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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
11
Emperor William Wits invites David J Hill to Berlin with formal welcome and settled preparations. Wits declares readiness for Hill to arrive at the German capital as scheduled.
President Roosevelt seeks news from Berlin while Emperor William recalls disapproval over David Hill’s ambassadorship. Berlin confirms Hill’s nomination, Tower remains loyal, and officials push a quick resolution as public opinion sways. The dispatch notes Barrett von Sternburg in Washington and Venice communications, with yacht Hohenzollern delaying departure.
Associated Press reports from Denver on the Hanna mine disaster listing 58 missing and five confirmed dead after two explosions in mine No 1. Fire on the tenth level delays rescue as crews work to smother flames and close the west slope. Names of dead and missing are given with officials among the missing.
Telluride Colorado March 29. Sheriff Fitzpatrick tightens jail guards after an attempted murder of Gen Bulkeley Wells, manager of the Smuggler Union mines. Steve Adams, held for killing Arthur L Collins, is blamed by miners as a violent element supporting owners. Anonymous threats to Wells and other mines prompt increased security and vigilance in the district.
At Magdalena Bay the Atlantic fleet target practice nears completion with the Virginia Kansas and Vermont last on the firing lines. Next Wednesday April 1 is expected to mark the final shots as crews refine record attempts under new conditions. After ranges close the ships will coal clean and paint before visits to California ports and a banquet aboard the Tampico on April 2 hosted by Governor Sanguinez with replies by Rear Admiral Thomas and Captain Seaton Roeder.
Albany March 29 Governor Hughes denied a reprieve for Chester Gillette and ordered the execution for the murder of his sweetheart Grace Brown at Big Moose Lake July 11 1906. The governor dismissed the new evidence and affirmed the brutal murder and just conviction.
On water and on land from San Francisco the Italian car left Rhyolite at 1 47 p m today and is speeding through the desert. The American car sailed from here Friday for Seattle and is due there tomorrow. It will take another steamer at Seattle for Valdez Alaska.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Miles City reports the First National Bank of Ismay organized last week as the first division point east of Miles City on the St Paul extension. R L Anderson serves as president with David Bickle as vice president and directors include Anderson Bickle Fulton Hunter and Price. Capital is 35000 dollars.
Boston reports say Governor Guild’s condition remained unchanged tonight after a 24 hour period with some gain. Physicians noted the morning bulletin showed improvement, while the evening update confirmed stability.
San Francisco March 29 Mr and Mrs Joseph I Porter of Washington DC brother in law and sister of the late Durham W Stevens adviser to the Korean council of state who was killed in this city by a Korean assassin arrived here to night They will take charge of Mr Stevens body and accompany it East where it will be interred Scores of young Koreans swarmed to the Lane hospital today to pay their respects to M W Chan the young fanatic who was accidentally shot by In Whan Chang the murderer of Mr Stevens Chan is doing well and his condition is daily improving Steps are being taken to remove him up the county jail until he and Chang are placed on trial for murdering the diplomat.
Helena March 29. Democratic delegates caucused to set the city convention for tomorrow night with no clear candidate emerging. Lewis Penwell ruled out any nomination while E N Brandegee was mentioned. Republicans organized naming Edward Horsky chair, Dr Head treasurer, and H R Thompson secretary as bitter campaign over saloon and water issues foreshadowed.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Bozeman March 29 Prof R A Cooley head of entomology at the agricultural college returned from Bitter Root valley where he sought appropriations from Ravalli and Missoula counties to cover expenses of studying the spotted fever pest The state board of health has asked the college department to assist in the investigations and efforts will be made to relieve Bitter Root valley of the disease Cooley said further that no action could occur until the insect's habits and history are better known and his work will focus on that line
The board of trustees in Laramie removed President Frederick Monroe Tisdell for alleged maladministration and insubordination. Prof. J. F. Towar was named acting president. Tisdell had recently accused trustees of graft in a public statement.
Tokio reports the Korean cabinet pledged 50,000 yen to the family of Durham White Stevens, slain in San Francisco by a Korean zealot. The final Japanese contribution remains unannounced but is broadly expected to reach 150,000 yen.
In St Paul a stage actor known only as Trainer killed his wife in their hotel room at the Clarendon this morning and then fatally shot himself. The man’s real name is not known.
Missoula March 29 The sudden disappearance of W T Tusinger walking delegate for the Missoula Cooks and Waiters union last seen Friday night March 27 alarmed friends and officers He left no trace no clothes missing or funds Taken He had enemies over the Walter Wilkey case who skipped with funds and was arrested in Helena and held Wed The missing man was seen notifying a union meeting at 8 pm and did not appear Police and union members continue search efforts
San Francisco March 29 R R Nagamine a Japanese expert on agriculture who has worked for the Japanese government at Formosa for seven years arrived en route to Washington. He noted Formosa has over 500000 acres under cultivation and said they seek US Department of Agriculture methods to improve their land and farming in Japan.
A report from Bhutal details a murder at a messenger station connected to the Santa Fe line in Kansas. Investigators focus on the derailed train project and related disruptions as authorities pursue leads.
Bailey an express messenger was killed during a robbery on Santa Fe train No 115 between Florence and Newton. Robbers rifled local and through safes, stole about $1,000 and jewelry. Bailey, recently married, died after head injuries from a hatchet. A $1,000 reward offered. three suspects detained in Wichita. Bailey's home was Kansas City Missouri.
San Francisco reports Admiral Sebree's cruiser squadron including Tennessee California and Washington arrived from Monterey. The Charleston also tied to Sebree's fleet came from Mare Island. Rumor claims the Charleston will be taken from active service.
The Duke of the Abruzzi reached Turin today and stayed at the ducal palace before departing for home this evening.
Auburn New York March 29 Chester Gillette will be executed in the electric chair tomorrow morning at Auburn prison for the murder of his sweetheart Grace Brown in Big Moose lake during 1906. Governor Hughes declined to intervene and stay the sentence. Gillette faced final visits from family and prepared a statement to be issued after the electrocution.
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