30 May 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
1
Democratic senator Morgan voices support for a Philippine government bid, aligning with policy aims and signaling political backing for the effort. The statement comes amid debates over international aid and diplomatic strategy.
Senator Spooner of Wisconsin argued in support of the administrations Philippine policy as debate nears end. He praised Roosevelt and McKinley while noting bipartisan responsibility for the islands' status and supporting amendments extending a bill of rights with exceptions.
Announcement reports peace negotiations continuing with no achievements in many localities of Cape Colony Campaign. Beers remain active in various areas as the campaign continues.
Colonel Wagner discusses ration camps as a critical deadline life line in wartime control. He outlines conditions and aims to secure supplies for troops and civilians amid shortages and strategic stress.
London May 29 government leader A J Balfour said he hopes to announce the peace negotiations result next Monday but cannot be sure until a formal statement. Boers in Cape Colony continue raiding while British columns struggle with supply, 16 months into the campaign.
New plan seeks arbitration in the anthracite miners strike. The Civic Federation aims to win support from major stockholders and railroad presidents. A meeting will be called after Senator Hanna returns to Washington to discuss the issue and other settled or averted strikes.
Butte marks Memorial day with store closures and a citywide parade led by the police, M N G units, Lincoln Post G A R, and Lawton camp. The procession travels from Good Templars hall to the courthouse then to cemeteries for memorial services featuring prayers, songs, and a firing squad.
London papers, May 30, say the government leader A. J. Balfour's statement in Parliament signals peace but warn terms may not be public until signed. Censorship in South Africa tightens to prevent leaks as delegates from the Transvaal and Orange Free State, led by Schalkburger, Meyer, Botha, and others, meet amid anticipation.
Anaconda prepares for Memorial day with active participation from the G A R Spanish American War Veterans and other groups. Marshal of the Day Joseph Jette leads the program as plans look bright for a fitting observance.
Starting on Commercial street the procession goes west to Main then south to Hill cemetery for services under the G A R. Drum corps firing squad police squad G A R Spanish American War Veterans K P uniform rank lady quartet citizens and carriages march in order. ceremonies at the cemetery include Gettysburg address prayer and a monument decoration with addresses by post commander Wisner and Rev Dr Gwynne officiating.
Memorial day program listed for the Livingston opera house includes prayer by Rev. FE Smith orders reading and post exercises Farragut post reading Gettysburg address by A M Alderson music by the band recitations by Harry Donaldson Lizzie Short Rose Hanson Jessie Muncaster and others songs by Florence Lauson Belle Simpson Miss Herzig and George Neillson with audience participation and a closing song America.
East Helena business man Adolph Jacobs asked the Business Men's association to hold a special meeting next Monday to consider a plan for settling the trouble and to submit details of his proposition.
Helena county attorney filed an information charging Andrew Hamilton with petty larceny for stealing valuables from W. S. Pitzer. Hamilton pleaded not guilty.
Information filed in district court charges Casey Adams with burglary Adams has prior penitentiary term for robbery and was sent up from Silver Bow county as noted in the filing.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania May 2 local operators doubt a New York origin report that a miners strike settlement is imminent. One operator says returning to work at old wages is unlikely for strikers as a group though individuals might return. Strike headquarters has no knowledge of a settlement plan. National Board Member Fallon notes settlement would require a convention and time. Awaiting President Mitchells action on the Scranton engineers and pumpmen petition to withdraw the strike order.
Pottsville May 29 The coal companies plan to deploy special policemen to guard property and field operations Monday amid an impending strike by pumpmen engineers and firemen Reading P 125 sworn officers added since Monday to bolster the regular force Company aims to shield non union workers at pumps Lehigh Valley Coal and Pennsylvania co also set to swear in guards before week’s end with many firms following suit Strike leaders warn against violence unless forced to defend themselves.
Eleven non union men brought from Philadelphia go to work at Cranberry colliery replacing striking firemen and pump runners. Reports say coal companies may swap engineers firemen and pumpmen next week if needed. Fifteen more men arrive from Wilkes Barre to Freeland to aid temporary staffing. mine workers suspect they are non unionists imported to cover potential strikes.
The Pennsylvania Railroad informed coal shippers that after June to $1 per day demurrage will be charged on cars delayed beyond an average of four days at Greenwichport Perth Amboy Harismus Cove and Baltimore. The move aims to curb speculators exploiting the anthracite strike by storing bituminous coal for future higher prices.
In Harrisburg today state and executive departments issued commissions for about 1,660 coal and iron policemen since the anthracite strike began. This morning 14 companies applied to appoint about 60 men, with action issued promptly, signaling a long contest ahead.
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