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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
15
The State Sportsmen Association begins its annual meeting this morning with officials set to discuss agendas and upcoming events. Leaders review membership plans and plans for outdoor activities across the region.
Enthusiasm fills Anaconda Rod and Gun club as the State Sportsmen's tournament begins with 60 entries and more than 60 guns. Prominent professionals from Boise, Helena, Spokane, Missoula, and other cities arrive to compete for a gold trophy and prize money.
Senator Bailey read letters and memos to justify his role in seeking an understanding between Roosevelt and Democratic senators on the rate bill. He cited statements from William Chandler and noted questions over who circulated Chandler’s letter while denying Democratic access to the document. He accused rivals of a “game” to trap him and defended the president’s position.
Philadelphia May 17 Ministers hear Bishop Fallows say the press has surpassed the pulpit in informing reform efforts and shaping sermons urging preachers to adopt newspaper style. He notes editors deserve intercession in prayers and praises journalism as ally to humane causes. The day also marks Canada leaving Esquimalt garrison for England as troops assume defenses locally.
The General Land Office will begin inherited Indian land sales, distributing proceeds to heirs. About 70 tracts on unceded Crow lands will be auctioned with 90 days notice in nearby papers. White settlers are expected to buy most parcels, altering the reservation’s demographic.
A telegram from Dr. Ferguson of Musselshell Crossing reports smallpox in Milwaukee grading camps in the Mussel shell valley. One case arrived in the village. Dr. Rinehart, county health physician, left to investigate and set strict quarantine if needed.
Alexander Berk head, who tried to assassinate Migek during the Homestead strike, will be released from prison tomorrow after four years. He left the penitentiary a year ago and will walk from the workhouse to freedom. Berkman has studied English literature and intends to move to St Louis to seek a literary journalism post.
In Envernes Citrus county last night a mob entered the jail, took the keys from the jailer and removed Frank Jordan, a Black man charged with robbing and murdering a white peddler named Sweeney at Stage Pond two weeks earlier. The mob hanged him from a nearby tree without any disorder.
New York May 17 The Associated Press learns from a government source that President Castro will take charge again on May 23 and on that day grant amnesty to political prisoners.
Corbett named Bowman elected moderator in Des Moines amid terms agreed as he’s called to order for statewide shooting mine association leadership in high honor.
Rev Dr Hunter Corbett, long time China missionary, elected moderator after three ballots at the Presbyterian general assembly in Des Moines. He urged expanded evangelization and led a service including the Lord's Supper as reports from women’s missions were heard. The Montana School of Mines selects Charles Bowman as president succeeding Nathan Leonard. Bowman, 33, from Iowa, will also hold a mechanics chair. Leonard retires after a long tenure.
In Decatur on May 17 the Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly began with Rev. J. M. Hubbert presiding due to the moderator’s absence. Anti unionists held secret caucuses pressing to withdraw the injunction suit while vowing to appeal to higher courts if Judge Johns rules against them.
Kansas City May 17 missionaries from far and near at the final sessions of the Methodist Episcopal church convention shared reports on their work in diverse fields. Noted church workers and evangelists were listed among speakers for today. Dr Geil, who has explored Africa and other regions in the past five years, was among those informing attendees.
Judge Stewart issued a divorce decree dissolving the marriage of Francis W. McKinney and Nellie McKinney of Bozeman on statutory grounds. A few hours later a license was issued for Francis W. McKinney to wed Madaline W. Young of Bozeman and they married the following day.
Haviana May 17 The house of representatives today allowed congressman Corema who on January 1 1903 killed editor Insua and afterwards was pardoned full pay for the time he was in prison.
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