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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1901
Page
1
The Standard solicits opinions from Montana's leading figures on whether to fund state representation at the St Louis Exposition. Questions cover public vs private funding, fund size, reimbursement expectations, use of county boards, and the best representation plan. Public input is welcomed with tomorrow’s publications to follow.
Ex governor Robert B. Smith at Butte argues the state should be represented by public funds if possible and if not by private subscriptions. He backs a fifty thousand dollar fund, urges careful manager selection, and favors a strong mining and agricultural exhibit to attract settlers to Montana.
Special Dispatch reports Colonel A I Babcock urged Montana to finance a state exhibit at the St Louis exposition with public funds. He proposed a $50,000 target, county contributions based on last census, a governor appointed commission, and a board of exposition commissioners to oversee mining, manufacturing, agricultural and livestock interests. He urged early preparation and broad advertising to attract immigration and ensure proper placement of the exhibit.
At Butte Senator Mantle argued private subscription is the only path to fund Montana's St. Louis exposition exhibit. He said reimbursements by the legislature are unlikely and that donors should understand their gift is non reimbursable, though an exhibit is essential.
In Butte Senator Clark discusses funding for a state project. He favors state responsibility but supports private contributions with reimbursement. He suggests a $100 minimum fund and urges liberal appropriations for a display of Montana’s resources while doubt remains on county commissioners powers. Public sentiment should be stirred by the press and business groups.
Secretary of State George M. Hays calls for a creditable Montana exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase exposition and proposes a total appropriation of 150000. He favors a mixed funding plan with half privately subscribed and half by the state, to be raised before the next legislative session.
Attorney General Donovan reports to the Supreme Court that the Heinze bond concern did nothing warranting punishment, after a thorough investigation. The Delaware Surety Company is not guilty of contempt.
President Roosevelt names ex-Governor Goode Jones of Alabama as United States district judge for the middle and northern districts to fill the vacancy caused by Judge John Bruce's death. Jones, a Democrat and Civil War adjutant general, later opposed the Alabama negro suffrage amendment while supporting Booker T. Washington.
The United States circuit court of appeals affirmed the Oregon Short Line Railroad versus Postal Telegraph Cable Company ruling. The court held the telegraph companys use of the land outweighed the railroads claim. The decision also affirmed a $4250 judgment against the Lewis Kiondike Expedition Company in a separate tow dispute involving the steamer Noyo et al and John Jacobsen.
The jury convicted Bradley F. Durphy after a week long trial in Portland Det. 7. He faced charges of bigamy linked to marriages in Isis Massachusetts and Chicago in 1887. Durphy was involved in timber land purchases for a syndicate with Eastern and Pacific coast capitalists. Mrs. Durphy No 2 testified as the prosecuting witness seeking damages in California courts.
Charles Hartzell of Denver appointed secretary of Porto Rico to succeed W. H. Hunt who becomes governor. Hartzell reportedly plans a two year term and was chosen by the late President McKinley on recommendation of ex-Senator Wolcott.
Philadelphia completed its final international match against Bosanquet's English eleven by a 229 run victory.
Washington October 7 William Danks of Great Falls and Francis Ate meee-neem have been admitted practice P oo are the interior depart
The Soulmalais Evangelist Lutherikaner of Deer Lodge, a Finnish church, was incorporated in the office of the secretary of state today in Helena.
New York reports Howard M. Shepard Brooklyn Democrat and mayoral nominee for Greater New York returned from Lake George as his committee notified him of the nomination. He pledged an efficient administration and an end to corruption, promising the police commission will enforce high standards throughout his term.
Fire in the whiskey room of the Weinstein & Co. store in Helena caused about $3000 damage this morning. The blaze started in the basement where a large stock of whiskey and wines was stored but was checked after 15 minutes of aggressive work by firefighters.
Two streams of water were used to control the situation and the basement was partially flooded. The loss was fully covered by insurance.
Miss May G. Flannagan, Choteau County superintendent, telegraphed the state superintendent that Havre and Chinook boards would not allow district teachers to attend institutes. With only 10 teachers present at Fort Benton, she asks whether to continue. Attorney General Donovan had ruled boards were not required to close schools for institute attendance.
The Helena grand jury, impaneled to investigate the James Edward Brady lynching, heard several witnesses and recessed for the afternoon. It will resume tomorrow morning as a vote of witnesses continues. Opinion grows that no indictments will be returned.
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