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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1901
Page
1
Atnack, identified in local records, seeks to prove his claim to a disputed sion title. Court documents indicate a motion filed to establish ownership and rights, with a scheduled hearing set for later this month in the county courthouse.
Kenneth M. Clark, owner of the cutter Karaid, questions Shamrock II's suitability to represent England for the America's Cup. He requests a trial comparing Karaid and Shamrock II and argues Karaid may be the stronger boat, aiming to decide the challenger by fair testing in actual races.
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The 90-foot yachts and tuning-up races signal a key step toward the Herreshoff champion of ’99. Defenders Constitution and other vessels, including the Columbia, head to Brenton’s two miles off Newport for a triangular course of ten miles. The New York Yacht Club oversees tomorrow and Wednesday’s events with wide interest.
New London June 30 report notes Independence demonstrated notable endurance completing a 75 mile journey in eighteen hours. The voyage began with a slow start in Vineyard Sound, then steady progress toward New London amid variable conditions.
The voyage covered about 55 miles across two long hitches and a short one with the yacht under three lower sails and a working topsail. Seas were mostly smooth except Gayhead to Point Judith where heavy rollers were met but handled easily with little pounding. Winds averaged 10 miles. A long bend brought the craft into Narragansett Pier, near Newport.
Denver June 30 An inquiry into the $89,000 worth of warrants paid by the seventh general assembly after 12 years of denial will be handled by the Fidelity Deposit company of Maryland which backed a $2,000,000 indemnity bond for State Treasurer Chipley. The First National Bank of Denver is surety for $1,000,000 and is protected by the indemnity bond. Chipley says an investigation will vindicate him, citing advice from Attorney General Post and other lawyers. Charges claim he violated state law by failing to publish a 30 day notice to call in the warrants.
John Flanagan of the New York Athletic Club trains to surpass Alfred Plaw’s 171 feet 2 inches record set from a nine foot circle. The 69th Regiment’s athletic committee, with American Athletic Union sanction, will hold an open 16-pound hammer throw from a nine-foot circle during the July 4 games at Celtic Park Long Island City.
Tientsin on June 20 reports a crowded city with officers from many nations en route home. Prince Chuan and his suite of 40 stay three days at the University of Tientsin before departing for Germany to make a formal apology for Baron von Ketteler’s murder. Denby of the China Merchants' Company disputes a word in the U S government claim over protection and argues indemnity should include such losses. Merchants dispute the extent of company property, noting rice losses and variable valuation in the claim.
Dispatch from Sianfu reports Empress Dowager fears a trap and will not return to Pekin. Grand council is informed that future capital will be Kaifengtu in Hoznan province.
St. Petersburg reports that M. de Witte, the finance minister, is expected to depart for Manchuria in July. The announcement underscores ongoing diplomatic and financial engagements involving the Russian leadership.
A St Petersburg dispatch to the Daily Telegraph states the czarovitch is betrothed to Princess Cecile daughter of the late Grand Duke of Mecklingburg Schwerin.
Vienna reports a clash between Mussulmens and Christians at Gussinge on the Albanian Montenegrin frontier. Ten Christians killed and many wounded. The alert notes rising sectarian violence along the frontier.
Washington W J Bryan arrived in Philadelphia city from Philadelphia for a quiet day with friends. He will deliver an address tomorrow at News Va before an educational institute.
At Poughkeepsie N Y June 30 prediction for the varsity four mile aquatics meet has Wisconsin leading Cornell and Columbia with Pennsylvan ia Syracuse and Georgetown contested for fourth. Freshman race favors Cornell. four oared race tops by Pennsylvania. Crowds expected to swell as race day nears.
Special Dispatch to the Helena paper reports Rev. Charles L Bovard of St Pauls Methodist preached on debauchery at two Helena clubs known as social resorts. He cited reader letters supporting his stance and criticized a local editor. He hinted President McKinley’s wine service as context for his arresting sermon.
The observer notes that the first day of races will attract more people than ever before, signaling growing interest and turnout for the event.
The Pennsylvania crew expresses high confidence before Henley. Yale coach Bob Cook predicts their superior conditioning and strong stroke will challenge British crews, noting four years of teamwork and recent form gains. They plan travel to Dublin on July 6 after touring Europe.
One person was killed and nearly a score injured in a collision between an electric car on Irving Park Boulevard and two wagons carrying picnickers. Both wagons overturned and occupants were crushed or trampled. motorman and conductor arrested. The dead include Arthur Ericson an infant. injuries listed among nine others.
The Vailsburg New Jersey circle races produced a remarkable seven mile handicap where Fenn won by three yards with a time of 1028 2-5. The scratch runner finished three yards back as the top five broke the world record for the distance. Frank Kramer second, H B Freeman lapped, and J P Jacobson close behind.
William L Meredith was honored with funeral services at First Methodist Church Seattle under Woodmen of the World auspices. Mayor Humes and Police Chief Sullivan led a police platoon as city and county officials joined a long procession to Lake View Cemetery.
Chief Lone Wolf and eight Kiowa Comanche and Apache leaders who traveled to Washington for the land opening suit passed through Kansas City en route home. Despite the court ruling against them they express hope the appeal to the US Supreme Court will yield justice.
A notice posted on the door of the City Bank in Buffalo announces it is in the hands of the comptroller of the currency and will not reopen tomorrow. Bank officials refused comment and directors profess ignorance of the failure while President Cornwall declined to speak.
Fletcher 8 Heath resigned by wire yesterday as president and director of the First National Bank of Albany N Y The board elected George C Munnst to fill the vacancy Heath resigned Friday as director and vice president of the Miami Valley bank Adamilton
At San Francisco the Presidio marked Maj. Gen. William Rufus Shafter’s retirement and the mustering out of four volunteer regiments the 44th 49th 48th and 38th. About 31 million dollars were disbursed by eight paymasters as troops headed home. An accidental shooting wounded George Price of Kentucky with a loaded pistol in Hirsch Bros store. Three more regiments remain to be discharged. Mrs Shafter is noted for gentleness and ambition aiding her husband’s early career.
Mary Shafter, the general's only child, was educated at Miss Patricks school in Kalamazoo. She married Captain Mc Kittrick of the regular army, famed for raising the flag over Santiago city.
New York on June 30 reports rising heat deaths with 19 recorded fatalities and 24 prostrations by midnight amid 97 degree heat. The day brought little breeze and intensified heat surges compared with the prior day.
Kansas City reports sustained hot winds driving temperatures to 105 in Abilene and 103 in Sedalia. Across Atchison and northern Kansas the drought rivals 1866, with many corn fields ruined and farmers warning of potential total crop failure without rain.
Intense heat persisted day and night with the Weather Bureau recording 98 degrees. Reports from across the hot wave district show high temperatures with little rainfall and poor relief prospects for 48 hours, as New York and Philadelphia also reported a 98 degree maximum, tying or breaking June records.
Chicago radioed a record June heat as the government thermometer hit 97 for three hours and streets reported 104 to 106. By 11 PM the mercury neared 99 with several prostrations in serious condition though no fatalities were reported. Forecaster Cox warned of hotter weather tomorrow.
Between midnight Saturday and midnight Sunday 11 deaths are attributed to heat with 15 prostrations recorded. In 18 hours 29 burial permits were issued, mostly for children under 4. The previous normal death rate is 16. The day’s high was 4.
Edward J. Walsh Jr. president of Mississippi Glass and St. Louis Terminal died of heat prostration aboard the Knickerbocker express of the Big Four between Gays and Mattoon. He was en route to Hot Springs to recover from a grip siege. death was unexpected.
Henry Meyer president of the St. Bernard Shooting club collapsed during his annual address in Cincinnati on June 30 and died soon after, reportedly from heat prostration.
Philadelphia records the hottest June day since 1877 with a peak of 99 degrees and 66 percent humidity. One heat death and 25 prostrations reported while Burlington reaches 100 degrees where Frank Dunham, longtime Burlington division railway mail service clerk, dies of sunstroke.
Nebraska crops suffer under several days of drought and persistent south winds. Lincoln reports widespread damage to fields and yields from the dry spell.
Chicago June 3 William D Harrison a famed billiard player died tonight after a long liver illness. Harrison moved to Chicago six years ago from Portland Oregon to pursue the sport.
A court considers whether the commissioner is authorized by law to collect taxes from the state arguing the system used is part of the commonwealth instrumentality for enforcing laws passed by the legislature. The claim under review questions the legal basis of tax collection from the state.
South Carolina moves to test if federal taxes apply to its dispensary liquor system. The state argues that internal revenue taxes cannot be imposed on its instrumentalities and seeks a refund of 4918 dollars already paid. Commissioner Yerkes weighs whether dispensaries qualify as a state agency exempt from such taxes.
New York reports the death of Louis H. Smith Columbus a famed hotelier in Brooklyn. He previously led the European hotel and later managed the Hotelette in Philadelphia.
The Goldsmiths company bought for pounds a vast library of 30,000 economic works from Herbert Somerton Foxwell. The collection is intended to remain in Great Britain after sale offers from the United States were considered.
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