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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
3
Work on the Lewistown extension advances with twelve miles of track laid. Officials report steady progress as rails reach the planned midpoint, signaling tangible development for regional transport improvements.
Helena dispatch reports twelve miles of the Lewistown extension finished and track laying at about a mile per day. About 300 to 400 workers remain on the project with completion into Lewistown anticipated between August and September. The line will ease wool, ore, and cattle shipments from Meagher and Fergus counties to markets, boosting mining and ranching commerce along the Judith Basin route.
The navy sets pay at 70 dollars per month for general rates and creates chief water tender at 50 dollars monthly. Only chief petty officers gaining permanent appointment after July 1 will be affected. those with permanent appointments before that date keep current pay.
London marks King Edward’s birthday with flags on government buildings salutes and a grand trooping of the colors at Horse Guards. The king rode again since illness amid a large crowd including Queen Alexandra and foreign dignitaries as Americans and embassy staff attended.
Joseph Smith of the Madisonian leaves on a brief business trip to Butte. T E Butler of the Standard circulations department visits Virginia City this week. Mrs. Mary B Elling returns from New York to resume her Virginia City summer residence. Dr J C Pigot of Butte arrives to cover for Dr R A White who departs for vacation near Jackson Michigan for a month or two.
New Bogotá session begins with J A Wallez elected president of the senate and J M Calderon as house president. Officials favor President Marroquin. treaty likely awaits arrival of remaining Panama deputies around June 30 and initial sessions on the treaty will be secret.
The czar pardoned 12 Finlanders who evaded military service in 1902 and granted their admission to join the colors. He also ordered the governor general of Finland to overlook similar evasions by others who show sincere contrition and are ready to enroll in the militia.
President Roosevelt issued an executive order raising the pay of chief petty officers to secure increased efficiency in enlisted Navy personnel.
Dr. Edgar O Brooke arrived in Virginia City from Stevensville too late to attend his mother Mrs Brooke's funeral. Dispatch delayed by wires down near Norris. Thomas M Brooke sold stock and household effects and will accompany him back to Stevensville next Monday. Ed Johnson bought the goods. Mrs E G Brooke and daughter returned to Whitehall.
In Cleveland on June 26 a Buffalo police request led to the arrest of George W. Bloom a porter suspected of robbing a wealthy Filipino woman in a car stateroom of jewels valued at 530000. Bloom claimed innocence and was released after a Buffalo telegram. The sister of Sixto Lopez Misa Clemencie Lopez reported a separate jewelry loss of 1000 while staying with the mayor’s daughter in Buffalo.
The United Typothetae of America delegates, representing about 200000 workers, traveled to Washington to protest the removal of Money Division Superintendent Metcalfe. They urge the president to reject Paul Herman's bid for money order blanks, a bid held by the New York firm for years, arguing recognition would invite unfaithfulness and dishonor among employers.
Topeka Kansas June 24 the extra session of the Kansas legislature ended at 2 o clock. Over 60 bills passed only two general in nature. Most bills gave counties power to restore bridges washed away by flood and allow county commissioners to aid flood sufferers from county funds. A proposed money appropriation for sufferers was defeated. The move drew heavy criticism.
A massive fire at the Cincinnati Abattoir destroyed almost the entire plant, caused by an explosion in the engine room. Loss estimated at 300000 dollars with 15000 dollars insured. Four hundred cattle and eight hogs were killed in the blaze.
St. Louis record reports Captain George E. Townsend a former steamboat pilot and Civil War river transport veteran hanged himself today. Townsend allegedly suffered intense facial cancer pain and was described as a friend of General Grant.
June 26 Lima Peru government action causes anxiety as deputies are arrested before congress opens. Illegal documents reportedly found in the deputies baggage, prompting questions about political restraint and legal process.
Bulgarian police raided the Kos tendil headquarters late last night. A quantity of concealed dynamite exploded during the raid, resulting in six deaths and several injuries.
Brussels dispatch reports that a Congo mail brings word of the murder of an American named Thorn ton and his native escort during a travels in the region.
President Roosevelt telegrams Emperor William acknowledging the welcome to the United States squadron at Kiel. He notes prior notice from Admiral Cotton and expresses gratitude for the king’s friendship and goodwill, reciprocating the sentiments of his dispatch.
Special Dispatch from Red Lodge reports ranchers in the lower county fret over a rapid grasshopper surge. Millions of young grasshoppers hatch daily and could reach flight as they mature, potentially driving the pests away by flying out of the area.
Sheriff OConnell Coroner Yeager and Joseph Spurzem returned from the vicinity of Fast Helena after a day spent searching an irrigating ditch for a body reportedly seen by four children. No body was recovered.
A Chicago woman urges young women to avoid chills during menses citing six years of severe dysmenorrhea and relief after Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims monthly pain eased within three weeks and complete cure after a month of treatment. The letter promotes the product with a $5000 genuineness forfeit.
Officers viewing the children remain inclined to believe they saw a body but express little hope of locating it. The report notes uncertainty and ongoing search efforts without confirmation of remains.
Surrounded by relatives and Masons, the body of David Prosser was laid to rest in Odd Fellows cemetery after a 2 pm service at the family home 356 Water Street. Rev David R B Price led the house rites and Moses Morris officiated at the grave with pallbearers including L E Kauffmann and C P Van Wart. Prosser was a charter member of Seneca lodge 1308 of Dresden New York and lived in Helena 22 years.
Helena June 26 The supreme court hears the writ of supervisory control petition by A J Shores for Parrot Copper and Silver Mining against Judge William Clancy over a survey order in the Nipper case The case is taken under advisement along with three other Shores petitions opposing Clancy and involving Hickey Maginnis and Boston Montana receiverships.
Washington June 26 cabinet members gathered for the final meeting before the president leaves town. Former Postmaster General Smith met the president at breakfast and, when asked about the Bristow report references, said his statement would be released to the public. Reports that Postmaster General Payne plans to retire are denied.
Mary Wilson and Belle Jackson, residents of Rosebud alley, were arrested for rolling two white men who would not give names. The victims reported losses of $10 and $15. Both women admitted theft in jail and produced the money. They were released on $410 bail each to appear in court tomorrow at 9 AM.
Ashby compiles a roll of members of the first Montana volunteer infantry who died from enlistment to mustering out. The project follows a legislature approved appropriation for a tablet in the capitol bearing those names.
Frank Caldwell was arrested after attempting to steal five pairs of pants from the Strain store. He concealed the items under his overcoat, paid for a 10 cent handkerchief, then walked away with the goods. The accused admitted the theft and his hearing is set for tomorrow.
Fragmentary report from Helena records enlistment of two men for a party in Boston with plans to disband. John Yuhas passed landsman exam for training while C B Price remains hospitalized at St Johns and cannot depart.
Thomas Cain was found guilty of cruelty to animals by Justice of the Peace Tibbetts and fined $20, which he paid. He was charged with overdriving a horse on June 15 while taking two women riding. the cruelty charge against the women, Gussie FE Davis and May Smith, remains to be tried.
Information filed in Justice Safford's court charges William Wickson and Nels Pierce with malicious mischief for plowing up and destroying an irrigating ditch on Fred Whittaker's ranch near Monarch in Keat Falls on June 26.
Special dispatch to the Standard Great Palla reports a note about removing to a new courthouse and references court arrangements.
Cascade county officials will immediately relocate to the new courthouse though furniture has not arrived. The district court will move this evening and remaining county offices will be settled by Monday. City officials will occupy new quarters by week’s end.
A note from the Deer Lodge library announces a Fabhibit event on June 26 drawing many Butte women to attend. The message implies active participation and social interest in the community gathering.
A library exhibit under the Arts and Crafts society features a beautiful display of fine basketry lace work embroidery and wood carving. The collection showcases skilled handiwork and varied decorative arts in a concise display for visitors.
Helena Montana June 246 two of a class of four who sat the admission examination to the Montana bar have passed the first part of the test and are named as successful candidates in the supreme court docket.
H. A. Kendall of Kalispell and William Myers of Butte are named in a local Montana notice. The brief item lists individuals connected to a pending matter requiring filing actions and potential legal steps.
In Helena on June 26 the secretary of state office records bonding by firms with text book commission contracts. State Publishing Company Sanborn & Co Whitaker & Company Ginn & Co posted bonds amounts listed 1 5000 00 1500 0 0 0 with bonds on file.
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