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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1900
Page
13
Northern Montana Office of the Standard is located in the Bach Cory Block Great Falls opposite the Park Hotel Advertising rates furnished on application.
Reports describe a spectral canoe with an aged Indian in war regalia seen on the river between Squastertown and West Great Falls. Despite parties watching from shore, the ghost craft vanishes without a trace, fueling local legend of a restless spirit seeking rest.
Great Falls notes list visitors and residents arriving or passing through: M Burke of Chateau. David Rice of Riceville. Weinberg of Butte. J L Blain of Belt. J E Hein from Dupuyer. L Crane of Bew. J M Harris of Atlyn. Mrs R S Ford in Butte. T G McNiece of Kalispell. E S Johnson of Helena. T W McGrath of Barker. R Fisk of Highwood. Fred Whiteside from Kalispell. Charles Ackroyd of Neihart. George Merkle and T W Whyte of Belt. J T Taylor of Chateau. J W Boyer and W H Hall of Helena. A K Prescott of Helena en route to Teton. Mrs A Croley to Anaconda. Mrs J J Shinnick from Butte. Wm Warrensford hunting at Milligan. W J Cummings from Cape Nome to Sand Coulee. William Coyne of Helena mining circles. A Gormley from White Sulphur Springs with wife and mother-in-law. Dr C Jones after dentistry study in New York. Ed Painter arrested for game law violation. Jerry Pearce funeral at Methodist church. Pearce, the brake man killed near Cascade.
The Kalispell convention of independent democrats drew strong cheers as they endorsed Bryan and Stevenson. They called for free coinage of silver 16 to 1, an eight hour law, railroad rate controls, sleeping car fare regulation, trust restraint, and a constitutional amendment for direct Senate elections.
Sexto Lopez former Aguinaldo secretary arrived aboard the Campania and will explain the Filipino side of the fight to Americans. He says his goal is peace with honor and to publish a book replying to Commissioner Schurman. Lopez, his secretary, and Fisk Warren then left for Boston.
Washington September 30 reports outline the navy program for the year ahead. Secretary Long will study detailed chief reports due soon. Main item is the increase of the navy about 20 000 600, plus 12 million in yards and docks with no new dry docks. repairs estimated at 7 million. Armor and armament plans hinge on armor rate decisions from Congress.
The quarterly statement of the commissioner of navigation reports 208 sailing vessels of 87 tons gross built and officially numbered in the United States during the quarter ended Sept 30 1900. Of wooden vessels built, 160 were sailing and 127 steam, while four steel vessels were produced.
The article states that among the whole number 199 ships built, 17 were on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and 28 on the Pacific, 32 on the great lakes and 58 on the western rivers. The largest tonnage, 37,087, was on the great lakes, with the next largest on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
The British tramp steamer Glengoil arrived from the Mediterranean with 29 shipwrecked seamen rescued from the Nonpareil after it foundered on September 22 in heavy gale force. The Nonpareil, a 1070 ton Leith vessel owned by Standard Oil, sailed from New York on September 10 bound for Soura Baya Java with case oil.
Warner M. Newbold, 55, superintendent of the south and north Birmingham mineral divisions of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, shot himself in the mouth at his Birmingham home. Despondent after the loss of his wife, he had been connected with the company for years and was once seen as a possible successor to the general manager. Remains were transported to Louisville for interment.
Sheriff Davidson returned from St. Louis with Mike Ryan who faces charges tied to the July 4 1899 attempt to rob the American National bank of Helena a tunnel was bored under the vault but the gang failed to gain entry. A convict named Lewia was also involved. The state says it has a strong case while Ryan proclaims innocence.
In Lima on September 30 a serious confrontation occurred in the main square between residents and mounted police. The scene caused the cathedral bell to ring an alarm as newspapers urge President Romana to resign, with former minister Belaundet imprisoned in Fort Santa Catal.
President and Mrs McKinley spent a peaceful day in Canton on September 30 with morning city drives church attendance and a quiet family visit. The president greeted many visitors on the front porch during the day.
A lone highwayman held up the Ontario and Burns stage about 70 miles from Ontario at 9 this morning. He fired a shot to halt the team and compelled the mail to be thrown out. The stage escaped further molestation and investigators deem little of value was taken.
Former Utah congressman Brigham H. Roberts, a leader in LDS propaganda, delivered his first New York address at the Amphion Academy in Brooklyn. He spoke in support of LDS doctrine after being barred from Congress.
The steamship L Aquitaine arrived in New York with 1 675 passengers of whom 704 were in cabin. The voyage faced rough weather and heavy fog. Colonel Arthur Lynch, once commander of the second Irish brigade in the Boer army, was among the passengers. he resides in Paris and returned there after the brigade’s disbandment.
At Vincennes Paris on September 3 MacFarland defeated Huret of France in a paced race of one half mile with a time of minutes and 11 seconds. The 1000 meter international scratch race ended unsatisfactorily as Cooper lost to Vanoni and protested the result.
Elizabeth A Langley 24 wife of a Dawson theatrical man died by drinking carbolic acid at her Seattle home this morning. The case is a mystery. She leaves three young daughters. Her husband is in the North.
Bank of Spain in Madrid reports for the week ended yesterday that gold held remains unchanged, silver holdings increase to 528000 pesetas, and notes in circulation rise to 2561000 pesetas. Spanish tours closed yesterday at 79.25, with gold quoted at 30.65.
Quebec announces N. Parent has accepted the premiership of the province to succeed the late Premier Marchand, effective immediately.
The St Lawrence mine in the Butte district, part of the Anaconda group, outputs 800 to 1,000 tons daily. Under John ONeill, it shares work with Anaconda and Never Sweat, boasting a 2,500 hp hoisting engine, 125 ft steel stack, and new 230 hp Berry boilers. The plant includes a dry house for 800–1,000 men and a major electric light expansion to power all Anaconda mines.
Reports note a large deep red rose garnet deposit near Cua utla Morelos Mexico and discuss the Bar ringer claim in Stanley county North Carolina as the first U S gold mine. Spokesman-Review cites Slocan shipments around 2 million dollars year to date, surpassing 1899. Fossil cedar trunks found in California drift mines amid lava. Victor G M Co in Victor Colorado levied for 151000 against equipment and properties including the Victor, Victor No 2 and No 3 Little Joe Panther and Panther No 2. Mining Press mentions mercury sulphide at Sulphur Bank Colusa County with volcanic debris sample.
The Nipper mine near the Stewart hoist shows a tall wooden gallows frame about 80 feet high with five ton skips. A Fraser Chalmers engine of 600 horsepower, formerly at the Elkhorn mine, powers first rate ore handling with an ample ore bin for direct ship dumping. The old shaft remains for access while the new shaft rise advances amid ongoing litigation.
The Boston Financial News argues copper demand rises with gradual machinery advancement, noting brass use as the largest single copper consumer across industries. The article emphasizes copper’s superior suitability for machinery and its broad industrial applications.
The text notes that enumerable or numerous uses are pushing demand to lead rapidly increasing production. It highlights how broad utility fuels expansion in output and market needs.
The National Association of Democratic clubs begins sessions in Indianapolis with three meetings and a closing Thursday night. A parade is set for Wednesday with up to 50 000 spectators, 20 000 marching. National President Hearst arrives Wednesday night with speakers including Bryan Stevenson Zelster McClellan and Lewis Gates among others. Mayor Taggart to welcome delegates and Hearst to respond. Delegation clubs from Cook County Chicago Cincinnati Lafay ette Louisville Terre Haute South Bend Columbus and more attend. A special train from the Pacific coast has begun, with a New York and New England contingent to follow tomorrow.
William Jennings Bryan reached Duluth Minnesota and met with State Senator Baldwin. He attended church services at Pilgrim Congregational and will tour Wisconsin and Minnesota cities including Carlton Hinckley Pine City Rush City North Branch Stillwater White Bear St Paul and Minneapolis with night visits to Minneapolis.
The naval intelligence report covers a rise in naval strength by major powers and a detailed article on wireless telegraphy by Lt. L. R. de Steigner. It notes British kite-wire experiments reaching 85 miles, compares to Tientsin–Pekin distance, and describes the turbine torpedo boat Viper achieving over 34 knots.
The Cucuraco reports a fierce storm along the Mexican coast driving several vessels ashore. The German bark Planet was total loss after going ashore Sept. 15. Mazatlan suffered major destruction as houses roofs trees and telegraph lines were blown down and vessels swung loose.
MacArthur Bros Winston and Sopher of Chicago secure the Wachusett dam contract from the metropolitan water board in Boston. The bid of 1,503,625 dollars is the lowest in the list. The dam will be among the largest in the country, planned to span 1,800 feet and rise 200 feet high to contain the waters of the region.
The Nashua river that feeds the metropolitan district will create backwater extending about six miles into a new lake. The development alters local water features and may impact downstream areas and infrastructure along the river.
The Post Office Department released a tabulated statement for the fiscal year ended June 30 showing 33,163,050 money orders issued in the United States. Total value and payments reached 224,968,963 dollars issued and 217,524,901 dollars paid, with prior year figures for comparison.
The report shows totals of 442,483,634 and 504,790,312 with a year rise of 62,006,449 or over 14 percent. It marks the largest increase in amount and percentage in postal service history. Auditors estimate fiscal year receipts and expenditures at 210,064.1, projecting total money transactions including money orders around 715,0e8.
Beatrice dispatch reports William J. Hurn was shot by Dr. W F Lee after a quarrel over a bill. Hurn was wounded in the right breast near Lee's door and rushed to his wife. Lee surrendered and was released on bail as the case entered the night.
Joseph Silverman 48 a wholesale liquor dealer of Great Falls Montana died suddenly of heart failure in New York City. He had come to New York earlier in the summer seeking the sea air at Brighton Beach due to ill health.
W V Wolcott of Boston died at St Vincent's hospital after a stroke on a Big Four train. He had lived in St Louis, led Wolcott & Hume publishers, headed the St Louis Car Coupler Co, and held Missouri mine interests. At death he was a partner in W J & Co and carried about $500,000 in government bonds and $15,000 in cash.
In Cleveland Ohio on Sept 30 two more men died from a last night gun clash between union and non union molders. Henry Cronenberger a union molder died in hospital and William Steffield a bricklayer died today. Charles a non union man faces murder charges for the death of detective William L Foulk. Jennings Edward Me Yotere Webster also non union men were held on shooting intent charges.
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