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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
7
William H. Davey named for mayor and Marco J. Medin for city treasurer on the ticket. Listed are ward representatives: First ward through Eighth ward with Dan O'Brien William Page Abe Cohen R. P. Kelley James Coombes J. W. Haggerty F. M. Grady among other names.
A collage of Butte business blurbs lists Orton Bros pianos, Dr Heine eye ear nose throat services, musical cigars like Anna Held and Harvard, 12 percent cigar price, local tuners Bates Froehlich, and various shops. Mentions marriage license Robert Moore and Hattie Chesley, court suit for 338.62, jail terms for Tony Jantz, rail travel tips, Northern Pacific routes, and Montana Liquor Co wine shipment.
In a dispute at Gamer-Walker Investment at 1 West Broadway, miner 'Preacher' Edwards and partner Walker clashed after Edwards demanded 50 in cash for 2000 Stockton copper shares. Edwards offered to "talk" about the property if payment failed, while Walker disputes the assault claims and prepares civil action.
The Hotel and Restaurant Women's Protective union No 146 organized with 26 charter members led by president Margaret Keegan and officers including M am ie White, Bella Hossack, Frances Calvin and Ida Flood. The group, open to waitresses and chambermaids, aims to set wage scales and will meet soon to demand terms from employers.
Late assay results from the Emma mine show strong copper values in all tests, confirming a copper ledge in the southwest area of the city. Butte Mining and Development reports ample treasury funds to insure a shaft sinking of at least 1 000 feet, with a small stock block offered at 46 East Broadway Butte through Reynolds and McDowell.
A coroner's jury ruled Henry Fouston 50 from Pocatello Idaho died of natural causes. Found in bed at the Swiss house 129 Arizona street after sleeping in a chair when funds ran low. He had worked part of last week before his death.
A laborer in Pocatello fell ill and bought a box of cough pills at a drug store. The next morning Ernest Groesebeck found the man dead in his room at the Swiss house. Coroner Johnson held an inquest with testimony noting long lung trouble and no obvious foul play. The only known relative is a 15 year old daughter in Pocatello.
R. E. Taylor of the McDermott hotel joyfully tells friends that a girl baby arrived at his home Monday evening. He greets visitors with a hush and declares the event “it's on me” as he shares the happy news.
Pekin dispatch notes China rejects parts of the treaty discussions. It opposes the arms ban on Manchuria and prohibitions on China building railways without Russia consent. China also resists relinquishing autonomy in Chin Chou and warns against concessions likely harming other powers.
Washington reports an unresolved issue from Pekin where ministers agreed to submit to governments whether Articles 8 and 9 of the Chinese protocol should be enforced by all powers with forces in China or only those still maintaining troops. The dispute could affect United States influence on future military arrangements in China.
Berlin newspapers and officials oppose Sir Robert Hart's plan to tax internal China revenue as a settlement basis. Count von Buelow favors raising sea tolls to fund repayments, while Dr Steubel's London mission seeks to sway England. German press mocks U.S. indemnity figures as unfair given Germany’s sacrifices.
Shanghai Times correspondent reports China has instructed Li Hung Chang to tell foreign ministers that the Manchurian convention will not be signed. The court also notified viceroys of the decision and allegedly contemplates moving the capital from Pekin.
Pekin dispatch notes the foreign ministers will not reconvene until the resources committee finishes hearings with merchants bankers and others. The Australian contingent departed for Taku and will sail here tomorrow while a Japanese regiment begins its journey to Japan.
A high German official said today that Lord Cranborne's recent answers in the house of commons regarding the applicability of the Anglo German agreement to Manchuria were notable. The remark follows parliamentary questions about the treaty and its implications for the region.
The source notes Lord Salisbury pressed to insert a Manchuria exemption in the Anglo German agreement during pre negotiations. It cites Count von Buelow's May 1st Reichstag statement as correct and asserts documents can be produced at any time.
In London March 26 M de Giers insists no extension for signing the Manchurian convention. Dr Morri son, via Pekin, reports the refusal to grant more time. Li Hung Chang presses for immediate compliance as Count von Buelow’s Reichstag remark questions the Anglo German accord’s reach. Doubts arise over Mongolia and Turkestan demands.
No official advices have arrived from Tientsin about clashes between powers troops aside from a railway incident being settled. Papers doubt such rumors, noting the high discipline of German troops to prevent excesses.
Mr and Mrs H C Gramling drove past Charles Clark’s summer home and decided to take a dining table chairs and other pieces. They loaded the goods in a wagon but were chased by two men and hid them near a race track before deputy sheriffs halted them near town. They were jailed awaiting investigation.
Captain R. P. Hobson received a warm ovation at his Greenboro home as neighbors and friends presented him with a silver service valued at $1,000. The event took place on March 26 with local supporters honoring his service.
In Mexico City on March 26 reporters describe a planned split of Mexican railroads into two groups. One group would standardize the Mexican National, while the other would control Mexican Central. rumors claim Southern Pacific may absorb Mexican National Monterey and Gulf lines and possibly the Vera Cruz line. Prominent capitalists and agents discuss with government leaders as consolidation rumors swirl about Mexican Central Santa Fe and possible Rock Island absorption.
The Republican primaries set a city alderman slate for each ward with low turnout. Samuel Bennett heads the First ward, C. C. Newman the Second, G. D. Beatty the Third, Dr. lb. Miller the Fourth, L. W. Heath the Fifth, D. W. White the Sixth, and Henry Myer the Seventh for the April 1 city election.
In Pittsburg on March 26 H C Knox, whom President McKinley has asked to join his cabinet as attorney general, is in the city and declines all calls leaving whether he will accept the offer unresolved tonight.
The Evening Post reports that Nevada legislators pareged a valid policy law over the governor's veto and coast representatives of most standard insurers will write no new risks in Nevada. Existing policies will be allowed to expire.
The Disciples of Christ national congress begins in Lexington Kentucky with delegates from across the United States in attendance. The session will last two days and will address topics including the evolution theory.
Baltimore on March 26 lists Jimmy Williams and Mike Donlan signing with Manager McGraw for the American league team. Boston also on March 26 reports William Dineen signing a two year contract with the National league club.
Charles Zimmer, famed catcher for the Pittsburg team, reverses retirement and announces he will play with Pittsburg this year in Cleveland.
On Monday March 25 General French with Darthal's and Poulteney's columns arrived here reporting heavy Boer losses including 1200 killed or wounded. They also seized 1 cannon, 1000 rifles, 1800 wagons and 22600 head of cattle and sheep.
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