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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1901
Page
2
Drought relief spreads as recent rainfall ends a long drought. Officials note improved soil moisture and crop prospects across affected counties. Farmers express cautious optimism about next planting season and regional supply recovery.
Kansas awaits a prolonged rain spell with widespread showers boosting corn prospects and stock water. Reports from Topeka Osage Cowley and others describe two inches of rain and anticipated heavy downpours improving fodder and fruit crops while easing fire danger and flushing sewers.
General rains across the western Missouri and Kansas region brought temporary relief from drought. Heaviest rainfall occurred between Kansas City and Maple Hill, Kansas, with totals up to 2% inches in parts of eastern Kansas.
Good rains reach Memphis railroad area south to Arkansas and east to the Mississippi River. Rain fell at many points all day and continues tonight. The crop outlook for corn is poor but late corn may reach a third of a crop with favorable conditions. Pastures forage crops and fruit benefit, and hay supplies may cover livestock through winter. Kansas City stockmen celebrate rains easing feed concerns for southwestern farmers.
Chicago recorded a 95 degree official high with 48 percent humidity intensifying heat distress. Four deaths and four prostrations linked to the heat, with street thermometers showing 98 to 102 in shade and 108 to 112 in sun. Weather bureau predicts continuation of deadly conditions tomorrow.
Cincinnati weather reports a maximum 99 degree day with high humidity. Heat illness led to four deaths and 26 prostrations, 16 occurring between 6 and 10 pm.
Kansas City records a 91 degree day as the 37th in a hot spell. Two people die in the heat while residents endure the high temperatures and easing humidity.
Heavy rains in Dallas area have broken the Texas drought by soaking about twenty percent of the cotton-growing district. The shift signals relief for growers and potential yield impact as wet conditions affect fields across the region.
Chicago reports three deaths from heat prostration as of 1 p m. today with the day’s heat reaching a 90 degree high.
Washington reports that negotiations in Pekin should close within two weeks with a signatory protocol. Russia agrees not to press further on higher import duties beyond 5 percent, and a plan to cover China’s debt payments through revenues is outlined. Indemnity bonds may be paid in pounds sterling to aid Chinese finances.
The Great Falls wool exchange shows strong activity with prices near peak for the day. Sales reach 521,000 pounds on the market this morning, lifting weekly totals to 3,556,000 pounds and season to 6,832,000 pounds, with top price 15% cents and average 13.45 cents per pound. Numerous consignors and bidders including Crichton & White, May and Livingston, Morehouse, W Gray, Bickett & Kennett, F Poole, P B Buchanan, Flowerree Sheep and Horse, J Bacallier, J Stubbs, B F Stickney, J R Thomas, H B Lapman, S W Mosher, F Armstrong, A Kropp, A F E Hodes, and J F Valadon participate.
Billings saw light wool sales as growers expect price rises while buyers stay pessimistic. Louis Heltman White Sulphur Springs offered 250000 pounds with a top bid of 13 1/2 cents from Jeremiah Williams & Co, though Heltman may not accept. Montana Cattle Co Merrill offered 120000 pounds to Jeremiah Williams & Co at WM cents. John T. Murphy in Helena to decide, with no word yet. George Ayers Grass Range sold 17000 pounds at 12 1/2 cents to J Koshland & Co. Lampman Shell Wyo. sold 5000 pounds at 12 1/2 cents to Jeremiah Williams & Co.
San Francisco July 27 reports spring wools from Nevada to Oregon and Lake and Fall wools from Mountain lambs across San Joaquin plains Humboldt and Mendocino with varied prices evident in the listings across the western counties.
Walter R. B. McBride and Isaac Athey presidents and secretary of United Express and Freight were arrested by postal authorities on charges of defrauding customers. Investigated after Felipe Ortiz of Mexico made the accusations. The pair allegedly defrauded about $25,000.
L A Kilen reports a belief that Montana’s sheep commissioners are easing rules against scabby sheep. Ex Senator T C Power insists the board aims to cooperate with inspectors, enforce dipping, and maintain high standards for Montana sheep, wool, and health.
General Gillespie chief of engineers orders Col. Jared A. Smith assigned to the Pacific division with districts headquartered at Beattie Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles California.
Geologist Mendenhall submits a Geological Survey report on the Kowak river party in Alaska. The team reached Dawson June 4 and began surveying a line from Yukon to the mouth of Del river, about 10 miles, with three camp heads assisting.
The regional report notes no geological issues in the Yukon flats and lists movements of party members. Water levels on June 17 were rising but rain was scarce, with temperatures from 40 to 60 degrees. The party gained 10 days by not waiting for ice to leave the lakes at the head of the Yukon.
Daniel F. Myers of Benton Myers & Co Cleveland arrived with a detective after a warrant for larceny in the first degree. He is accused of stealing a $27 562 check from the Manhattan Insurance Co where he formerly served as president. Myers posted $5 000 bail as court proceedings began.
Great Falls stockholders of the Great Falls and Canada Railway met to ratify a sale to the Great Northern for 750000 dollars. The transition begins August 1 with gauge broadening around the 10th, linking to Alberta’s line and Canadian Pacific at Lethbridge before winter.
Judge Knowles signs a warrant to remove William Miller alias Grant the alleged mailbox robber to the Southern District of Ohio for trial in Cincinnati. Deputy Wall will escort him to federal authorities. Also noted are Florentine Vigeant adjudged bankrupt with liabilities 1232 assets 251 and William F Matthews filing for bankruptcy with debts 1204 assets 651.
A dispatch reports an apparent mischief to sway support for a new water company by sending fake telegrams to Helena insurers claiming poor current water pressure. J Parkhurst of Butte, rep of Pacific Underwriters, inspected the plant and found pressure normal. he told a local insurer the test showed pressure as good as ever and insurers had little reason for concern.
Helena July 27 The state land office reports weekly receipts of 7 292 and monthly receipts to date of 28 322 a sharp rise from July last year when receipts were 14 533 Most income this month comes from leased land rentals A large payment of 10 000 from the Big Blackfoot Milling company on a timber purchase boosted totals.
Telegram from Missoula reports A. D. Edgar general agent for the Northern Pacific in Helena is improving at the company hospital. He had a hopeful day, with doctors saying he may live a year or be suddenly taken. His sister remains encouraged.
Montana's high court bars legislature from overturning a live rule requiring printed transcripts. The ruling came as the court extended an injunction in a Miles City bond dispute, while noting the issue is reserved and not conceding legislative power to abrogate court rules. An attorney general motion to quash a mandate related to a college fund warrant followed.
The court is asked to quash the writ because the affidavit of Peter Koch upon which it is based is not state facts sufficient to entitle a board to the relief sought. The legislature has not appropriated the money demanded and there is no law authorizing payment to the college from land lease proceeds donated to the state. Arguments will be heard next Monday.
Anson Phelps Stokes brings a $3000 accounting suit in federal court on behalf of Austin Mining Co against Allan C. Washington and Philo T. Farnsworth. He alleges fraud and mismanagement by Washington as president and Farnsworth as general agent. The petition claims Farnsworth and Washington are not indebted to Farnsworth and Washington in $296000, and the frauds allegedly depress stock value, harming stockholders by about $200000.
In Missoula on July 27 J G Ambrose, a Rattlesnake water right contestant, was struck on the head by a rock while placing a measuring box for his ditch flow. His scalp was badly cut and he seeks to know who threw the rock, though no assault charge has been made.
Helena July 27 Next Monday and Tuesday the state board of equalization will hear railroad representatives on valuations for roadbeds rails and rolling stock for this year. G B Fernald and Charles Swartz are present for the Northern Pacific others from Great Northern Montana Central Burlington Oregon Short Line and more. Board member State Auditor Calderhead favors a material increase and will bear statistics to back the case while others hesitate. The board includes Governor Toole State Treasurer Barret Secretary Hays and Attorney General Donovan.
A special to the American describes Lawton Oklahoma's first death. E W Dwyer of Terrell Texas, a prospecting attorney, was found dead near the land office from heart failure. A notary's commission from Governor Jenkins for Comanche county was found on the body. Remains will be sent to Texas for interment.
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