20 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
1
President Roosevelt awaits word before his planned trip to Oyster Bay, where he will spend a few weeks after receiving the expected report. The tone suggests a temporary halt in schedule pending the latest development.
Washington reports slow progress in Russia Japan peace talks. President Roosevelt oversees envoy selections with Ministers Takahira and Cassini visiting the White House. Officials say venue decisions rest with the envoys and may keep Washington as the start and end site of the conference.
A chaotic scene in Philadelphia politics leaves the Republican faction fractured and disorganized as infighting intensifies. Local leaders scramble for a footing amid factional splits and public scrutiny.
In Philadelphia June 19 the republican committee names a three member sub committee to meet a wider panel from the committee of 21 to discuss changing the November ticket. Reform factions claim to back a separate ticket with Mayor Weaver opposed to continuing current leaders. Five policemen and a foreman are discharged for misconduct. Methodist preachers urge Governor Pennypacker to remove State Insurance Commissioner I W Durham over alleged neglect and conflict of interests.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Rev. Douglas Sutton rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal church died in Livingston after a week at St. Luke's hospital from stomach trouble. A five year resident of the city, he was known for parish work and wide friendship across the state.
Heat and humidity caused widespread prostrations in New York with four child fatalities reported as temperatures neared 88 degrees at 12:30 pm. A sea breeze later cooled the city, lowering temperature and humidity through the evening as residents sought seaside relief.
Des Moines reports the Mississippi River is out of its banks from Clinton to Davenport with thousands of acres flooded and losses in the hundreds of thousands. Muscatine and Clinton faces critical conditions as water nears city streets with a forecast rise of another foot.
Washington reports several individuals overcome by the heat with no serious injuries as temperatures peak at 93 degrees. Local authorities remind residents to stay hydrated and seek shade during the midsummer heat.
At noon today the government thermometer in Pittsburg registered 89 degrees and rising. The heat sent one person to death and caused several prostrations among residents.
Up to noon eight deaths and six prostrations were reported in the Pittsburg Allegheny and McKeesport district. Relief is promised tonight with a government thermometer peaking at 92 and cooler weather and showers forecast for tomorrow at 8 PM.
A heavy last night rainstorm flooded streets and cellars in Madison and surrounding countryside. Hail damaged roofs windows fruit trees grain and poultry with many injuries reported and thousands of dollars in damage.
A lightning strike hit a 35900 barrel naphtha tank at Lima Ohio's Standard Oil refinery causing a blaze. The fire drew about a thousand workers to protect nearby property as less than 1000 barrels could be pumped before the tank became too hot. Estimated loss nears 200000 dollars.
A circus wagon struck by lightning near Austin killed one employee and injured five others, with three of the injured paralyzed. The incident occurred as the team slept in the wagon.
In St Louis county six bookmakers operated at Delmar race track despite Governor Folk orders to arrest violators. A deputy sheriff remained on site though no arrests were made. Prosecutor R I Johnson watched transactions but offered no action and said the Ehrlich case would be passed for lack of evidence.
Emperor Nicholas received the zemstvo delegation at Peterhof and expressed regret for war sacrifices and the navy disaster. He declared his unshaken personal will to summon a national assembly and to support a new order based on Russian nationalism, promising to inform towns and villages nationwide. The delegation will report to the St. Petersburg Duma and Zemstvos.
In Helena Judge Hunt ordered the State Savings Bank of Butte to recover a $644.25 deposit from the trustee of M. Wilson's bankruptcy after a circuit court of appeals decision and a supreme court reversal. The ruling allows amendment to the bank’s claim if no injustice to creditors occurs.
Panama June 19. Secretary Day dispels illness rumors about Governor Magoon saying he had only a mild malaria attack and is well today. Associated Press reports.
Paris reports the minister of commerce will present a bill to parliament to award 220 Legion of Honor decorations to French exhibitors at the St Louis exposition. Artists, sculptors among the honorees.
Paul Morton as chairman directs Price Waterhouse Day and Haskins & Sells to audit all aspects of the Equitable Life Assurance society. The plan covers expenses, real estate and other investments, surplus, accounting methods, and relations with banks and trust firms. The probe aims for a complete, prompt report on the society’s condition.
A Denver meeting of diverse Democratic leaders and senators Teller and Patterson discussed Colorado state issues. The conference, ordered by the State Central Committee, aimed to expand public opinion on statewide matters and planned an address to Coloradans led by Senator Patterson.
Billings Montana June 19 Reverend Mr M lough of the Presbyterian church spoke at the G variety theater with a large church turnout. A ladies choir provided music with theater orchestra accompaniment. One disturbance occurred when a man shouted about a better show elsewhere, but ushers helped maintain order.
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