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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1901
Page
12
The Armory exhibit run by the city society and club women drew large crowds all week. Proceeds will fund purchase and distribution of pictures to city schools, with educational value noted as children engaged by works such as Paxson’s Indian subjects and the familiar Angelus.
The exhibit showcases Renaissance to American scenes with watercolors by Lamasure and works by Carl Weber and Mitchell. Students select pieces for schools while the ladies in charge arrange purchases within budget. Lamasure’s Virginian Homestead in Spring draws praise for greenery and scenery.
J McErrly of Missoula in town and Thomas Bach of Helena at the Thornton. Frank Conley of Deer Lodge lodgers in Butte. A L Love of Bozeman registered at the Butte. Miss K J Neher of Boulder visiting. J R Toole of Billings in city on business. William Roberts of Great Falls guest at the McDermott. Mrs K Former left for coast points for a month. Miss Edna Neal and Miss Jennie McMillen of Anaconda visited yesterday. T McGinley, late sanitary policeman, to visit Dubuque Iowa. Partial proofs in the Murray v Casey partition suit halted to allow a sister of the deceased Gregory Lyons from New York to review her interests. case continued a week.
Chicago May 11 reports say Business Agent Roderick of the International Machinists association states the Illinois Central machinists strike, once seen as threatening, will likely end amicably. A compromise was reached between road officials and union representatives.
Beaverhead county mourns as W C Orr dies of heart disease at noon after a week of illness. Montana rancher and Poindexter Orr partner, born in Ireland 72 years ago, survived by six sons and an aged widow. Funeral by Masonic order set for Monday.
Manila May 11 The trial of Captain Frederick J Barrows of the 6th volunteer infantry ends today with verdict pending The Southern Luzon department pursues stray Filipino bands Mindoro likely to be occupied soon and insurgents reportedly conceal arms There is heavy work at the Philippine commission with many civil appointments and provincial questions while a small insurgent raid near Lucban failed without losses.
Washington reports the homeward movement of 10 volunteer regiments from the Philippines amid transport departures from Manila aboard the Hancock, Pennsylvania, and Buford. The remaining seven regiments will sail by the 20th, with muster out expected by June 10.
Secretary Root approves Brigadier General Breckinridge as inspector general of the U S Army to begin an extended tour of inspection in the Philippines. The voyage will start in June from New York aboard the transport Ingalls via the Suez Canal. A wide network of military posts in the Philippines is noted.
The text emphasizes obtaining thorough knowledge of condition and needs for the present and during the transition to civil rule, which is rapidly being brought about. It notes the importance of planning for ongoing support as military authority fades.
A May 11 rail disaster near Leary Junction on the Palmer cut off in Washington involved two Northern Pacific freight trains. Lineman William W. Burdick was killed instantly by flying timber as one train telescoped the other and a locomotive plowed into an office car and two crew sleepers. The rear engineer could not stop in time. wreckage caught fire and burned. Burdick was a former Milwaukee resident with a brother there.
Pollock's Cleveland based Cuyahoga Savings and Banking Co owes depositors 350000 and is liable for about 200000 in notes indorsed by President R N Pollock. Notes largely concern United States Carbon, Horix Manufacturing and other Pollock linked ventures. Depositors likely to be treated as preferred creditors. Most indorsed notes held by outside banks.
A committee led by Mayor A. H. Griffin and including J. C. Fadwards of the Conrad National Bank and city engineer F. L. Jaqueth left for Helena to urge the state board of land commissioners to sell the county lands rather than lease them. They carry many petitions signed by county residents.
Paris May 11 J Pierpont Morgan refuses to be seen or reply to notes sent to him. He will go to London tomorrow and it was understood yesterday that he would take the first steamer from England for the United States, but this morning he told a friend that he hoped to avoid departing and return to Paris for an audience with President Loubet in a few days.
Aguinaldo's life in Manila remains quiet as he seldom leaves his residence and is always guarded amid fears of assassination by allies of General Luna or by personal enemies.
In Cleveland on May 11 three longshoremen assaulted and shot Frank Lavigne after a long spring dispute with line agents. He suffered a serious wound while two others were hit by stray bullets amid the clash.
Trouble rose as line agents refused to bargain with the long shoremen's union over vessel unloading. Work was given to contractors who hired nonregular longshoremen, provoking bitter antagonism from the union.
Chicago defeated St Louis as Powell and Sudhoff delivered consecutive hits. Attendance was 2,800 with Eason and Chance as battery for Chicago and Sudhoff and Schriver behind St Louis. Umpire was Emslie.
New York defeats Brooklyn 7 to 0 as pitcher Matthewson dominates with two hits allowed. Attendance 8,500. Kennedy Hughes McGuire contribute. Umpire O Day. Other games see Nichols on the mound for Boston and a rain postponement in Pittsburgh.
In Baltimore on May 11 the American League contest ended 7 6 as Philadelphia held off a late ninth inning rally. Snodgrass was tagged out at the plate while running for Robinson, with 3,547 in attendance. Batteries Howell and Robinson for Baltimore and Bernhardt and Powers for Philly.
Milwaukee beat Cleveland 12 to 5 in Milwaukee on May 11 as Scott Hoffer and Wood starred. Attendance was 1,800 and Sparks and Leahy also contributed. the home team secured its first win of the series.
Washington wins 3 to 2 in Boston after Quinn drives a bases loaded double in the first. Attendance 7 261. Batteries Lewis and Criger for Washington Lee and Clark for Boston.
Brown defeats Yale 15 to 5 at Providence Yale hosts 15 Bowdoin shuts out Harvard 0 at Cambridge Cornell beats Princeton 6 to 1 in Ithaca Columbia and Penn tie 3 to 3 in New York Summary of four college games across Providence Cambridge Ithaca and New York with multiple institutions’ results recorded.
At Kempton Park George Edwards' Santos upset the Great Jubilee handicap race of 3,000 sovereigns, with Caiman second and Alvescott third. Greenan led early before Santos drew clear to win by a neck and a half, despite long odds of 25 to 1. The May auction plate, 200 sovereigns, went to Omaha III ridden by Clem Jenkins.
The Moline Plow company in Illinois, the second largest plow factory, offers New York capitalists an option to join a $50 million plow combine. If closed within 60 days, the deal could bring the firm into the union. The plant employs about 1,000 men and the option exceeds $5 million. The company has opposed the trust but prefers sale over combat.
It is uncertain if J. Pierpont Morgan will return to New York promptly. He hopes to go to Paris to fulfill an engagement to be received by President Loubet.
London report states that American houses here disclaim all knowledge of a perfected sale of the Wisconsin Central railroad in London. The city edition notes no confirmation of the transaction by the British side or the involved parties.
Montana doctors travel to Great Falls for the State Medical Association of Montana annual meeting May 15 16. Officers retire and new leaders chosen as members tour Rainbow Falls and local industries while reviewing medical advances and social events.
The Montana State Sportsmen association holds its eighth annual tournament in Great Falls May 17 to 19 under the Great Falls Rod and Gun club. Anaconda and Butte clubs expect strong showings with crack shots. Sack Miller joins the Butte team. New officers will be elected. current president J. M. Gaunt of Great Falls, vice president J. Ward Huse of Fort Benton, secretary C. H. Smith of Butte.
Five and a half miles of the east city cycle path are completed with more than half to Gregson. M. Brown, president of the Cycle Path and Good Roads association, reports 156 members, $135 in treasury, and $132 spent. The group gains strong support for road improvements and plans Decoration Day events at Mountain View park, including a ball game bicycle races sack races boating and dancing.
In Anaconda on Rogation Sunday churches held services at St. Mark's Episcopal and First Baptist. St. Mark's offered 8 a.m. early service 11 a.m. morning prayer and sermon 7 p.m. choir led by Mrs Norbeck. Rev. Alfred Brown presiding. First Baptist planned 11 a.m. worship with 12:20 p.m. Sunday school and 8 p.m. evening service on the themes Obedience and Sowing and Reaping with solo by Mrs. Cavin. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Ladies' Aid to meet at 2 p.m. Thursday with Mrs. R L Setzer.
Christian church at Sixth and Oak streets announces Rev. Frank Minnick minister. Residence 493 Cedar Street. Sermon and communion at 11 o clock with discourse titled The City, the River and the Streams. Sunday school at 12 15 led by I N Eaton. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 pm with subject Practice Christianity. Evening sermon titled The Preciousness of God's Thoughts.
Rev. Edward Cattermole, pastor, leads class meeting at 10 15 a m. residence next door to the church. Community members invited to attend and participate in the service and discussion.
Preaching at 11 a m the sermon theme is The Gospel in Flowers and Fruits. Sunday school follows at 12 30 junior league at 3 80 Epworth league at 7 o clock. Pastor preaches again at 8 o clock on Angels and Demons or Good and Bad Spirits in the Universe. Milton Bird leads Epworth league. Special music by the choir led by Mr Ryan.
Presbyterian church on Main near Fourth invites attendance with preaching at 11 p m and 8 p m Sunday. Sunday school at 12 15 p m Y P S C E at 7 15 p m Junior society at 4 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m led by minister J H McJunkin residence manse
Helena Elks members vote to invite the Anaconda Elks to repeat their minstrel show for Helena audiences. A committee will report at the next meeting in two weeks on details and advisability of the visit.
The official roster for the ensuing quarter lists H. G. Coy as past chief templar and J. W. James as chief templar with Mary E. Howard as vice templar. New members numbered 40 to 50, and Miss Wilda Wittwer will organize a double quartet to aid future initiations.
Modern Woodmen of America in Montana will run a special train from Butte to St. Paul next month for members attending the head camp meeting beginning June 11. About 75 Woodmen from Montana are expected to travel, with a dining car and sleeping cars provided for the trip.
After two days viewing the city, a group of students from Montana State College at Bozeman left for home last night. Professors Cobleigh and Williams praised the visit, saying the students benefited from the experience and spent yesterday afternoon at the new works.
A list of hotel arrivals includes guests in Montana and across the U. S. cities such as St Louis Chicago New York Seattle Detroit and Louisville with names including J E Bradley Thomas R E Berry Louis Kaufman J J Oliver Charles W Lauaer bach A C Patterson Lt Friedenthal and others staying at various hostelrys in Butte St Paul and St Joseph among places referenced.
Kalispell moves to expand and remodel the brick hotel after a sale to Minot buyers for 16000. The project aims to improve local lodging capacity. George Robinson was arrested for forging the name of George Chew on a 4 check cashed at a saloon, Chew having no account at the bank.
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition company officers and directors agreed to attend the Pan American Exposition exercises in Buffalo on May 20 as guests of the Wabash railway. They also authorized a $10,000 building to serve as the exposition headquarters, ready for occupancy by June 1.
Lord Kitchener reports to the war office from Pretoria dated May 10. Since May 5, 28 Boers killed, 6 wounded, 130 captured and 183 surrendered. Nine thousand rounds of ammunition, 220 wagons, 1,500 horses and large quantities of grain and stocks seized.
Washington notes report a new post office for Echo in Flathead county between Creston and Holt with William Kelsey appointed postmaster. A pension of eight dollars a month was granted to Emma L. Sutton of Butte from December 7, 1898.
Maj. Martin Maginnis and Mrs. Maginnis returned to Helena today after months in the East. They are in good health and resume local duties and activities.
The national conference of charities decided to hold the next convention in Milwaukee on a date to be chosen later.
A New York bank rupt with court filings lists debts showing no beer expenses and a monthly rent obligation of 26 dollars. The document records the debtor's financial details and schedule entries in the bankruptcy case.
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