10 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
1
A national leader appeals for peace and a return to simpler living amid mounting tensions. The call emphasizes reducing conflict, prioritizing domestic welfare, and fostering unity. Public reaction ranges from cautious optimism to skeptical debate over practical steps.
President Roosevelt leaves Washington for a two day trip to Virginia confident that peace efforts in the Far East have advanced. He urges Russia and Japan to open direct negotiations, proposes plenipotentiaries meet without intermediaries, and stands ready to assist only if needed to arrange timing and location for a meeting that could end the war.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Train informed the navy that the Russian ships at Manila have been interned. The vessels face coal limitations and their officers and crew are paroled on condition they do not participate further in the war.
Telegram from Emperor Nicholas to Admiral Rojestvenny and officers praises their duty and bravery for Russia. He wishes a speedy recovery and offers God’s consolation, noting fate denied final success but pride remains. Historical note from St. Petersburg correspondence dated June y.
The Montana Sportsmen's Association holds its twelfth tournament amid damp air and light rain at the interstate fair race track. Drumgoole leads a strong field with Fanning, Plank, and Adams posting high scores. Billings faces possible success as next host while Nellie Bennett becomes the first woman shooter to attend the event, promoting Out Door Life magazine.
Testimony in Washington before Secretary Taft revealed Bowen urging Loomis investigated for acts in Venezuela. W W Russell, now in Caracas, testified about banking and papers linking Loomis to alleged transactions with an American asphalt firm. Taft had not acted on Bowen’s request for certified copies as officials awaited Unwin from New York.
Paris June 9 government signals torpedo boat will transport Paul Jones’s body from Paris to Havre for delivery to the Americans. This plan requires shifting the American squadron rendezvous from Cherbourg to Havre, now under consideration.
The body of Miss Waverlee Cunningham of Pendleton was found in a downtown lodging house in Portland. She died by inhaling illuminating gas, with reports linking a disputed payment for local jewelry to a prior San Francisco arrest. Authorities suggest she faced distress over a perceived disgrace.
New Haven Conn June 28. Aubrey Milton Holter of Helena Montana ranks among Yale’s top scholars as a bachelor of arts degree recipient at commencement. Two other graduates from Santa Barbara and Tacoma represent the Pacific coast in the academic group.
New York lawyer Albert T. Patrick was found guilty of first degree murder in the death of William Marsh Rice, an aged Texas millionaire. Conviction upheld by the New York Court of Appeals by four to three after charges that Patrick conspired with Rice's valet Charles F. Jones to administer chloroform and mercury.
Martin Miller, 42, unmarried, was struck by lightning 25 miles from the Crow agency on the reservation at 4 PM while driving cattle into Wyoming. He died at his sister’s home in town. His horse also died. Companion James Bowman survived with injuries. Funeral planned at St Luke's Episcopal Church tomorrow at 2 PM.
President Roosevelt will travel from Washington to Rapidan Virginia to stay with Joseph Wilmer, a longtime friend. He acquired about 200 acres of woodland adjacent to Wilmer's farm and plans to remain through Sunday night or Monday morning unless urgent Washington duties call him back. Accompanying him are M A Latta, his stenographer, and Frank H Tyree, a Secret Service officer.
The Bakersfield sheriff reports that between 4 and 6 am Wednesday intruders entered Jessie Moore’s home and stole diamond rings worth about 2000, after chloroforming the resident. Three arrests have been made.
A Livingston cloudburst left streets ankle deep in mud and streets torn up on North Main. Debris and hail drifted through blocks while stores such as a photo studio, a taxidermist shop, and a drug store suffered damage. Officials plan ditch enlargement to divert future floods, with total losses estimated around $50,000.
Chicago June report notes no progress in the teamsters strike beyond minor peace bids. Attempts by a teamsters committee to negotiate separately with large State Street department stores failed, mirroring prior fruitless efforts and ending without settlement.
United States Supreme Court justice declined to grant a writ of error in the Mary Rogers of Vermont murder case. The decision keeps Rogers under sentence for the killing of her husband and blocks her appeal to the U.S. court.
A report alleges a 5000 pound tobacco donation meant for soldiers is being sold at Harbin. The claim centers on Red Cross aid misappropriation and questioned distribution. No official confirmation yet, details unclear.
New York June 9 Paul Morton now chairman of the board of directors of the Equitable Life Assurance society following his July 1 retirement as secretary of the navy. President James W. Alexander and several vice presidents resign, with Brayton Ives and Charles Stewart Smith opposing Morton’s election. The move signals a major reorganization, with Morton promising a free hand while Hyde divests majority control. Resignations are not yet accepted as the board weighs the shift, and Hyde’s stock is partly held by partners including Thomas F. Ryan. The outcome appears a compromise favoring the Hyde faction, amid two board sessions and a notification committee.
June hearing in Maidenhead Berkshire reviewed misappropriation allegations against Alfred Fossick a Maidenhead lawyer accused of diverting eighty dollars. Counsel stated Fossick sent money to Mrs James Brown Botster for property and theater needs. Potter testified she never met Fossick personally and did not know the funds were advancing her property.
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