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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
6
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The Standard Publishing Company in Anaconda lists main office, business and editorial rooms, and branch offices in Butte Missoula and Great Falls with advertising rates on application. Eastern and New York Chicago Washington bureaus are named with office addresses, and news stands in Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake Spokane Seattle Portland are listed for distribution. General correspondence should be sent to the Standard Publishing Company Anaconda Mont.
The New Republic analyzes Cuba’s path to independence highlighting President Palma’s plan to revive agriculture, reduce public expenditures, and avoid new military forces. It considers potential benefits amid Cuba’s long struggle for stability and U.S. influence as the Palma government begins. The piece also covers the pursuit of Jaynor Gaynor, detailing his criminal ties, bail jump, escape attempts, marriage intrigue, and the ongoing U.S. government effort to bring him to trial in Quebec.
A Montana year is praised for favorable climate with minimal natural disasters. The piece notes heavy rains in Great Falls affecting the unjust more than the just, and contrasts Montana’s mild hazards with earthquakes and volcanoes seen elsewhere. It highlights overall good conditions in the Rocky Mountain region.
Objections fade as reports from Montana confirm favorable crop and range conditions. Winter and spring precipitation exceed usual amounts, giving abundant pasture and plentiful yields. Northern and eastern regions show strong prospects as newcomers explore agricultural opportunities this year.
The piece contrasts Washington's quick Martinique and St Vincent relief vote with Britain's reluctance. Mr Balfour says no precedent exists for such a fund despite cabinet consideration. It notes eight MPs opposed the move as possibly unconstitutional, while Congress acted swiftly.
The article notes Congress approved funding with broad support, while Parliament takes a more technical stance. It highlights the difference in how Washington and London approach public welfare measures.
Tacoma press ridicules the Butte nine by dubbing them the Mary MacLanes in McCloskey’s absence. Writers accuse local ballplayers of feminine traits as a sting, preferring Mary MacLane to tarry with a ridicule that echoes through the seacoast clash.
The supreme court’s Deming decision rules volunteer officers may not be tried by regular army courts. It declares volunteer and regular forces separate, invalidating prior mixed courts and potentially freeing offenders like Deming. The ruling intensifies distrust between forces and targets improper court-martial procedures rather than the law.
Evanston Wyoming May 1 A snow storm continues with 10 to 11 inches of wet snow falling. Sheep and lambs are dying in large numbers. Uintah county losses may reach 200000 head valued at over a million dollars. The blizzard like conditions threaten more losses if the storm endures.
At the Presbyterian general assembly Rev. Dr. Van Dyke presided as centennial events for home missions began. The board of Freedmen urged a 50 percent funding rise, while Rev. Dr. McGonigle pressed for more support. Rev. Dr. McKinley reported strong but tight finances for education and candidates. Roosevelt to speak at Carnegie Hall. debates on missionary salaries and ethics highlighted the day.
Special dispatch from Great Falls reports Nick Lafferi a Fort Benton cook was fined 10 dollars plus costs for fast driving. Two new contagious disease cases were listed Scarlet fever for E netine Mitchell First Avenue South and measles for John Williams Sixth Avenue South. The infant of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kasky had its funeral this afternoon. The suit of Mary E Stevenson is noted.
Helena Montana Mayls State Veterinarian M K Knowles rejects eastern bias claims that glanders run rampant in Montana horses. He notes a smaller glanders share than any other state and cites low horse destruction figures, asserting range breeders offer top quality horses despite attacks aimed at limiting eastern buyers. A British army buyer praised Montana stock amid tests.
Helena May 12 One of the bitterest land contests from Beaverhead county was decided for Flora E Craver against Isaac B Stapp by the general land office commissioner. The decision affirms Craver on the desert land entry and cancels Stapp’s entry as to parts of section 25 township 13 south range 12 west. The case saw an injunction by Montana Supreme Court to restrain Stapp during the dispute.
In Helena on May 19 Judge Knowles overruled a motion for a new trial in Wallace Mix of Missoula v Northern Pacific Railway. Mix sought 15000 dollars for injuries from a wreck at Bearmouth after alleging negligence when the line passed a train at Bonner and later cleared to Helena. Jury awarded 14000 dollars. The railway may appeal to the United States circuit court.
Reports from nearly every section of Northern California say the morning quake felt at 10 30 caused only slight damage in a few interior towns with no heavy effects.
Word reaches Vinita Oklahoma of the death from consumption of Lieut. R. C. Day at San Isidro Luzon. Day served as captain of troop L Rough Riders in the Cuban campaign and was promoted by President Roosevelt for gallantry at San Juan hill. He was treasurer of Nueva Ecija province when he died. Family resides in Colorado Springs.
Tucson reports attorney J A Bradley of Newark New Jersey was fatally injured in a motor crash near May 19. Details indicate Bradley, a young lawyer, was en route through Arizona when the accident occurred. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
A man murdered at a small stage station 30 miles from Tucson during a visit to mining friends. The victim had a deep head wound and belongings were stolen. Bradley, recently admitted to the bar in Tucson, had been there a month. Officers pursue the suspects, reportedly Mexicans.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena May 19 indicates thirty six graduates. Week of June events includes baccalaureate by Rev Leslie W Sprague on June 1, class play June 2, class day June 4, teachers' training school exercises June 5 at 3 pm, and high school commencement June 5 at the Auditorium.
Helena May 19 The damage suit of Charles R Delone against the Great Northern Railroad company begun in Cascade County and moved to the United States court was dismissed as settled. Delone a brakeman claimed injuries at Laredo while uncoupling cars. He said his foot caught between the rail.
The plaintiff alleged the car struck him causing a knocked down and dragged injury with lifelong arm damage and loss of earning capacity. He sought $18,500 after earning $90 a month. Unofficial reports say Delone received about $4,000 from the company.
Count and Countess Bozenta Modjeska arrive in Los Angeles en route to Orange County home. They will stay in Southern California for weeks and plan to depart New York on August 21 for Europe where they will stay through the winter. Modjeska has not retired from the stage and the current season was not her last.
Clarence Edwards and Samuel Moore, held in Helena, are identified as fugitives wanted for breaking jail in Deer Lodge yesterday morning. Both men were serving short sentences for petty offenses.
Tacoma May 1. Charles R. Carroll a prominent Olympia correspondent in Washington died today from blood poisoning at age forty. He leaves a widow and two children and was the son in law of John Miller Murphy, a well known newspaper man.
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