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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
1
President discusses immigration limits with labor leaders JaMil Gompers and James Duncan of Treaf amid broader debate on exclusion laws and civil rights.
Russia ponders appointing M Witte as plenipotentiary to negotiate with Japan over peace in the Far East. Emperor’s signature and Muraviev’s withdrawal affect the lineup as Washington and Tokyo await formal advices. Talks aim to end hostilities within a century, with language barriers noted and expectations of confidence in Japan.
Kansas City July 12 Judge John Philips of the U S district court granted a temporary injunction sought by Missouri railroads to bar state railway and warehouse commissioners and the attorney general from enforcing the maximum freight rate law enacted by the last legislature The order previously staying enforcement was continued pending ruling on the petition The decision halted state efforts to enforce the law for now St Petersburg July 13 290 juseia abandoned extradition talks for Kalax Potem Kine mutinous crew from the battle ship Potemkin
Lieutenant R. E. Peary declares the polar expedition prepared for departure. Funds totaling around 150000, backed by American businessmen including Morris K. Jesup and George Wyant, have been raised. The ship, equipped with coal and scientific gear, will depart from New York for Sydney under Peary and the Arctic club’s auspices.
Report from the Oklahoma statehood convention demands immediate joint statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory on their own merits, citing 1.5 million population and 1,0400 square miles. The document supports equal footing with existing states and independence from other territories seeking admission.
Boise July 12 a late court day closure was anticipated with no indictments returned that day though four or five are believed to have been voted. Testimony suggests government actions involve racing transactions connected to George H. Kester and P F W Ketten- Uyach Lewiston bankers.
In St. Louis a U S district court judge issued a temporary restraining order against Postmaster Frank Wyman to stop stamping mail addressed to The People's United States Bank and E G Lewis as fraudulent and to return it to senders. Mail to the bank and Lewis will be held at the St. Louis post office pending final action, amid claims of constitutional right to receive mail and alleged improper treatment by postal authorities. Subscriptions to the bank reportedly total 425000 with more coming in as hundreds of letters are held. Separately New York reports heat deaths, with ten total early in the day including several children under one year. PMID: None
A fragmentary report mentions a violent act attributed to a Black individual, with unclear context and scattered OCR text. The surviving words point to a grave crime or accusation, but specifics on location, persons involved, or outcomes are not recoverable from the readable lines.
In New Orleans on July 12 Captain Hane Holm brought word of a murderous sea raid tied to robbery aboard the Norwe gian fruit steamer Bratten near the Honduran coast. Aboard the Olympia a gunman named Robert McGill killed most aboard and left one survivor, Miss Elsie Morgan, who barely escaped drowning then hid on shore. the island community faced fear as authorities and Honduran officials, led by President Bonilla, sought justice amid a wave of public anger. The tale left a wake of tragedy, including the deaths of several women and children and a threat of vigilante vengeance before the killer was captured and sent away.
July 12. Court proceedings in the Williamsone Gessner case consumed the afternoon with the introduction of documentary evidence and witness identifications. Heney rested its case as officials from Albany and New York were cited. a separate note mentions Insurance questions not being pursued during the current legislative session. A Paris party led by Senator Viger left for St. Petersburg to represent France in talks for a new France Russia trade treaty.
Denver prepares for annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reunion with a grand lodge vote giving Denver double Dallas support. Atlantic City crowds join the great parade as 50,000 Elks march through closed streets under aerial wire lines, stores quiet, newspapers suspend edition to view pageantry.
The text reports Admiral Kruger likely to be court martialed for alleged incapacity linked to his handling of the mutiny aboard the Kalaz Potemkine at Odessa. It mentions his possible removal from service and references to other naval promotions and appointments.
Passadena Cath to-dy beat Mien Stones in the frat round of the Frenchly wn tennis championship meeting at Newport. Miss Sutton has not let a single...
Salem Oregon July 12 The jury found Charles Monge guilty of murder in the second degree with a verdict returned after a lengthy trial. Prosecutors Wright and Davis argued the case, presenting evidence of gun ownership and involvement. The judge scheduled Wright’s sentence for tomorrow morning.
The Pacific coast advertising men held a July convention in Portland Oregon with heavy attendance. Notable readings on publishing topics included remarks by Frank Merrick manager of Lewis and Clark press and Rinaldo No Hall of the O R N company. Other attendees named CV White Seattle and W A Beand Sacramento. A second item notes a explosion in a Fortieth Street dwelling near Liberty Avenue injuring two and causing fire in two adjoining houses.
The will of Moses A Dropsie longtime president of the college was probated today. It leaves the bulk of the estate to establish a Jewish college in this city. The estate is estimated at over 1,000,000 dollars.
Royal Viet flagships William Rimpero and Prince von Buelow aboard the imperial yacht Hohens dallern have landed in Sweden on July 12. They will meet King Oacar tomorrow as a high level exchange is anticipated.
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