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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1905
Page
2
Miners guard treasure trains as bandits strike almost daily around Fairbanks Alaska. The secretary of war and Washington lawmakers are asked to consider sending troops stationed at Fort Gibbons to the trouble zone. Albert White.
A listing of assorted sewing goods and accessories with prices per item or per dozen. Items include pins, hairpins, pins and needles, tape measures, needle cases, bodkins, thread, binding, stocking darners, tissue, curling irons, buttons, vest sets, garter elastic, and embroidery initials. Numerous sizes and colors offered.
Secretaries in Washington telegraphed Taft urging troop necessity. General Williams orders investigation as Alaska miners report Nome lawlessness near Fairbanks. Armed guards accompany gold trains and fear of further attacks grows after several shootings.
The trial of former congressman T H Funston in Tola Kansas resumed as crowds filled the courtroom. Funston may not testify as his attorneys contest the city's evidence while B F Garrett testified about police duty and the dynamite saloon attacks. Judge Adair reserved his decision until next Wednesday.
Large attendance at the Charities and Corrections session. A night audience packed First Presbyterian Church to hear discussions on Needy Families in Their Homes. James F. Jackson presented the committee report. Mrs. Clara P. Bourland spoke on cooperation between women's clubs and organized charities.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports a July 17 saloon fight at the Crystal in Philipsburg. John Judge and Joe Leonard sparked the clash with Al Maley William Murphy and Ed Delaney joining in. Judge and Murphy were cut, Maley nose injured. Delaney and Leonard arrested on third degree assault warrants, bonds set at $100 for preliminary hearing.
Caracas reports Roosevelt named Judge Calhoun special minister to Venezuela to probe American claims. The Constitutional notes that any American or other claims would have been heard by authorities, with only the New York and Bermudez Asphalt case unsettled, while other cases were decided by mixed committees per Washington protocols.
London reports that German interests are not sole buyers for Welsh coal lands. Negotiations continue for the Whitworth estate near Neath in South Wales, with an international buyer likely and possible German involvement.
The Roosevelt, Peary’s polar voyage ship, avoids a $500 fine for leaving Portland without proper papers. Acting Secretary Garfield orders local collectors to refrain from prosecuting the enforcement of the law after a bond was posted before the vessel departed New York.
Queen Alexandra presided at Buckingham Palace as a new British Red Cross society was formed. The body includes all imperial organizations with similar aims and will act independently in peace but be governed by war offices in wartime.
Chehalis Washington July 17 Joe Bonnett 24 a single man was murdered at Peels last night in a drunken row with Poles. Bonnett beaten to death with a club. A man named Makowski and another have been arrested. A third member of the group escaped.
In Bozeman on July 17 a trial proceeds against Joseph Davis of Valley View on arson charges for may fire at the local schoolhouse. Prosecutors seek to link the youth to prior fires, while defense seeks to limit testimony about those incidents. Witnesses including school trustee T. S. Stiles describe building layouts as testimony continues.
Funeral services for E. K. Bailey were conducted at his Bozeman home at 1 30 p m by Rev F B Lewis of the Episcopal church with church choir members providing music. The interment took place at Bozeman cemetery. Bailey, over 78, was born in England and spent his life in railroad work including as yard chief when Bozeman was a division point. His last job was as engineer at Bozeman Milling. He leaves a second wife and several children including Ed, who is en route from Mexico and is expected Wednesday.
A letter from Agent Dare of the Blackfeet Indian reservation orders all agents to bar hunting or fishing by non-residents on reservations. Violators face a fine of 00 dollars and forfeiture of ammunition arms and tackle.
Washington July 17 Chairman Shonts of the Panama canal commission Chief Engineer Stevens and Col. O H Ernest member of the commission and its engineering committee will travel to Panama next Thursday for the mission.
Washington July 17 Morgan H Beach United States attorney for the District of Columbia leading the cotton crops scandal inquiry has traveled to New York to gather further evidence.
Advertised tonic claims to cure backache dizziness cramps headaches vomiting indigestion dyspepsia and sleeplessness. It urges every woman to try the product today promising no need for other remedies.
A brief note states that Schilling's Best products are not sold in air tight or loose packages. The line clarifies packaging standards for the brand. No further details or identifiers are provided.
In a heated exchange between District Attorney Bell and the mayor's counsel, the DA sustained a broken leg when an elevator fell in an office building. The incident may affect ongoing prosecutions of Caven and Hill as the city fights allegations of criminal governance and corruption.
Helena July 17 Judge William H Hunt overruled objections to a petition by Hypocria Mining Co seeking a crosscut link from the Bains to Minnie Healey workings via Tramway Receiver Harris and the Butte & Boston Co are ordered to answer by Aug 1 The court also heard a government motion to restrain water diversions from Milk River near Fort Belknap reservation decision taken under advisement
Helena July 17 Judge Hunt denied Montana Mining Co limiteds request to modify an injunction barring mining in the North Star claim. The St Louis company opposed the modification and sought to set aside a stay of execution tied to a $195000 judgment against Montana. The plaintiff contends no security was provided for the stay.
A warrant was sworn out in Maysville on July 17 charging Newport Kentucky mayor Helmbold with contempt for interfering with US court orders about placing Caleb Powers in jail at Newport last Monday. He objected to a separate cell as unsafe. The prior contempt charges were withdrawn and the new charge rests on additional evidence.
In Helena on July 17 the Montana Supreme Court reversed Beaverhead County Court ruling in the McKnight versus Oregon Short Line Railway case. The lower court had awarded damages for livestock killed, but the supreme court held the complaint fails to state a cause of action.
An enthusiastic July meeting in Helena gathered to back the Eagles campaign for a national home. President C M Sawyer of Anaconda spoke stirringly. Committees were named to engage business leaders and a follow up gathering is set for Tuesday evening.
Festivities marking the British squadron visit to Brest concluded with Admiral May hosting French admirals and officers at a banquet aboard his flagship. Vice Admiral Callaird presented the Legion of Honor crosses to each British commander on behalf of President Loubet.
General Linovitch reports from St. Petersburg that on July 14 Japanese forces bombarded Naibuchi on Sakhalin Island's southwest coast, with details dated July 16.
Kingston Jamaica July 17 Dr Franklin Clark arrested this morning for breach of the Official secrets act or official secrecy laws as police move to curb leaks in government channels.
A Harvard graduate, resident four months, was found with photographs of Forts protecting Port Royal and Kingston. Police recovered the pictures and the court set bail at $2,000 despite defense arguing lack of significance.
Official copy of testimony taken by Superintendent Hendricks in the inquiry into state insurance affairs. The document records statements from witnesses and addresses regulatory questions raised during the probe.
The affairs of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, which District Attorney Jerome had several unsuccessful attempts to procure last week, were received at the district attorney's office today.
San Francisco July 17 reports keels laid for two mammoth freighters to be built by Union Ironworks for service between San Francisco Honolulu and New York. The ships will be named the Columbian and Mex- with construction advancing for the Pacific route.
The Texan is joined by two additional steamships of equal size in the fleet. Construction will take at least a year before they are ready to enter service.
In Bizerta Tunis on July 17 authorities order funeral services for the Farfadet submarine crew. Remains have been removed earlier than expected. The submarine’s machinery and hull suffered no serious damage.
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