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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1903
Page
1
Opening exercises of dedication prove too great a strain on residents as they respond tardily to the call. Features include addresses by French and Spanish representatives and other program items.
Ex Senator John M Thurston presided as ambassadorial guests gathered for the International day dedication at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. President Francis welcomed foreign representatives while M Jusserand replied on progress and unity, marking a century milestone and hopes for peaceful global cooperation.
Reports from Seattle indicate the Canadian American Coal and Coke mine suffered less damage than feared. The death toll rises to 64 as four more miners are added to the list, with reoperation expected within 30 days.
Daniel M. M. McKenzie of Frank recounts being trapped with three other miners by a landslide in a cross cut. Water rose as they dug through 40 feet of rock and debris to reach the surface, escaping after about five hours of effort.
In St Louis Leon Sanders a billiard hall employee shot and fatally wounded Mary Burke with whom he lived and then killed himself. Officials say jealousy motivated the double tragedy. Sanders age four years older than Burke.
A morning blaze in North Portland's waterfront lumber district destroyed property valued at 210000 with about 60000 insured. The Western Lumber Company suffered 150900 in losses and 40000 insured while J A Martin planing mill faced 509000 loss and 15000 insured. Union Stock Banks lost 10000, partially insured. Fire likely started in dry kilns of Western Lumber.
Special Dispatch reports E. P. Searles, superintendent of the Big Ditch company, in Billings on business. Seames notes three consecutive cold mornings have frozen icicles on the ditch flames in the valley west of Billings, raising fears for the fruit crop damage.
Washington May 1 announces pensions granted for Mexican War fellows including W. H. Ewing Helena Campbell Gilmer Fnnis Marrison Jordan Whitehall and notes Henry N. Dunn appointed clerk in the Kalispell post office.
Minneapolis May 1 Former Mayor Alonzo A Ames faces trial on bribery charges as evidence shows he ran a graft system through go-between Ira Gardner a medical student Gardner testified he extorted protection money from red light district keepers every two weeks with police help the money then distributed Gardner previously convicted of bribery now testifying for a new trial and full disclosure
Governor Cailles of La Junta province and volunteers captured Rios, former blacksmith turned self styled pope and prophet, near Tayabas. Rios led an insurrection. he faces murder charges. A fanatical Moro attack at Camp Vicara wounded three soldiers. Pershing plans a Lake Lanao east shore operation. Major General Davis meets Taft on Moro government.
A major blaze in West Point Virginia destroyed over two blocks of business buildings along the York River terminus of the Southern railway. The fire began early today and threatened the Terminal hotel and Beach Park before the Richmond department arrived to control it. Loss set at 12 090 dollars with no deaths.
A cablegram from US Consul McWade reports all American engineers attacked by anti foreign Chinese about 140 miles from Canton are safe. The gunboat Callon was sent from Canton to the trouble point.
In New Haven on May 1 General Ead ward and Greeley of the city were elected general officers of the Sons of the American Revolution. The selection marks a notable recognition within the local lineage society.
Britt Iowa May 1 The United States Express company reports that an armed hold up of a package safe produced about 4000 to 10000 dollars while later statements vary. Agent John Peterson, 7 1 2 years old, was gagged in his office and his 12 year old son found him. No suspects yet and locals consider a town resident possibly involved.
A federal court issued an injunction affecting parties in the Western Endton dispute. The ruling addresses alleged misconduct and imposes measures to restrain actions pending further proceedings. No details on parties or dates are provided in the fragment.
United States court issues a sweeping temporary injunction directing labor unions and others to stop interfering with Western Union and American District Telegraph in Butte. The order, signed by Judge Hiram Knowles, bars boycotts, banners, handbills, and threats against customers and staff, and requires service of the injunction at once. The Western Union plans to reopen its Butte office at noon tomorrow.
King Edward arrived in Paris and was greeted by President Loubet and thousands of spectators. The royal procession through the Bois de Boulogne and Champs Elysees drew vast crowds while shouts of Fashoda and Kruger faded amid spectacular displays and a theater viewing of L Austre Danger.
New York artist J Wells Champ ney dies after accidental fall down an elevator shaft from the fourth floor of a building. Police determine the incident is a fatal accident with no foul play suspected.
Levi S. Wild manager of the Butt Office of the Western Union says the office will reopen when the new order arrives. Continued on Page Two.
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