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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1900
Page
2
President Mitchell refuses to task individual companies and urge workers to return to work. In Bazelton Pennsylvania October 19 state of mine contest remains at a standstill with no new talks and widespread disappointment as the powder grievance prevents an early end to the strike.
Shamokin Pennsylvania October reports preparations by the Philadelphia Reading Coal and Iron, Mineral Railroad and Mining, and Union Coal to resume work at their collieries. Engineers and firemen are ordered to repair pumps and engines and mules are returned to stables as strikers express disappointment over no word from President Mitchell on a settlement yet keep their ranks intact.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania and Wyoming valley coal firms posted notices inviting employees to return to work with a 10 percent wage rise through April 1, 1906. As of noon no applications were received. In Shenandoah, the Cambridge colliery resumed operations with the employer promising the wage increase and the abolition of the sliding scale.
The Washington dispatch reports public release of the Chinese emperor's call for early negotiations for settlement and the U S president's reply. It notes the imperial letter of October 4 1900 sent via Tungkuan Shensi and re transmitted from Shanghai under Sheng with dates October 16 and October 19.
The document records telegraphic exchanges between China and the United States. Emperor Guangxu expresses gratitude for troop withdrawal and urges a peaceful settlement with offended powers. President McKinley replies urging swift negotiations and stern treatment of principal offenders.
New York reports recall of Baron Speck from Washington over Berlin’s hard line in the Far East. Officials say his conciliatory actions aided U S Germany relations and a peaceful China settlement, while Berlin favored slower progress and persisted disputes with Chinese officials.
A London dispatch reports Lord Salisbury will urge the Chinese emperor to return to Pekin to permit peace negotiations and a settlement without prolonged occupation. Britain and Germany favor near term diplomacy with the Chinese ruler, while the United States is praised for independent handling of China policy.
An old advertisement touts a cure for a cold in one day using laxatives and quinine tablets with a refund promise if it fails to work. The copy notes a signature on each box and references a drug brand name.
In Creed Philadelphia on October 19 the presbytery tallies show 30 in favor of revision only 34 for declaratory statement 10 for supplemental creed 5 for substitute creed and 3 for dismissal of the whole subject.
A switch engine on the Mobile and Ohio railroad collided with a freight train near Cairo on Oct 19. Oliver, Mobile and Ohio agent at Jonesboro Indiana, and Louis Pallesuelle of New Orleans were killed.
In Fremont Ohio on October 19 street mail boxes were broken open and rifled last night. The total loss amount is not yet known.
San Francisco reports a shipment valued near one million dollars of gold arrived today aboard the steamer Alameda from Australia. The cargo includes refined gold bars brought to market amid steady trade activity and financial interest in the harbor.
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review reports post strike optimism boosting trade in the West and South as crop marketing steadies. Cotton losses narrowed, wheat shows weakness due to Russian port activity, exports and prices adjust with improving iron and steel activity and rising wool purchases.
New York reports a cautious trade outlook with a stronger bank clearings surge while imports show few gains. South and Pacific coast trade remain cheerful and export orders surge due to army needs and Asiatic requirements. Iron and steel markets stay depressed with low values, rail production falls, and structural material firms performing well.
An advice piece urges regular cleansing of the body as with house cleaning. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to purify the blood strengthen the stomach and remove poisonous accumulations. A testimonial from John M Russell of Brent Cherokee Nation Ind Terr cites pneumonia recovery and renewed vigor after two bottles.
Bradstreet's notes a large influx of gold to New Yorkdriven by imports and overseas shipments. The arrivals bolster confidence amid stock market strength, with Bank of France permitting moderate withdrawals and light foreign participation in U S equities. Weathered by scattered wool market notes from San Francisco regions.
New York Oct 14 traffic managers of trunk lines met to discuss improving westbound rates to Mississippi and Missouri River points. They plan stricter notices against cut rates, aiming to reestablish tariff rates within weeks, though one line representative doubts full elimination is possible due to rate manipulation.
The Montana supreme court heard arguments on a writ of mandamus to force Secretary Hogan to certify Edward Scharnikow of Deer Lodge county as the People’s Party candidate for district judge instead of the Populists. N W McConnell urged the writ with Assistant Attorney General Loeb representing the secretary, who did not oppose but noted nomination and vacancy filing laws. Judgment was reserved at its close.
Governor Smith issued a requisition on Governor Stogers of Washington for James H Gray wanted in Butte on grand larceny charges. Sheriff Regan of Silver Bow county named as agent to return Gray from Beattle Beattle. Alleged embezzlement of 890 dollars from August Peto on May 26 while in employ of the victim.
In Hamilton on October 19 a prominent state figure Percy Kennett, manager of the Curlew mine, died after a revolver discharged when pulled from a drawer with papers. The shot entered under the chin and exited near the eye. Kennett was stepson of ex Governor Hauser and son in law of A M Holter.
Universal sorrow sweeps Helena after the accidental killing of Percy Kennett, stepson of former Governor Hauser and son-in-law of A. M. Holter. Kennett, 29, moved to Victor to manage the Curlew mine and later lived on a Bitter Root ranch, marrying Holter’s daughter about eleven years ago.
Mat Tanner of 213 Hamilton Street Albany recalls his near death from rheumatism in 1890 and says Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured him after doctors gave six weeks to live He attributes weight gain from 189 pounds to 207 pounds after thirteen boxes and recommends the remedy to others. He invites correspondence and notes the pills are sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
The obituary notes Mr. Kennett a famed rifle shot and outdoorsman with Montana cattleman roots. He served on the state fish and game commission by Governor Smith and traveled with a fearless reputation. Survived by two sons Holter and Hauser, he left a wide kin network in Helena and beyond.
Superior Judge William McDonald was today held in a $1,000 bond to appear before the superior court in Colfax Washington. The brief court action followed an Oct 1 incident triggering the charge against the judge.
Court charges Judge McDonald with suborning perjury by trying to pressure Keech, a burglary convict, to swear that J F Nessley, a Spokesman-Review correspondent, was guilty of burglary.
Milers Johnson, a Black man who shot and wounded Conductor Will Joram of the Texas Pacific near Baton Rouge, was lynched at 2 AM in Plaquemine. He had been briefly held at the state capital. officers were overpowered by a crowd when sheriff moved him toward Port Allen.
The Lima post office in Beaverhead county was robbed last night when burglars blew open the vault. No cash was recovered and the amount stolen is listed as zero in the report.
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