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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
12
The town endured a fierce storm yesterday at 4 pm with wind driven rain flooding streets and basements. Pedestrians sheltered in street cars while cemetery mourners were drenched and a coop of young chickens suffered in the downpour.
Rev. Washington Jones, a quiet colored minister, is pelted with spoiled eggs on Main Street. Jim O'Brien fires the eggs, hits the deacon, and is arrested by Officer Radmilovich after witnesses corroborate the assault. The minister and two streetcar workers accompany the officer to the jail to testify.
Last night on Broadway near city hall John Sullivan struck at Harry Steimbach with a knife. A small arm wound was treated by Dr Leggat who sent the boy home. The Sullivan boy lives behind Harrington's store East Granite. Steimbach residence is 652 East Broadway alley.
The grand jury considers multiple charges against John Alexander Dowie the alleged divine healer. A key claim alleges he is directly responsible through neglect for the death of Mrs Judd a follower’s wife. Dr Specter the physician who signed death certificates may face scrutiny. Dowie has not yet answered a notice demanding he obtain a license to operate a hospital or close his institution.
A freight train split at the top of a two mile grade in Everett Washington. The standing half rolled down the grade and hit another freight train at Edgecomb destroying two cabooses and three freight cars. No injuries were reported.
The Islander arrived from Skagway reporting the Yukon river now navigable and Zealandian reaching Dawson as the first downstream vessel. Additional steamers were due from Whitehorse daily and the river may extend to Lethbridge by June 5. Atlin will attempt to break through remaining ice today.
A treasury statement shows customs duties collected on Philippine imports to the United States from April 1, 1899, to March 31, 1901 totaling 1,006,917 dollars. Sugar accounted for 866,942 dollars, cigars 119,539 dollars, with the remainder from miscellaneous articles.
Kalispell May 29 Myers who shot the Jap at Bear Creek has been released as evidence showed the act was done in self defense.
The Des Moines gathering hosts the 40th biennial synodical convention of the Lutheran group with delegates from Iowa. The event opens May 29 aiming to set policy and address church affairs amid regional concerns.
The Lutheran church convened with about 400 delegates in attendance including U S representatives and attendees from Europe Africa and India. Dr Neillander of San Francisco is among the prominent figures. The synod will meet for ten days with discussions or amendments to the creed proposed.
The Bradner branch of the Mechanics' bank in Fostoria Ohio was wrecked by robbers at 1 90 a m using two charges of high explosives. About 4000 dollars were stolen. Night Watchman H Denny fired at the robbers who escaped on a Hocking Valley handcar. Glass front shattered and walls cracked. An earlier attempt occurred six months ago when the outer vault door was blown off.
President David Starr Jordan spoke on academic freedom and Leland Stanford's views on higher education at Stanford University's 10th annual commencement. He argued Stanford would let the university grow freely, stressing faculty quality as the core of a great institution and condemning control over university affairs.
Cardinal Gibbons will stay in Rome through June as he weighs the appointment of a rector for the American college and discusses Washington’s stance on Filipino religious issues with the pope. He also advises on a successor to Cardinal Martinelli as papal delegate to the United States, though the process may take time.
New York May 12 At the stockholders meeting the old board was re elected except FE Gates who is replaced by George J Gould. Receipts for the year ended April 30 totaled 3 071 166 and expenses 2 558 176 with notable declines in general and extra costs and overall balance down 662 587 from the prior year.
Baltimore MLB a 2 to 1 outbatting edge but Chicago capitalizes on errors to plate multiple runs and win. Attendance reported at 1,100. Players Howell Sugden Robinson and others are noted in a garbled box score.
Milwaukee hosts Philadelphia as the Athletics explode for eight runs in the first four innings, aided by three triples two doubles and four singles. Reidy Dowling and Leahy handled pitching for Philadelphia while Pitt Howard started for Milwaukee. Attendance is listed at 1,500 with the final score Milwaukee 4 Philadelphia 8.
Portland meets Seattle in Ore. May 29 score 2 6 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 Seattle 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. Spokane tops Tacoma 5 to 0 after late innings. Harvard defeats Brown 3 to 1 at Cambridge.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Dillon reports John Wolff found guilty of second degree murder. Jury poll requested by the attorney, verdict reached at 11:30 p m, sentencing set for Saturday at 2 p m. Life imprisonment verdict stands.
Des Moines reports the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church discussing changes to the membership covenant questions, appointing a five member committee to draft a revised covenant for 1902. The assembly also rejected a proposal on consanguinity and affinity in marriage and approved various appropriations across missions and education. The assembly adjourned to meet in 1902 at Pittsburgh.
Lieut Col Francis Michler military secretary to Lt General Miles died at his Washington residence after a prolonged illness. A West Point graduate of 1866 he had served in the army since Pennsylvania appointment. General Miles and staff attended his bedside as funeral plans were set for Arlington burial Friday at 10 30 in the morning.
At a board meeting New York May 29 John G. Cowen resigned as president effective June 1. T M Loree of Pennsylvania Railroad was elected president designate. George L. Potter to join as Baltimore and Ohio general manager. M R Rea becomes general counsel. Cowen to serve as consulting counsel to Pennsylvania system. William Salomon resignation denial.
The 13th annual convention of the Association of Railway Accounting Officers opened today at the Brown Palace hotel in Denver Colorado. About 100 delegates attended. J G Ogden comptroller of the Canadian Pacific railway presides with W M Phillips of Chicago serving as secretary and treasurer.
Have Adjourned Milwaukee Wisconsin May 29 The United Switchmen of North America adjourned sine die to meet in Los Angeles California on the third Monday in May 1909.
A report from St Louis notes a death by self-inflicted action on May 29. Authorities identified the deceased and ongoing investigations were described as routine.
Thomas L. Maxcey of Chicago killed himself in his Lindell hotel room, shooting through the head. The body was found this afternoon by the porter and clerk after they broke down the door. Little was known of the deceased.
The New Jerusalem church council discussed a uniform creed report chaired by Rev. H. L. Mercer of Chicago. It recommends using the church creed in worship for all societies and was referred to liturgy revision. The 81st annual convention opens in Brooklyn on Saturday at the Church of the New Jerusalem.
In Milwaukee on May 29 the wage committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Tin and Steel Workers failed to report today but adopted a continuous wage scale. The consolidation committee favors abolishing the office of assistant president in its forthcoming report.
Secretary Mahon of the International Mining Congress in Boise reports Eben FE MacLeod of the Western Passenger Association Chicago says rail lines have agreed on a rate of one fare plus two dollars for the round trip to the congress meeting set for July 23 24 and 25.
E L Bonner and Mrs Bonner with daughters reach Missoula from New York. Bonner, though ill, shows improvement since the westward trip in a private car loaned by President Stickney of the Chicago and Great Western railway. Dr Spottswood notes steady improvement. car hailed as a palace on wheels with its own lighting and batteries. The party’s car is side-tracked and to be sent back on No 4 in the morning.
Missoula and Bitter Root valleys saw the heaviest rainstorm in years aiding crops. Lightning struck W. H. Wood’s barn near Stevensville, burning it with four horses and grain and hay lost. Damage around $1,000. Hamilton and Stevensville flooded, irrigation ditches damaged.
William M. Dyson, a delegate to the %th biennial convention of the Order of Conductors in St. Paul, returns to Missoula pleased with changes in the constitution and bylaws. A proposed home for old and disabled conductors may take shape at the next meeting, and a relief fund for the sick and disabled was established.
At Parson's hospital in Missoula nine patients arrived for treatment or consultation yesterday. Impressively, each patient belonged to a different nationality, posing a language challenge for the doctor who nonetheless found a way to assist all.
A young man named Gill walked down from Yourah Spur this morning. He covered Li miles on a very cold day after heavy rain. The traveler was ill enough to require hospital care, but his condition did not seem to worsen during the arduous trek.
May 29 report from Missoula notes Mrs Minshall and Mrs Caruthers, both previously ill, showing signs of improvement. Their husbands and physicians express hope for early recovery as conditions stabilize from yesterday.
Deputy Sheriff Mc Cormick and Hugh Campbell were injured when their team ran away six miles from Missoula in heavy rain. The wagon was wrecked but patched up and the sheriff returned to town. Campbell walked back, in good shape for tomorrow’s baseball game.
Memorial Day programs across Montana cities honor fallen soldiers with salutes and bugle calls at cemeteries. The Lincoln Post No. 2 G A R, Spanish War veterans, and W R C organize an 8 15 pm program at the Auditorium featuring prayers, music, recitations, solos, and an oration by Ella Knowles Hasell. The parade forms at 10 am, with cemetery ceremonies at Mount Moriah and Catholic cemeteries including roll calls, flower strewing, and benedictions.
The committee planning the inter state Decoration day observance cancels the Custer battlefield excursion. Burlington railway cars unavailable due to rolling stock remand. Disappointment voiced by residents between Billings and Sheridan, Wyoming, as ceremonies were to be elaborate and well patronized.
All soldiers and sailors who served in the Spanish American war will meet at the high school on West Park Street at a.m. in blue uniform campaign hat and leggings if possible otherwise in khaki or citizens clothes to take part in the Decoration day parade.
Colorado Springs May 24 The Rough Riders reunion may join the quarto centennial celebration in the city August 1 2 and 3. The reunion was set for late June but Vice President Roosevelt cannot attend then and the regimental association preferred to let it pass. The local committee proposes the date change hoping Colonel Roosevelt can arrange to attend.
Youngstown Ohio May 4 employes at the Youngstown Girard Warren and Greenville plants of the American Steel Hoop company a unit of United States Steel corporation have voluntarily raised wages from ten to per cent. About 2000 workers benefit.
The university base ball and track teams left this morning on No. 4 for Bozeman to take part in the state college field day exercises. A number of friends accompanied the teams and M. M. Joyce will coach both squads.
News from Persia reports a proposed Russian loan of 15 000 000 to 20 000 000 roubles failed as the shah would not provide the needed security or grant the South Persian privileges. British influence is blamed for the failure of the loan.
In Wilkesden a man believed to have the mild bubonic plague form was found. Contacts were detained then released. the patient remains under observation.
Eldred the horse buyer is in Missoula seeking cavalry horses to fill a car for shipment to Wyoming. He is acquiring several animals and will hold them until enough are gathered for transport.
The advertisement asserts Peruna cures kidney catarrh and Bright's disease. It cites testimonials from John Vance of Hartford City Indiana and J Brake of Petrolea Ontario noting improved kidney health after using Peruna and Manalin. It invites readers to send details to Dr. Hartman for free advice.
The county jail held 60 Chinese nationals charged with unlawful entry. Deportation to China is ordered in these cases and a large percentage of the remaining detainees face deportation as well.
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