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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1901
Page
1
A 10 million gallon reservoir burst in East Liverpool Ohio causing $150000 in damages none of the two score rescued. The flood wrecked Harker Pottery plant kilns and sheds with $295000 ware ruined. Railroad tracks and streetcar lines were buried under debris and traffic halted for miles.
Pekin on October 14 reported that Chinese plenipotentiaries completed their final act and forwarded to the Spanish minister a bond for the indemnity of 450,000,000 taels, the doyen of the diplomatic corps receiving the paper.
Steamer Manauence from Cape Nome brings 56 passengers with news of Candle creek rich finds where pan yields run 10 cents to 2 60. Miners claim earnings of 200 to 300 daily, Keewalik district houses about one hundred men, and Union Gulch shows 10 cents per pan.
A State Department report notes Cuba has steadily increased imports from Germany since hostilities in Cuba ceased, reflecting shifting trade ties in the post conflict period.
Consul General Guenther notes Hamburg exports to Cuba rose from about 600000 dollars in 1889 to over 2 million in 1900. At least 130 groups of goods including rice iron products cottons and toys show gains. Cuba to Hamburg exports climbed from 1.9 million in 1898 to 3.142 million in 1900.
The North Pacific German Methodist Episcopal conference serving Oregon Washington and Idaho concluded in Spokane on Oct 13 as officers reported strong finances for pastor support missionary and benevolence funds totaling about 7 12s. The closing day included a sermon by Bishop Mahialieu and a final offering of 198 to establish new field work.
Berlin marked Professor Virchow s 80th birthday with a reception and banquet in the Prussian diet lower house. Octogenarian savant said he felt no fatigue. Participants dressed in uniform and formal attire. Lectures in Latin celebrated the event. Guests then toured the Ethnology Museum and Kaiser Friedrich Hospital for children.
Vienna reports Archduchess Elizabeth daughter of the late Crown Prince Rudolph will wed Prince Otto Vindish Graetz. Otto is a lieutenant of Uhlans from an ancient poor family. The match is a love union with Elizabeth artfully choosing her own fiancé and marrying beneath her rank.
A large Afghan force surrounds Cabul to maintain order. Habibullah Khan is named a special guard for each European in Cabul with orders to risk their lives for their safety. The Indian government delays its move to Calcutta.
In foggy conditions the Canadian Pacific steamer Hating from Skagway to Vancouver ran ashore on Tucker Bay, Jervis Island, a small rocky islet 49 miles north of Vancouver. The vessel carried 170 passengers, 120 first class and 40 second cabin, with no panic reported. The Joan was sent from Nanaimo to rescue passengers, while the coal carrier Maud discharged cargo and prepared to assist.
The American states congress delegates who left Washington arrive in St Louis to begin their special train ride. They are greeted by a reception committee of World's Fair officials and will tour the fair before departing for Mexico tomorrow night.
Ranchers west of Denver, quoted from a Republican from Albuquerque, report a total of about 75 wild horses killed or maimed during a hunt. Forty eight were killed outright and 22 were maimed and subsequently shot.
The American Federation of Labor has appointed Santiago de Iglesias to oversee organized labor in Porto Rico. De Iglesias, a Cuban who has resided in Porto Rico for years, will depart for the island within days to begin the mission.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, fresh from Europe, met with President Roosevelt at the White House tonight. He was accompanied by Mrs. Lodge. Roosevelt attended Grace Reformed church services, while Mrs. Roosevelt and the children did not attend St. John's Episcopal church.
In Salt Lake City crowds gathered as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints laid to rest Lorenzo Snow, the fifth president. The funeral in the Tabernacle drew about 20 000 worshipers with addresses by Apostles Brigham Young John Henry Smith and John W Taylor and First Counselor Joseph F Smith. The procession to Brigham City followed, with a burial in Snow’s family cemetery after a final interment ceremony.
Madrid reports in El Imparcial that General Weyler minister of war will request a budget increase exceeding two million pesetas for pensions and military rewards tied to the war with the United States.
A steamer near Marseilles reports sighting Comte de la Vaulx’s balloon about 50 miles offshore en route for Algiers. The craft carried 75 observers and electric apparatus, with convoy by Du Chayla and a private yacht. Weather favorable, aim to test balloon use between France, Corsica, and Algeria in wartime.
Toulon received a carrier pigeon last evening at five noting the balloon of Comte de la Vaulx was driven by a northeast wind at a fair speed and all aboard were well amid the voyage.
The Duke and Duchess of York spent a quiet Sunday at the Queen's Royal hotel in Niagara on the Lake Ontario. They boarded the Corona steamer for Queenstown and rode a Niagara Falls Park electric car to Niagara Falls with a small royal suite. The day passed without a public reception as the royal train heads to St Catherine tomorrow.
Dr. Simpson led the annual missionary sermon at Gospel Tabernacle. The day’s efforts raised 60000, finishing the eleventh convention series across the country and bringing total missionary contributions to nearly 175000 this year.
A party of English railroad men arrived aboard the White Star liner Celtic to spend a month examining American railroads and inspecting systems. The group includes Georges Gibbs general manager of the Northeastern Railroad Norman P. D. MacDonald T. M. Newell and E. Worsdell directors of the line.
Robbers entered the Bank of Marysville at Potomac, a village about 20 miles east of Chicago, and took between 1200 and 1500 dollars in currency and silver early today.
Semi official press reports that King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena will soon tour St Petersburg, signaling a notable royal visit with diplomatic significance.
Constantinople October 13 There have been no fresh developments in the case of Miss Stone the abducted American missionary Spencer Eddy secretary of the United States legation in Constantinople has received notification from Washington that the funds for ransom have been forwarded.
The Daily Telegraph reports from Sofia that U.S. Consul General Dickinson will not authorize ransom for Miss Stone. He fears paying would set a dangerous precedent and believes brigands acted as instruments of late Macedonian committee members. He urged Bulgarian authorities to arrest the instigators. Some Macedonians have been arrested.
Catholic circles expect a February consistory in Rome to mark the 25th year of Pope Leo XIII’s pontificate. An allocution is anticipated, with Cardinal Martinelli likely assigned to the Inquisition and two other cardinals to receive the red hat at the event.
The Sun reports Vatican sources say no new cardinals will be created at the upcoming consistory and no American prelate will be honored. It aligns with Pope Leo's intent to refrain from elevating any more American cardinals while Cardinal Gibbons lives.
In Boston on October 13 Herbert Dudley 8 years old Annie Dudley his wife Albert Reynolds 22 of Cleveland Ohio a salesman and Frank B Gordon % years old of Utica New York are under arrest charged with nearly three burglaries with the woman disposing of stolen property. Officials estimate property recovered at about 5000 with total plunder valued between 8000 and 10000.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on October 13 a mine explosion of black damp killed miner John Gilleland and his two sons James and Winfield at Juniata Coke Co mines near Juniataville. Foreman John Nicholson and boss John Baker were rescued but in a precarious state. James died after climbing boards around the pit and brother went to help. the father followed into the shaft. All three died before rescue could reach them.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports Joseph Coufal killed by a rampaging bull elk at Central Park. His funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the Masonite temple with Masons conducting. Mars Bros. of Central Park killed the elk this afternoon. no inquest was deemed necessary by the coroner.
Omaha police received a 15 page letter from Pat Crowe proposing immediate surrender on the Eddie Cudahy kidnapping charges. He demands a $500 bond and insists on a fair jury trial, pledging to take punishment if guilty and to remain a fugitive otherwise. He cites justice and a square deal, threats against wealth, and notes prior ties to Governor Savage.
St Joseph correspondent reports that a prominent local attorney once employed by Pat Crowe received a South African draft from Crowe for legal services rendered several months ago.
Oct 4 report from Tampa notes the labor situation worsened after United States District Attorney Stripling ordered deportations of strike leaders. Resistance members, including hidden leaders, reappear in public and urge workers still out to keep resisting.
Marquis Ito and party, after a stay in Chicago, depart for New York and then Washington. He plans to visit President Roosevelt in the capital and said he is feeling stronger than when he left Japan.
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