and creation of an army navy and militia. Gold as monetary base with silver for fractional currency, labor arbitration, abolition of Sunday work, and church state independence.
Aggregated sales reach 360 708 cases with 125 719 of G H Mumm I xtra Dry representing over one third. Quality drives the surge as the 1898 vintage is imported and described as unsurpassed.
Continuous rain since last Sunday in Eureka and county surpasses nine inches locally. Flooding damages ranches and dairy lands, with numerous bridges washed out. Supervisors meet in emergency session to plan bridge rebuilding and road repairs amid a $10,000 damage estimate and ongoing severe weather. Travel is nearly impossible. a mail carrier barely escaped drowning in Sackfish Creek.
The county board approves former Clerk J H Moore's year ending December 1 1902 report. Balances show numerous funds incl State general stock indemnity county general road poor and school funds. Expenditures total 33180.59 with major costs in salaries roads and care of the poor. Bonded debt stands at 95000 and net indebtedness 54951.56, down 7804.50 from last year.
Bolivian first vice president Colonel Velasco was banished by executive decree for an indefinite period. Anibal Capriles will assume the presidency when President Pando travels to Acre. Brazil's talks with Pando concern opposition to the Acre expedition and possible exchange of Madeira territory for Acre with financial terms.
I D O Donnell ships 25 carloads totaling 5090 head to St Paul from Hesper farm and plans another 5000 on Jan 31. Weekly Billings area shipments reach about 32000 head with Rea Bros and others sending thousands daily. Next week’s in sight total around 26000 head as buyers from Wyoming and Colorado participate.
Washington reports that the Fowler currency bill is expected to pass the House next week under a continuing-order rule starting Wednesday. House managers anticipate a lively debate but supporters say passage is assured, with District of Columbia day planned for tomorrow and judiciary committee business on Tuesday.
Victoria BC January 25 The Cottage City, two days late from Alaskan ports, arrives with news that no word has reached Sitka about the coal laden bark Duncarn, 200 days out from Cardiff. The bark is said to be overdue and reinsured at 20 percent. A reward is offered to the first sighting of the overdue vessel.
Falcon Self-Rising Pancake flour used with milk eggs and sugar to make waffles and pancakes. The recipe calls to mix ingredients thoroughly before adding flour and suggests buying Falcon Self-Rising Pancake flour at any grocer.
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