17 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
1
President Roosevelt approves the court martial findings in a review that criticizes violent language by high ranking officers. The action relieves Smith from active duty as part of the disciplinary process and signals a demand for restraint within military leadership.
Secretary Root brings the Manila court martial record on Gen Jacob H. Smith to President Roosevelt. Smith was found guilty of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline for orders to Major Waller in Samar. the president reviews the case, commends general conduct overall, but relieves Smith from active duty as he is over 62, with a lenient but clear admonition and retirement under law. root’s long commentary blames language influence and stresses obedience to the laws of war amid brutal fighting in the Philippines.
Park City mourns as 35 miners die in the Daly West and Ontario mines after a powder explosion caused by a miner with a candle. 29 deaths at Daly West and 6 at Ontario, with rescuers overcome by gas and many volunteers aiding the perilous effort.
Former manager ends ties with Montana mining and smelting firms to serve as consulting engineer based in New York. The move shifts leadership as Klepetko exits management and relocates to the head office in the metropolis.
Frank Klepetko, longtime general manager of the Boston & Montana mines and Anaconda smelter, will sever active ties and move to New York August 1 to become consulting engineer for J. B. Haggin properties at Cerro de Pasco Peru. He plans frequent South American trips and will supervise a new giant smelter at the Peru mines.
Pekin rebels gather in Ninghsai aided by Tung Fu Hsiang Prince Tuan and Lan King and by General Tung Fusiang’s army. Aimed at invading Pekin to place Fusiang on the throne as Chinese officials’ cruelty spurs unrest across the empire.
In Moscow Idaho the Pacific Coast elevator burned yesterday causing about 30000 in loss. The 15000 value building carried unknown insurance. Manager R P Kelly who also dealt in farm goods lost a carload of binding twine and a carload of farm implements all completely destroyed. The Dogwood and C land buildings, used as a store and warehouse, also burned with hardware stoves and ranges. Origin of the fire is unknown.
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