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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
13
President Taft reviews a city parade with marchers counting off and spectators watching from sidewalks. The event highlights civic pageantry as officials and residents observe the procession through town streets.
May 30 in New York a crowd-lined Riverside Drive as President Taft watched veterans pass the soldiers and sailors monument. He remained bareheaded in the drizzle, a secret service man sheltering him with an umbrella. A brief base-of-monument exercise followed before Taft left for the Bronx and botanical gardens. A lone would be intruder was restrained, amid Memorial Day events featuring a Fifth Avenue work-horse parade and cash prizes donated by Mrs. Russell Sage and Mrs. Ames Speyer.
Chicago held elaborate Memorial day ceremonies across nearly twenty cemeteries with a large afternoon parade. Hundreds of United States regulars joined the march, completing a two day trek from Fort Sheridan to Grand Park on the lakefront.
Washington marked Memorial day with closed halls as statesmen joined a veterans parade and ceremonies at Arlington and other cemeteries. A flower laden boat was set adrift on the Potomac by Spanish War veterans to honor naval dead.
Atlanta May 30. Southern military groups carried out Decoration Day observances under Grand Army posts across the South. Union veterans marked thousands of national cemetery graves with small American flags and delivered addresses by both Northern and Southern speakers. Confederate graves were also designated at some sites.
In Seattle on May 80 John Tripple shot and killed his wife Lydia then killed himself after a six week separation. Authorities reported no other persons were harmed. The tragedy occurred within the couple’s home, with neighbors noting a heated domestic dispute prior to the shootings.
The case against Dora Doxey in the murder of William J. Elder features testimony that she predicted a relative would die in a letter and sought to halt debts until estate settlement. The Doxey family hardships were outlined by a Columbus church pastor, with Katherine Elder and Kate Elder corroborating.
The mutilated body of Alma Kellner was found in a parish cistern near St John s church in Louisville. Detected as the missing janitor Joseph Wendling is sought, with his wife admitting muddy clothes staining after Alma s disappearance. Uncle Frank Fehr identifies the body by a shoe match. Police suspect quicklime and partial burning.
Milwaukee May 50 After serving two years in state prison John Tara sinski was sentenced to 25 years for robbery and murder connected to Skarb Sobieski Loan and Building Association. Three men who confessed two years ago exonerate Tara sinski while two others remain jailed on related sentences. Confession reportedly given May 17 to Tara sinski’s half sister and three others. Court officers pursue unconditional pardon.
Manila May 90 Further study of the U S dry dock Dewey partly submerged at Olon gapo in Subig bay strengthens belief that sabotage by conspirators affected the government. Valves were leaking but not opened, and experts now expect a large hole in the port side or bottom. full explanation awaits raising the dock.
John P. Oberweiser dies after intervening in a street dog fight on Montana Avenue Thursday afternoon. Walker J. Scott is charged with manslaughter, bond set at $50,000. Autopsy planned. coroner to hold an inquiry. Scott allegedly struck Oberweiser after the intervening act. Oberweiser owned a saloon, Scott runs an automobile for hire.
In St. Petersburg E Friedman a Jewish Duma member reports that Jews barred from Russian cities outside the pale were expelled upon arriving at Caucasus health resorts to bathe and seek medical care. The law bans Jewish residence in the Caucasus, though access to baths was allowed in 1909. A viceroy petition seeks similar privileges for next season, awaiting imperial cabinet decision.
Traveling man L McCaully from Belgrade, Mr Chaple of Bright hotel, and Herman Brown of Lewistown are injured when a car driven by Harry Allen overturns while returning with gasoline to a stranded vehicle. Brown suffered the most severe injuries but all expect to recover in a few days.
President Taft reached Washington shortly after 9 o clock from New York. The final 40 miles, from Baltimore to Washington, were run in 36 minutes highlighting the cross country leg of the journey.
Winnipeg May 380 The Maple Millon companys plant at Didsbury Alberta including two elevators and 50 000 bushels of wheat was destroyed by fire today The loss is 90 000 dollars
A California Electric Railway collision near Leona Heights killed motorman C A Christenson and injured about 40 passengers, many women and children. An inbound car sped down a steep grade and struck an outbound picnic party car, telescoping both vehicles. Amputations occurred for some injuries. hospital space was found with effort.
Interests representing western traffic lines urged Attorney General Wickersham to enjoin railroads from the planned June 1 general freight rate increase. They argued the rises are unwarranted and evidence a railroad price agreement in contravention of law. Wickersham said he would do his best but declined to detail potential actions.
Fires raging around Lesser Slave Lake in the Peace River country have caused millions in losses. If not controlled soon, the fir timber districts of the region face total destruction.
Edwin Gould Jr son of Basagoittey ot A rustéy-on-tiesttudaibn and grandson of the late Jay Gould was found wandering New Britain Connecticut after running away from Pomfret Center school. He walked about fifty miles from Friday to Sunday seeking family and shelter with only 75 cents, sleeping rough near Willimantic and Hartford before reaching a lodging house and a strained night among lodgers. The boy awaited notification for his grandmother Mrs Shrady of New York as police cars and stations became part of his unlikely trek.
Washington May 30 Representative Champ Clark of Missouri, Democratic leader, says he would rather be speaker for two years than US senator for 18. He asserts Democrats will control the next house and he has a strong shot at the speakership. He dismisses senatorial speculation and notes past majorities for both parties.
Ex-President Roosevelt held a long discussion with former Secretary of State Elihu Root at Ambassador Reid's London home. Roosevelt, asked what topics they covered, replied with his usual reticence.
Butte marked Memorial Day with ideal weather for a parade and cemetery ceremonies. The march along Granite Street to Park ended at the Grand Army flagstaff where 120 Civil War veterans and 30 Spanish American War veterans were honored. The day concluded with an auditorium program featuring prayers, orations, recitations, and songs by local groups and civic leaders.
In San Francisco on May 30 Chinese residents discuss a rumored general boycott of American goods. Six Companies officers avoid comment while sources say organizers are well-to-do Chinese refused admission or sent back after prior residence. Complaints focus on strict port examinations including a new tissue age test.
May 20 Dillon. About 50 female students from the Normal College dormitory were hurried out after a large stringer showed signs of impending collapse. Workers began repairs with officials stating there is no immediate danger, though continued scrutiny and fixes were deemed necessary to prevent a potential disaster.
Norfolk Va May 30 The Rev A Tunes 67 of the Virginia conference Methodist Episcopal Church South died here today He served on the Confederate Virginia Merrimac during the Hampton Roads engagement with the Monitor and was in one of the last two boats to leave the ironclad before it blew up at Craney Island
A Denver fire at Spratling and Anderson’s wholesale grocery house trapped a score of firemen and volunteers who were overcome by smoke. Chester Campbell suffered convulsions. Chief Terry Owens and Capt. Louis Goodman were among those rescued. EK. R. Copeland narrowly escaped after falling into the flames as the fire raged over an hour, causing about 4000 dollars in damage to the upper storehouse used by International Harvester.
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