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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
13
The royal couple King Alfonso and Queen Victoria escaped unharmed when a bomb exploded near their carriage in Madrid shortly after their wedding. The blast killed 16, wounded many, and left the royal procession in chaos as guards scrambled to aid the injured and clear the streets.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Havre Montana May 31 Oliver St Clair a rangeman was found beaten and unconscious on the Great Northern switchyards tracks in a rainy dark night His life was saved by only a foot as a switchman on the locomotive pilot prevented a fatal fall The man of mixed race had sold horses recently and woke with a bruised head and cannot yet swear to charges
In Cienfuegos twelve people were wounded when fireworks exploded prematurely during the royal wedding celebration in Havana on May 31.
Vancouver jury could not reach a verdict in the Canadian Pacific railroad train robbery case and a new trial was ordered.
St Paul May 31 Only about 500 delegates attend the general federation of women’s clubs opening session with Mrs Sarah Platt Decker of Denver presiding She urges national headquarters an outlook committee and a visitation circuit while stressing the federation’s broad role not a charity or publicity bureau. Reports show 46 state federations 846 clubs and a total membership around 500000 with receipts of 21314 disbursements 9839 and a balance of 11675.
Madrid May 31 reports a grand royal wedding amid a city of color and ceremony. King Alfonso and Princess Ena wed in St Jeronimo el Real as fleets of gala coaches, royal guards, and visiting princes fill the streets and balconies with spectators.
London May 31 royal salutes of 21 guns were fired at naval and military stations at home and in colonies to honor the marriage of Princess Ena to King Alfonso. Warships were decorated and bands at Windsor Castle Buckingham Palace and St James Palace played the Spanish national anthem during guard mount.
Port Townsend Washington May 31 Captain Rees and Boatswain Williams of the British bark Morven waived parliamentary hearing and were bound over to the superior court in the murder case involving Harry Stubley a boarding house runner
Announcement was made that H. B. Mitchell and FE H. Cooney, local newspaper men, will take charge tomorrow of the Leader Publishing company after purchasing its stock from the Leader.
Governor Higgins writes Sheriff Hayes of New York County warning against prize fights and directing efforts to prevent future contests.
In Butte a split among miners over secession creates friction within the delegation meeting at Denver. The controversy leads to the withdrawal of a TNION ally as factions push for or against secession.
The long trial facing defendants Moyer, Haywood, and Pettibone has been postponed as Judge Smith grants a stay. Proceedings await resolution of pending motions or related legal developments. The stay pauses all court actions or deadlines related to the case.
Butte miners union No. 1 with about 500 members may withdraw from the Western Federation of Miners amid a rebellion within the federation. Delegates Lowney and Duffy were seated despite arrears claims and the group loyal to O Connor and Cunningham Bolting delegates are not recognized. The issue will go to a referendum in Butte.
Reports from Peking describe Reuben Morley of Sasina w Mich murdered on the Mongolia border 400 miles north of Peking on Sept 2 by a French adventurer calling himself Vicomte la Verger. Evidence from missionaries and Chinese indicates Morley left a inn for a lake 19 miles away. la Verger later returned with Morley’s rifle. Morley’s packs were found with wild horses and his letter of credit was cashed in Colombo before la Verger sailed for Europe.
In New York on May 31, Joseph H. Choate former ambassador to England is ill at his home. The illness is described as not serious and he remains under care in the city.
Washington May 31 conferees report only one amendments in the railroad rate bill yet to be disposed of after today’s action Twenty amendments have been disposed of The senate receded on three amendments while the house conferees accepted thirty nine The remaining disputed points include express company oil ownership of producing properties by common carriers anti pass sleeping car Jim Crow car bill of lading retention of the words in its judgment fairly remunerative and sidetrack The conferees expect complete agreement tomorrow with a meeting set for 10 o clock
The Paris cabinet announced at a May meeting its plan to present in parliament a general amnesty bill. It would cover individuals convicted for participation in strikes disturbances to church inventories and involvement in anti military movements.
Democrats in the House resumed filibustering tactics demanding roll calls on every parliamentary point. The body passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill of 2 734 869 dollars with amendments lowering Japan ambassador salary from 17300 to 12000 and ministers to Belgium the Netherlands and Luxemburg to 10000. Post office and legislative executive judicial appropriations went to conference as the House adjourned at 4 15 with a threat to roll call on three amendments related to Bentgamin F E Graham’s military record.
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