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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
6
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The notice lists newspaper distribution points and street addresses for The Standard in cities including New York Chicago Minneapolis San Francisco Salt Lake City Seattle Tacoma Portland and Kansas City with station outlets and office contact details. It notes general correspondence should be addressed to Anaconda Montana.
The cornerstone of the Shuite federal building was set yesterday without a formal Pom pous ceremony or President Roose presence. Officials rushed the event, citing Butte’s short building season, and readers are reminded the president declined to attend.
Testimony from former Lieutenant Governor Lee and other senators reveals lobbyists seated behind a partition in the senate chamber with access to the chair. They allegedly drafted amendments and guided franchise legislation, raising questions about corruption in Missouri’s legislature and evoking comparisons to a moral exhibit at a future fair.
Washington dispatches discuss the Colombia canal treaty amid rising Colombian opposition. The state department reportedly weighs Nicaragua and Costa Rica talks as the Hay plan faces renewed scrutiny and possible shifts in diplomacy.
The report notes Nicaragua and Costa Rica’s ire over the Nicaragua route after protocols, with Washington ministers cautious to reopen talks without a clear noncoercive agreement. It also cites U.S. attempts to maneuver in Colombia, lobby work for a favorable treaty, and rumored resignations in Colombia’s circles.
Letters to the Butte office clarify that Mayor Mullins would personally cover the Roosevelt dinner costs if the city refused, and that the city government cannot pay for the reception or related functions. Misunderstandings persist despite prior newspaper explanations.
The Detroit congress of mothers debates overstudying and its harm to children. Experts and parents note that pushing too hard for medals and honors risks bodily health as pupils retain only a fraction of facts. They urge balancing ambition with capacity and well being.
The passage argues that adults including superintendents teachers and parents push for higher outcomes while children cannot fully grasp the motives. It suggests the child bears no fault and is blameless, being unable to reason as elders do about the pressures of progress and competition.
An Irish immigration compilation shows 8206 arrivals in New York in the four months to April 30 up from 4002 a year earlier. Seventy percent are female. Irish migrants are praised for youth and prosperity, with Iranians, Swedes and Germans noted as leading groups alongside concerns about rail strikes and political tempests in 1904.
The piece contrasts malfunctioning mechanisms with a Cleveland boom and a church baby abandoned in Anaconda, noted as in good condition. It jokes the stork erred in office while reflecting on internal machine industry and Great Northern merger creating a curious blend of interests.
Italian coal miner Augus tini Garibaldi shot and killed a fellow miner in Majestic Colorado. He fled but was captured by a sheriff s posse. On return to Majestic the posse faced a mob of miners who attempted to seize Garibaldi. A running fight followed and three officers, with a team, brought the prisoner to Trinidad. No injuries reported among the mob.
General Woodson Wetter is recovering from a stroke and plans to leave Fort Assinniboine soon. He has advertised a public auction of all household goods and other property at the fort.
A Boston Globe excerpt argues experts and specialists wield undue authority and fees. It cites famed figures like Sir Morell Mackenzie and Dr Critchett, notes high charges for royal and wealthy patrons, and laments scarce scrutiny of prices for poor patients.
Chicago May 14 Traff ic officials from lines serving Atlantic Gulf and Pacific ports meet to fix movement rates for the season s sugar crop. The aim is to limit Cuban and Hawaiian competition by adjusting import and inland haul rates to shield U S sugar producers. Santa Fe backed by Southern Pacific leads the plan as beet sugar plants and refineries expand along their routes.
F M Brown of Bozeman surveying for the United States geological survey arrived in Havre to measure Milk River flow and St Mary River currents from St Mary's Lake to the Canadian boundary. Cyrus C Babb, in charge of reclamation work at St Mary lake canal, reports preparations to start surveying with 75 to 100 men east of Chinook toward Malta and Chinook as headquarters.
Miles City May 14 The May term of the district court opened today with assignments in criminal cases. Probate matters were heard. The judge plans to go to Glendive in the morning where a jury will be quyyvenire issued. The Deraldson case will be heard at Glendive. Doubt was expressed about securing a jury, but Lawyer Porter thinks it possible.
Lee Stephens reports booming affairs at Rosebud as State National Bank of Forsyth opens a branch there with Mr. Benthall as cashier. Surveyors begin cross sections for the Yellowstone canal project, with work expected to start around June 1.
Havre May 4 Joseph W Riley sergeant of the third United States cavalry has been assigned to duty as Steward in charge of the post exchange at Port Assinniboine. The prior steward Sergeant Smithorst saw his term of enlistment expire today.
Mrs. George S. Batchellor of Saratoga, wife of the judge serving on the international tribunal at Kegypt, died in Alexandria, Egypt, on May 14. The report notes her death occurred while abroad.
Pittsburg May 14 An agreement between attorney W G Ferguson and representatives of Miss Laura Biggar actress and Bijou theater owners Peter J McNulty and Fr M Gulick provides Biggar with 480000 cash from the sale of the property on Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street plus a New York apartment valued at 40000 and personal property worth about 100000 total 620000 and an annual life income of 1800 The settlement ends a sensational estate fight in years.
In Dresden on May 14, Minna Pauder was sentenced to eight years in prison and fined 375 for illegal practices. She exploited 28 victims mainly young or elderly women seeking love advice by using a fictional baron heir as bait, convincing them to pay large sums. Among victims were two countesses and a court lady.
Postmaster General Payne cancels plans to open a Quindoquia Maryland post office where an African American, Andrew J Day, was to be appointed. Congressman Jackson argues the office is unnecessary as the area will join rural free delivery soon.
Chicago May 14 The Deering plant of the International Harvester company, closed 10 days due to a strike, will resume operations. An agreement between employees and the company was reached with the Chicago Federation of Labor largely aiding. Striking workers are to be reinstated while non-union workers remain. all demands, except the right to organize, are to arbitration.
News from Rome states Fev. Henry Riddell, an Episcopal clergyman, has converted to Roman Catholicism. Ordained deacon in 1885 and priest in 1886, he led St. James mission in Cumberland Tennessee before serving at St. Peter's Roxboro Pennsylvania. In 1896 he went abroad.
Acting Secretary of Agriculture Moore announced plans to establish a wireless telegraph link between San Francisco and the Farallon islands to supplement the cable service. The wireless plant will not be installed until the next fiscal year.
Mineral Point Wisconsin reports the death of Montgomery Smith a well known lawyer aged 69 He served during President Cleveland's administration and negotiated with the Ute and Chippewa tribes before his passing.
Milwauke e May 14 Louis Bleyer a well known newspaper man died today aged 66 years His long career covered many city events and he was a respected figure in local press circles.
Exhaustive reports credit Professor I A Lipham with spearheading the lakes weather signal bureau movement and advancing the measure through Congress, securing support for a warning system.
The German squadron commanded by Admiral Prince Henry arrived off Brest as the French northern fleet entered. The visit marked the first German warship presence in years and featured gun salutes exchanged between land batteries the Mas Sena and the Ariadne.
May 14 report that Carbon county has awarded the jail contract to Dan Thacker. Ground has been broken north of the courthouse. The $2,900 project will be a creditable structure. County Commissioner H. J. Frank acts as inspector and will stay several weeks to oversee progress.
Attorney General Eberts testified in Victoria on May 14 about Wells' Statement to the South Kootenay land scandal. He described meeting cabinet members after being informed by former Premier Dunsmuir and said Wells allowed him to disclose cabinet secrets. The witness denied any improper disclosure.
Oklahoma is expected to achieve statehood next winter, with Secretary Hitchcock advocating admission of Oklahoma alone. He says Indian Territory’s lease and law issues would hinder statehood if combined with Oklahoma. He notes conditions justify immediate statehood and suggests New Mexico and Arizona may also gain statehood next winter.
Madrid reports surprise as the minister of marine plans to ask the cortes to sanction extensive naval reforms. The proposal would overhaul arsenals and dockyards at Cadiz and Cartagena and raise annual expenditure from 200 million to 260 million dollars.
Havre May 14 Colonel Dorset the new commanding officer at Fort Assinniboine arrived yesterday from Fort Clark Texas and was greeted at the depot by two troops of United States Cavalry and the band for a hearty welcome to his new field of duty.
Bjalmar Jorgensen of Cut Bank arrived in Havre with his right index finger badly mutilated after his hand was caught in a gasoline engine. Dr. J. Almas amputated the first two joints and dressed the wound.
A jury in Olympia finds Charles Clarke guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of his mistress, Iela Page, after two and a half hours deliberation. The verdict comes in a Tacoma Ledger report dated May 14.
William B. Ellis publisher and former North Carolina tobacco merchant was pronounced insane by Justice Bischoff. He suffers delusions of persecutions and is believed likely to commit acts of violence.
London reports from Constantinople that despite Porte denials the Monastir situation grows urgent with 38 additional battalions of reserves sent from Smyrna to the front.
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