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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
2
A historic drive to oppose admission of Negro clubs and defeat per capita tax reductions failed as Massachusetts women overwhelmingly blocked the plan. The final protest scored no success, and candidates for the next convention emerged amid the defeated measures.
After a five hour secret session the nominating committee placed a single ticket before the convention led by Mrs. Denison of New York. Massachusetts clubs see defeat on key issues including colored clubs admission and per capita tax cuts, with no bitterness as North and South unions endure.
The ad touts Stein-Bloch Eff-Eff and Washington Tailors ready to wear clothes offering fabrics tailoring style and fit comparable to tailor made. Suits start at $10 with top coats from $8 to $25, presenting value against high tailor prices.
The convention debates representation rules for clubs, seeks to amend section two to admit more clubs, and votes on reducing per capita tax. Miss Jane Addams urges two adverse votes to block unwelcome clubs. Debates surround parliaments manuals, entertainment for the next biennial, and presidential contenders Mrs. Decker and Mrs. Denison. Utah presses for board position amid nationwide representation concerns.
Boulder officers search for a young man named Raymond, alleged to have stolen over $1,000 in cash jewels and other items from the Boulder Hot Springs hotel. The suspect, known as John Doe Raymond, fled after borrowing $7 and is believed to have boarded a noon train toward Helena.
Washington reports that on May 8 at 1 p m prisoners disarmed on a hilltop rushed guards after a signal. Guards opened fire without orders, killing 85 prisoners while others fled. The action aimed to free prisoners but ended fatally with regret from Adjutant General George W. Davis.
Vice Warden J M Gaunt head of the Great Falls branch of the League of American Sportsmen says no prosecutions yet but will act on first case. He reports practically exterminating English sparrows which harmed local song birds and other wildlife.
In Jefferson City on May 6 the state supreme court heard that no officials from wholesale packing houses in St. Louis, St. Joseph, or Kansas City appeared as the inquiry into the beef trust continued. St. Joseph retailers testified of price fixing, rebates, and informal concessions to large buyers, with damged meat sold at discounts.
In Lynn Massachusetts on May 6 an anti beef eating league is being organized for the General Electric Companys 5000 employees. Between 1500 and 1700 names have been secured representing 3500 consumers. Local dealers report a rapid decline in meat consumption.
Dillon May 6. The George Watson arrested for embezzlement is believed to be George W. Walsen a Dillon figure and former Salt Lake reporter. Walsen is a co proprietor of the Samoa City Idaho publisher the Semi Weekly Recorder. He married Ada Merritt Lemhi county treasurer in Omaha Dec 11 1901.
State veterinarian M. E. Knowles reports stock on the range between Great Falls and Flowerree and nearby ranges are more or less affected with scab. He mentions all horses dipped yesterday show signs of the disease.
Helena May 6 The state did not finish presenting evidence in Judge Smith's court against Arthur Green and Calvin Devois charged with arson in the second degree. They allegedly set Christmas Eve fires to H. J. Herrin's barns and haystacks at Wolf Creek, destroying about 10000 dollars of property. The state shows malicious intent and multiple fires in a revenge plot, with ranch residents saving livestock and houses.
Madrid dispatch reports danger of an active revolution in Portugal with concern in official quarters over troop loyalty. The sixth infantry at Oporto has been disarmed and disbanded to prevent joining rioters as officials urge King Charles to set up a dictatorship.
Danbury Connecticut May 6 A blaze that swept the New Milford business district last night destroyed nearly 60 buildings including two banks and three hotels with losses estimated between 500000 and 600000. The fire began around 830 pm at the New Milford House stables and a cause has not yet been determined.
The House adjourned after journal reading to honor the memory of Representative J D Salmon of New Jersey. It marked the third straight day of such tributes. Cummings was named for Rosecrans obsequies, Otey for Mr Cummings funeral, and Salmon was assigned to attend Mr Otey’s funeral. The chaplain invoked Salmon’s death and resolutions of sorrow were adopted. A funeral attendance committee was formed and the House adjourned at 12 10 p m.
A large meeting of the Woodmen of the World camp in Great Falls on May 6 saw unprecedented attendance. A class of 21 candidates was initiated, becoming good choppers, as seating ran short and folding chairs were brought in.
Morristown New Jersey May 6 Representative J S Salmon of the Fourth District died suddenly of apoplexy at his Boonton home. He was 56, in his second term as a Democrat. A widow two sons and a daughter survive him.
A local paper promotes a wide range of attractive durable wall papers. It promises tasteful options that wear well at a small cost and emphasizes prompt, satisfactory service for customers choosing papers to suit their surroundings.
An advertisement featuring Miss Sarah Finley of Memphis and Mrs. S L Horton of Tampa extols Wine of Cardui as a modern scientific female remedy. It claims relief for menstrual, pregnancy, and menopausal issues and notes wide endorsements from American women, urging readers to buy bottles and contact The Chattanooga Medicine Co for advice.
Stocks recover from Monday’s demoralization as call money tops 12 percent but closes at 6 percent. Assignees report uncertain liabilities for Webb Meyer affiliates and Henry Bros Co, with potential aid expected. Offenbach Moore fights insolvency while Davis Co clarifies a Rutland block deal. Webb Meyer securities trade lightly on and off the exchange with mixed curb quotes.
Senate debates a Philippine inquiry with Turner labeling General Smith a monster in human form for alleged executions. He cites 20 men killed under the order and questions U.S. conduct in the Philippines while urging witnesses and Filipino testimony. The topic prompts adjournment after marking Rep. Salmon’s death.
Great Falls officials postpone discussion of the proposed joint detention hospital for contagious diseases. Commissioner Boulswick said boards of health will meet Thursday night to discuss the plan.
The police court formally abandoned charges of alleged assault against Senator Money of Mississippi O P Shaner a street car conductor and James E Cooper a city fireman arising from a street car altercation about 10 days ago The court also ruled on the right of the assistant district attorney to noon prasse the case without court consent a ruling sustained by Judge Kimball.
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