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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1901
Page
10
The Citizens' Party of Walkerville held a caucus meeting on the hill to discuss campaign strategy and candidate support. Party members gathered to align on priorities ahead of upcoming votes and party organization.
In Walkerville a Citizens party forms for spring elections after last night ward caucuses. Primaries today and a Tuesday convention set council candidates in three wards while opponents oppose a $15,000 sewer and city hall bond issue amid party clashes and detective escorts.
Kemmerer coal, acknowledged as the best in the Butte market, costs no more than inferior grades. Citizens Coal Co offers No. 4 East Broadway, phone 528.
Joseph Otto, a Rex flour mills driver, was held up by two men in front of the Warehouses on the Great Northgen road last night. He woke from sleep and, hearing a noise, went to the front door where the assailants pressed a gun to his head and stole eight dollars.
Coroner Johnson will hold an inquest today into the death of Harry Wells an elderly resident who died at Friend's ranch about twelve miles from the city. Wells had moved to the ranch for his health and was found dead the morning after retiring.
The planned duel between M. Paul de Rioulede and M. Andre Buffet in Lausanne was abandoned after authorities expelled both combatants from Switzerland. Seconds declared the incident closed and the duelists ordered to leave before eight Friday morning, as police constrained any meeting.
United States legation reports from Nanming about German forces looting the prospering market town near Pekin. They also ransacked a native chapel and robbed women of jewelry while ill treating natives. Russian minister M de Giers resists further punishments and the issue is sent to home governments.
Shanghai reports say Britain refuses to receive the Chinese condolence embassy until atonement is made. Lianfu rumors claim reactionaries block peace talks and press empress dowager to ratify the Manchurian convention. Officials favoring allied submission are reassigned. Merchants and residents denounce the convention.
Daily Mail Moscow correspondent reports rising student agitation with bloodshed feared and barricades threatened in the city. Schools are closed and streets are unsafe while demonstrations see arrests of many students.
Cape Town reports seven new bubonic plague cases among strong European victims. Authorities moved patients to a reservation outside the city as a precaution. A mass meeting vowed to resist eviction by force if needed as several thousand people gathered.
Acker's English Remedy offers testimonials and a free illustrated book on consumption. Bottles priced at 5c 50c and 1.00 with money back guarantee if not satisfied. H. Hooker & Co. proprietors Buffalo New York. Sold by Newbro Drug Co. Butte and Smith Drug Co. Anaconda.
Dr Haines pastor leads the exercises with Rev Samuel Nichole of St Louis assisting. Hymns and scripture form the program. Dr Haines to speak under ten minutes in accord with the plan. Dr Nichols has been a close friend of General Harrison for five years.
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley will occupy the Canton home for part of the summer beginning in June after a six week western trip. They will attend New England college commencements, then visit Indianapolis for a funeral and return to Canton before heading back to Washington. A barber home reception and family visits mark the interim as the president travels and stays with Governor Durbin in Indianapolis before resuming return travel to Washington.
The Navy Department issues a special order mourning ex President Harrison. On March 17 or the day after receipt if delayed, ensigns at naval stations and ships in commission will be hoisted at half mast and guns fired at half hour intervals from sunrise to sunset for 20 days. Officers and Marines to wear mourning badges on swords. Read to crews on all ships. John D. Long secretary.
Reported presence of guns and materials near Mancho Korea suggests plans to construct a fort. The same accounts indicate Russia also considered establishing a coaling station and hospitals in the area.
Hesbained Missouri March 15 Mrs Addie I Richardson faced a first degree murder indictment for the killing of her husband Frank L Richardson a Savannah millionaire merchant The court allowed bail under a new law and she posted 20009 bond signed by John D Richardson of Chicago and others The previous bonds remain until the new bond is signed
Former Vice President Levi P. Morton, in an interview with the Associated Press, called General Harrison a great loss and praised his intellect and service. He recalled close ties during Harrison's presidency and said Harrison was peer intellectually of any U.S. president.
Indianapolis March 15 public schools devoted the first 15 minutes to talks on General Harrison and his public services by teachers and superintendents. In many schools readers included Harrison’s address to Terre Haute children at the state house. Flags on schools and all public buildings will be half mast until the funeral.
Russians occupy a railway siding at Tientsin and post armed guards as British forces delay action. General Arrow, second in command, hesitates without General Gaseles and Consults with British minister Ratin. American military line reportedly sold to a private company.
Eldorado Kan March 15 Jessie Merri son who killed Clara Wiley Castle furnished a 5.08 bond signed by reputable business men for the continuance of her case. The bond was accepted and she will be released tomorrow. Trial set for the June term.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Missoula reports Archie Morand a well known old-timer from Lolo died at Parsons hospital after blood poisoning followed frostbitten toes amputation. Remains are at Lucy's with funeral arrangements to be made tomorrow.
A March 15 report from Yokohama notes the imperial diet house of representatives considering government questions. The government replies that the facts did not…
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