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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1903

Page

15

Woman and Men in Fierce Fight at Joliet Church

A violent clash erupts inside a Joliet church when police intervene to stop the turmoil. Witnesses report both sides using weapons as officers draw revolvers to quell the uproar and restore order.

Riot at Slav ian Catholic church causes chaotic brawl in Joliet

In Joliet on May 2, chaos erupted as men and women fought inside and outside a Slav ian Catholic church over collection activity. Police arrived after fights spread to the street, with many injured and arrests made. Father Kollar tried to intervene and remained unharmed. Details on who started the disturbance remain unclear.

Joliet Fater Kollar Father Kollar

President Roosevelt Attends Metho dist Service in Sharon Springs

In Sharon Springs Kansas on May 3 President Roosevelt visited a local Presbyterian church where Rev William Carter of Kansas City preached a sermon. Several neighborhood pastors participated and two girls invited the president into their hymn book pew. After services he rode with Senators Burton Long Warren and others, meeting many strangers eager to glimpse the president and Roosevelt children nearby.

Sharon Springs Kan Roosevelt William Carter Kansas City Burton Long Butler Columbia College Warren Wyoming Civil Service Foulk

Doings of Dillon and Beaverhead Tight on Stage

May 1 vac work noted with George Mreck driving three carloads of stage horses from the city to bridges for Gardiner Selim Rajsh the Armenian in trouble over illegal registration. A local political scene sparked during Dillon engagement as Michael Strozoff performed to a small audience and receipts counted toward an expected event.

George BR. Mreck Gardiner Selim Rajsh Siitte Dillon Michael Strozoff

May Votes Loom For Clerk Of Court Office

May 1 dispatch notes county commissioners may act on the clerk of court post with possible vacancy and elimination of the office. Ed Lewistown reports Matt Allen sells his stake in McKechnie drug store to Frank McKechnie who will operate it alone.

Remimber Tedtates Nand Boseman The Standard Lewistown Matt Allen McKechnie

King Edward's Paris Visit Draws Anglo-French Good Will

King Edward's Paris visit proceeds with quiet dignity as crowd greetings and official hospitality underline renewed Anglo French friendship. He attends church, dines at the foreign office breakfast, plants a chestnut tree at the British embassy, and hosts a gala with President Low. A false assassination rumor unsettles London and Paris before being debunked.

Edward Paris Edmund J. Monson Delcasse Foreign Office Mime, Delcasse M. Pullieries Senate M. Delcasse Count von Alkenstein Cotton Harber Americanens Charles L. Hulssey Chicago Marseilles Porter Frince Great Britain

Drought Relief Claims Claimed In Societal Tension

A fragment notes there was no truth in claims of drought relief and suggests broad relief measures would benefit society, though details are unclear and names or dates are absent.

Rural Free Delivery Route Considered Near Billings Montana

A dispatch from Billings reports a likely new rural free delivery route by the post office. The plan targets residents along the Yellowstone River west about five miles, crossing an existing line and extending ten miles west to serve many current mail recipients. Ranchers along the river seek daily mail service amid promising outlook for a second route.

Billings Postomce Department Hinen Yellowstone River Svatem

All Indian Treaties in Two Volumes

Warmington describes a government printing project compiling Indian treaties, executive orders, and related provisions up to December 1, 1902. The work, proposed by Charl te Keppler of the Indian affairs committee staff, aims to gather scattered laws and orders into a single volume with trust funds statistics.

Warmington Charl Te Keppler Commissioner of Indian Affairs

Rock Miners Talk Strike Over 10 Percent Advance

A May meeting in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania gathered rock miners to demand a 10 percent wage advance owed by contractors. Despite joining the United Mine Workers, they have not received back pay or the higher increment given to coal miners. Wages run about 2.50 to 3 dollars daily for eight hours as they haul rock from shafts and tunnels for contractors serving coal companies. If the advance is not granted within two weeks, a strike is planned across mines in the Wyoming district.

Thes United Mine Workers Wyoming District Cinema

German visitors itinerary shown to Billings farmers

Special Dispatch notes a German agricultural delegation visiting Billings in early June. Led by LD O'Donnell, they will tour the valley to view local progress, with a gold-bordered German pamphlet describing Billings and the region famed for alfalfa and sheep farming.

D. O'Donnell United States Washington Gentien Billings Charg LD. O'Donnell Hexfar

California Kid Arrested in Bozeman on Grand Larceny Charge

Special Dispatch from Big Timber May 3. "The California Kid" was arrested yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Pallang. Ryan is wanted in Bozeman on a grand larceny charge. He allegedly used a grip to steal apparel in the waiting room of the Northern Pacific depot at Chestnut last Friday. Descriptions were telegraphed to the Northern Pacific depot by H. Goddard. Sheriff Fallang located a suspect fitting the description and jailed him. Deputy Sheriff Heynolds identified the man in jail and transported him to Bozeman this morning. Ryan, recently released from Bozeman jail after a short term for petty larceny, is said to have a checkered career with prior prison terms. Mike Ryan alias.

Big Timber California Sheri Pallang Ryan Bogeman Northern Pacif Chestnut Northern Pacific Dee Tee Re H. Goddard Hyan Sherif Fallang Heynolds Jala Ryan Boneman Bozeman

Special election and nominating meetings in May

Special items note that a Republican central committee meeting is set for Tuesday to discuss nominating a candidate for state senator for the May 18 election. It is unlikely a party convention will be called. Several names are mentioned, but no decision yet. Democrats plan a central committee meeting after Republicans, in a busy season for local leaders.

Republican Central Committee

Sheep Dead Line Sparks Lemhi Valley Sheep War Tale

Special correspondent reports Fred Wenger claims he was shot at by sheepmen while driving Schuler sheep across a dead line in upper Lemhi. Residents deny arresting Andrew as deputy sheriff nearby. Wenger injured a shoulder, sheep moved to the mate side, ranchers vow to prevent further incursions amid tensions in the Lemhi valley.

Standard Fred Wenger Rte Lemhi Wenger Schuler Andrews

Dedicating a New Baptist Church in Hillings

Special Dispatch reports the formal opening of the new Baptist church at Hillings on May 2. The ceremony included three services with Scripture readings and sermons. Rev. Ricman of Mozeman preached on the Power of an Endless Life, and pastors from Congregational and Methodist churches spoke. A history paper on the church’s inception was read by W Parker.

Standard Hillings New Baptist Church First Baptisth Butte Ricman Churchen Mr. Park Congregational Mr Miller Att Schermerhorn W. ©. Parker

Annual Arbitration Conference Opens with Notable Attendees

A forthcoming arbitration conference begins shortly in July for four days with John W. chairing the event. Noted speakers include William L. Penfield, Dante Gilman of the Carnegie Institute, and Dr. Benjamin F. Trueblood, among Hague representatives. Past Hague discussions and recent incidents shape the agenda as Woolsey faces fines for assault and various international events are noted.

John W Hague Court

Emperor William Hosts Pope Visit in Rome

Emperor William was greeted with military honors at the Vatican and met Pope Leo XIII during a 40 minute audience. The German imperial party toured Rome, attended services, and dined at the German ambassador’s palace while German bishops and officials accompanied the visit. The pope thanked William for a gift of Metz cathedral photography and discussed biblical studies and German missions.

Rome William Frederick Willian Eitel Vatican Palatine Guard Pontifical Empperor William Carolin Rampolla Buelow Macedon Berlin Constantinople Imperor Sulte Currasaiers Caffareti Palace Capitol Hill Ambassdor Empperor Orginy Dorla Palace Odescaiseh Palace Count of Turin Meyer Francis Bertie Winam St. Peter Dencely Plaga Cologne Borgia Tower Caliano de “Azevedo Count Pecci Ernice Rodiglio Pontifical Court Deror Prine Salle Clementina Ms Majesty Pont Apper Leo Quirinal Ean Pawar Mperor William Mets Metz Reims William Tix Han Gerhaps Himion

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