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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
2
Detroit reports confirm a severe wind and rainstorm across Michigan and Wisconsin causing loss of life and extensive property damage. Grand Rapids suffered heavy rainfall flooding about 500 homes and several plants closed. Estimated storm damage totals about $500,000 with Grand Rapids area losses around $100,000.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin reports the worst flood in history as the Fond du Lac river and branches overflow, flooding 19 streets, downtown basements, and cellars. Damage reaches about 100000 dollars in the city and North Fond du Lac, with possible double in rural areas. The storm began Tuesday and continues, with water 7 to 10 feet high on several west side streets.
Heavy rain and recent storms caused extensive damage in Sheboygan Falls Wisconsin with thousands of dollars in losses reported in the business district. A Sheboygan dispatch details the impact and ongoing assessments.
All factory yards submerged as floodwaters rise in Newton County washing out crops and drowning numerous cattle across the area. Local crews assess damage as residents assess losses and await relief.
Shifting atmospheric conditions on Lake Michigan produced two waves today in Chicago. Each wave on the Chicago side reached three and a half feet in height and caused no damage.
Appleton Wisconsin reports the worst two day rainstorm in years has drenched the region and left most areas under water as the flood conditions worsen across the area.
Chippewa Falls sees the Chippewa river climb 10 feet in 24 hours and reach two and a half feet over the danger line. Two people have died from drowning as a result of the rising waters in La Crosse Wisconsin.
Judge Lafontaine ordered John F. Gaynor and Benjamin D. Greene committed for extradition and sent them back to jail pending surrender to U S officers. The Justice Department said they have 15 days to seek a writ of habeas corpus and may face further scrutiny before final surrender.
At a Washington cabinet meeting on June 6 the president signed orders restoring Earl Chaffee and John H Loft to the Naval Academy at Annapolis after hazing penalties. Secretary Wilson dismissed Southern Cotton association claims of a department leak as ridiculous and said an inquiry would be opened to root out any fraud.
Budapest June 6 Premier Tisza told parliament emigration claims are calumny and that government did not connive at agents decoying emigrants to feed ship lines. He noted German line said agents caused 63000 passportless exodus in 1904, and that Cunard and German line pact now allows open shipping via German ports.
General Ernest announced the Canadian contingent accepts the American view on work limits of the waterways commission. The St John river is excluded from consideration. The first joint committee meeting will be in Ottawa soon, with Canadian headquarters in Toronto and American offices in Buffalo.
London June 6 The House of Commons saw William Court Gully announce his resignation as speaker due to ill health after ten years in the post. Premier Balfour said he would move a resolution to elevate Gully to the peerage, a customary honor upon speaker retirement.
The Bank of Glynn Mills Currie & Co petitioned the court to force a compulsory winding up of the International Bank of London. The creditor seeks over 1200.00 and the case was adjourned three weeks for a possible voluntary liquidation by the bank's shareholders.
New Haven, June 6 election of members of Yale class of 196 to the Elihu club was announced today. The senior society began years ago with support from Yale faculty and Yale alumni.
Swakopmund in German West Africa reports no confirmation of a London agency claim that Warmbad in the south has fallen to native insurgents. No official word or details have emerged.
Paris reports M. Delcasse submitted his resignation and retired from directing France’s foreign office after a ministerial council at the Elysee. Premier Rouvier to assume interim foreign affairs duties with possible successor among ambassadors, as Morocco policy dispute triggers cabinet shift.
King Alfonso of Spain toured London in rainy chill weather. He met the diplomatic corps at Buckingham, attended mass at Westminster Cathedral, visited Westminster Abbey, lunched with the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, watched a military display at agricultural hall, hosted Spanish residents, and held a state banquet at Buckingham Palace with royal and political notables.
Beginning today June 6 new tariffs lower freight charges on agricultural implements in less than car lots and on first class vehicles in less than car lots enter into effect in western territory west of Spokane on Great Northern Northern Pacific and Oregon Railroad and Navigation lines. The reductions were agreed upon by the roads involved.
An advertisement urges readers to use Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney and urinary issues. It claims sediment in water signals kidney trouble and promises relief from back pain, frequent urination, and incontinence. The offer includes free sample bottle and book, with orders through Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
The weekly weather bureau bulletin for the week ended June 5 notes favorable conditions in the Rocky Mountain region and Pacific coast. California harvest has begun with wheat maturing rapidly. North Pacific winter wheat shows improvement. spring wheat progress is strong in the spring wheat regions. Washington spring wheat is in splendid condition with rapid growth. Oregon outlook remains favorable but low temperatures hinder progress.
Residents of Smith River valley in Meagher county petitioned Director Walcott of the geological survey to build a reservoir on the north fork of Smith River for irrigation. Walcott ordered an early investigation when feasible, without delaying ongoing Montana work.
Dr. Harry Lane, Democrat, is mayor elect of Portland by a narrow plurality near 1000 votes over Republican incumbent George H. Williams. The rest of the ticket won, with Vaughn as councilman in the Tenth ward and Wallace defeating Sullivan in the Second ward, while Scharff lost in Tenth.
Battling Nelson fought six rounds with Jack O Neill of Philadelphia at the National Athletic club. Nelson had the better of the bout from start to finish with O Neill holding on in the later rounds to avoid punishment.
The twenty-eighth annual convention opens with over 1,000 delegates attending. President Ernest H. Davis of Williamsport, Pa., delivers the annual address and several technical papers are presented after opening exercises.
The steamer that ran aground near Jones Island off Freeport Long Island was identified as the United States surveying ship Caucus. It remains lodged on the sandbar but is not in great danger, with initial reports wrongly labeling it a trans Atlantic liner.
In New York on June 6 A J Cassatt president of the Pennsylvania railroad resigns from the Equitable Life Assurance Society board. W H McIntyre is examined by Superintendent Hendricks. D O Mills and John K Stewart expected to resign. Hyde defends resignations and hints at further moves including a chairmanship and Henry Frick board speculation.
Baltimore June 6 Kid Sullivan of Washington offered a 20 round fight with Jimmy Britt. Hayes Athletic club of San Francisco proposed the July 15 bout in San Francisco and Britt’s manager assented. If terms are accepted the match will be closed at once. Nelson cancellation rumors follow.
Following a pontifical high mass at St. Vivian Cathedral, visiting Knights of Columbus gathered with the national council at a local hotel in Los Angeles. Supreme Knight Hern presided as delegates met behind closed doors while most visitors enjoyed a day of Santa Monica entertainment.
Washington June 6 William G Crawford testified in criminal court No 1 on charges of conspiring with August W Machen and George E Lorenz to defraud the government in contracts to supply the post office with letter carriers satchels. Justice White and former Chief Justice Hagner testified to Crawford's good character before trial.
Vice President Fairbanks and Mrs. Fairbanks arrived in Chicago from Portland Oregon where the vice president opened a exposition. He will speak tomorrow at the cornerstone laying for the new federal building in Flint Michigan.
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