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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1910
Page
9
Senate alarmed over potential presidential withdrawal of large land tracts. Warnings arise that rapid action could lock up vast areas, limiting access for industry and local use. Debate focuses on authority and long term national impact.
Republican leaders forecast passage of the postal savings bank bill with limited insurgent defections. Debate focuses on conservation land withdrawal and statehood measures, with expected votes before Saturday and conference referrals.
In Seattle on June 5 the Twenty fifth Infantry paraded before Mrs. J W Redding to identify a soldier who attacked her. She could not recognize any participant. The episode sparked calls to move the Brownsville battalion from Fort Lawton as residents protest. Army officials say the assailant was not a soldier but investigate all absentees.
The Iowa race grows more bitter as candidates from both sides grow weary of endless, spellbinding campaigning and relentless scrutiny. Voters face a high‑stakes contest with strong party figures and key endorsements shaping the outcome.
Des Moines reports show Republicans drawing heavy opposition in governor races and congressional contests in the Seventh and Ninth districts. Hull and Smith face progressive challengers amid bitter campaigning. Progressives expect reformist gains while Governor Carroll and Warren Jarst project big majorities.
Portland, June 5. With state conventions near, Democrats anticipate winning the First and Second districts and securing a legislature majority to choose Senator Hale's successor. In the First district a contest pits Col. Frederick Hale, Asher Hinds, Edward C. Reynolds, and Richard Webb. Hinds leads in caucuses already held.
Pittsburg June 5 Almost complete returns show W H Graham losing renomination to Stephen G Porter in the Twenty-ninth district. In the Twenty-eighth Joseph H Sibley defeats Nelson P Wheeler. J Davis McJunkin nominated in the Twenty-second. John Dalzell of Pittsburg wins renomination in the Thirtieth district over Robert J Black.
Philadelphia reports that the Republican organization nominated nearly all state candidates and even placed many on opposing-party tickets. The only break occurred in Schuylkill County where Alfred D. Garner lost to R. D. Heaton on an insurgent platform. Seven Democratic incumbents were renominated.
June 5 report details the arrest of Count de Lassy and Dr Patchenko in a cholera murder ring. Patchenko allegedly inoculated Count Bouturlin with cholera bacilli and later poisoned other wealthy victims for large payoffs. A Warsaw case of Krjanowsky’s murder links to Count Roniker, tying the network to De Lassy.
William Sidney Porter known as O Henry died at Polytechnic Hospital after an operation. Born in Greensboro in 1862, he worked as a cowboy and journalist before fame with Sunday Stories. Burial planned for Asheville, North Carolina.
In Chattanooga Tennessee Charles K Hamilton will fly a plane at 45 to 65 mph lifting 200 to 300 pounds of explosive nitro glycerin bombs. He will release the payload from a quarter mile height onto dummy fortifications arsenals bridges trains and troops during a joint federal and national guard encampment at Chickamauga park this summer.
The Southeastern Limited train on the Frisco line derailed in Walker County about 60 miles west of Birmingham this afternoon. About 386 people were injured, six seriously, in the collision and wreck.
Springfield June 5 The fish bill inquiry centers on fund diversion to defeat the measure before the Jackpot. State Attorney Burke will hear Frank J. Traut of Beardstown Fish Co who says he kept the money. The grand jury will question Traut tomorrow and seek his full statement. Traut and a friend indicate others contributed and may demand repayment if funds are unreconciled.
Helena dispatch reports J H Farmer a leading civil engineer fracturing his leg in a Zortman runaway and undergoing amputation to save his life. He was brought to Helena in critical condition with blood poisoning. Companion Charles Whitcomb also suffered two broken legs but is recovering.
Reports from across Northern New York say Friday night frost was widespread causing thousands of dollars in crop damage. The ground in some areas was frozen hard.
Washington reports a surge of settlers into Montana Oregon and Washington with many seeking the milder Southwest climate. Rail expansion and rising Canadian return migration boost optimism that all government project farms will be taken this year with 800 or fewer farms remaining on the nine projects.
Nankin China June 5 news report says no revolution occurred despite threats. Expo opening went ahead without disorder as foreigners were warned not to interfere and returning Chinese circulate amid calm military preparations.
Monroe City Mo June 5 John M Proctor father of Alma P Vaughn who faces an indictment for the murder of her husband Prof John M Vaughn died here at 76 Grief over his daughter's arrest is given as a factor He was reportedly worth about half a million dollars.
Secret session of railroad men reported with minor officers at the capital on a Rome mission. Officials discussed strategic actions and covert oversight during the clandestine gathering. Sources describe a discreet delegation and mapped objectives for the mission.
President Taft returns from a trip and will meet with railroad heads today after a secret conference held in Washington. Officials confirmed the gathering involved minor railroad figures and did not disclose topics. Ripley of Santa Fe was expected to visit the White House with other system heads to present the railroads’ case.
Chicago June 5 The legal corps of 25 western railroads will meet to craft a defense to the government injunction against higher freight rates. Gardiner Lathrop will lead. special counsel will be chosen. Rail executives travel to Washington to seek halt with President Taft as shippers prepare for a busy week and Illinois Manufacturers' Association plans meetings.
Florence Colorado June 5 A cowboy J I Luny is shot in the right foot after he repeats a popular song whistled by Al Johnson a rival cowboy near a store. Amputation probable.
Dispatches from Bowling Green report the arrest of a man who matches the description of Joseph Wendling, wanted for the murder of Alma Kellner. He spoke incoherently about blood on his hands while drunk, worked a week at a Bowling Green mill, and gave the name Joseph Smith before later claiming Fred Denny.
Topeka June 5 Judge John C Pollock of the United States circuit court upheld the 1909 prohibitory act in a Kansas case. Liquor can be sold in Kansas only on a physician prescription and then only by the physician. The decision in Samuel A Harrison Kans City Kansas drug store owner conflicts with the 1881 prohibition amendment.
Alarm spreads as military forces raise tensions in Nicaragua prompting concerns at home and for regional stability according to local reports. Citizens respond with precautionary measures and heightened vigilance.
Reports of insurgent successes at Bluefields and Rama alarm Nicaragua’s government. President Madriz denies defeats by insurgents, says troops retreating for supply issues, and orders Western recruitment to bolster front lines. American diplomat reports Pittman fate remains uncertain. court martial not ordered.
Bluefields June 5 General Estrada head of the provisional government repeats the March peace proposal to Madrid. He outlines conditions for settlement and urges a truce as talks resume.
Iditarod City Alaska June 1 via Kaltag June 5 three hundred fifty prospectors the first stampede party to reach the new Iditarod gold fields arrived from Fairbanks after a three week Yukon river trip Most expect the stampede to be the greatest since the Klondike rush thirteen years ago but many old timers doubt wealth from the gravel along the Iditarod and Innoko rivers Conservative estimates predict five thousand prospectors arriving this summer yet the camp may only support about one thousand miners leaving many to disappointment
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