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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
1
Responses from leading men across the state favor representation at the St Louis exposition. The main questions ask whether public funds or private subscriptions should raise the money, the fund size, plans for reimbursement by the legislature, the public funding option via county boards, and the best representation plan.
John T. Smith writes to the editor urging Montana representation at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. He calls for large private funds, notes doubtful legislative reimbursement, and proposes county and state organization with Governor Toole mobilizing a plan. He cites railways, mining firms, and citizens as supporting forces. Livingston, Oct 9.
S E Larabie of Deer Lodge argues the state should not pay for an exhibit in the St Louis exposition. He warns against private or public funding beyond legislature approval, noting Missouri’s prosperity and industries are already well known. He says county commissioners lack authority to spend public funds on the plan.
Senator George L. Stanton argues Montana should be represented at the St Louis exposition and favors a $100,000 subscription funded by state donors. He says the legislature should repay subscribers and trusts prominent state men will push the matter, noting Buffalo fair representation as a contrast. Keat Falls, Oct. 9.
Joseph M. Dixon argues Montana should fund a $50 000 campaign to ensure state representation at the St Louis exposition, expected to rival Chicago. He notes prior attempts failed due to debt fears and urges patriotic funding without expecting reimbursement from future legislatures.
In the proposition with much hope of being reimbursed by the state, Joseph M. Dinon, Missoula, Oct. 9.
John M. Evans argues Montana should be represented at the St Louis exposition with a $50,000 display funded by multiple citizens from a majority of counties. He proposes private advance with repayment by the next legislature, noting county boards lack authority to appropriate funds. Missoula, Oct. 9.
Judge L. A. L. C. urges Montana representation at St Louis with a public fund. He recommends no private subscriptions and a minimum of $75,000 from the legislature or state sources. He rejects county-only plans and favors a commission of stockmen miners and agriculturists to oversee the exhibit. Bozeman October 9.
Bozeman reports another poisoning case in the valley. Mr John Black Mrs. Black and Ira De Long of Salesville dined on canned oxtail soup at Camp Creek Ranch. Black and De Long fell ill with Black returning home for care though improving while Mrs. Black arrived later. De Long remains unwell. Earlier, Black De Long and Mrs Black were poisoned by ham at a ranch, but the men recovered without medical help.
President announces new officers and officials across Treasury Revenue Cutter Service Colonel and lieutenant appointments in War Infantry including Alfred C Markley Daniel Cornman and Lt juniors in Navy Leigh Palmer Dudley Knox plus Interior appointment George W Bisbee as receiver of public moneys at Oregon City Oregon.
Tacoma Washington October 9 Charles Andrew Stewart convicted of murder in the first degree for killing George Swenson at an Olalla wood camp last June was today sentenced to 240 years in the state prison the minimum penalty allowed by law.
Washington reports Miss Stone is alive after the kidnapper deadline. a Turkish frontier mountain location near Gultepe is cited with 18 abductors. Turkish and Bulgarian troops to encircle the site while the Bulgarian government vows action. The Stone ransom fund stands near $56,600 with few new contributions.
A joint meeting of Royal Ulster Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club discussed Sir Thomas Lipton’s proposal for Shamrock II to replace the New York club’s participation. The NYYC committee rejected the change, citing the deed’s restriction on defeated vessels reentry, and ordered Steamer to San Francisco.
Reports reach the navy department from Tutuila Samoa alleging Captain Tilley, commandant at the station, drank liquor and acted unbecoming an officer. Acting Secretary Hackett orders inquiry by the commander in chief of the Pacific squadron and, if needed, a court for trial. Tilley is detached from command of the Abarenda and the station.
Salt Lake Oct 9 The annual Ore gon Short Line Railroad shareholders meeting re elected the entire board from last year with Horace Burt of Union Pacific among the voting directors totaling 273 372 shares by proxy. The session was formal to satisfy legal requirements before officials adjourned to depart by special train for the East. Directors re elected include Oliver Ames Francis Bangs Horace J Burt Samuel Carr T Jefferson Coolidge and others.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt James H. Hyde and Morris Howlett led a coach party from New York to Philadelphia timed to depart at 5 55 a m. They reached the Hotel Bellevue at 3 21 p m after a 36 minute delay and then began the return trip Six minutes were spent at the hotel before departure back to New York.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Abby Green Aldrich wed at Senator Aldrich's Warwick Rhode Island estate in an Episcopal ceremony attended by prominent political and financial figures. The couple, with Miss Aldrich as maid of honor and Miss Elsie Aldrich as flower girl, were given away by Mr. Aldrich as Everett Colby served as best man. A reception and wedding breakfast followed.
Manila reports General Smith leaves to command Samar and Leyte to free General Hughes for Cebu action. He travels with a battalion of the seventh infantry eager to avenge a Ninth Infantry disaster. Further Samar dispatches recount brutal treatment of Filipino dead.
Massillon Ohio Oct 9 ten glass factories halt operations as 800 striking carrying boys demand 75 cents daily from 60. A boy working at old rate was beaten by strikers. Managers plan to shut down plants if no agreement is reached.
The text notes workers claim a 10 cent premium over ruling prices elsewhere for the season and threaten to accede to demands if unmet. It describes ongoing bargaining and the disputed price scale as a factor in labor actions.
Washington October 9 The Merriam annual report for the department of the Colorado highlights minor Indian troubles during the year. Troops were used once at the Uintah and Ouray agencies in December 1900 due to white sheep herder intrusions. He recommends allowing the Sundance ceremony with humane reforms to rations and seed grain supply.
The Gazette proclaims martial law in Cape Town Wynberg Simons Town Port Elizabeth and Fast London following a visit by Sir John Gordon Y Ross Innes and Lord Milner. It places Cape Colony under military control suspends the constitution and signals likely vigorous measures to end the war.
Two fast Baltimore and Ohio freight trains collided near Barracksville Wheeling West Virginia today. One man died and four were injured as damage reached about 150000 dollars. Engineer Harry Weigel of Trail Run Ohio was killed. Brake man Beckinger lost a foot and several other trainmen were hurt. The wreck was caused by Weigel overlooking an order.
Officials of the Delaware Company are held on perjury charges in New York after testimony in a police court proceeding. The defendants face allegations of false sworn statements and obstructive conduct during the inquiry. Investigators say the case centers on financial dealings and corporate records linked to the Delaware Company.
Montana police court hears perjury charges against Robert J. Martin and Harry Velthusen of the Delaware Surety company, accused of swearing cash capital was paid in when uncertain. The case ties to Heinze interests and Amalgamated Copper disputes, with bail set at 10000 each and defense by Franklin Bien.
Chicago October session of the National Purity convention featured talks on abating social evils and elevating humanity. Speakers included Charles L. Palmer of Crawfordsville Ind addressing neglected life factors and Rev Jose Jones of Halifax Mass presenting cures for the social evil.
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