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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1903
Page
3
Emperor Francis Joseph sends a patient gift of mineral water amid speculation on relief for the pope’s ailments. The report notes several candidates dropping from the list as to Leo’s successor and ongoing political maneuvering around the papal court.
Rome reports the pope’s fragile state with varying bulletins. Cardiac trends show a rapid pulse at times while restlessness and isolation persist. Doctors fear general decline, hopeful for rest and possible nourishment as emperors and cardinals watch closely.
A Decatur Georgia mother credits Grape-Nuts food with restoring her strength and enabling her to nurse her baby again after a severe stomach illness and extended bottle feeding. She reports rapid improvement in two days and nine pounds gained in eight weeks, with details from the Postum Co Batle Creek Michigan and a note on a $7,500 cooks contest prize.
Five cardinals top speculation as papal election nears. Cardinal Gotti faces an objection due to his order, while Rampholla may be vetoed by Austria, and Zarafino Vannutelli is tied to the triple alliance. Svampa’s stroke leaves speech difficulties, Ferrara’s motor car use is deemed undignified, and Agliardi’s democracy draws fire. The waiting pool of candidates remains tight with an unnamed successor possible.
Rome July 18 The pope remains in a feeble state with no immediate crisis foreseen yet danger of a fatal turn persists. Official bulletins show little change while doctors discuss announcing any improvement amid rising heat and plans for an electric fan. Ministers decide Italy will observe mourning only if the Vatican notifies other governments, to protect state dignity and ensure conclave liberty.
From Rome the Paris Herald reports the papal court plans to inform the Pope of Cardinal Gibbons’s presence in Europe. Pope Leo is expected to summon him to Rome for a final conversation about Catholicism in the United States.
Two negro prisoners in the street commissioner's gang attempted to escape near the railroad park in Billings. Commissioner Snyder fired at them but they fled a block before being pursued by a large crowd and recaptured in the town’s southwestern outskirts. They are described as dangerous offenders believed sought elsewhere.
A large quantity of dynamite and blasting powder exploded at a magazine near Parishburg, Giles County, killing James Philipps and George Noel. About 14 were injured and around 100 were shocked as Westbound train No. 1 passed 200 yards away. Injured include H. R. Roup Ira Wilson J. W. Groves O C Jenkins and others. Exact cause unknown at Roanoke dispatch. A special train carried wounded to Bluefield hospital.
From Cody Wyoming comes a report that Buffalo Bill’s show in Rugby England was robbed of jewelry including a diamond horseshoe pin gifted by King Edward. Local police failed to recover the prop erty until detectives Johnnie Baker and Louis Decker traveled to London and recovered all valuables and jailed the thieves.
Oscar Hoe arrived in Billings in charge of his brother James Hoe who was troubled by insanity at Glendive yesterday. He rested at his parents home before becoming violent and needing restraint. An inquiry found him sane and he will be sent to Warm Springs next week. His sister is already an inmate of what is atttention.
New York July 18 Charles Jackson named by Miss Lilian Thomasch as the man who struck Charles W Roxbury down. She was with Roxbury when he was attacked. A blood stained pocketbook matching one he carried was found in Jacksons apartments.
Columbus July 18. Sherman Smith son of F M Smith was injured Saturday while riding to church. His horse took fright near the red bridge, fell, and threw him. He suffered a three inch forehead gash a mashed right arm and shoulder and overall body bruising. His condition is serious.
Lewis Demeree a sheepherder for Custer Cattle company was dragged from a horse while on company ranges 20 miles south of Custer station. He suffered fractures to his right leg and arm and was brought to Billings for medical care with Dr. Armstrong attending after M. F. Trask arranged transport.
In Janesville Wisconsin heavy rainfall of three inches caused the river to rise two feet in three hours this morning. If the levee above the city fails many business blocks are in danger of being swept away.
Red Lodge July 18 Hugh Kelsey one of twelve men accused of firing on C M Brown and his sheep is to be tried first for assault. Cattlemen say Brown refused to prove ownership of sheep claiming they were his and threaten to move them. They claim the flock belonged to a Yellowstone County man and would threaten range for their own stock if allowed. Brown refused to show papers and said it was none of their business.
Bulings July 18. Henry Gerharz in charge of the Cody Wyoming to National Park road says traffic is already opening the route for tourists. The wagon road climbs into the mountains with scenery as entrancing as the park itself and offers fine trout fishing. Work continues and the road should be in excellent condition in a few weeks.
Victoria British Columbia July 18 A gazette notice says the royal warrant to Moet et Chandon 498 purveyors of wine to the king has been canceled. The move follows the Von Hollopen incident linked to the yacht Meteor launch and unwelcome notoriety from that episode.
John Miller was tried before Justice Mann for disturbing the peace after allegedly evicting Mrs. Ira Connelly. A dozen witnesses testified Miller threw her household goods into the street. the court fined him $10 after considering extenuating circumstances.
Terrific rain and electrical storms swept Indiana and Ohio causing widespread damage. Telegraph poles were lifted, wires twisted, and all lines down on the road between Mansfield and Toledo. No wires active on Cleveland and Pittsburgh line. Fort Wayne line limited to one functioning wire to Newcastle, Pennsylvania.
The interstate fair commission directors met in Bozeman and formed a general programme committee with Burr Fisher as chairman and H. I. Casey and R. D. Steele as members. A privileges and concessions committee was named with A. E. Pike, George Cox, and Co. W. Hoffman on it.
The Meagher county assessment list shows a total of 3 927 183 dollars, up 420 000 from last year. The railroad adds to push the county total above four million, lifting the county’s class from seventh to sixth.
A warrant is out for James R. Williams accused of cruelty to animals after a Jailer Frank Swartz witness said Williams beat a horse over the head. A broken two by four, allegedly used by Williams, was seen in Judge Smith's court.
A severe storm with heavy rain today devastated growing corn across fields east of Warsaw within a six mile radius, destroying thousands of acres of crops.
A fierce storm hit Cleveland on July 18 bringing heavy rain and wind that damaged trees and shrubs and toppled telegraph and telephone wires at many points disrupting communications and causing property damage.
Massachusetts railroad trackwalkers must wind a registering clock at fixed points every hour. Weekly records are kept for examination by the superintendent to ensure compliance and safety.
Former Cruse Savings Bank treasurer and Lewis and Clarke County representative W J Sweeney died at 3 am near Lewistown of lung trouble. He was 62, left wife Mary A Cruse and three children Anna Thomas and William. Funeral planned in Helena after body routed via Billings.
The Rocky Mountain Telephone company bought the Bridger-Bowler line and started tearing down the old system. Aims to install a rural line from Bridger to Dry Creek area, serving many ranch homes and linking with Bridger exchange under Raymond Sprague supervision.
Red Lodge July 18 Sheriff Potter received a letter from Sam Gebo of the Canadian American Coal and Coke Co Frank BC stating H L Frank is in Paris and that the camp has recovered from the havoc. The company will soon have its new plant in working order and the mines will reach their old tonnage output of coal within days.
In Madrid on July 18 the entire cabinet tendered resignations to the prime minister after a long council debate on the navy vote. The prime minister presented the resignations to the king, who then asked Signor Silvera to form a new cabinet. The premier declined and Marquis Villaverde, ex-finance minister, was summoned to the palace.
Spotted fever patient Curtis Beelar shows rapid improvement at Red Lodge on July 18. Mrs Laugherey also nearing recovery after a dire case, both residents of Clark Fork valley.
An advertisement claims Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cures kidney bladder liver and blood diseases and purifies the blood It touts safety for children and invalids and offers trial samples and bottle sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar
Dr David Kennedy offers Magic Eye Salve described as effective for all diseases or inflammations of the eye priced at 25 cents. The advertised remedy promises topical relief and is marketed to readers seeking ophthalmic aid.
The Great Falls wool market saw about 400000 pounds sold with the H H Nelson Sheep company achieving the top price at 17.5 cents per pound. Buyers included W Cowell Bynum 22000 pounds at 16.5 cents Isaac Evans 12000 pounds at 16 cents F H Noble 80000 pounds at 14.5 cents and others from Montana Oregon and local firms.
Chinook on July 18 reports sales of clips to Frank Scharz for 16 cents Miller Bros for 16 2 3 cents John Ruhe 16 2 3 cents Henry Kuhr 164 cents Albert Lang 164 3 4 cents and Charles Olsen 15 3 4 cents. Several offers remain under consideration.
Wool sales today include W. J. Crowell Dell selling 25 000 pounds at 14 cents and Innes Bros of Rattlesnake with 15 000 pounds at 14 cents. Max Lauterbach clip of 40 000 pounds at Twin Bridges is reported sold to a Philadelphia firm at 14 cents.
Billings reports wool sales totaling 160000 pounds on the day with uniformly low prices. Most transactions occurred at the Northern Pacific warehouse as buyers noted heavy wools and several clips were quite dirty.
In Big Timber on July 18 the wool sale gathered about 80 000 pounds with prices quoted from 13 1 2 to 13 4 2 cents per pound. Buyers and sellers weighed demand as agents reported strong activity across lots.
Sheriff Olson of Columbia Falls arrives in Kalispell with seven prisoners bound over to district court for larceny. The gang is accused of stealing pants and overalls from Columbia Falls stores and selling them to men at grading camps.
Kalispell July 18 reports haying in full swing with all available men employed and good wages paid. A large crop is expected and prices rise above average due to demand from grading outfits working on the new railroad.
President George H. Harris of Amherst College officiated at the funeral in Augusta Maine this afternoon. Floral tributes from every section of the country filled the scene as the casket was nearly buried. The interment will be beside her husband in Rock Creek Cemetery Washington.
The convention of the International Association of Retail Clerks adjourned in Zanesville Ohio to meet in Galveston in 190%. The per capita tax rose to 40 cents per quarter for men and 0 cents for women.
A severe hailstorm near Trinidad Colorado with a cloudburst one mile south caused extensive damage and forced several families to flee. Hail depth reached six inches, leaving area scorched and damaged. West officials reported the incident and estimated losses in thousands.
A rapid surge of floodwater along Simpson's Rest arroyo forced the evacuation of 100 homes along the bank. The Banta Fe depot and basements of numerous business houses were submerged up to two feet.
Oscar Flannigan was arrested for beating a Swede in an alley. He was found guilty in police court and fined 20 dollars. As he left, he swore he would get even with the judge after serving his sentence.
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