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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
10
Several persons were injured in a runaway incident at Columbia Gardens. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as vehicles collided and bystanders rushed to aid the injured. Authorities closed part of the area for an initial investigation and rescue operations.
Last night a carriage carrying Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carey and five children overturned on a steep embankment after horses bolted. One baby suffered a scalp wound others were bruised with head injuries. All nine occupants escaped serious harm and later traveled home by train.
A heat restricted attendance but many athletes competed in the afternoon events. No records fell yet several times and distances neared established standards. The Knickerbocker Athletic Club of New York led with the most victories for the day.
Semi official word says Missouri Pacific directors will tackle two items at a special meeting: a dividend declaration and the final terms for absorbing the Texas Pacific. The discussion may also shape the Wabash and Wheeling extension into Pittsburg and access to tidewater.
The store explains it is smaller because it does not pose as a department drug shop. Nearly every item is for individual use to keep customers healthy or to cure illness.
The New Southern Cross Gold Mining company of Butte Montana levies a five cent per share assessment on its capital stock at its meeting May 1 1901. Payment of June 15 1901 to treasurer John W Fairfield at Main and Broadway Butte. Delinquent shares after June 10 1901 sold at public auction to cover due amounts plus costs. Dated May 15 1901. Ben E Harris secretary No 8 West Park Street.
Readable listing shows men’s suits in prices of 15 18 and 20 dollars at Bouchers offering affordable options for gentlemen seeking a stylish narrow cut and mid century elegance.
George M. Hays of Helena travels to Butte while W. R. Logan of Helena registers at the Thornton. Dr. O. Y. Warren of Warm Springs is reported. Sherwood Wheaton of Helena arrived in Butte yesterday. Ss. C. Ashby of Helena among last night's arrivals. Fred Hummel resigns as Butte clerk to take a Pacific coast trip. H. English of Helena is installed as night clerk to fill the vacancy.
Washington reports the Cape Town outbreak shows signs of peaking with 10 cases and 275 deaths since the start. Rats in docks total 5446 with plague bacilli found. In Bombay presidency 1447 new cases and 1432 deaths. Karachi sees 230 cases and 209 deaths. Bengal Patna division reports 437681 cases up to April 27. China notes widespread plague with 1000 deaths in Lambo between February 1 and March 27.
Starting Saturday June, a daily 6:40 p m train from Butte via B A P railway goes to Mountain View Park with 10 30 p m returns. Round trip 1 00. Evening vaudeville boating dancing and other entertainments. Sunday excursion to Pipestone Springs leaves Butte at 9 00 am. Round trip 1 00. Included notices for eye specialist and local shops.
Boise Idaho June 14 the Idaho state fair has been abandoned for this year and the chamber of commerce subscription of 5000 dollars will be used for the mining congress. Directors say conflicting Spokane fair dates and bad weather reduce exhibits and farmer losses make a fair unjustified.
Berlin dispatch says Count von Waldersee was hosted at luncheon by the emperor after arrival from Tokio. Reports show widespread property damage and some fatalities from strong winds and electric storms. The international firemen's exposition building roof was ripped off in Berlin, with telegraph and telephone wires downed in many areas.
Berlin reports that on a joint request by the mother and widow of Karl von Ketteler, Emperor William directs the German minister in Pekin to exhume his body and transport it to Berlin for final burial on the paternal estate. A Berlin sculptor will craft a suitable headstone.
From Washington comes instruction to proceed in Cleveland against Lieutenant R. D. Chase of Sandusky charged with converting to his own use government supplies valued at 17000. Chase, a Spanish-American War veteran, served as acting commissary of subsistence for the sixth Ohio volunteers.
In Portland on June 13 Toby Irwin defeated Martin Denny of Australia in a 20 round bout at the Pastime club. After 15 rounds both fighters pressed, but in the final five Denny clinched to avert a knockout.
A Reno dispatch reports Dr. White found a black smallpox epidemic among Kiowa and Comanche Indians in the region, fatal in most cases. The area is near the opening to settlement.
The first day of the national track and field contests for the Pan American Exposition opened at the Buffalo fair grounds stadium. Athletes gathered for the opening events as the series began in Pan American Grounds, Buffalo, N Y.
It was learned that day that control of the Pennsylvania Steel company is in the hands of the Pennsylvania Railroad company. Ownership lies with a syndicate of railroad officers and directors, directing the steel firm’s future destinies through its executives.
Topeka Kansas June 13 W H Tomlinson editor of the Topeka Democrat died at his home from grippe after several months illness. He came to Topeka in 1872 from New York where he worked on the New York Tribune and Post as European correspondent. He was 65 years old.
Evelyn Baldwin, famed explorer, departed New York aboard the steam ship Frederick der Grosse today to begin the first stage of a northern expedition.
Baldwin will travel to England to finish preparations and meet three vessels bound for Franz Josef Land. He aims to begin the voyage to the pole on June 2, sailing from Tromsoe, Norway.
Sir David Barbour recommends a 10 percent tax on mine profits to fund war costs, estimating 1898 profits would yield 450 000 pounds yearly. He notes mine dynamite savings of 600 000 pounds per year from monopoly abolition. Orange River Colony may struggle to meet administration and constabulary costs while Transvaal could start contributing two years after peace.
Minneapolis June 13. National Farmers Alliance members hear George H. Phillips of Chicago urge government aid for corn. He proposes a one cent per bushel tax to fund elevators for 100 million bushels and to pay 40 cents Chicago basis to set world prices. The plan allows farmers to borrow 30 cents and hold surplus for seven years if needed.
Washington June 18 reports from Mrs McKinley’s physicians say her condition continues to improve. Dr Rixey remained at the White House for over two hours. In the evening the physician noted steady improvement and that she rested well. Plans await Canton transfer once safe. No new plans announced. Care taken to avoid overexertion as strength remains limited. No heat discomfort reported.
Washington June 13 with Mrs McKinley in better condition the president can devote more hours to work in the White House. He met a number of citizens today and conducted business.
Baltimore reports Dr. William Hudson Daly, ex Army surgeon and author of embalmed beef charges, killed himself. Official word cites melancholia from his wife’s death, but reports from reliable sources say he suffered heavy losses in local securities, estimated at 75,000 dollars.
Vancouver reports Pacific Coast Inspector Dunn of the American Chinese immigration department seeks a Washington appointment of a special commission to probe border smuggling. He plans to call in Canadian authorities and note several arrests of Orientals and Italians crossing the boundary.
Washington reports the secretary of the treasury follows Supreme Court guidance that no drawbacks apply to merchandise shipped to the Hawaiian islands after June 7 1898, as Hawaii ceased to be a foreign country under the 1898 joint resolution annexing the islands to the United States.
London June 13. The United States won the third straight day of the international clay bird match 743 to 739. Both teams were greeted with good will by the opposing ladies in the stands. Capt. T. A. Marshall spoke for the United States and Capt. Butt spoke for England.
The 16th grand encampment of Indian war veterans of Oregon Washington and Idaho re elected T A Wood of Portland as president today They passed a resolution urging Oregon's legislature to appropriate 462000 dollars believed due for services by the Indian war of 1885
Special Dispatch to the Standard. Bert White, employed by August Wedsworth of Cascade, was seriously injured by a runaway team at the Wedsworth ranch today. He had been unconscious for several hours by the time word reached Mr. Wedsworth in Great Falls.
A charred body found in the ruins of the Fremont elevator in Oskaloosa Iowa has been identified as Frank Giunn aged 20. He was last seen at the elevator about 20 minutes before the fire and was married.
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