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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1900
Page
1
Sheriff Proctor urges action as city and county brace for possible unrest. The governor declines troop deployment while strikers vow no violence, prompting renewed reliance on local resources.
Governor Smith arrived to assess order amid a wage dispute. Citizens, Sheriff Proctor, and officials sought a peaceful settlement while militiamen eyed as a last resort. About 200 workers, marshals, and secret service agents were reported at Marinas with no arrests.
Edwin Wildman asserts in an abstracted Leslie's Weekly piece that a widespread reign of terror grips the Philippines near American posts. He cites insurgent bands with Tulisanes and Ladrones, disrupted agriculture and trade, and calls for more U S troops to end the conflict and restore stability.
Kansas reports six tornadoes in one afternoon across the state. Two people killed and three injured as homes, outbuildings, and stock suffer damage. Wires down hinder full assessment. farms near Piliawood and Logan township affected. additional damage noted near Pawnee Rock.
The report notes four funnel shaped clouds observed in the Great Bend section. No injuries or damage are mentioned. Local authorities advised caution as storms move through the region.
Beaver City dispatch reports a funnel shaped tornado after bombardment moving northeast through Wilsonville area. Many farms barns and houses destroyed, livestock killed, crops damaged. A Towers family and Rev Lavine residence wrecked with injuries but non fatal. Damage total not yet estimated.
Four distinct funnel shaped clouds formed near Kanopolis Kansas today at five oclock, blowing down outbuildings granaries and wind mills on the Waite farm three miles north. No injuries reported as weathershot day with extreme heat.
A Dallas dispatch reports a tornado late this afternoon destroyed about one third of Garza town homes in Denton county with no injuries. Some wrecks in Little Elm left several people injured and power lines down to the north.
General Pantelon Garcia the top insurgent leader aside from Aguinaldo was captured by Lieutenant FE P Smith of General Funston's staff in Jaen three miles northeast of San Isidro. Garcia directed guerrilla operations with several thousand followers in Central Luzon and was surprised at dusk while dining.
Washington officials say alleged weighing frauds in 1894 could not affect mail carrier compensation. The second assistant postmaster general criticized claims by Freechtig about inflated mail weights and asserted the government is not losing $10,000,000 yearly. He urged furnishing usable evidence to identify routes and parties involved.
Kingston Jamaica May 6 report from Colombia says the government is anxious over a rebel purchase of a torpedo boat from Germany and the plan to attack Yabunila near the Magdalena River mouth.
Deputy Sheriff Menchke from Plattsmouth Nebraska arrives with extradition papers for Professor Roland Phill charged with the gamey.
A morning blaze at the Mallory line pier foot Maiden Lane New York destroyed the 200 by 50 foot pier and packing, with barges and cargo. The Lochs family perished a nine month old daughter while Captain Lewis saved his wife before both were rescued. The fire caused million dollar loss and four cotton barges burned or sunk. Firefighters saved others as vessels were towed away for safety.
The speaker notes the fire occurred with little freight on the pier as the Comal sailed at 3 p m Saturday and cleared most overflow. They cannot fix the fire’s origin determine the damage amount or estimate insurance.
Webster Davis former assistant secretary of the interior addressed a New York Academy of Music gathering for the New York committee aiding the South African republics. He urged sympathy for the Boers and urged ending the war, condemning British conduct and praising Paul Kruger. Montagu White supported his views and resolutions were offered thanking sympathetic members of Congress urging European powers to pressure Britain to stop the conflict.
Washington May 6 Rev Ir Chalmers Easton dismissed personal attacks in the slander suit brought by actress Olga Nethersole. He insisted his remarks about the Sapho role targeted the character, not Nethersole, arguing the portrayal harms society and he did not intend personal denigration.
The press committee announces applications for press seats from daily newspapers must be submitted to William L. Meena, chairman, at Independence Square Philadelphia, by May 1 for reporters actually covering the convention. Late entries will not be considered.
Dr Joseph H Hertz formerly of Johannesburg was expelled from the Transvaal by President Kruger after criticizing the state. He said the Transvaal is governed on medieval principles and not a republic. He recalled urging religious tolerance and resisting demands that would compromise faith and honor.
London reports Lord Roberts and General Hamilton making progress against Boer forces near Windberg and the Vet river. News notes evacuations and promising Allied advances, with Woodlands and Brandfort actions, and dispatches on Mafeking relief efforts and various captures.
General Barton drives 2000 to 3000 Boers from hilly Roo dam. British losses total five killed and 25 wounded, mostly Welch fusiliers. Paget brigade attacks Warrenton position with severe fighting from 9am to 4pm, taking prisoners including a Swedish ambulance and forcing Boer retreat at times.
Lord Roberts reports unite at Vet River after a day of gun actions with Pole Carew and Maxwell brigades in position two miles distant. The mounted infantry under Hutton crossed the river under heavy fire, bivouacking three miles from Vet River as casualties are hoped light. Household cavalry and 12th Lancers charged to disrupt a foe attempting a withdrawal.
British units under General Hutton and General Pole-Carew crossed Vet River after a long march and artillery duel. Boers retreated overnight with bridges destroyed and several casualties, while a 26 Australian detachment captured a kopje and the British pressed a river crossing to threaten the Boer right.
General Rundle with the 17th brigade two batteries and a Yeomanry mounted infantry corps forced Boers to abandon their position. The yeomanry pursue on a long detour. The result remains uncertain.
Lourenco Marques correspondent reports General Botha traveled to the State to urge the burghers but returned discouraged. An unimpeached source says he privately tells friends the Free Blaters are so demoralized that any hope of action is hopeless.
General James A. Weaver of Iowa arrived in Chicago en route to Sioux Falls to attend the Populist gathering. He denies a prior Indianapolis remark about Mr Bryan’s election and asserts he never made such a statement.
The Bayete races scheduled for May in Louisville are postponed due to rain and rough track conditions. Officials have not set a new date but expect to reschedule soon at a nearby venue.
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