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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
3
A century after the Louisiana Purchase, President Roosevelt dedicates new national buildings and urges virtues of courage, self restraint, and public duty. The speech honors Jefferson’s vision, celebrates national progress, and calls for leadership to build a freer, more orderly republic.
The Louisiana Purchase centennial exposition in St. Louis is chronicled as a grand, government supported effort with support from 41 states and 32 foreign countries. The speech praises the republic, outlines funding, and presents the Louisiana Purchase buildings for dedication by the president as a beacon of citizenship and humanity.
President Roosevelt reflects on the origins of the United States and the expansionist path from Spanish and French colonial roots to American westward growth. He notes the Louisiana Purchase, Illinois region gains, Jay and Pickering treaties, and the frontier push that shaped national identity before the Civil War era.
The President and speakers reflect on the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, praising its vast territorial expansion and future prosperity. They cite foretelling prophecies, highlight population growth from 5,000 to 15,000,000, and urge citizens to uphold integrity and patriotism in shaping the nation’s mission.
Special dispatch from Helena reports the first crop bulletin of the year shows widespread backward seeding and limited plowing due to cold, wet weather. Regions like Red Lodge, Big Timber, Livingston, Gallatin valley, and Missoula log two to three weeks late with prospects mixed but generally favorable for increased grain acreage and moisture aiding ranges.
In Spokane Judge Hanford sentenced Leon Carron to three years in prison and a $1000 fine plus costs for importing women for immoral purposes. Lucy Carron, his wife, received two and a half years and a $1000 fine plus costs. The San Francisco report notes a transport sailing for the Philippines with 234 infantry and 12th cavalry and treasure including 1.2 million silver coins valued at $600,000.
A large wooden building at the Brighton abattoir used as a slaughter house and battering factory was destroyed by fire today in Boston. Loss estimated at $150,000. Four firemen and several other people attempting to save the property were injured, none fatally.
Special Dispatch reports Mr and Mrs O B Anderson of 1582 Boulder Avenue welcomed a daughter born Saturday April 25 in Helena.
Frankfort Kentucky April 30 The jury found James Howard guilty of murdering William Goebel and set the punishment at life imprisonment after a single ballot on guilt. The jury disagreed on punishment. Howard’s second trial ended with the verdict.
Salt Lake April 20 The state supreme court ruled the confirmation of Chief of Police George Sheets by the city council illegal. His nomination faced church element opposition during council absences. The decision upholds that a majority of elected councilmen is required for confirmation, delaying police pay for two months.
East Helena workers may seek higher wages as the year old agreement with the smelter ends May 1. A Tuesday night meeting debated the issue with some favoring a wage increase, but no formal demand has been filed and Eugene B. Graden said he was not notified of the gathering.
Great Falls April 30 Inquest into Joseph James Murphy the Clancy boiler maker found dead on a Portage railroad track concluded he did not die by his own action. Evidence showed he fell between a smoking and baggage car of the Northern passenger train, with foot marks over 100 yards. He apparently struggled to escape before the train passed over him and his body was sent to St Paul for burial.
Pendleton, a colored man, has been formally charged with assault in the first degree for shooting a colored woman in a Chiore street wine room two weeks ago. He is to enter his plea at 10 o clock on May 4.
A period styled health ad warns back pain signals kidney trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal remedy. It cites symptoms from frequent urination to bloating and nervousness and offers free sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with testimonials and store availability nationwide.
New York reports the recovery of a pocketbook bearing Mrs Augusta H Lynde s name found on an Erie ferry by a ferry officer after her disappearance from New York to Jersey City. Lynde a wealthy widow aged 88 lived on West Fifty sixth Street and was last seen boarding a ferry to Jersey City then returning to New York before vanishing. The case leaves relatives puzzled about her health and finances. Other notes cover Gen Frank D Brown s Basin gulch mining plans Grant Williams junior s father s death and miner Dave Conklin s mine operations delayed by heavy snow with resumption planned in weeks.
Philipsburg and Granite Odd Fellows joined in a Monday evening celebration with exercises, a dance and supper. Dr. Robert W. Getty plans to move to Glasgow Valley county, leaving behind many friends. Philipsburg Stock Association meeting set for May 9. Maggie Ryan appointed Trout Creek schoolteacher.
In London on April 30 the bishop of London read a letter from clergy representatives asking him to reference the Vanderbilt Rutherford wedding during the diocese conference to ease clergy distress over the breach of marriage law. The bishop said the matter would be investigated, noting the chancellor argued a license may force a marriage and that the clergyman who performed it bears responsibility. He also stated he had summoned Rev. Hadden for his opinion on the matter.
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