28 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
1
News of a U S Japan Pacific declaration outlines five articles. It pledges to respect each other’s Pacific possessions, defend China's independence, and ensure equal commercial opportunity. Both nations vow to consult on any status quo threats and act peaceably.
Secretary Metcalf, by presidential direction, orders naval officers to halt any public discussion of the Newport conference without presidential permission. Previously a permit allowed talk on the conference work except changes to future ships. The president now says public discussion of battleship defects serves no good purpose.
Elko November 27 authorities move to close grog shops at Western Pacific construction camps after another laborer dies. Officials blame shopkeepers for selling doped whiskey used to rob workers, with knockout drops rendering many victims unable to recover.
In St. Petersburg 27 new cholera cases appeared in the last 24 hours. The new infections are centered among well to do families and mirror the high virulence of the epidemic’s early days.
Washington reports alarm over the army transport Dix en route from Seattle to Manila with 200 horses and 250 mules. The vessel is six days overdue, and fear grows it was caught in the same typhoon that disabled the hospital ship Relief.
Caracas reports the steamship Guadeloupe carries President Castro to Bordeaux for a surgical operation. A decree allows the return of expelled Carupano citizens and Castro sends a telegram of farewell to Venezuelans. Crowds show support for acting President Gomez amid student demonstrations.
Hugh McMahon manager of the American cafe and a noted Seattle businessman was killed in the front yard beside his home. His skull was fractured and a $400 diamond torn from a finger. His wife, married 27 years, was unaware of his death. McMahon, 45, leaves a brother in Butte and a sister in Anaconda.
Otto C. Heinze, a broker, reported to police that his wife lost a $12,000 necklace of pearls during Thanksgiving night after attending the theater and dining at a Broadway hotel in New York. The incident occurred the day after the holiday as the couple returned home.
Managua reports American Minister to Nicaragua John Gardner Coolidge tendered his resignation from the diplomatic service. The legation archives were placed in charge of John H. Gregory Jr the secretary of the legation.
Paris dispatch reports Mme. Steinheil’s murder case moved from M. Seydett to Magistrate Andre. She remains jailed for aiding and abetting in Mme. Japy’s death, as doctors cite hysterical neurasthenia. Politicians vow to probe magistracy amid competing theories and arrests.
New York reports the arrest of Mrs Ellen F Peck on grand larceny charges for securing money on bogus land titles in Kentucky. Police say she squandered fortunes, swindling figures including J T Babbitt for 17000 and obtaining a loan on fake stock certificates.
Hot Springs Virginia November 27 Frank H Hitchcock has been offered and accepted the position of postmaster general in the Taft cabinet. Official announcement expected after Taft completes his cabinet. Hitchcock's experience as Republican national chairman and senior postal official underpins the selection.
A troubled author attempting to end her life fired a pistol at herself in a hotel room. The incident occurred during a visit linked to works by the creator of a famous folk character.
Authorities report escalating tensions in Europe as competing threats and counter threats intensify. Officials warn of potential clashes across Balkan regions amid political standoffs and shifting alliances affecting regional stability.
New York Nov 27 Mrs Ellen M Cowper a noted playwright and actress shot herself in the temple at the St Regis hotel. She had written letters to four people before the attempt and was found alive but critically wounded. Judge H B Royce and an undertaker were summoned as her plans included body arrangements and cremation. Her collaborator James Wallick committed suicide months earlier affecting her deeply.
Peking reports the government set December 2 for Pu Yi's ceremony to ascend the throne, likely moved from New Year’s Day to ease official class anxiety. A reward of 2000 taels is offered for the apprehension of the revolutionary leader.
Constantinople report via Yeni Gazeta states Baron Aehrenthal Austria-Hungary foreign minister told the Turkish chargé d affaires that Vienna sought conciliatory terms but diplomacy has failed. He said Austria wishes friendly ties with Turkey but could turn hostile, and noted Count Pallavicini’s request for leave would be granted only if negotiations were sure to fail.
London dispatch confirms reports of a grave crisis between Austria and Turkey. The Yeni Gazeta, seen as the Turkish grand vizier's organ, appears to corroborate the dispute intensifying and bearing on regional stability.
Berlin reports the Balkan scene growing more unsettled as Austria-Hungary readies military moves to back its claims and crush any Serbian or Montenegrin disruption. Negotiations for an international congress continue, while a semi official note says Germany warned the sultan about boycotts harming international relations.
Belgrade reports Milanc ovich, Servian foreign minister, returning from European capitals with hopeful results. He says a congress on the Balkan situation could avert a cabinet crisis and pave harmony, promising Servia will be satisfied if the congress proceeds and aspirations are met.
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