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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
2
A Helena death notice reports the funeral of Mrs. James H. Ryan of Winston aged 59 with burial at Forestvale. The wires record varied town orders, bankruptcies, resignations, contracts and race postponements across Havre, Bozeman, Fort Benton, Great Falls and Livingston, including bond sales, road bids, and local official appointments.
Judge Henry lo diy announced the appointment of H. J. Koozer of McLeod to be county commissioner of Sweet Grass county, replacing R. J. McConnell who resigned to move to California. Koozer is a Republican and was urged by leading citizens of the county. Billings, July 4 Sheriff Hubbard re-
A tip from Musselshell led to the arrest of a boy named R. Morris charged with stealing a saddle from Llewellyn. The sheriff jailed him within hours. Red Lodge reports a parallel case of Earl Dawson jailed on grand larceny charges tied to Charles Engle, bond set at 900 dollars.
Sheriff Pallang of Big Timber arrives with James Eldridge who is to be arraigned on a charge of criminal assault on a girl under 18 near Springdale. Eldridge had been a fugitive for over a year, located recently in Dickinson, M D, while Sheriff hunted other suspects in Charleston, Ill. County attorney to return from Livingston for arraignment.
A Knoxville attorney says L H Houck of Lithia Springs Ga saw Harvey Logan the Montana train robber who escaped Knox county jail on June 27 in Atlanta last Saturday. Logan urged silence for five days and hinted at an intended sailing.
A Vatican update reports telegrams from clergy and rulers across Europe and the Americas awaiting the pope's death. Messages from Rev Father Cleary, officials, and royals express grief while noting hopes for peace and a timely conclave. Cardinal Gibbons' Rome voyage sparks global interest in the church's direction.
Rome July reports indicate Mer Volponi died unseen by Pope Leo as Vatican officials decided not to inform the pope to avoid disruption of conclave procedures. Cardials were summoned for a brief audience before the pope's health declined again.
County Attorney L Caswell files in district clerk info charging Ewen B Bland with first degree murder in the shooting of Edward Teasdale near Bridger, following an incident a few days earlier. Justice department and local authorities prepare for preliminary steps in the case.
Billings and Miles City reports show wool trading subdued with under 60,000 pounds offered. Buyers note many growers delayed by haying and two weeks of bad weather. Individual clips include W H Clayton 58,009 pounds at minothetic price, P Yegen 54% pounds at 1% cents, and Yukon Wyoming wool. Miles City notes Donaldson Bros sold 125,060 pounds at Wy cents, Woods 50,000 pounds at 14 cents, Shorey at 14 cents. Big Timber reports no sales.
A July heat wave caused two deaths and several prostrations in Chicago. A thunderstorm brought lightning strikes, flooding basements, and fires in the Empire Mattress plant at 12 West Madison Street where four workers were injured, with Captain McKeen in critical condition due to spine and internal injuries.
Livingston water works president W J Anderson, a British Army officer in the Boer War, died in Johannesburg, South Africa during a special disputes stance.
Special Dispatch reports Assessor Crosby tallies Custer county property values at 6 415 690 including railroads. Railroad valuation is 925 196 leaving property exclusive of that item at 5 350 194 for the county.
The Vatican has received dispatches from cardinals abroad stating they are leaving immediately for Rome. Cardinal Moran of Sydney sails today, traveling half the globe and may miss the conclave. Some authorities say each cardinal has the right to demand the conclave outcome.
New York July 9 Cardinal Gibbons who will go near Rome if the pope dies sailed today on the La Touraine with his secretary Father Garvin. He said he would not be officially summoned to Rome unless the pope died and that if living he would rest for about two months.
Rome reports the death of Monsignor Volponi a secretary to the consistorial congregation. He was stricken with syncope and died after losing use of his right side and speech. The pope’s health remains a focus while Volponi’s death triggers the need to fill the vacant secretary role before a possible papal interregnum.
The Tribuna outlines likely papal contenders as Pope Leo XIII’s health declines. It positions Cardinal Gibbons as a potential if cautious candidate, noting Americanist supporters and the Spanish Catholic bloc's influence. The piece stresses Gibbons would command influence if chosen, shaping a candidate aligned with modern civilization.
A Buffalo report states Cleary who sent a cablegram to the pope is a layman, not a priest. The bishop's household says the cablegram’s contents were unknown to them. A papal circle dignitary suggested Cleary might be considered for a bishop, but the remark drew only a smile as Cleary remains a layman.
A Pennsylvania rail train from Columbus struck a wagon carrying nine near Cincinnati eight miles east, killing four and injuring five. Names listed include J Copenhaven and O Copenhaven child 11, Grace Lemmick 12, Charles Copenhagen 25, Nellie Copenhagen 8, Samuel Copenhagen 2, and others. Two occupants died, two were fatally hurt, and several were seriously hurt. Mules stopped on whistle, wagon wrecked on track.
Asbury Park New Jersey reports the joint Methodist Episcopal church committees North and South have finished their ritual revision. The new order of worship emphasizes reverence and silent kneeling upon entry. Major changes include a simplified catechism replacing the old trio with a primary and a Standard catechism. The worship order remains largely as currently used in the northern church.
In anticipation of a state supreme court decision, ex-police chief Fred Ames was arrested. He had been convicted of taking a $15 bribe from a woman and sentenced to six and a half years in state prison.
William Spencer, a Black man, was found guilty of first degree murder for shooting and killing Superintendent Charles McFarland in a courtroom on June 15. His insanity plea failed. he is to be electrocuted in the third week of August.
The Shamrocks were moved to Erie basin where the challenger’s mast will be replaced with a spar from Shamrock III’s early trials. Both yachts will enter dry dock for cleaning and repainting.
San Francisco officials announced Eddie Graney will referee the August 1 heavyweight championship in the city. James Corbett and Billy Delaney, acting for Jim Jeffries, approved the arrangement tonight.
A humorous comparison of shopping habits shows women trying on many hats across multiple shops while a saleswoman nudges toward a final purchase, and men entering a shop, being crammed into a hat hastily, paying three dollars, and leaving with a hat they did not intend to buy.
London dispatch reports President Loubet leaving St James Palace greeted by King Edward, the Prince of Wales, and ministers amid British and French cheers. At Dover he boarded the Guichen, with a telegraphic thanks to the king and a joint farewell from the fleet and castle.
In Callais France July the %-President Loubet drew large crowds as he returned to French soil from England. A grand reception followed his arrival with speakers praising the success of his visit and the reception he received.
The president aims to settle the Jewish petition before tackling Manchuria issues. No action on Manchuria is expected before September, by which time Russian troops are to evacuate Manchuria except for railroad guards. Washington notes Russia cites evacuation as a reason to delay opening new ports. The U S is prepared to wait until September to proceed.
The Livingston lodge of Masons approves a brick and cut stone addition to its building at the corner of Park and Second Streets. The two story plus basement structure will be 50 by 50 feet and aims to become one of the handsomest Masonic temples in the state. Construction may start within weeks.
The Montana Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by John A. Featherman and James B. Featherman against Granite County for noncompliance with statutory appeal regulations. The court said it lacked jurisdiction to hear the case. Commissioner Clayborg prepared the opinion.
Red Lodge reports ranchman D K Williams from the Bighorn basin Wyoming says the final herd of wild horses in the West has been found in the Big Horn. He states a group of ranchmen has begun a chase with plans to capture some of the animals.
Dr Park Holland superintendent of the smallpox hospital says an attempted burglary occurred last night. A window was broken in two places but the sash was braced from above and the thief could not enter.
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