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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1903
Page
2
These goods are offered at stated prices for today and tomorrow only. If not sold at these figures they won’t be sold for less elsewhere. We can move the entire lot to a dealer for 10 percent above our retail ask, but aim to draw other trade until closing Saturday August 22.
Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles rode 99 miles from Fort Sill Indian Territory to Fort Reno Oklahoma in nine hours and ten minutes. The trip began at 5 10 AM after early inspection at Fort Sill. He was accompanied by Captain Sayre and received a hero’s welcome at Reno. He paused for lunch with pack team guards south of the Canadian river and expressed joy at the journey before leaving for Fort Riley.
The Montana Supreme Court reversed the lower court ruling in William J. Clark v American Mining and Development Co, remanding for a new trial. Clark sought $165000 plus interest after escrow deeds were released and contract payments halted. The court also negatived or dismissed several other appeals in Cascade Granite Silver Bow and Gallatin county cases.
Government forces prepare to attack Ciudad Bolivar as 4,200 troops await arrival of the fleet. A priest delivering a message from foreign consuls and bishops met General Gomez, promising to relay an important message. If Rolando surrenders, guarantees will be provided.
Special dispatch from Dillon reports Chin Lock, an elderly local Chinese resident, found dead Sunday evening and given Chinese burial by fellow countrymen. He lived beyond 55 winters and had been ill. death attributed to neglect. County commissioners awarded demolition of the county jail to Phil Anderegg for 50 dollars in materials. Sheriff Gist plans to move prisoners to Virginia City tomorrow. Beaverhead telephone company protests franchise valuation of 1000 dollars, arguing no monetary value and no protection against rivals. Birch Creek reports the Indian Queen smelter restarting at 11 p.m. Sunday.
James Layton, a Sand Coulee resident of eight years, was detained after trying to ignite the town library. He defied officers and threatened violence. the fire was quelled with no damage reported. Layton will be examined for sanity.
The Montana Supreme Court dismisses the appeal by Charles H. Snell against W. W. Welch and the textbook commission. It notes the parties disposed of the case and there is nothing left for the court to decide. The injunction barred bids or contracts unless all bids were considered, regardless of union label.
In Bozeman the district court continued several state cases including A Jones and Dennin Dowling. Mike Styan was jailed two years for jail breaking after pleading guilty. grand larceny charge was dismissed with consent. T J Huntsman, recently divorced and behind on alimony, had his case suspended with further court orders.
Des Moines fireman Stewart of Des Moines died when Great Western trains collided near Savannah Missouri. A southbound passenger train No. 4 rear ended a freight train at full speed injuring over 20 passengers some seriously. The wreck followed a delay that kept the trains from passing on time.
The Great Western Railway reports a world record run from London to Plymouth covering 246 miles in 2 hours 33 minutes. The test showcases the line's speed capability and modern propulsion.
Billings July 14 Captain A C Tower of Washington Indian inspector spent last night here after inspecting the Crow Indians. He spent days with 8 G Reynolds Crow Indian agent and says no agency can better the Crow showing. Major Reynolds says the Indians will have a large amount of wheat of the best quality to market.
Crown Prince Rupprecht and Crown Princess of Bavaria travel on the Empress of India from the Orient to Bavaria. They are listed as Count and Countess von Haardt and are bound for Bavaria. Rear Admiral Grenfell of the Albion also aboard the same steamer on the China station.
Washington July 14 Secretary Hay invites the czar of Russia to select three arbitrators from the permanent court of The Hague to form the tribunal that will settle the claims submitted under the Venezuelan treaty.
Washington reports indicate Robert Shaw Oliver, newly named assistant secretary of war, will likely be considered to succeed Elihu Root as secretary when Root retires. Officials expect Root to sail for England in August to chair the Alaska boundary commission and may stay on as secretary during his absence. If unsettled, he could remain until after the next congressional adjournment.
Helena mourns Mrs America A Forbis mother of Mrs W L Steele She died Saturday The funeral is set for Wednesday at 11 AM at the Steele home with Rev Walter M Jordan of the First Christian church presiding Interment at Forestvale cemetery She will be buried beside her husband who died in 1877 She was among Montana s early women residents and well known in the state The body arrived from Portland and rests at Dr Steele s home Those who accompanied the body were Mrs Steele Mrs J R Russel Butte Mrs M K Brownlee Spokane and John F Forbis Butte
Livingston July 14 A long murder trial for Martin Zidmair in the George Reider case saw more than 100 extra jurors summoned as the state opened its case with witnesses who testified Zidmair admitted the killing. The defense urged that Zidmair acted after threats and betrayal by Reider and mocked a second shot. The state rested its case by noon with four witnesses and the defense had four. no new developments emerged. Testimony may conclude the next day.
Paris celebrated Bastille Day with a grand parade at Longchamps. President Loubet and Prime Minister Combes attended the review with top ministers and foreign attaches, followed by decorations for troops and a cavalry charge. Santos-Dumont appeared in an airship, saluting the crowd before departing.
The decomposed body of a peddler bound and with a strap around the neck was found two miles south of Murray near a wagon hitched to the two horses. A dog nearby kept howling, drawing two smeltermen to the scene. The peddler appears robbed and murdered. no crew is present.
Charlemagne Tow er, the U S ambassador to Germany, and George V. Meyer, ambassador to Italy, arrived in New York today aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II steamer.
Helena July 14 J W Smith accused of beating his wife was sentenced by Judge Edward B Walker to six months in the county jail and a $100 fine.
Washington July 14 The president appointed Wallace M. Smeed as postmaster at Heppner Oregon.
Washington July 1. Post office inspectors probe charges against John N. Masten former chief clerk and now assistant superintendent of the railway mail service. Terry a government employee says Masten offered reinstatement for payments of 50 dollars down and 8 to 10 dollars monthly. Terry claims he was a 600 dollar dead letter office worker removed by Masten and later asked to fund an outside party to help him. The affidavit alleges Masten promised restoration if paid but Terry did not pay and later filed with the civil service commission. grand jury handling post office matters amid expected developments. Postmaster General Payne signaled forthcoming news during his coast trip. No identity of cases released.
Louisville July 14 The Republican state convention opens tomorrow with three declared candidates Col Morris B Belknap Hon E Augustus Wilson and Clifton J Pratt The Belknap faction hopes for a first ballot nomination Mayor W C Owens named temporary chairman John W Yerkes sought permanent chair but prefers heading the resolutions committee President Roosevelt interests factor into the tariff and trust resolutions and mood is for a stand pat stance.
A large Helena delegation will travel to Butte on Thursday to attend a meeting promoted by the state fair executive committee. The aim is to galvanize Butte residents to prepare an exhibit from Silver Bow County. Participants include B. H. Tattem T. A. Marlow S. T. Hauser Thomas H. Carter Harry Yaeger John S. M. Neill Thomas C. Kurtz John W. Pace T. B. Miller and T. C. Power.
Jacob V. Pry the pioneer charcoal burner and freighter from Madison county now of Baker City Ore visited his old home here today then heads to Butte where he lived from 1875 to five years ago. Virginia City defends home turf beating Ennis 18 to 10 as of Sunday afternoon. David Kenealy freed on $1000 bonds after last week’s break in at Junction home.
Helena July 14 Arguments on a motion for a new trial in the state case against J. S. Keerl sentenced to life for the murder of Thomas Crystal were continued. The Silver Camp Mining Company case against Ferdinand Dickert remains on and will be heard later this week or early next week.
Report notes that more than 1,500 British ships operating in eastern waters are crewed entirely by Chinese sailors, highlighting significant labor shifts and maritime practices in the region.
A conference at Sagamore Hill between President and Jewish leaders of B nai B rith discussed a petition to the Russian government over the Wichineft outrages. The text was to be modified to gain broader signatures and may not be sent, aiming to resolve the incident through diplomacy. Secretary Hay and President aim to close the matter quickly to avoid diplomatic strain.
Washington July 14. A state department conference between Secretary Hay and Russian chargé d affaires Hansen discussed Manchurian ports Russia might open to the United States. Hay then met with Rockhill for a lengthy briefing, with officials suggesting upcoming developments in the Chinese American treaty.
William Benton, brought from Kalispell on a warrant, faced Justice H J Meili in Helena for stealing tools from O Walin's blacksmith shop. He was bound over to the district court with bail set at 500 dollars, which he could not furnish.
William F. Powell United States minister to Hayti arrived in New York today from New York July 14.
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