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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1901
Page
11
William Hancock obtained a divorce from Mabel Hancock after she was convicted of a felony and accused of unfaithfulness. He testified they wed in Butte on May 28, 1900 and lived together until disputes arose.
Mrs Hancock pleaded guilty to bigamy after marrying E. 8. McCall in Helena and traveling to Livingston. Hancock testified she used an assumed name Mabel Langsdale, not crazy but believed the marriage invalid. She served three months in the penitentiary and now lives in East Helena. Miles Cavanaugh for Hancock. Dr. Stoddart visiting for free consultations at 26 E. Park Street Jeffry Block.
Butte notes list visitors from Helena Dillon Anaconda and Syracuse many staying at local hotels and visiting friends. A marriage license was issued to Joseph Melcher and Annie Kachelhofen, while Charles Money began a 46 year term for criminal assault and a street railway condemnation case saw new appraisers appointed.
Newspaper men hosted by the Union Pacific Railway in Salt Lake City conclude their visit with a morning tally ho tour of landmarks. An organ recital at the tabernacle followed by sightseeing precedes the 7 PM departure for Omaha, with only essential stops, ending Monday morning.
In Louisville on Jefferson Street near Fourth, a fist fight involving P Booker Reed, president of the board of aldermen, and John Boro of the defeated Republican faction disrupted the business district. Reed, after being separated, left then returned with a pistol, heading toward Republican headquarters as a tense crowd watched.
A disturbance near the Republican headquarters ends when Boro exits. Reed stays in the saloon and the two men do not encounter each other, leaving the situation relieved without further clash.
In San Antonio on July 27, it is reported that Mexican engineers now operate all trains on the International railroad in Mexico. President Diaz issued orders to favor the railroad and to prohibit strikes, offering government aid if needed to deter future stoppages. The company pledges not to reemploy strikers, while the unions abroad expect the International to bow to renewed pressure for work.
In New York at Manhattan Beach Harry Elkes quits after 47 miles as Bob Walthour of Atlanta wins in 1 hour 22 minutes 29 35 seconds. Moran finishes strong to take second with Arthur Ross third. Elkes had led early but suffered laps late. Major Taylor beats Frank Kramer in the half mile final and Lou Downing wins the one mile amateur handicap in 2 01 1 5.
Col James Hamilton Lewis was denied a request for a writ of habeas corpus in US district court for Charles Nordstrom. The attorney will pursue relief in the state supreme court arguing the Rand capital punishment repeal is not yet operative. Nordstrom, sentenced to death a decade ago for Willie Mason’s murder near Cedar Mountain, has pursued the case to the Supreme Court multiple times.
Rio de Janeiro reports widening anxiety as the Porto Rican free trade announcement depresses exchange rates and raises prices for petroleum and wheat. The government trims the budget and aims to lower export duties on coffee to avert a panic.
Portland edged Victoria for the senior fours title at the NPAAO regatta in Victoria Vancouver finishes about four lengths back. Time 8 39. It was a close race for a third of the course before Portland surged past the sawmill to win in a memorable finish.
President grants a pardon to John F. Johnson, former president of the State National Bank of Logansport Indiana. He was convicted of misappropriating bank funds and other National Banking Act violations, sentenced to ten years, having served five.
A morning blaze swept the American Machine and Foundry plant in Hanover, York County. Loss is estimated at 75 000 to 125 000 dollars. The facility, owned by American Tobacco, produced machinery. About 200 workers were left jobless.
Seven people died in St Louis as heat wave conditions gripped the city on July 27 with temperatures rising to 97 degrees. Emergency crews logged multiple heat related incidents.
The Oriental liner Duke of Fife arrived from Yokohama with about 2000 tons of silks and a new crop tea cargo. Local port officials reported a smooth docking as the ship discharged its valuable freight.
An older Kansas tale recalls the rise of newspaper fakes led by Western correspondents. From Sumner county mining hoaxes to the Rosa Whiteface dispatch, Kansas reporters pushed sensational claims that drew national scrutiny and prompted dramatic rescues and large payments, revealing a era of crafty fakery.
San Francisco reports an imminent settlement of the iron workers strike that began May 20. Talks yielded a 6 percent wage increase and a move toward a nine hour day, with workers expected to return to work following today’s likely agreement.
The article states work will commence Monday or as soon thereafter as notices can reach them, indicating a contingent start date dependent on notice delivery. It emphasizes coordinating with workers to begin promptly once communications are received.
The Cuban government doubles the reward for bandit Lino Lima to 1000 dollars dead or alive after Lima offered to surrender for 500 dollars if allowed to leave the island. Authorities instructed rural guards to prioritize his capture in Matanzas and Havana provinces.
Chicago reports the formation of a major steel casting trust led by the American Steel Casting company of Chester with capital over 15 million dollars. The alliance includes several American and Chicago firms and aims to standardize railroad castings to cut costs, with plans for a New York or Philadelphia headquarters and a potential president to be Daniel Fagan.
Special Dispatch reports on July 27 as the wool market strengthens with about 250,000 pounds sold. Buyers include Thomas Ryley and Jeremiah Williams Widdicomb Bros with multiple consignors such as Andrew Johnson, A Forsyth, W D Ellis, A Neumeyer, T Bradley, Ole Esp, Loval Broe, Mydland, Louis Nash and A Severson at mostly 12 to 13 cents per pound.
Internal Revenue Bureau figures total 31,790,901 over June 18, 1898 to June 30, 1901. Documentary stamps 110,757,073. proprietary stamps 14,080,564. beer 100,987,623. special taxes 14,726,297. tobacco 48,953,395. snuff 2,970,815. cigars 9,480,444. cigarettes 3,901,392. legacies 9,331,825. excise 2,750,146. mixed flour 21,886. additional beer and tobacco taxes 983,082.
Toby Irwin of San Francisco defeated Jack Pope of Spokane by a fifth round knockout before a large crowd in Pendleton Oregon. Irwin pressured Pope from early rounds, and in the fifth he connected a right hook to the jaw sending Pope down and out as the challenger showed distress.
The Hague July 27 reporting the reorganized Netherlands ministry. Dr. Kuyper becomes president of the ministerial council and foreign affairs minister Melvil Van Lynden, former secretary of the court of arbitration, marine minister Admiral Kruys, war minister Korgansides, and finance minister Harte de Trecklen urg.
Cooler temperatures offered limited relief in Omaha as humidity soared to 80 percent early in the day, marking an unprecedented level for the area.
Portland cricket club defeated the Tacoma cricket club by one inning and 115 runs in Portland Oregon. The match occurred on July 27 with Portland achieving a dominant victory.
A historic ad promises a complete private laboratory and extensive private medical treatment for male diseases including varicocele and blood poison. It claims 23 years of exclusive focus, denies electric belts, and touts vegetable based cures with a free consultation and guaranteed results in 60 to 90 days.
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