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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1903
Page
1
Paris reports Ambassador Maics has gone to Dieppe for rest after a prolonged grippe spell. St Petersburg notes Ambassador Meyer, previously ill with grippe, is now able to perform duties again.
A large fleet of square rigged craft starts at noon with crowded lines and near collisions as Crowana and Valhalla struggle to cross the line. The Endymion, Hamburg, Thistle, and Atlantic lead the windward dash while Miss Candace Sthazen aboard Wur-de-Lys overtakes to the front near the Mine. Governor Toole and Kokomo Tid report speculation of a May 1 marriage between Chariotty Cox and Governor Toole, stirring political gossip.
The article notes morale as Admiral Rojestvensky would be carried if unable to command on the eve of battle. It discusses potential replacements, mentioning Vice Admiral Velkersam, and reports from St. Petersburg about naval leadership during the crisis.
A New England town records a lively birthday celebration for Mrs Amelia Pratt widow of Wile Hank Peach. A 2 to 6 reception drew relatives church members and neighbors. Attendees praised her vigor while crediting Duffy’s Malt Whiskey. Statements claim the drink improved her throat and life quality and note imitations by unscrupulous sellers.
Kip Goodman of Boston faced Auretly Ferrers at the Douglas Athletic Club in Terotid. The bout opened fast with brisk exchanges as Auretly claimed a victory over Goodman.
In a directive echoed by Vice Admiral Rajestvensky, the Balic port commander orders the fourth division to ready all ships for departure toward the East by June 1 without fail. The maneuver signals intensified mobilization amid mounting tensions and strategic posturing in the region.
Saigon May 11 a correspondent said Nebogatoff's ships rode in Kuimranh Bay and aboard the Russian repair ship Kantchatka. The boarding officer blinded the correspondent and took aboard Rear Admiral Nebogatoff's flagship the Nicolai, where he was questioned. Russians claimed repairs delay since February and expected urgent action for Vladivostok with several vessels and auxiliaries.
Report from St Petersburg notes Emperor Nicholas issued a prescript relaxing nine western government restrictions in Poland. Poles gain land and property rights, Polish language use expands, and noble assemblies restored. Restrictions on Catholic land purchase eased, Orthodox threat recedes. Jewish questions referred to upcoming assembly amid praise from reformers.
Vallejo California May 17 Commander A Ginther now in charge of the auxiliary cruiser Teng has asked that all court martial prisoners aboard Lena be confined in Mare Island naval prison due to poor accommodation on Ute Leith. The Russian Government proposes to pay for subsistence of prisoners under United States control.
Reports claim Admiral Rosallev dismissed discussions on neutrality, asserting independent judgment. A Russia commander spoke as if his stance was unchangeable, while the fleet maintained a dispassionate mood aboard ships.
May 11 Queenstown report quotes Vice Admiral Lord Charlen Nercaford saying France preserves neutrality in the Far East with its consent. He notes France may allow Thussians or others to use French waters for repairs, while warning about risk in Siberia and Burneduty Trkuttsx. May 3 reports Tabolsi and Tomsk governors proclaim zematves per Imperial reserve.
A May dispatch from Tokio reports Irkutsk seeking local cooperation to establish a new zemstvo. Separate items note British steamer Lineuden seized south of Korea, French steamer Quangnam captured near Formosa, and Russian Grand Duke Sergius executing suspect Ivan Kalelef for the 1905 Moscow murder.
Edwin Warren Toole, a prominent and respected community figure, came from Kentucky two years before Warren Toole’s birth. He studied at Masonic College in Lexington Missouri, debated for rival literary societies, moved to Montana in 1860, and is connected to Governor Toole and brother Ben Taate.
San Francisco May 17 The lives of more than 000 passengers mainly women and children on their way to St. Dominic's church were endangered when the ferry Turaglpas crashed into the dock. A break in the engine room caused the crash as the engineer failed to slow the vessel before impact. Crew warned workers ashore, passengers fled ashore as the vessel struck the dock, several women fainted amid the panic.
May 17 dispatches report Gov S H Tired and South Dakota officials visiting Helena to study a Montana style capital building. J J Walsh, an associate of Gov Elrod, received a new letter from the SD executive confirming this information. Harrisburg authorities announce a coroner jury verdict exonerating the Pennsylvania road for last Thursday's South Harriehurs disaster that killed 23 and injured over 400.
A tumult of maritime woes from New York to San Francisco unfolds as vessels struggle with sandbars, delays, and leaking hulls. The Canand liner Caronia remains held after an unsuccessful high tide attempt to free, while passengers include notable figures. The Oceanic reports Baltic delays eased, and Dertha shores at Long Branch with eight sailors rescued. Marlo Le Cushing sails to Auckland in a leaky condition, while Gear Maxine Gomez’s condition in Havana improves.
St. Petersburg May 18 1 30 am in his Hotel de l Europe apartments Baron Rosen expresses pleasure at the prospect of representing Russia in Washington. The consul general at New York and minister to several nations, he blends a rich background with an active mind and redoubtable memory, tracing his roots to Sweden and noting a charming wife and daughter poised for Washington society.
Ballingham Washington May 1 The Knights of Pythias grand lodge of Washington elected grand chancellor J W MeArthur Red Cross degree Spokane vice grand chancellor H D Cooley Everett No 23 prelate Arno Strong Tecoma No Fongeht the D OK WO willne t into a class of 110
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