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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
2
Roosevelt learned Russia refused to receive the Bnai Brrith petition over the Kichiner massacre. The state department released correspondence, noting Jews faced religious prejudice, unsafe conditions, and mass emigration, urging global opposition to persecution. The petition urged Russia to promote liberty and end lawlessness.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena Montana July 17 Adolph H Hoepfner a Montana pioneer dies at his home near Helmville Powell county at age 60 He had lived in Nevada valley since 1865 He leaves a widow and four children all on the home ranch One brother Charles Hoeptner works for Gans Klein in Helena Another brother Dr G
Adolph Hoepfner, a German immigrant who traveled from Davenport Iowa to Nebraska California Montana and finally Nevada valley, died in Nevada valley where he had ranched since 1868. His brother Charles Hoepfner was notified by telephone and will attend the funeral at the deceaseds home.
Elma Shellhorn aged 1y suffered a broken right hip when a horse kicked her while a ranchman friend parked on the sidewalk in front of the Shellhorn home at 18 South Rodney Street. The horse kicked with both feet, trampled the child before bystanders freed her.
London reports Countess Mabel Russel has forgiven her husband William Brown, a coachman who wed her last December under a Bavarian noble title. Brown faced a April arrest for a false entry in the marriage register and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor, receiving a two day sentence.
Dillon July 17 Assessor Beardley has finished the assessment roll and will hand it to the county clerk in the morning. The total assessment excluding railroads is 4,249,955 with an increase of 394,792 over last year. Increases appear across all lines except cattle and net mine proceeds.
"Mother" Jones and about four textile workers arrived in Newark after marching from Elizabeth. They paraded the streets then camped at the ball grounds and plan to depart for Patterson tomorrow.
London July 17 The report stage of the Trish land bill was completed in the house of commons this afternoon. It is expected to pass its third reading Thursday and then go to the house of lords where no serious difficulties are anticipated.
Chief P. M. Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers died in Winnipeg from heart failure following an emotional speech last night. The event occurred shortly after midnight. Dr. MacArthur declared him dead. Funeral services were held soon after with burial planned in Cleveland.
Cleveland July 17 Assistant Grand Chief A B Youngson of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers is lying critically ill in a Meadville Pa hospital and has not been informed of Mr Arthur's death. The remains of Chief Arthur will probably reach here Sunday evening.
Special correspondence reports growing Yellowstone tours via the M V line with 225 passengers at Monida and doubled equipment to meet demand. Alfalfa harvests fall short of average due to winter-kill. several locals shift from mines to valley work. Pig Hole basin cut-off viewed unfavorably. costs near 2000 prompt caution. Local real estate changes include Best selling a Railroad avenue home and Barton selling a Washington street residence. Excavation begins for a new Center street block by Erie Bro. a four story building is planned to ease crowded stores.
Special Dispatch reports Billings July 17 John Miller was arrested on Mrs Ida Connellys complaint she says he threw her household effects into the street to evict her from a house he owns Lockard says Miller wounded his hands and face with a knife but did not file a complaint Miller to stand trial tomorrow
A relative of Ewen B. Erland held in the county jail for the murder of Edward Teasdale near Bridger two weeks earlier was located. Sheriff Potter received a letter from T. B. Erland of Anita North Dakota saying he read a dispatch offering a reward for the killing and asking if it was true. It is presumed the writer is a brother of the jailed man.
Governor Chamberlain issues a $300 reward for streetcar robbery conviction and urges police to curb threats against life and property by Eastern Oregon cattle and sheep men amid recent suburban crimes around Portland.
New York July 11 The arbitration plan of the builders and a wage scale for another year by the Bricklayers Union will bring about the return to work on Monday of 75 000 men and end the building trades tie up. Sixteen of twenty two carpenters local unions accepted the arbitration agreement boosting confidence the strike will end.
Beavers, former post office official, indicted by a federal grand jury for accepting a bribe of 840 dollars connected to the purchase of Brandt Dent cash registering equipment. A bench warrant was issued in Brooklyn. Beavers reportedly had a Nassau Trust account and checks tied to former Congressman Driggs. He may plead Monday as his attorneys arrange entry.
A Russian nobleman posing as a clairvoyant and palm reader stayed at Mrs. J. H. Cage’s lodging house in Havre. He pawned a fake diamond ring for a grubstake, then fled on a midnight train leaving unpaid bills. The jeweler valued the ring at 25 cents. Pulaski is in custody at Great Falls.
Detroit July 17 The first business session of the Santiago de Cuba reunion reports 1195 members in good standing while 1596 have been dropped for delinquency or other reasons Major A C Sharpe secretary treasurer notes a 700 balance in the treasury Memorials were later paid to officers Maj Gen H W Lawton Maj Gen William Ludlow Lieut Col John Miley Maj Gen John A Logan Capt Anton Springer and Lieuts E Kohler and Maxwell Neyes
Detroit on July 17 hosts the sixth international Epworth League convention with a 12 meeting day program starting at 6 30 am Seed attendance is reported at the morning watch led by Rev H B Towne of Greencastle Ind Headquarters claims 23000 delegates in the city surpassing the prior record of 21000 at San Francisco two years ago
Walter Alderson, editor of the Picket, was telegraphed from Livingston about the serious illness of his brother William Alderson, formerly of Red Lodge. Death is momentarily expected. Mrs. M N Hickox, the shaman’s sister, received word and left for Livingston.
After the American squadron reached Spithead Admiral Cotton shifted his flag from the Kearsarge to the Chicago. The Kearsarge then started a long high speed voyage toward Frenchman's Bay in Maine.
Nat Beasley, once a Big Timber resident, has come home after two years in the U S army. He joined the California regiment and served in the Philippines. His company returned recently and is now stationed at Fort Russell Wyoming where Beasley secured his discharge. He says the Philippines are favorable for enterprising Americans.
Continuation from page one reports widespread ruin as the Illinois tornado caused many deaths and disarray with all wires to the town down making information scarce.
A tornado ripped through Mendota Illinois killing four people and injuring ten others. The storm cut an eight mile path destroying all in its track and listing victims Cora Boisdorf 15 Ora Luna 15 Schamel 13 and Schamel 4. Suspects include Mrs John Wirchem and several Milligan and Smith family members among the injured.
Reported wool sale results show prices from 12 to 14 cents per pound. Buyers include Rf Loasby with 11 300 pounds at 14 cents Fred Botter of Emigrant with 22 000 pounds at 12 a nd a s Sanborn with 20 000 pounds at 12 cents Vandyck & Dover sold 1 200 pounds at 12 cents. The latter two sales were pulled wool.
In Glendive on July 17 William Lindsay's crop sold for 1635 cents, totaling 18000 pounds of extra good quality clip. Senator Gruwell's crop from Billings sold 100000 pounds at 16 cents per pound.
Today's wool sales report lists Tommy Haw consigning 60 000 pounds to Boston with advance insuring 14 cents and Hans Anderson selling 20 000 pounds at 4 cents.
Great Falls dairy men form mutual protection association and raise prices for milk and cream. New rates include pint purchases at 20 pints per $1, 1 to 2 quarts at 12 quarts per $1, 2 to 3 quarts at 14 quarts per $1, and 4 quarts plus at 16 quarts per $1. Coffee cream 35 cents per quart, whipped cream 50 cents, hotels and restaurants 20 cents per gallon for fresh milk, skimmed milk 10 cents per gallon, cream $1 per gallon.
Chinook reports the market’s first wool sale at the new run by Martin Bros. bringing 16 1/2 cents per pound.
Great Falls Montana July 17 It was incorrectly reported in the Standard that W E Ellsworth faced a cruelty charge over maimed sheep. The defendant was actually a man named Hanson, and Mrs W K Ellsworth filed the charge.
Special Dispatch reports Professor Farr leading Princeton students in the Fish creek country examined a bone unearthed in the Boulder valley calling it a mastodon bone. He notes such finds are rare this far south and dates the bone at about 1,000 years old.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Governor Toole names delegates to represent Montana at the 14th trans-Mississippi congress in Seattle from Aug 18. Appointees include Frank Wood Missoula Robert Sutherlin White Sulphur Springs M Neviig Helena Samuel Weinstein Helena D ODonnell Billings Miles Romney Hamilton F K Armstrong Bozeman D Grown Fort Benton A C Gormley Great Falls and P J Brophy Butte.
Ket Lodge July 17 Mrs David Walsh aged 65 a Roberts resident died at home Wednesday from inflammatory rheumatism. Her funeral will be held at Hey Lodge tomorrow with Father Slack celebrating high mass at St Agnes church. Interment in Catholic cemetery.
In Seattle a conference gathers to devise ways to bar pauper oriental labor. Attendees include J. H. Barber, Thomas M. Fisher, James R. Dunn and son John Dunn, W. H. Heed, and discuss restricting immigrants from Canada and Mexico routes.
Victoria British Columbia July 17 All trace of the disaster at Cumberland No 6 mine has been cleared and work will resume soon The death toll stands at 15 with two more victims succumbing today and another not expected to recover The fire must have been very extensive
Ad claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching burning and bleeding piles with money back guarantee if ineffective. Promotes topical treatment for external and internal symptoms and guarantees refund if not cured.
Ladies with thinning hair can prevent further loss and boost growth with Newbro's Herpicide. The Detroit company claims it destroys the dandruff germ at the root without oil or staining, and samples are offered by mail to druggists.
The report notes that in many cases the flesh of the Chinamen burned to the bone. the accident is now attributed to a foul shot.
Billings July 17. Tom Haggerty a sheep herder employed by Don Martin of Two Dot was run over by a car in the Northern Pacific yards while sleeping under the wool house platform during a rain. One leg broken and a compound fracture in the other with flesh torn. He was taken to hospital and is expected to recover.
July 17 report from Sted Lodge notes J L Marcott failed in a suit against the city and was ordered to pay 251.25 before freeing 24 cattle from the pound. He filed a notice of appeal on questions of law and fact. bond on appeal not yet filed.
Billings July 11 George Thurmond once a policeman was convicted in Justice Fraser's court of assault. He could not pay the fine and costs and was committed to jail for four days.
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