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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1910
Page
5
Congressional plans for the coming week center on votes on two key measures. Conservatives fear land withdrawal proposals threaten western states, while administration leaders push conservation bills. Arizona New Mexico statehood and postal savings bank advances loom, with party lines shaping the expected showdown.
Seattle June 1 For a second time in months members of the Twenty fourth Infantry the Brownsville battalion were paraded before a woman to identify a man alleged to have attacked Mrs Redding at her home last night She could not identify any soldier though she asserted the attacker wore a uniform Residents near Fort Lawton push for Congress to remove the unit from the post Army officers say the alleged assailant was not a soldier and investigate all soldiers absent from the post
The article notes intense activity ahead of Democratic and Republican primaries in Maine and other states. It highlights candidates in Seventh and Ninth congressional districts and mentions Witt and Smith as leading figures tied to the Cannon committee. Governor Carroll conducts a large automobile tour with a 35,000 crowd at Warren Gara’s rally, described as the magic candidate in a heated race.
Portland Maine June 15 Democrats expect to carry two districts in the coming primaries while Republicans brace for a keen struggle. In the First district Col Frederick Hale Asher Hinds Edward Reynolds and Richard Webb contend for the seat. Hinds leads in caucuses as press reports detail party gains and renomination within the state’s political scene.
In St Petersburg on July 5 a wealthy army officer Court Bouturlin dies under mysterious circumstances, exposing a murder ring. His brother in law Count De Lassy and physician Dr Patchenko are jailed. Patchenko confessed to infecting Bouturlin with cholera and admitting similar killings for large sums. The case links to a Warsaw murder and a Count Renther tied to De Tasty.
New York June 5 William Sydney Porter known as O Henry writer of short stories died today at Polytechnic Hospital after an operation. Born Greensboro NC 40 years ago he was a former cowboy and journalist who rose to fame with breezy Texas styled prose and Summay Statas. He kept his private life hidden and only his closest friends knew his real name. Burial will be in Asheville NC. Chattanooga June 6 a joint federal troops National Guard encampment shows a plan to drop nitro glycerin bombs from a aeroplane at targets in dummy fortifications at Chickamauga Park.
On June 3 near the Frisen mall road in Walker county about 60 miles west of Birmingham a wreck injured three persons and six people were seriously hurt. Authorities reported the Southeast region to be unsettled as responders rushed to the scene and transported victims to local hospitals for treatment.
State Attorney Burke examines a fish bill financing case as grand jury readiness looms. Beardstown Fish Company representative Traut says funds went beyond him and kept by him for legitimate purposes. Traut’s statement contrasts with prosecutors’ theory funds were diverted to a legislator. Burke interviews locals and Traut’s allies say contributors may seek repayment.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena June 1 J J Farmer civil engineer from Zortmay had his leg broken in a runaway last night. He was brought here in critical condition with a broken bone protruding and mandible poisoning. Doctors fear amputation to save his life. Whitcomb, the other man in the buggy, also injured with a broken leg but expected to recover.
Reports from all sections of Northern New York show the severe front of February night was widespread and that thousands of dollars damage was done to crepe. The ground in some sections was frozen hard.
Washington reports an unusual spring surge of tomeseekers into Montana Oregon and Washington with many seeking milder Southwest climates Trainloads of settlers arrive while Canada returns swell offset emigration Estimates show 800 farms left on government projects nine projects have no public land remaining and rail expansion aids settlement across Idaho Oregon and Washington
Report from Nankla about Ching Juno S and Nauguraited events notes threats did not spark a revolution. Exposition opening went smoothly with no disorder. Foreigners were warned not to interfere with military preparations, yet they remain largely unfazed and Chinese residents who had left are returning. The overall situation is not considered serious.
Joan M. Proctor, mother of Alma P. Vaughn, faces indictment for the murder of her husband, Prof. John M. Veesha, as details emerge in Monroe City Missouri. Authorities say a motive involved alleged jealousy over her daughter's arrest. the family discusses a substantial estate value estimated at about half a million dollars.
Executive Hine presided as talks in Washington sparked by freight rate debates drew major railroad leaders. Chicago official F. O. Clark said the gathering concerned rail proposals but declined to reveal specifics. President Taft did not discuss the freight bill, while President Ripley of the Santa Fe planned White House consultation with railroad heads on a forthcoming explanation of Western rail issues.
Chicago June . Railroad legal minds gather to plan deferral against the government injunction suit challenging an increase in freight rates. AG Gardiner Lathrop will lead the defense with special counsel to be chosen. Rail presidents depart for Washington to press Taft for a halt. Shipping interests mobilize for a busy week with conferences across 19 cities and meetings of industry leaders in Illinois.
In Florence Colorado June a cowboy named J Luny was whistling a popular air when fellow cowboy Al Johnson passed and, thinking Luny mocked him, drew a revolver and shot Luny in the right foot. Amputation probably will be necessary.
Louisville reports indicate a man arrested in Bowling Green matches the description of Joseph Wendling, wanted for Alma Kellner's murder. He appeared intoxicated and incoherent, claimed blood on his hands, and had only worked a week as a future in a Bowling Green unit. He gave names Joseph Smith and later Fred Denny.
Judge John C. Pollack of the U S circuit court rules the 1909 quahibilary act unconstitutional in Kansas. The decision sides with pharmacists in Kansas City Kansas, upholding that liquor may be dispensed in Kansas only by a physician with a prescription. Samuel A. Harrison, drugstore owner, sought restraining action to prevent probate court permit.
President Madriz officially denies sensational insurgent victories near Bliehelds and Rana and defends government lines under Generals Lara Godoy and Chevarrius. He states insurgent success reports are false and orders recruitment in western provinces to reinforce troops at the front.
Bluefields June 5 General Barrada leader of the provisional government has repeated the offer he made last March for the establishment of peace The conditions of his proposals appear to continue on Page Three
In Alaska at the new Iditarod gold fields the first stampeders arrived from Fairbanks after a three week Yukon trip. About 350 prospectors predict a summer rush rivaling the Klondike era with estimates of up to 5,000 arriving. many veterans fear the camp cannot sustain more than 1,000 miners, risking disappointment for late arrivals.
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