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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1901
Page
1
People of Great Falls greet Senator Gibson upon return from Helena with visible enthusiasm and affectionate words. The event blends cheers, flowers, and music to honor the senator. Tears and praise mark the homecoming as residents express gratitude and support.
A Great Falls crowd erupts in celebration as Paris Gibson wins a short term U.S. Senate seat. A mayoral and business committee mobilizes funds and a 2000 schoolchildren parade with bunting, flags, and flowers. Gibson appears at Park Hotel balcony amid cheers, then attends a theater visit and an upcoming city banquet planned in his honor.
An invitation issued on behalf of the committee earnestly desires to see them tomorrow night, inviting all listed parties to attend and participate in the forthcoming gathering.
Special dispatch from Washington reports Paris Gibson's election as United States senator was greeted with relief by Democrats and uncertainty among Republicans. Senator Carter praised Gibson as a pioneer of Montana and a gentleman of character, noting their long friendship and Gibson’s potential appointment to the United States commission for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, a four year post paying $5,000 annually, with possible chairmanship.
Washington March 8 The senate delayed final adjournment of the extra session because Oregon’s new senator Mitchell could not reach Washington until tomorrow. A resolution to inform the president the senate was ready to adjourn without day was postponed until Mitchell’s arrival. The body spent little time in open session. The chamber emptied after brief routine business and executive sessions on contested appointive questions.
The dowager Duchess of Manchester and Sir John with Lady Kaye are set to sail for New York today from London.
A crisis in far eastern affairs prompts secret negotiations between the United States and Britain to deter Russia's plans in Manchuria. London reports indicate joint action and coordinated instructions from Washington, amid cautious German and Japanese stance. Li Hung Chang emphasizes restoring the Temple of Heaven and agricultural practices before Chinese dignity permits Pekin’s return.
Berlin reports the German press doubts Russia's assurances on Manchuria given to Sir Charles Stewart Scott, British ambassador in St. Petersburg. The National Zeitung says the assurances are insincere and meant to blind the world.
London dispatch confirms the Russo-Chinese convention on Manchuria. The document validates the forecast cabled by the London Times Pekin correspondent on February 27 and the Associated Press on February 28.
London dispatch claims pamphlets circulate secretly to vilify foreigners and incite renewed Boxer activities, reported by the Tientsin correspondent of the Standard.
Report from Pekin on March 8 states France will no longer send expeditions into the country unless compelled by absolute necessity and they will also reassess military actions under current circumstances. The note signals cautious diplomacy amid ongoing tensions with the German and allied forces in the region.
Helena March 5 the supreme court refused to consider petitions by several attorneys seeking John B Wellcome reinstatement as an attorney. Justice Pigott branded the petitions frivolous and said they should not appear in records. A protest against reinstatement signed by ex Governor Smith and ex County Attorney Stapleton was filed.
George Gould and party arrived in Kansas City and spent the evening at a theater. The Gould special train will travel tomorrow from Booneville, Missouri, to St. Louis via the Lexington line. Gould announced Missouri Pacific will start building a line from Booneville to Jefferson City along the Missouri River, to be completed this summer.
Washington reports that the United States has not engaged in secret negotiations with other powers over China's Manchuria issue. The government sent identical notes to all interested nations and informed the Chinese imperial government of the stance while peace talks in Pekin proceed.
London reports Emperor Kwang Su opposes the Russo-Chinese Manchuria agreement and has ordered Li Hung Chang to refer the matter to other powers. Liu Kun Yi, viceroy of Nankin, appeals to Britain Japan and the United States for aid to resist Russia's designs on Manchuria.
Dispatch from Kobe dated March 8 reports 600 Russian marines with 10 guns have landed at Masanpo, Korea, amid widespread activity in Japanese naval, military, and political circles over Russia's action in Manchuria.
Ex president Benjamin Harrison lies seriously ill in Indianapolis with grip and neuralgia complications raising fears of pneumonia. Doctor Jameson says no immediate danger though recovery powers are diminished and pain has been severe, keeping him bedridden while friends monitor his condition.
Two hundred soldiers from Fort Sheridan stirred Highwood when on leave they caused drunken fights, wrecked two saloons, and left resident warned. Private Frank Hughey of Company F was badly beaten and lies in serious condition as town authorities struggled to control the chaos. No further trouble reported after the incident.
In Telluride Colorado miners Marek Leonardoli Antonio Leonardoli Antro Dimet and Opram Ferrur were caught by a snow slide near the Nellie mine in Bear Creek. Leonardoli remains buried while others escaped.
Governor Toole declares Senate Bill 87 would spur character assassins and vetoes the measure. He argues the bill invites abuse and undermines public discourse. The veto highlights a clash over political rhetoric and legislative limits.
Helena March 8 Governor Toole vetoed S B 87 changing venue for biased judges and S B 99 providing a sugar bounty on native beets while approving other bills. He calls the venue measure extraordinary and warns it invites attack on district judges, noting it would burden the supreme court with added cases.
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