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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1903
Page
2
A sale on boys' suits offers ages two and up with vestee and sailor blouse styles in medium weights and fancy colors excluding blues and blacks. Prices range from 3.50 to 7.50 with multiple listed figures and discounts lasting three days.
A district clothing offer lists varied suits for youths aged 14 to 20 in tasteful fabrics from fancy worsteds to tweeds. Prices drop over three days from 20 dollars to 12 dollars, with no black garments in stock.
Lexington Ky May 11 The arrest of Curtis Jett in Madison county for the murder of J B Marcum prompts a grave prosecutorial problem. Jett may be taken back to Jackson for trial unless he requests elsewhere. A movement to delay his removal seeks legal relief or a special legislative session to change the law.
Reports from Panama and Washington May 11 say President Marroquin may have resigned due to political trouble. Gen Raphael Rietz would assume the presidency as second vice president and designation dates trace back to 1898. No confirmation from the Colombian legation or U.S. State Department has been received.
Curtis Jett, jailed in the Winchester murder of J. B. Marcum near Jackson, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in Lexington. The writ was issued and returnable Tuesday morning.
Report from Panama and Washington state the Panama Canal Company offered Colombia 12 million dollars of the 40 million the United States will pay for canal rights. Edward Hill denies the offer, noting Colombia will receive 10 million cash and a 250000 annual annuity, with no payment to Colombia. Opposition in Colombia centers on perpetual U.S. control and sufficiency of indemnity, plus fears of revolutionary unrest. Dr Herran reports no official word on policy.
With members elected to the changes, the Colombian congress will convene June 20 for a month to consider the treaty and other matters called by the president as the regular session opens July 20. Reorganization of finances stands as the next major government issue alongside the treaty's financial implications.
Senator John H. Mitchell, in Seattle, reaffirmed support for an isthmian canal but criticized the Panama route choice. He dismissed Colombian opposition reports as bluff aimed at a larger U S payment, predicting a treaty ratification despite concerns.
Judge Henry discharged Jack Kirley and Horace T. Lambert amid claims of insufficient evidence in the Bridger bank robbery probe. Bail conditions persisted as they await further developments. Separately two libel suits against Walter Alderson were continued, and a Creek boys curfew hearing yielded a cautious warning with potential reform school punishment pending for future offenses.
Washington reports from Commander Underwood at Tutuilla that Samoans marked April 17 as the third anniversary of raising the American flag with friendly government sentiment. Hurricanes damaged crops, coconuts, breadfruit, and bananas, prompting a Taus tax assessment reduction and seeds and plants aid coordinated by Acting Secretary Darling and the agriculture secretary.
George L. Brown, former Canadian Pacific executive agent, testified that he urged W. C. Wells for land grants in South Kootenay and for Dunsmuir and Eberts, but grants were withheld. He blamed Wells for non delivery, while E. P. Davis set to cross examine Wells. Sir Thomas Shaughnessy to attend next Monday.
Denver on May 11 reports a clash set to start tomorrow as organized business leaders and union labor prepare for a head to head confrontation after an agreement reached by the fire and police board.
Paine's Celery Compound is advertised as essential in May to cleanse and fortify the body against heat and blood impurities. A Stamford Connecticut testimonial from Miss E M Swan claims removal of abscesses and eczema after using the remedy, with praised medical endorsement and repeated bottles.
Labor leaders urged the board to seek settlement as a permanent five to five arbitration panel was proposed with an umpire. The Citizens' Alliance backed the plan while organized labor called it a stalling tactic. Former Lieutenant Governor Coates warned of a general strike starting tomorrow affecting about 15,000 workers.
A druggist offers a refund of fifty cents if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure ringworm tetter old ulcers and sores pimples and blackheads on the face and other skin diseases.
In Brooklyn today serious troubles from the recent strikes surfaced in several sections as a gang of striking blacksmiths descended on the area causing clashes and disturbances. Police struggled to restore order amid rising tensions and reports of damage.
A clash at two blacksmith shops preceded a street repaving dispute as police dispersed striking workers. Italians in a delegation tried to halt work, while subway strikers met to extend the walkout for up to six months. They demand hiring through the union and a substantial wage increase.
About one thousand workers at the Lassig bridge and iron works a branch of the American Bridge company walked out seeking union recognition. Two hundred armature winders and electrical repair men also struck today demanding the union wage scale.
About 25 delegates from various parts of the United States attend the biennial convention of the grand division of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers in St Louis on May 11. The gathering marks a key event in the union’s schedule with discussions on labor matters and railway communications.
Graphers were called to order by President Perham. The convention will revise by-laws and elect officers, be in session six days, with a banquet for delegates and visitors on Tuesday night. On Thursday delegates plan a visit to the world’s fair.
In San Francisco on May 11 the submarine torpedo boats Grampus and Pike were formally accepted by the Navy Department from their builders.
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