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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
11
Anaconda Man Kelley dominates the big event at the Tournament of the Shooters securing the champion medal, edging out rivals for a decisive victory.
The Montana State Sportsmen's Association tournament ended in Helena with M B Kelley of Anaconda winning the biggest event from the 22 yard line, while Owens of Helena claimed the individual championship medal at 30 targets. Don Morrison led the 109 targets but could not claim the medal, and the handicap medal shoot drew large crowds, with Anaconda adding $100 to prize money. The day featured good weather, strong organization, and praise for secretary Cochrane and the scorers.
Yesterday's events at the Anaconda club range concluded one of the West's most successful blue rock tournaments. The program ran smoothly with all purses paid, weather favorable, and both visitors and locals praising hosts. Benches were crowded, spectators enjoyed the day, and scores were good.
W G G Voliva, head of the Christian Catholic church, reported to a federal inquiry committee that in Jan 15 to May 19 expenses fell from 9800 to 3382 dollars monthly by cutting staff and salaries. Ecclesiastical savings may reach 70000 annually. Overseers paid 200 monthly reduced to 60. Voliva's pay set at 100 monthly. Excell resigned as general ecclesiastical secretary amid doctrinal differences. Dowie’s condition described as practically unchanged.
In Rome on May 20 Dr Lapponi saw Pope Pius III three times. His temperature hovered just above 99 degrees but later that night no fever remained. Pain from the attack eased and limb movement improved. The pope declined to rise this afternoon, per doctor, who says progress is satisfactory. A Dominican martyr beatification in St Peter's attracted interest despite the pope's absence.
In Lisolai near Monastir a Turkish detachment on Saturday destroyed a 12 man Bulgarian band. The clash occurred in European Turkey during May 20 events.
Washington May 20 the fourth anniversary of Cuba independence was celebrated at a Cuban legation banquet hosted by Minister Quesada. Guests included Secretary Root Senator Foraker Admiral Schley Gen J Franklin Bell and the diplomatic corps. Quesada praised U S aid and Roosevelt Root spoke of Cuba and the future pan American conference at Rio Janeiro. Root reaffirmed U S disinterested policy and friendship with Latin America. Messages were sent to President Palma and President Roosevelt and Quesada delivered a personal greeting to the president.
A late night car crash near Girard in Erie County left Mrs. Julia G. Young of Cleveland dead and three others hospitalized in serious condition. Passengers included Carl J. Schurmer and W H Schurmer of Cleveland with multiple injuries, A W Young severely bruised, while Mrs. W H Schurmer and driver E C Miller escaped with minor harm.
Shelby Ohio May 20 190? When Con stable Buck and deputy Will Harris attempted to arrest Sharon and Mansfield players from the Ohio Pennsylvania league 2000 spectators surrounded the officers beating and cuffing them they escaped with police protection Justice Lattey sat in a buggy as the crowd removed its wheels but did not harm him The players had been fined by Mayor Skites a total of $100 for Sunday law violations.
Philadelphia May 20 The cruiser Columbia is being hastily prepared at League Island for sea and will leave for San Domingo tomorrow with 600 marines. Detachments from Boston Brooklyn Washington and Norfolk arrived today and are aboard the Columbia under orders from the Navy department.
Fort Benton May 20 Special Dispatch: candidate No 12 Omar V B Greve of Fort Benton announces for county treasurer. George F P Lewis pledges to turn into treasury all interest earned on public funds. DG Lockwood says he will do all office work without a deputy. Greve short on pay, aims for office glory.
Washington reports a Commerce and Labor Department study showing U S Australian trade for fiscal 1905 reached 28 million dollars, up from 24.5 million the prior year and 14 million in 1895 Imports from British Australia rose to 12 million dollars in 1905 Exports to Australia in 1904 lag behind UK but exceed other nations and nearly match all non British imports The United States supplied 22 million dollars of direct imports into British Australia versus 110 million from the United Kingdom
Washington May 20 The cruiser Columbia bound for the West Indies with marines will stop at Guantanamo naval station where orders to its commander will follow. Officials refuse to state the mission of the marines, noting it does not affect the San Domingo situation. The Navy Department monitors reports of a possible filibuster movement from Porto Rico toward San Domingo.
Hamburg May 20 The German Naval League met and sent a telegram to Emperor William urging a strong navy as the best guarantee of peace It calls for completing the fleet replacing obsolete ships and shortening service periods for battleships and cruisers The meeting states the aim of the league has not been attained and stresses naval modernization to sustain peace
Palma begins a new campaign cycle as supporters and rivals gather at noon for a deputy- session with the diplomatic corps. The emperor and other officials respond to the influx of opinions and the ongoing political tension.
In St. Petersburg a heated constitutional democratic caucus debated presents to Emperor Nicholas after a note from the throne said the deputation would present the address through the court ministry. Leaders feared a rupture and possible civil war while trying to keep radicals orderly as parliament meets again.
A Sentinel correspondent reports upper Michigan wildfire destruction along the Escanaba line. Two thousand homeless, Quinnesec wiped clean except three buildings and a mill, Woodlawn Kingsley and Perkins lost, towns saved only by brave firefighting. Refugees vow to return despite loss.
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