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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1901
Page
1
A group of wool growers announces organization to promote mutual benefit. Members aim to coordinate marketing, supply, and advocacy. The initiative seeks to strengthen bargaining power and support among farmers.
The Northern Montana Woolgrowere association organized in Great Falls with a constitution and bylaws defining officers and duties. Members discuss fair valuation, affiliate with Southern Montana, wool grading, and opposing Argentine wool duties while thanking officials and the Elks for support.
In San Francisco on July 23, about 1500 teamsters were idle while some trucks operated with police protection. Customs inspectors were sworn in, and authorities, including 17 mounted officers, reinforced patrols along the waterfront and rail yards as dock cargo handling nearly halted. Fruit shipments were light and congestion eased by routing to interior canneries.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on July 23 a large number of stationary firemen returned to work. Delaware and Hudson and Lackawanna Coal companies restarted operations with veteran boiler room crews and all operators reinstate workers. Lehigh Valley Coal still resists returning old firemen.
About 20 men joined the workforce as the American Tin Plate company renovates its Chester plant in W Va to reopen as a tin plate mill. District Manager William H. Banfield said work would be pushed at full speed and the mill’s capacity will be doubled.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on July 23 1919 all non Reading Company mines resumed operations while Reading company fire rooms remain staffed by non union workers and the strike at their firemen is not reinstated.
New York reports President Schwab and top United States Steel officers refused to discuss the ongoing steel strike today. The stance follows extended labor disputes and wage demands affecting production across major plants.
Scattered thunderstorms occurred in parts of the Corn Belt but no broad rainfall. Highs around 100 degrees marked the 36th day of extreme heat from the Midwest to the Northwest, with only isolated showers in North Platte Des Moines Kansas City and a few Texas locations. Forecasters foresee continued dry conditions for at least two days and no credible prediction beyond.
Washington July 23 weather across the Mississippi valley and lower Rocky mountains shows frequent 100 degree days. Drought intensifies with Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska hit hardest. corn prospects grim in Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri while late corn may yield half a crop. Middle Atlantic states see moisture injuries to winter wheat and oats, spring wheat harvest begins south while northern areas ripen with better yields in the upper Ohio valley.
Miles City records 108.5 degrees in the shade as government thermometers show extreme heat yesterday. Citizens endure stifling conditions and seek shade and hydration while officials monitor the situation.
The carpenters halted work due to heat though no sunstroke or prostration was logged. Thermometer readings near nightfall warned of hotter conditions but clouds gathered and a cooling shower arrived in the evening.
Topeka reports temperatures up to 110 degrees with no relief. Heat deaths occur in Abilene and prostrations in Leavenworth Emporia Atchison Osage City and Topeka as dust and scarce water hinder daily life. Rain remains uncertain while farmers rush stock to market and seek feed.
Cincinnati records a scorching afternoon with the thermometer at 100 degrees for hours while six prostrations are logged. Local officials urge residents to seek shade, hydrate, and limit outdoor activity during peak heat.
Memphis Tennessee records a new heat peak as the thermometer at 2 PM hits 103.14 degrees, surpassing the previous heat record for the city.
The government rested its case today in the Fosburgh murder trial in Pittsfield Massachusetts. Chief John Nicholson testified about visits to the Fosburgh home on the morning of August 21 detailing holes in walls a diamond sunburst charm a watch chain and matches found in the vacant room. The defense sought dismissal for lack of evidence but Judge Stevens did not entertain the motion as cross examination began at 3 05 PM.
Boise reports the International Mining Congress opens at the Columbia theater with Governor Smith and Mayor Alexander welcoming delegates. A lively rivalry exists between Los Angeles and Butte for the next session, with Joseph H. Hutchinson discussed as a potential congress president.
The Washington Post reports Admiral Schley plans a naval court of inquiry followed by a libel suit against historian Maclay over claims he ran from Call it flight and was a coward. It notes potential appointees Dewey Ramsay and Benham, with Long authorized to form the inquiry panel.
A special Pullman and buffet car train carries newspaper men from along the line on a tour of inspection. The party travels via Union Pacific to Cheyenne Rawlins Salt Lake and Ogden with General Passenger Agent Lomax acting as host for the railroad.
Washington reports Judge William H. Hunt selected to succeed Governor Charles H. Allen as Porto Rico’s chief executive. Hunt, born November 15, 1857 in New Orleans, has served as secretary of Porto Rico and held Montana judiciary posts. Formal announcement awaits Allen’s Septembers end leave.
Weather remains hot and dry across the state with irrigation restricted. Haying progresses rapidly while some grain and crops suffer from scarce water. June rains help, but prospects vary by valley with overall outlook mixed for July.
Morrell Reeves of Helena, en route from Seattle to Cape Nome, arrived in a demented state aboard the Oregon. He, 47, recognized his brother E M Reeves upon boarding a train at Garrison. Doctors expect delusions to fade with treatment. Reeves is to be examined in district court tomorrow.
John Swenson a laborer for the Northern Pacific on an extra gang was seriously injured in a collision with a westbound freight while riding a railway bicycle about three miles east of Billings. He was brought to St Vincent's hospital with a possible concussion and his recovery is doubtful.
William Stinson broke the world two mile bicycle record at Charles River park finishing in 3 minutes 12 seconds 65 hundredths, surpassing the prior mark by over a second.
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