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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1902
Page
13
Major General Arthur MacArthur today took command of the East Department at Governor's Island, relieving Major General John R. Brooke. A parade, staff procession, and 13-gun salute marked the ceremony, and Brooke received a silver loving cup from his staff.
Secretary Root announces the retirement of Major General John F. Brooke U.S.A. effective July 1 182 after over four decades of distinguished service in both volunteer and regular armies. Brooke served from the Civil War through the Spanish American War, commanding in pivotal battles and later governing Cuba.
A War Department board approved funding to repair Fort Harrison Montana to house a infantry battalion. The plan lists multiple new and enlarged posts across the United States including Chickamauga Park Georgia and the Presidio San Francisco. Construction bids will be invited while only a portion of work is contracted now to avoid market congestion.
Commissions issued today to Company H officers of the national guard recently organized at Kalispell by Adjt. Gen. R. Lee McCullough. A. W. Swaney named captain, A. Breddlove first lieutenant, Henry Bird second lieutenant.
Special dispatch reports Choteau lodge No. 44 A F and A M filing incorporation articles with the Montana secretary of state in Helena on July 21.
Dr. James Chappel reported two scarlet fever cases to county physician Dr. Rinehart in Billings. The illnesses were in the family of J. C. Warfield, Burlington yardmaster, with Warfield’s father mentioned among the affected.
Three sons arrived a week ago with unclear infection timing. G. Warfield’s household had scarlet fever weeks earlier, making it likely the visitors contracted the illness after returning home.
Great Falls council receives long delayed police report on charges against Jailer McDonald. McDonald has resigned and the investigation is dropped. Council bans employment of Chief Cook's son as special police officer. Next meeting to bid water works bonds.
In Great Falls on July 21 the First Methodist church was presented with a complete pulpit furniture set by the Junior League led by Miss Alta Cowell. The gifts were paid for, and credit is given to Miss Mildred Pierce for the fundraising effort. The league collected rare handkerchiefs from around the world, selling them to raise funds for the purchase.
Big Timber Montana July 21 word reached here that J C Hobbs accused of stealing a cow from a local ranchman and selling it here has been arrested in Canada Sheriff Fal ing hase been pursuing Hobbs for weeks and two weeks ago left for the northern country after information Hobbs had been sighted along the Great Northern Hobbs refuses to come without extradition papers County Attorney Hall left for Helena where he will meet the sheriff
Official vote totals from Salem July 21 show Chamberlain Democrat 41 857 Furnish Republican 41 581 Hunsaker Prohibition 3 488 Ryan Socialist 3 771 giving Chamberlain a 276 plurality. R S Dean Republican Supreme Judge candidate posts a 17 146 plurality, the largest ever in Oregon.
Alfred M. Fenton, a wealthy Rushville farmer, was shot and died after Mark Dunn, reportedly intoxicated, fired on him as he rode in a buggy. Dunn was arrested, escaped custody, seized a shotgun, and faces possible lynching as a victim’s family and town mourn.
Bert Howard and his wife returned from a Yellowstone trip to find burglars had entered their east side residence and stolen about 200 dollars worth of clothing silverware and china.
Havre July 21 news says the Great Northern will replace Japanese workers with Italian labor. Interpreter D A Fraziole reports plans for 1150 men to be placed in extra gangs at 16 cents per hour for 10 hours of work plus overtime at the same rate.
Ranchman George Pierre of Halbert Montana sold 400 head of range horses to Balvoske and Woolinger of Winnipes Manitoba for 25 per head. The horses are at the Northern Pacific yards and will be shipped tomorrow.
After a nearly two month strike about 1000 glove factory workers in Chicago returned to work today. President P H Roe of the Glove makers union announced victory and that employers who had struck had signed the union scale.
An unidentified man was arrested by Policeman Harmond for breaking down a gate and forcing entry to the ball grounds. A county case will be filed, with charges of trespass and malicious destruction of property.
Helena July 21 The assessment roll of Custer county, the last one missing, is expected today. Clerk J J Ryan of the state board of equalization will use the figures to complete the state totals.
C L Rood president of the Dawson County Fair association arrives from Sidney to arrange the Dawson county fair in Glendive. The event is scheduled for September 22 through 26.
Ike Watson has sent two carloads of horses to Manitoba from Glendive on July 21. The shipment outlines livestock movement between Montana and Canada, indicating trade activity and regional stock transfers.
Jesse L. Van Sant and Mrs. M. L. Jenkins were married today at the Jorden hotel in Glendive.
Great Falls July 21 Wool clips totaling 57 000 pounds sold at 14 1 2 to 16 1 2 cents per pound. Floweree Sheep and Horse Co 130 000 pounds to Thayer at 16 1 2 cents. Thayer buys five of seven clips totaling 22 000 pounds. Wool arrives by rail and buyers predict strong sales through week.
In Billings on July 21 about six million pounds of wool sold with top bids near 15 cents. Notable consignments include Judge Fraser with 36,909 pounds at 14.4 cents to Brown & Adams and 17,0(0) pounds at 14.5 cents to Luce & Moenning. Various buyers and firms are listed for dozens of consignors across Absarokee Red Lodge and Twin Bridges.
Adolph S. Ochs pursued by George W. Childs Drexel estate led to immediate transfer and new owner states no radical changes in appearance or policy. The transaction involves more than two and a quarter million dollars.
News of nearly 30000 dollars vanished from the Masonic Safety Deposit company last Saturday triggered a bank run in Chicago. Depositors queued for hours as staff struggled with signatures and box access while police weigh bookmaker claims of possible theft via duplicate keys.
Keokuk Iowa July 21 The Mississippi flood crest was reported south of Keokuk as water rose 4 feet or more near Canton Quincy LaGrange and Hannibal with thousands of acres under water Wheat shocks damaged and flood losses surpassing four to six million dollars along a 75 mile river front in Missouri.
Mayti dispatch reports Hayti's crisis worsens as Gen Jumeau loyal to Firmin heads to the capital while Gen Salnave marches to Cape Haytien to confront War Minister Nord. The provisional government fractures into four factions and lacks authority, with public opinion split and Firmin’s advance seen as unlikely to face strong resistance.
In Big Timber on July 21 the wool market faced no competition besides Thomas Ryley and Co. T Busha representing John T. Lodge & Co. and J. Koshland & Co. of Boston. They have bought about 1.25 million pounds this season, with private prices from 12 to 16 cents and a few smaller clips at 14 to 15 cents. Daily receipts run 30 000 to 40 000 pounds and total season arrivals may reach about 3 million pounds, up from roughly 2 million in 1901.
Jacob Byers senior lawyer and Democratic congress nominee is arrested in Greensburg on charges of larceny by bailee and two counts of larceny relating to a robbery of about $825,000 in money and bonds from his reputed owner. Information sworn by Byers in weak health, bail set at $250,000, bondsmen expected by tomorrow.
The state department received a cable from Consul General Gudger at Panama dated yesterday describing fighting at long range five miles out between Padilla and Cuitan and two government vessels with no damage. Commander Potter of the gunboat Ranger reported a slight engagement near Panama harbor with insurgents and government vessels and warned bombardment of the city or ships at anchorage cannot be permitted.
Frank Edwards of Wiley & Co Boston buys the L Heitman clip of 250000 pounds of wool for 15 cents, the D EF Folsom clip of 50000 pounds at the same price and the Stubbs Wheeler clip of 22000 pounds at an undisclosed price in White Sulphur Springs on July 21.
In Philadelphia on July 21 the United Gold Beaters National Union of America launched a strike. Local president Ellis Gray reports 86 gold beaters and 40 apprentices walking out, with about 400 union members nationwide. They demand the firing of women mold fillers paid 18 cents for work formerly at 90 cents, while beaters earn about 12 to 15 dollars weekly.
Indianapolis July 21 Secretary Wilson forwarded checks totaling the first distribution of the $50,000 appropriation to the district secretaries. The funds are to be applied immediately to relieve the needs of the striking miners and their families.
Russell Sage had a narrow brush with injury in New York when his foot slipped while boarding a Broadway car. He fell and was dragged about fifteen feet before the car stopped. His secretary aided him to his feet. he was unhurt but badly shaken.
Philadelphia Public Ledger reports ongoing pursuit developments from the city desk on July 21 with details on investigations and local authorities pursuing a lead in a major case.
A four year old, enthralled by his Sunday school teacher, tells his mother that angels watch over beds at night. The mother confirms but questions how angels could watch when the child’s side is pressed against the wall.
The Daly-West mine disaster in Park City Utah claimed Thomas A. Kelley a former Butte Anaconda man. He was brother to Don Murphy of Anaconda and lived as a hardworking young man. Murphy’s remains were sent to Michigan for burial.
May Yohe charges former Captain Putnam Bradlee Strong with grand larceny after jewels valued at 250000 disappeared from the Knickerbocker Safe Deposit vault. A general arrest alarm was issued as authorities probe the disappearance and pawn tickets for 100000 in gems are located.
Five masked men blew open the safe in the New York and Stamford railroad office at Port Chester, New York, early today and stole yesterday's receipts about 2000 dollars. Night watchman James McGine was overpowered bound and gagged and tied to a chair.
An Illinois woman living in Missouri married four times to men who were all soldiers. After losing previous spouses she reconnected with John H. Boyd in Carthage and wed him, declaring she had four husbands who were all veterans.
Henry F. Craggs of Middlesborough proposes an International Blue Cross Ocean Life and Salvage Service. The plan creates steam lifeboats to patrol designated sea lanes with cruises announced in journals so ships know where to find lifeboats at set times.
Mr Cragg proposes a naval salvage service funded by a Blue Cross 2 percent console issue to raise 1.5 million dollars. The plan would provide 10 lifeboats and one storeboat to cover ships and cargo, with salvage proceeds and special awards funding ongoing costs. Insurance companies are seen as eager subscribers to the capital.
Roosevelt’s Pittsburg address urged trust publicity and referenced Senator Dubois’s Senate amendment for a permanent census bureau. Dubois criticized the majority for defeating the amendment and dismissed the president’s anti trust program as an election dodge while predicting Democratic gains in November.
London society buzzed after Mrs. Edmund L. Baylies appeared in a sapphire blue tulle gown at Marquis of Lansdowne's party, eclipsing Lady Sarah Wilson who wore a similarly colored costume. Gossip says both women bought identical fabrics and wore them to outshine rivals, triggering whispers of rivalry and jealousy among the smart set.
In a brief Philadelphia Press exchange, Mrs Nexdore confirms her daughter presented a new concert plate and Mrs Pepprey recalls listening but offers few details, saying she simply couldn’t ost away.
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