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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1901
Page
1
In Leavenworth Kansas on March 19 the Lansing state prison mutiny ended at 11 30 p m as guards were freed and captured ringleaders with a night rescue from the mine. Warden and officers refused unconditional surrender. a daring descent and volley fire forced the convicts to yield and return to cells.
284 prisoners in the Lansing state penitentiary coal mine mutiny and hold 15 guards as hostages demanding better food. Warden Tomlinson refuses demands and tense conditions surround the mine as complaints of mistreatment surface and officials brace for possible violence.
A guard reports prisoners in division No. 8 mutinied after last night’s muster in Leavenworth Kansas. Sixteen of nineteen seized the guard and declared a strike to mine two cars of coal instead of three while demanding better food. Other convicts joined the revolt in adjacent division.
Convicts marching through the mine from one division to another shouted and swung lamps and picks. Desperate short term men joined in, and no opposition was offered. Officers were helpless as the convicts' wild mutiny threatened lives.
Governor Stanley ordered Warden Tomlinson to stand firm against prisoner demands. He warned that yielding would ruin discipline in the prison, and while some guards may suffer, prisoners must be dealt with in unquestionable terms.
The Livingston Republican city convention met at city hall and nominated a full municipal ticket. Harmony prevailed though doubts linger about electoral success due to the current Democratic administration. E H Talcott was chosen chair and Charles Angus secretary. Nominees include Mayor Charles Garnier, Treasurer J L Goughnour, Police Magistrate Samuel Hosford. Delegates to the Democratic convention were chosen from ward primaries, with aldermen nominees in each ward: Madden in the First, Dr C Pierce in the Second, and J E Mallery in the Third.
In Mobile on March 15 a sensational report of a turpentine camp fire killing African Americans was published in the North. The Mobile chamber of commerce demanded the source, the Mobile paper confronted the man, and he resigned after the paper revealed he was not a regular correspondent and had been ordered not to file further stories.
Boston and New York horse owners matched Boralma and The Abbott for a purse of $50,000 at Reedville next September. Each owner to post $10,000, with funds to charity. Terms hinge on meeting in New York to bind the deal and arrange charitable contributions.
Boston notes the death of Dr W P F Channing aged 86 at Perry hospital. Son of philosopher W E Channing he graduated with Dr Edward Everett Hale and earned a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He lived in Providence before moving to Pasadena California for his wife's health, her death followed, and he returned to Boston six months ago.
A Guthrie fire partially destroyed the Long music and jewelry store and completely consumed the rooming house above it. Insurance coverage is reported as very light.
Prisoners confined in Guthrie city jail escaped early this morning after receiving a pick from outside friends. Authorities pursued and opened an investigation into the break.
Scranton March 19. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers reports from headquarters that communications were sent to coal companies and major operators confirming attendance at the April 1 conference. He denies plans for intermediation and says no labor organizations are incorporated, countering Wilkes-Barre operators’ stance.
Philadelphia March 19 The Record notes a coal miners strike on April 1 could be welcomed by some operators if a conference with the United Mine Workers leaders fails. Officials fear Morgan’s dominance in anthracite and potential concessions, while Morgan pursues large steel and railroad bond sales to bolster financing amid the coal tensions.
Reports that Charles Schwab will head the steel combine at a salary between 800000 and 1009000 are denied. The Leader states Schwab would become president only through the legal officer selection after the combine is formed and salary terms are settled.
The War Department orders the Porto Rican volunteer regiment to be mustered out on or before June 30 in line with enlistment expirations set for July 1. The action does not end the unit, as reorganization law allows forming a native Porto Rican regiment under regular army conditions with three battalions and separate officers.
Provision allows current volunteer officers and enlisted men of the Porto Rican regiment to continue in service if they desire.
Mrs Emmons Blaine has given 1 000 000 dollars to the University of Chicago school of education at a convocation led by President William R Harper. The gift through the Chicago Institute trustees funds ground purchase buildings and endowment for the new affiliated school.
A March snowstorm swept the Missouri valley and beyond turning streetcars stationary and delaying rail traffic. Nebraska Western Town South Dakota Wyoming and Kansas bore the brunt while Northwest Michigan saw heavy snow all night. Flood fears rose near Racine and Prairie du Chien as water covered tracks and trains were sidetracked. Minnesota also faced a severe blizzard with continued storm conditions.
A sweeping blizzard hit Omaha as part of a broader winter storm across Northern Kansas Nebraska North Dakota Iowa and Minnesota. Heavy snow and strong winds produced deep drifts and widespread streetcar suspension while telegraph lines suffered outages and rail traffic largely remained on schedule. The storm, forecast to last about 12 hours, brought moisture beneficial to crops despite disruptive conditions downtown.
A severe March snow storm hit St Paul with blinding sheets and widespread disruption. Streetcar service was kept running only with constant snow plows as Du Luth reported the storm the worst of the season and traffic statewide faced delays.
Minneapolis reports the season’s heaviest snowfall with snow falling most of the day. Trains see no major delays yet but drifting due to increasing wind is expected to cause trouble tonight. The storm blankets Minnesota and northern Wisconsin.
The worst blizzard of the year sweeps Northern Missouri with six inches of snow in most areas and the fall continuing through the night in St Joseph and surrounding regions.
Beatrice Nebraska reports a heavy fall of snow driven by a 20 mile per hour northern wind. The blizzard is causing serious interference with railroad traffic and damage to telegraph and telephone wires.
Abilene Kansas reports nearly five inches of snow this morning with a high north wind and temperatures just below freezing. The snow is expected to benefit local wheat crops as conditions stabilize.
The Highland mine at Ainsworth B C has practically closed down due to non profitable operations amid higher treatment charges and low lead prices. The suspension of operations is attributed to these economic pressures.
Johnny Ritchie of St. Louis defeated Chicago's Young Mowatt after 12 rounds in Memphis tonight. Mowatt appeared groggy and unable to continue. The bout was described as the fastest seen in Memphis.
Ordered to Manila Atlanta Ga March 19 Major Macklin commanding the battalion of the 11th Infantry at Fort M. Pher son was ordered to send Companies K and L to San Francisco for transport to Manila.
New York March 19 reports grand jury in Hudson county New Jersey has indicted Thomas G. Barter for the Feb. 8 shooting of Reverend John Keller at Arlington.
Lincoln March 19 Thompson of Lincoln was nominated for the short term on the seventh ballot with 60 votes, just over the 55 needed. Attendance was 53 or 64 of 71 Republican members. Several abstained, threatening ratification by the forthcoming joint convention.
Dr. Morrison notes in Pekin that Russia will drop exclusive Manchurian privileges and alter several clauses in the convention. Prince Ching values English US and Japanese help but doubts the court will return to Beijing. Amended railway rights still leave a permanent protectorate impression amid historic secret pacts from 1896 and later.
Berlin reports clarify Count von Waldersee withdrew to avoid a serious collision that could provoke a Chinese perception of power unity. The action is described as military in nature to prevent discord on contested ground and not to settle the disputed question outside his competence.
Shanghai report notes the British gun boat Plover grounded in the Tangtse river below Kiukang. The British consul general announces indemnity claims against the Chinese government must be filed by May 1.
The estate allocates 70500 to be shared by the University of Michigan and missionary societies. A memorial ward in the university hospital is funded, and 15000 is set for maintaining five free beds there. Five thousand dollars go to the Episcopal diocese of Michigan missions and another 5000 to the American Board of Missions.
Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang spoke at the University of Chicago convocation in Studebaker Theater on the subject Chinese Civilization. He defended China’s civilization, comparing it with the Occident and drew hearty applause from faculty and a packed audience. He opened by likening China to a recluse mountain community described by an ancient Chinese writer.
Glasgow reports George L. Watson uses manganese bronze plating to the keel's deepest point on Shamrock II. Lead weighing nearly 90 tons runs inside the frames for rigidity and smoother surface. A special prize is set for the first yacht home in an international race on June 7, with Captain Sycamore commanding a 40 man crew to Dumarton tonight.
Arguments in the Barker will case were presented before Judge Leslie in the district court by H. G. McIntire for the Barker heirs and by ex-Gov. R. B. Smith and Frank H. Gould of San Francisco for Ida May Shadville the proponent. After oral arguments were submitted 20 days were given to file briefs with the court before the matter is considered.
A special meeting of the Trans Continental Passenger association decided colonists tickets will be restricted to Tuesday with no deviations. Roads pledged no rate concessions for the Epworth league convention in San Francisco next July. A circuitous route rate schedule was prepared and will require consent from nonmember roads to take effect.
Youngstown Ohio March 19 The furnace men of the valley who organized after a three per cent wage reduction about a month ago announce plans to strike unless manufacturers restore the cut. Since then pig iron prices have risen by over two dollars and wages have not increased. A mass meeting will be held Friday night to take final action.
Washington report states no action from Major Smith directing natives on Romblon Island Philippines to live in towns occupied by American troops or be treated as insurgents. Officials say this is a local matter and not a general system of concentration for suppression of the insurrection.
Victoria reports the steam er Williamette ran aground on Denman Island near Village Point about two and a half miles from Union. The 1,000 ton coal cargo is lost and the vessel is breaking up. the after hull section has given way and the ship is now a total wreck.
A memorial for Queen Victoria is to be erected in front of Buckingham Palace, announced in Memorial to Victoria, London dated March 20. The decision sets the national tribute at a prominent royal site.
Paris reports the death of French actress Sophie Cröt zette in the city today. The obituary notes her career in French cinema and stage, marking a significant loss to the performing arts community.
Count von Waldersee was seen passing through Tientsin today during his travel from Waldersee to mission duties. The arrival marks a notable movement of the German officer in early spring.
The will of the late Mrs Love M. Palmer widow of Dr Palmer professor at the University of Michigan governs her estate. The document filed in Ann Arbor Michigan outlines the distribution plans and executors, reflecting a significant local probate proceeding.
Bombay dispatch reports seven gunners killed at Secunderabad India when a howitzer shell exploded during a two day operation. The incident occurred on a Wednesday March 20 in the Secunderabad area.
Ottawa Ont March 19 1000 men recruited for police service in South Africa will depart here Sunday and sail from Halifax on the 26th.
Three students were reportedly killed as Cossacks rode into crowds using knotted whips. Women students and laborers joined rioters, shoes and snowballs flew, and police reported 1,000 prisoners amid serious unrest surrounding a cathedral mass for the late minister M Bogoliepoff.
The Oral Messenger reports a violent Sunday riot in St Petersburg with 338 male students and 44 others arrested. Demonstrators attacked Cossacks and police near Our Lady of Kazan. a police missioner and 20 officers led the response as higher schools closed and prisoners were sent to various jails. Women from the university’s upper classes played a prominent role in the demonstrations.
London report from the Daily Express confirms 300 arrests in St Petersburg amid a period of upheaval. The justice minister was fired that week and another minister’s life was attacked in an unsuccessful attempt.
London reports that parliamentary papers on Kitchener and Botha negotiations are delayed. The Daily Mail condemns any peace talks after envoys were murdered and urges pressing the war to the utmost with renewed reinforcements while avoiding further negotiations.
Cape Town authorities announce approval of a new Maxim gun mounted on a motor car for immediate use by the military. The mobile weapon is designed to enhance rapid response and firepower in the field.
An order in council commutes the death sentence of George St Cyr of Dawson to life imprisonment after a quarrel between wood choppers left James Davis shot. The ruling cites the men’s occupation and the fatal encounter as context for the clemency decision.
A Tin Can Trust, Trenton New Jersey March 19 Articles of the corporation were filed today by the American Can company authorized capital 88000000 to manufacture cans and receptacles of all kinds Of the capital stock 44000000 is to be preferred with percent accumulative dividend
Vancouver March 19 Steamer City of Vancouver began its maiden voyage to the northern coast today aboard the Saga. The vessel set sail amid ceremonies marking its inaugural service and future runs to distant ports.
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