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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1901
Page
2
A brief notice reports a constitutional matter where a female figure is linked to a legal or political maneuver. The readable text hints at opposition or delay but lacks clear specifics, leaving ambiguity about dates or proceedings.
In Newport Rhode Island the Constitution defeats the Columbia by nearly 30 minutes on a 30 mile course and beats the Independence by over an hour. The Bristol sloop secures a decisive win, setting a new standard in light weather performance and ending Independence hopes. The race marks a historic leap for the Constitution as a cup challenger.
BE. D. Morgan and Barr led a spirited crew but Independence could not sail fast under current conditions. Independence started fair but lagged behind, recording a 1 hour 18 minutes late finish. Constitution won, beating Columbia by 28 minutes and seconds in the corrected time.
The Shamrocks did not race today as they were towed out by the Erin in search of a breeze through the Firth of Clyde channel. A flat calm kept them ashore and they were brought back to Rothesay. Racing expected tomorrow if wind permits.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Montana state board figures show Granite county’s total valuation rising to 2,900,720 from 1,823,484 last year, driven by real and personal property gains including franchises, electric works, and machinery. Jefferson county also rises to 2,851,749 with adjusted weights on real estate, mining, and personal assets.
Albert Jackson, convicted in Lewis and Clark county on April 6, 1890 for murdering Brunet La Veille in Skelly gulch near Marysville, has been released after Governor Smith commuted his 33 year sentence. The pardon followed by the state board's approval, leaving Jackson free after 12 years and one day. The trial had debated a death penalty, but jurors chose 33 years. later evidence suggested the chief witness may have perjured herself in favor of the real culprit.
The Methodist Ministers association appoints a committee to urge the city council to pass an ordinance placing restaurants with liquor sales under the same restrictions as saloons and to petition the governor to remove John T Bottom as police commissioner of Denver, citing his attorney role for a brewing company.
Washington reports Comptroller Tracewell ruled the secretary of the treasury may refund duties paid by Lascetes & Co. on Puerto Rico sugar from treaty to Foraker Act approval. The total exceeds 170000 dollars. The decision cites recent Supreme Court insular cases. Other refund claims total about 1500000 dollars.
In Halifax Nova Scotia Sidney Locke killed his three children aged 15, 11, and 8 after enduring mental troubles. Police report no further details but note the family tragedy in Lockport.
In Youngstown Ohio the resumption of the Republic Iron and Steel mills is general after a week’s shutdown for repairs. Twenty eight mills operate in the country with about twenty five thousand iron workers returning to work. An agreement signed a week ago granted workers roughly a five percent raise.
Thousands of Christian Endeavorers gather in Cincinnati for the 20th annual convention as visitors pour in. Sessions in Muste hall and auditorium feature Rev. G Campbell Morgan on prayer, juvenile work, and debates on municipal politics, temperance, and church mission.
New York reported 89 heat related deaths for the five boroughs in the week ending July 6 amid record highs. Separate notices from Topeka Kansas show 104 degree heat with 108 in Marysville and 106 in Fort Scott. Scattered counties warn of failing corn crops and looming feed shortages without rain.
London parliament hears the total Boer casualties from active commands March to June reaching 1 548 with March 472 April 434 May 640 and June incomplete. In Chicago a blaze at 190 192 Washington Street injures twelve firefighters buried briefly but rescued with no serious injuries and $50 000 loss.
Spokane, July 8. President Doc Brown announces Captain Bottomus and Glendon released after repeated defeats. Dood elected manager and Bottenus also out as captain.
Great Falls wool movement is slow as warehouses attract shipments from across the region. A Fort Benton sale date is set for July 5 with 600 000 to 700 000 pounds on hand and projections to reach 1 000 000 pounds next week. Major clips include Benton Sheep Co and Oscar Stephens, each near 200 000 pounds, with several private term deals and bids from J Koshland Co Boston and Judd & Root Hartford among buyers.
July 8 report lists wool sales by merchants including D W Hanner Otto 21000 pounds Wyoming at 11 1/2 cents to Yegen Bros Ed Paget Carbonado 12600 pounds at 11 1/2 cents to Bach Becker Co Ben Radcliffe Billings 17000 pounds Wyoming at 11 4 cents to Dewey Gould Co H L Perkins Otto 24000 pounds Wyoming at 12 cents to Nichols Dupee Co J B Dawes Bozeman 14060 pounds at 11 2/3 cents to Nichols Dupee Co C S Parke Otto 18400 pounds Wyoming at 10 3/4 cents to Yegen Bros
Custer County Wool Warehouse Company met tonight and appointed Thursday as sales day. John Ross of Billings 21,000 pounds at 12 percent to Dewey Gould and Co. Neelan and Archer at Flat Willow 20,000 pounds at 12 percent to Nichols Dupee and Co. Special dispatch to the Standard from Miles City July...
New York July The Evening World reports Prince von Hatzfeldt says there is no truth to rumors the couple will contest the late C P Huntington's will. The prince and Princess von Hatzfeldt are at Holland House, and the princess is satisfied with the will's terms. They plan to stay about three months in America visiting several country homes.
In Sioux Falls on a Saturday Governor Herried allegedly offered the U S Senate seat to A B Kittredge to fill the Kyle term. Kittredge reportedly accepted the offer amid circulating talk of the appointment.
Fort Worth was named the headquarters for the St. Louis and San Francisco railway after President Yoakum ratified a five year lease for quarters in the city. The decision formalizes Fort Worth's role as the road's main base of operations.
Tourists recount a near fatal incident at Yellowstone last Saturday when two women slipped into a boiling paint pot on the park edge. They were rescued by fellow visitors and rushed by boat to the Lake hotel for medical care. burns are described as severe and possibly fatal.
Fifteen thousand acres of wheat burned near Great Bend Kansas as a man threw a lit cigar into dry wheat stubble. The blaze quickly consumed fields and structures with damage estimated at three hundred thousand dollars.
Federal investigators in San Francisco have brought in an expert accountant to audit the mint shortage of 30 000 dollars and to order a recount of the 47 000 000 dollars in vaults. Gold in sacks will be weighed to verify counts, a process that will take at least a week. No arrests have been made to date.
London reports from the Standard's Shanghai correspondent that over 4000 people have drowned in Kiangsi province due to recent floods. The disaster prompts widespread relief and further warnings as the area reels from the calamity.
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