06 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1902
Page
1
President Roosevelt declares no other relief source remains besides the miners and acts to address the dire situation in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal fields.
A three hour White House conference on the coal strike produced no public conclusions. President and cabinet members pledged to secrecy while considering proposals from various figures, with focus on a plan to ease miners demands and avoid federal force. Also discussed urging congressional inquiry and possible extra Pennsylvania session.
In Butte a string of fights marks the Heinze fusion, pitting P. J. Gilligan against John Britt with involvement by James H. Lynch and city officials. The clashes, fueled by broken promises of nominations, expose tensions within the fusion and predict a heated election period ahead.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports mail clerks Frank Bevans and Lundwall survived or perished in the two-train wreck near Rapids. Bevans recounts the crash and rescue, noting fire and burning bodies, while detailing damage to cars, letters saved, and jury subpoenas for Bevans to testify.
Special Dispatch reports the killing of Arthur Sharpe 12 West of Cascade near Sheep Creek. He died from a shotgun discharge after stepping on a loose stone while wading with friends Charles Craig and James Taft. his body moved to Barthold rooms and burial planned at Highland cemetery on Tuesday.
The body of Wesley Chadwick who died in Great Falls was shipped to Choteau by the local Masonic lodge this morning and will be buried there under the auspices of the Choteau lodge as it arrives.
Tacoma reports Great Northern and Northern Pacific refuse to transport campaign speakers as state parties push for an appointive railway commission to regulate rates. Rail managers had opposed platform planks yet aided grain rate cuts for farmers in July. Separate note mentions Frank, a cripple, charged with stealing shoes from a box car in Havre and a late jury verdict.
H. A. Frank was found guilty on Friday of grand larceny in Fort Benton. He received a one year sentence for the theft offense.
Helena telegrams report the death of John Daniathy known locally as Switzer Tony. A Montana pioneer who arrived in the 1860s lived near the Haf-Way house on the Missouri River, later owned by Louis Kaufman. His wife and three children died twelve years ago. two daughters survive. The funeral is set for tomorrow in Helena.
Cripple Creek Colorado October 5 Sheriff Henry Robertson levied on a Pullman car for taxes of 683 dollars the Pullman company failed to pay and in order to prevent removal the car was chained to the track.
Mail clerk Frank Bevans recounts the Northern Pacific and Burlington collision describing the crash and the ensuing horrifying scenes with graphic detail. The account preserves the eyewitness perspective of the deadly rail crash.
In Billings on October 5 the injured from yesterday’s Northern Pacific wreck near Columbus are hospitalized. Amadeus, J. W. Kenney of Missoula, D A Broce of Bristol Tenn and his 10-year-old son Robert are reported to be recovering. Kenney, a brakeman on No. 5, was badly scalded but not considered fatally injured. Bruce and his son suffered serious but improving injuries. The wreck cost the Northern Pacific not less than 100000 in equipment loss and traffic delay.
Salt Lake City reports the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints disputing blood atonement links after the Annie Pulitzer murder. Church officials say they condemn murder and stress that capital punishment, not strangulation or electric chair, aligns with law and faith.
Dispatch reports Havre will host two 20 round boxing matches this month. Kid Lee vs Jack McBride set for October 15, with McBride noted as a Fort Assiniboine soldier. The second bout features Jack Wade against August Malebow on October 25.
Called to Hamilton Havre on October 5 the Presbyterian pastor Rev Berkhardt has been offered the Harmilton church pastorate but has not yet decided whether to accept.
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