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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1900
Page
9
Mrs. George James of Seattle died suddenly, prompting a local death notice. The husband’s name appears as George James, and the event is reported as an unexpected passing in the city. Further details are not provided in the readable excerpt.
The body of Mrs. George James of Seattle was taken from the north coast limited at Butte as the westbound train arrived. She had died between Butte and Pipestone from complications of a cancer following an extended illness and an operation in Boston. Her husband, George James of the firm George James & Co. of the Variety iron works, accompanied her home.
Berlin dispatch reports in well informed circles that the emperor resisted Count von Buelow accepting the chancellor post. The change in leaders promises no policy shift, no militant moves against socialists, and no new repressive measures for now. The foreign-policy focus dominates domestic concerns.
The Marquette club plans a harvest home prosperity feast in Chicago at the Coliseum with corn ears and sheaves decorating the interior. The event also serves as a welcome reception for Senator Hanna on his West tour, labeled the dollar dinner. Speakers include Mark Hanna J B Burroughs and J K Cubbison. seats for 4 000 guests.
Ex Governor Hill of New York spoke to about 5 000 at the 1st regiment armory in Chicago. Mayor Harrison introduced him and led the ovation as the crowd overflowed into an outdoor meeting. Hill received long applause before starting his remarks.
Laurenco Marquez reports that President Kruger was secretly taken aboard the Dutch cruiser Gelderland this morning and will sail for Holland tomorrow. Fleeing fear of Boer attack, refugees sour on Kruger for leaving the country. Gelderland reportedly sails tomorrow.
Lord Roberts reports from Pretoria that a Boer party entered Jagersfontein on the night of October 16. A fight followed the next morning with 11 British dead and the Boers losing their commander and 20 more killed.
Denver report says Joe Gans defeated Kelly in the eighth round of a scheduled bout. Kelly's seconds threw up the sponge at the end of the eighth, ending the match.
Georgetown Kentucky October 19 no verdict in the Youtsey case is expected today as jurors continue to deliberate with evidence having been presented through the trial.
At 8:30 tonight the court submitted the case to the jury. The judge adjourned, allowing jurors to decide whether to deliberate tonight or start tomorrow. Jurors were sent to their boarding house with orders to report back tomorrow.
Scranton Pa October. After Philadelphia and Scranton conferences operators resist extending the 10 percent event offer after April 1 1899 as demanded by the miners convention. Major firms refuse to amend resolutions, signaling continued strike posture while resisting John Mitchell's influence.
A. E. Stevenson and John M. Quinn addressed about 3000 Democrats in Utica New York. They were met at the depot by a party committee and escorted to a hotel. Stevenson spoke an hour on imperialism the trusts and current issues drawing warm applause and an overnight stay before departing for Chicago.
A Valparaiso dispatch reports Bolivia rejecting Chilean offers and affirming its right to the disputed port. The Bolivian foreign affairs secretary issued a circular to all Chilean ministers outlining Bolivia’s position in the conflict.
Reliable unofficial reports say allied forces entered Paotingfu on October 17. The city offered little resistance as British units captured 17 imperial soldiers at Wenansien on October 10, part of a 2000 man force to disperse Boxers. Captives said they killed 200 Bowers and were fired upon as they retreated toward Paoxdiew, then dispersed by French forces. Runners say many Chinese return to villages along the German French column path.
Washington reports the Chinese government has asked Secretary Hay to begin negotiations tomorrow in Pekin to settle the question. The department has instructed Minister Con ger on the course to pursue.
Shanghai reports reformer Sun Yat Sen and fellow rebels issuing a manifesto to the Yangtse valley mandarin denouncing Manchu misrule and pledging not to interfere with native converts.
San Francisco reports two deaths aboard the transport Sherman from Manta with Private James M. Haynes of Company F 37th Infantry and Private James H. Richardson of Company F 39th Infantry among the dead. Nine other soldiers died during the voyage including H Leavy EK ith Infantry Joan Carroll late of Company L 36th Infantry William Gordon Company 3 Engineer Corps William H Morte Company 1 9th Infantry J M Thompson Company E Engineer Corps Henry Sutter Company L 32d Infantry Bert J Emmons Battery E 1st Artillery Edward J Anderson Troop A 11th Cavalry and W E Elkis Company E 47th Infantry.
News from Raise Idaho reports an attempt to wreck the eastbound Short Line near Orchard about 9 o clock Wednesday night. Two heavy log chains wrapped around rails three times were found. the train passed slowly and was jolted. Chains nearly cut through. Detectives on the case with no suspects yet.
Washington October 19 John Sherman shows comfort and rest as bronchial illness eases slightly. No major change in condition. he is weaker than yesterday but sleeping more due to the bronchial trouble.
Brockton Mass October 19 Will Stinson set new records behind pacers for a timed trial covering eight to fifteen minutes Elkes had held the previous marks since last year at Herkeley New York
The Times editorials call the joint note arrogantly phrased and say China must be taught its place for any negotiations to progress. Shanghai dispatch notes taotai seeking arrests of Chinese in the foreign settlement tied to anti foreign influence. A Yangtze tribute of rice shows viceroys backing the empress dowager.
Seattle news reports the Yukon navigation season of 1900 closing with many steamers tied up along the river. Freight destined for the Klondike has been cleared despite expectations of surplus moves. At White Horse several shipments for Dawson arrived after closing notice. steamers Columbian Bailey Yukoner and Syhii remain docked for winter. White Pass & Yukom officers are reticent but freight handled is known to exceed previous years, with September totals over 360 tons daily.
The native governors report over 409 guns across Samoa, chiefly at Manua. They seek compensation if confiscated as foreigners begin taking arms out under a new licensing ordinance granting the privilege to possess any arm.
Frankfort Oct 19 A conference committee report on election law reforms is expected to pass this week. The compromise substitute backed by anti Goebel democrats won overwhelmingly. The bill would assign Republican counties to Republicans and Democratic counties to Democrats but would not affect the November election.
Government estimates NSW wheat area at 1,910,989 acres, up 69,560 from prior figures. Threshing area totals 1,605,893 acres, 179,727 more than last season, with overall cultivation across the colony at 2,525,488 acres.
In Yokohama on October 19 Marquis Ito forms a new cabinet. Viscount Katsura Taro and Admiral Yamamoto retain the war and marine portfolios. Other ministers join the premier's new party.
Berlin reports the Dowager Empress Frederick is temporarily improved. Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia have departed Hamburg for Kiel.
The British Mark Invenurie arrived from Swan Sea with a broken foremast and three deaths reported during the voyage. The ship was ordered into quarantine with limited information available.
The office of naval intelligence holds extensive photograph collections from foreign ships. Through overseas naval representatives, the department has long gathered precise data on personnel and matériel. The navy department can determine exact force levels at any designated point worldwide.
Rio Grande basin near El Paso reports Guadaloupe Mexico. A cloudburst Wednesday night swept away the town. Four hundred villagers lost all possessions. An old man and two children perished along with livestock including goats cattle horses and fowls.
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