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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
2
Senator Foraker speaks to the Senate on the Philippine Government Bill and notes his paper’s editorials. He asserts the United States will not abandon the islands and contrasts Patterson speeches with his editorials.
In Washington on May 12 the Senate discussed the Philippine government bill with Mr Foraker of Ohio arguing for keeping order and a stable government before any U S withdrawal. He cited army humanity amid insurrection and read editorials supporting McKinley policy. The Martinique relief bill was amended to 200000 and sent to the president for signature. The Senate also moved on a Washington union station bill and other routine measures before adjournment.
The transcript in the Minnie Healey case containing sensational affidavits about Judge FEW Harney of Butte was filed in the supreme court today. After a lengthy fight and two contempt jailings for attorneys, the Butte judge approved and signed the bill of exceptions. The full collection of papers is now in the court.
Helena May 12 reports wholesale arrests may occur within two weeks as the county attorney moves to collect licenses required by law. Delinquents who fail to settle with the county treasurer by May 23 face arrest for misdemeanor carrying on business without a license. Similar overdue licenses are noted in Lewis and Clarke and other counties.
Vancouver May 12 The Yukon ice has broken and winter ends as break occurs during a snow storm. Water rises six feet with little damage, but a flood may follow if jams do not clear in 24 hours. Steamers will move freight from White Horse toward Daweton with delays from jammed points Five Fingers Selkirk Stewart Ogilvie.
The Soufriere volcano on St Vincent has raged since Wednesday with ongoing eruptions, earthquakes, and loud detonations. Plantations destroyed, stones and ashes fall in Kingston, many wounded and numerous deaths unburied. Refugees reach Dominica as Barbadoes experiences darkness and falling debris. boats bring crowded refugees who are warmly welcomed.
Helena May 12 The state board of land commissioners notes counties assume board permission not needed for state land roads. Flathead county petition approved for road across state land in Pleasant valley. Board also sells 1.5 acres for a school site in Flathead and records two land sales 80 acres near Kalispell and 160 acres near Stevensville. Board waives right to purchase $20 000 high school bonds of Flathead county.
Helena May 12 Officials confirm Arbor Day becomes a legal holiday due to the governor's proclamation. State, county and city offices will be closed tomorrow as the public observance is recognized by law.
May 12 Great Falls reports two smallpox cases. Carl Crowley of Walla Walla was found wandering in town after riding the Great Northern to Shelby and was sent to the pesthouse. Jack Kennedy a Montana Central brakeman and Columbus hospital patient was also sent to the pesthouse after developing smallpox.
Theodore Booth of Detroit files an amended complaint in U S court naming Lieutenant Governor Frank G Higgins of Missoula and his brother Arthur J Higgins as defendants in a malicious assault case. Booth claims great bodily injury and loss of earnings after an early December incident following a bowling party. Plunkett escaped injury while Blockley and Booth were beaten. the Higgins brothers confessed to the attack, citing remarks about Missoula women.
The Montana Catholic missions filed in federal court to recover 3108.45 dollars plus interest paid as taxes on cattle raised on the Flathead reservation since 1897. The suit argues the cattle support charitable mission work and are not for profit, seeking a ruling on a long disputed issue affecting Indian reservations.
In Oro Fino Idaho Dr F J Leadbrooke a married physician and Winnie Booth 19 daughter of Rev G M Booth Moscow Idaho both died by morphine injection. They had spent the night at the hotel after attending an Epworth league meeting. Leadbrooke a wealthy physician was university educated and had come from Minnesota to Moscow a year ago. Miss Booth a school teacher was employed near Kendrick and acquainted with Leadbrooke through church work.
Great Falls May 12 Five bids were read for boulevarding Seventh avenue north from Park drive to Twenty-second street. W J Martin won the contract at 12956 dollars, bids ranged to 16074 dollars. Council discusses Central avenue repairs and asphalt paving costs. A petition to prohibit dogs running at large is referred to the judiciary committee, with a remonstrance against the ordinance noted. Park board refuses public bathhouse and sidewalk, seeking railroad consent for park access.
Meeting of the city school board decides to erect an eight room school on the site of the old building at Third avenue south and Fifth street. Estimated cost is about 22 500 dollars. The board also buys a site at Seventeenth street and Fifteenth avenue north for construction next year.
Victoria B C May 12 The Victoria Sealing company sent 2654 sealskins to London valued about 10000 dollars. The company expects better prices this year due to a shortage of the coast catch.
McDonald of the Western Federation of Labor visiting to arrange a settlement of differences between the Team Owners' union and the Teamsters' union. The Teamsters demand a wage rate of 2.48 percent per day for a nine hour shift after May 20, but the Team owners resist the concession.
Cascade county ranchers adopt a pumped water system from the Missouri River to a land reservoir. James Travis near Cascade installs a gasoline engine and 180 yards of miners hose to lift water 49 feet into a reservoir, enabling irrigation to produce up to four tons of hay per acre.
Marcus L. Hewitt his wife and two daughters were thrown from a surrey after a frightened team shied at bicycles and a street car in Helena. Injuries included wrist sprain ankle sprain facial bruising and a neck cut. Hewitt suffered minor head cuts.
Rev. F. E. A. Bjork of Chicago arrives to lead a series of special meetings for the Swedish home mission work starting Wednesday evening. A marriage license was issued to Owen F. O’Donnell and Mary Ann Conley of Havre. Mabel Nelson, child of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nelson, died. funeral at 1:30 Tuesday, burial Highland cemetery. Police arrested John Psuon Paul Leiske and John Ziebm on box car theft charges. Arbor Day observed with bank and public offices closed. schools to read governor proclamation and discuss tree planting and climate adaptation.
Great Falls May 12 President...
St Louis May 12 Richard Bartholdt was renominated today by Republicans in Missouri's Tenth District for Congress marking his sixth nomination. He continues to lead the ticket as the party seeks to retain the seat.
Port au Prince May 12 A revolution erupts after President Sam resigns and factions clash. Boisroud Canal leads a provisional government while General Le Conte backs the military and General Saint-Foix Colin gains popular support. Congress is dissolved as fighting ends with two dead and three wounded.
Innis Higgins of Winston died of pneumonia at St. Peter's hospital in Helena at 1 30 yesterday afternoon after about a month of illness. He was a miner and prospector in the Winston vicinity for eight years and was well known across the county.
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