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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1905
Page
2
The Tur e Enterprise presents testimony from men who view the Moore case as a personal matter and urges a thorough investigation. President Roosevelt orders the inquiry to reach the bottom of the affair.
An investigation into Dr. Moore of the agriculture department who resigned is to be conducted by the department of justice to decide if prosecution is warranted. Correspondence between President Roosevelt and Secretary Wilson shows Harman urged scrutiny of nitro culture ties with the department and potential misdeeds by employees. The probe aims to uncover whether facts justify action, with a report to come from the justice department.
The Associated Press reports no personnel changes in the canal cutting force. The bureau of materials shifts to purchasing, sanitation gains priority under Governor Magone with Colonel Gorgaz directing. Chief Engineer Stevens will focus on boosting railroad capacity, addressing disposal and material shipment delays hindering canal progress.
New York hosts Prince Henry Galard de Bearne et de Chalais and Princess Beatrice Winans on the La Touraine arrival. The couple, amid earlier title disputes and reported threats of a duel, married quietly on June 24 with Beatrice known as Miss Winans.
H S Green, arrest warrant in Dow City fraud banking case, broke parole and fled to California. He is believed to have headed to Portland Oregon. An Iowa officer reached Sacramento to obtain extradition papers after his Dow City Exchange Bank failure in April 1904. He has lived in California eight months and Winters three months.
Victoria British Columbia July 29 Chinese Reform society sent a long cable to the Chinese emperor congratulating him on his birthday and expressing hope for an early restoration of powerful royal China.
The invitation extends to all American yachtsmen attending the Cowes regatta in August to be present at the Portsmouth military ball and includes members of the American embassy for related functions tied to the French fleet’s visit to Spithead.
Seattle July 29 Lester Richardson 19 son of respected parents arrested for burglary and confesses to looting hotel rooms in the past two months. He stole 520 dollars from one room and spent it in two weeks, admitting the thefts and lavish gifts to friends.
Chicago dispatch notes President Roosevelt designates August 28 to draw nearly 70,000 Uintah Reservation homesteads. The opening draws interest from the West as settlers, routed via Mack, Vernal, and Denver rail lines, surge toward Utah lands. Army of settlers already moving through Colorado.
E H Harriman and party arrived in Omaha at 12 30 pm and headed west on the Union Pacific. He will visit Salt Lake Yellowstone Park California and Japan with no fixed return date. He confirms double tracking of the UP and says Harriman lines will adopt motor cars on branches and suburbs with many cars built this year.
From St Paul Minnesota dated July 2 the Pioneer Press reports rumor that James N Hill eldest son of James H Hill will become first vice president of the Northern Pacific Railway to succeed Daniel B Lamont. Hill formerly served as VP from 1893 to three years ago resigning for health reasons. Health is said improved and Hill's nomination follows James J Hills victory in the Northern Securities stock case.
Washington July 29 The monthly statement from the treasury department due August 1 shows July receipts about 49 18 million and expenditures about 62 94 million creating a deficit of 13 78 million. Compared with July 1904 the deficit falls by about 3 5 million due to higher customs receipts and lower expenditures. Customs receipts alone exceed July 1904 by 2 0 million.
Deputy Sheriff Allan Sales and rancher John Kirby trapped George Ricketts at the mouth of Indian Creek head of the Madison Valley after a 24 hour pursuit from Spanish Creek. He had vanished since a July 5 killing at Geyser Cascade County and earlier rode under the alias Martin. He admitted his identity after denial and recanting.
Sheriff Hogan travels to Bozeman on July 29 after advices confirm George S. Ricketts, who killed William Hedge at Geyser on July 5, is in custody in Gallatin county. Ricketts escaped from a deputy at Logan days earlier, stealing a horse, and was captured on foot in Gallatin county. Bozeman officers confirmed the identification to Hogan via wire.
Great Falls reports a severe cloudburst over the countryside between Collings and Dutton. The Montana and Great Northern train reaching the city at nine encountered a foot of water on 10 miles of track. Flooding filled coulees and prairie wells, with probable sheep drownings amid the torrents.
In Easton Pennsylvania on July 29 the sheriff sold the company property at Martin's Creek to A F Gerstel for 50000. The sale is subject to a 1500000 claim held by the Northern Trust company of Chicago acting for bondholders and others.
Montana Supreme Court adjourns to October 3 and prints four opinions. The Daly Bank and Trust Co of Butte v Silver Bow County and James Maher holds that solvent credits may be taxed only if debts are deducted, striking down section 611 as unconstitutional absent federal permission. The ruling clarifies that a bank may deduct just debts from solvent credits, and taxes apply to remaining property and stock value, with the district court affirming.
The report notes a Cascade county case with a $135.65 amount, Kelly versus Gregg and Burlingame, where the lower court judgment is modified. A Lewis and Clark county case, Capital Lumber company against Barth and others, is affirmed. The Helena hotel sale dispute centers on merchandise value and a lower court judgment.
London reports Britain undisturbed by Emperor William's maneuvers yet watching for a readjustment of Europe's balance after Russia's removal as a sea power. A high official said war is unlikely but Britain will act to prevent danger and favors a French alliance to counter German plans. France is expected to align with liberal governments, not unfair ones.
White Sulphur Springs July 29 A cook Archie Jacob in the employ of John Lewis of the Lewis estate on the Morgan ranch about 25 miles from here killed himself with a pistol Thursday evening. No motive given. He was about 28. A shooting affray at Lemp Thursday left Rasmus Skleman shooting Thomas B. Digger in the leg. The leg was amputated later. Inkleman was arrested and jailed after the quarrel over a range.
Chicago officials of the Freight Handlers association asked the General Managers association, representing railroads entering the city, for a conference on Wednesday to demand shorter hours and increased pay for workers.
Secretary Taft and entourage received a brilliant reception at Shimbashi with cheers, banzais, and flowers from civic groups and the Ladies’ Relief association as they departed for Kyoto by special train. Delegates including Mme Togo joined in the demonstrations reflecting strong Japanese hospitality before the overnight stay. The party will spend the night in Kyoto before a steamer to Kobe.
A dispatch from Nagoya reports hearty ovations for the Taft Party at major railway stops. Taft and Miss Roosevelt greeted by distinguished figures including the governor and city officials. Cheers followed the party from Nagoya to Kyoto, greeting them at every station.
Secretary Taft and party reached Kyoto at 11 15 amid a large crowd. The governor mayor and officials welcomed them with 1500 students and others present. Miss Roosevelt received flowers as a band played the American anthem. They visited the imperial palace temples and museums and attended a cherry dance before moving to Kobe tomorrow.
Billings July 29 Minnie May Lockard has filed suit for divorce against Charles H Lockard alleging failure to support due to the defendant s idleness The couple married in Billings in 1898.
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