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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1901
Page
1
A historical Kansas State Capitol scene centers on Mrs Nation whose actions sparked public uproar and political tension during a gubernatorial period. The incident highlights gendered scrutiny of female political behavior in a midwestern state.
Carrie Nation with a crowd bursts into Governor Stanley's Kansas capitol chamber and attacks the saloon issue. She confronts Attorney General Goddard and County Attorney Nichols demanding saloons be closed, while threatening further action.
Senator Towne’s eloquent address to the U S Senate drew a crowded chamber as he urged a cessation of hostilities in the Philippines. The Minnesotan’s delivery was clear and forcible, drawing reactions from both sides as he spoke against continued warfare.
The proclamation of King Edward VII as monarch continued across centers in the United Kingdom with a Windsor ceremony at noon. Crowds cheered as the mayor and recorder read the proclamation and the Eton boys took part. The piece also notes U.S. representation at Queen Victoria’s funeral and contains a Senate discussion on the Philippines.
Between Petroleum and Volcano Junction on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad five men were killed and one injured when engineer asleep misread a passing train and sent No 87 onto the main track. Victims include J B Walkins and W W Cunningham. Ike Davidson survived with injuries. Conductor Lang escaped by leaping clear as fast trains detoured via Moundsville.
Seattle on January 28 reports a hoaxer using the alias Black Cap attempted to extort 2500 dollars from T. Lippy, a Klondike millionaire. Police set a drop site in the city suburbs but no one arrived to collect the money and no incident occurred.
Senator elect Thomas Kearns will depart for Washington to be sworn in as U S senator. A reception at the Knutsford hotel honoring legislature members and officers was hosted by Senator and Mrs. Kearns with Governor Wells attending. The event drew a crowded, festive crowd and described as one of Salt Lake City's most brilliant social occasions.
London and Windsor set extended funeral processions for King Edward with 38 British ships to join a royal naval display. The king orders general mourning Saturday, banks closed, and purple draperies as aides prepare a lengthy two hour procession from St George’s Chapel to Paddington.
John Redmond denounces English rule after the death of a monarch. He says Ireland stood apart, noting 1.5 million famine deaths and five million emigrants during the reign. He cites 40 coercion acts depriving Ireland of constitutional rights and urges Canada’s transformation as a model for Ireland.
The crown prince of Germany Frederick William was invested with the Order of the Garter by King Edward VII at Osborne House Cowes Isle of Wight. The ceremony drew high officials and an imperial yacht party in full uniform as the prince received the insignia. The king spoke warmly to the prince and thanked Emperor William for the visit amid sorrow and bereavement.
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