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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1903
Page
2
Reports from Great Falls Bozeman Helena and other towns note railway traffic records wool sales buckskin shipments and crop conditions. Observations include the Fourth of July traffic figure 10 100 men transported, sheep losses from cold rains, corporate stock increases, Finnish wedding customs, theater bids, and local property platting plans.
Portland officials report the Heppner fund now shows an unexpended surplus of 414500. The committee in charge recommends sending a portion of the Portland surplus to Hanna Wea miners affected by a coal mine disaster, with total national contributions reaching 52000 for Heppner relief.
New York reports Whittaker Wright the London financier and promoter arrested in March on fraud charges as a director of the London and Globe Finance has waived extradition rights to England. Wright did so against counsel advice in both New York and London proceedings. Lebanon Pa July 1. Marshal Funk a leading local lawyer. Denver July 7 marks enactment of an injunction restraining interference with the Grant smelters strike.
Juxon of Pueblo testified in district court on a complaint by the smelter company. Tonight it was stated that operations at the Globe smelter will restart tomorrow morning with 150 to 200 workers. Police will take precautions to prevent disturbances.
A proposed deep water terminal at Coyote Point near San Mateo and a rail line through San Mateo Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties may be backed by C W Clark son of Senator Clark of Montana. The Santa Fe and Causage surveys tie into a broader entry and terminal scheme for the Santa Fe line near the city. The State Department reports China has paid the third installment of indemnity via its Shanghai agent with future claims possible if exchange rates rise.
Report from Billings July 7 says a man lay by a cave near the track at daylight. Train crew fed at daylight and no word has been received from Custer about the incident.
The Women of Red Lodge launch a new year activity focusing on street and residence beautification. Senator W. F. Meier offers a prize for the best kept lawn, supporting a local improvement society effort.
Rogie and On charged with grand larceny over the Morse theft appeared before Justice Wid Hawthorne in Red Lodge. They were bound over to the district court with bond set at new Hingle of 90 dollars. They were remanded to custody of the marine association as the airstrike of the marine engineers unfolded and a May disappearance followed.
Fragmented dispatch reports a man allegedly killed his wife and wounded another, with jealousy toward a housekeeper cited as motive. The account mentions a revolver, a threat to kill a rival, and an unclear sequence of events surrounding the death of Mrs Barr in Hillborn and related figures.
The lengthy case ends with Judge Evans ordering J M McKnight to Atlanta to serve his sentence. The proceedings reference N Jones and several residents, with earlier denials and convictions noted in Hawaii and Japan related contexts.
Crowds fill the London route to greet M. Loubet as royal pageantry with Life Guards lines the streets. The prince and duchess of Connaught arrive, luncheon follows, and Lord Mayor toasts the French president. Loubet expresses fervent Franco British friendship before dining at the French embassy with notable figures.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a resignation mentioned with minimal surrounding context. The readable text references some form of action or event linked to a resignation, but crucial details such as names, dates, or organizations are missing.
A reader testimonial urges mothers to use Grapenuts and Postum in hot weather to calm baby bowels and prevent sour milk. The letter claims Grape-Nuts aids digestion without taxing the bowels and credits improved health after starting the regimen. The note mentions family use and a Battle Creek MI origin, plus an offer for time and cost details.
An advertisement touts Herpicide as a scalp antiseptic that destroys microbes causing hair loss. It claims a new preparation named Mexplode uses an entirely new principle and invites readers to test it, selling through leading druggists and Detroit based Meipicide Co.
In Portsmouth England July American and British fleets staged a joint display with Victoria and Kearsarge lighted ships. Admiral Cotton and the American captains dined aboard the British gunship Excellent as Admiral Hotham hosted. A royal reception in London followed with formal acknowledgments from King Edward VII and responses from Rear Admiral Cotton.
The pope undergoes a brief operation led by Dr. Mazzoni to release thoracic pressure. Cocaine anesthesia and alcohol cleanse precede a four minute procedure, drawing off accumulated liquid and restoring breathing with no pain or fear observed.
Mome July 7 10 35 p m Dr Mazzoni faced a crowd of pope relatives journalists and asked about the operation outcome and prognosis He said there is still hope while noting pneumonia kidney involvement and breathing difficulties avoiding blood poisoning He cited a wide gap between death and possible recovery for the pope tonight
The text notes belief that Pope Leo XIII faced a fatal night but resisted with renewed vigor. Despite ascribing possible plots from close aides and doctors, the observer casts doubt on an imminent death, suggesting a probability of death yet withholding certainty.
Rome July 7 the pope desires communion after last rites and prepares to leave the world though he hopes for recovery. Mgr Margolin conducts ceremonies while relatives and nephews visit in tears as authorities tighten Vatican order and the pontiff speaks of eternal life.
A Rome dispatch reported Cant Bal Oregita ordered Vatican apartments to be cleared amid a conclave disturbance. The Echo de Paris noted the incident drew much comment. In Rome the pope reportedly said before a procedure I thank God for the grace to say goodbye and I love you all.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports a defective brake caused a freight wreck near Midate on the Great Northern Kalispell division. Four tramps were killed with two bodies recovered and two still in wrecked cars. About three cars derailed as east and west bound passenger trains were turned back and the mail transferred. Names of the victims are unknown.
In Helena on July 1 Section Director Hays reports cloudy cool conditions with showers early and late in the week. Moisture improved overall, but work on crops lagged due to cane and warmth. Wheat and corn progress uneven. potatoes and strawberries promising though picking hampered by rain. May rains boost harvests but overall crop yield below average. ranges improved and water supplies increased.
Sheriff Patlang reports a criminal assault charge against a man sought by authorities. A suspect linked to an assault on a young girl was captured pending transfer to state custody. County canvassing showed light turnout for a county high school question and courthouse improvements proceed. Ferrel, arrival of a deceased man, Mr. Ferrel, age unspecified, with daughter Mrs. Mary Ferrel of Kalispell notified.
Great Falls July first 201 sale of the season was made today when R Shaw of Culbertson sold to Mr Thay of Whitman Fariswor Thay This for the first of it is expected to be in full swing the market will a few days
The entry notes the market once owned by A M Grosfield passing to Thomas Ryley for J T Sage & Co of Boston. It records a default entered and a decree in federal court with assets valued at 100 dollars. Helena July wife Harriet Beheere are mentioned in fragmented phrases.
In calm conditions at Sandy Hook and on the Charles River, racers contest the Shamrocks cup, with Walthour and Leander among notable performances. Basil de Guichard sets a world mark for the mile, as other times logged include four miles in 11 22 5 and three miles in 13 36.
The steamer Dolphin reached Seattle this morning bearing $586,000 in Klondike gold. Local officials report a smooth docking and secure cargo transfer as crews continue routine inspections and loading.
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