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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1901
Page
1
Yale marks its bicentennial with religious ceremonies in Battle Chapel honoring the institution’s founding era. The observances reflect devout New England traditions and the university’s historic past.
Yale university began its bicentennial celebration in New Haven with religious services in Battle Chapel. President Hadley and other dignitaries attended as hymns and sermons recalled Yale’s founding amid New England tradition. Weather and crowds added festive allure for the city.
The Associated Press notes famine conditions officially proclaimed by the interior minister in five Samara province districts Samara Bogoulminsk Novolussensk Nicolaevsk Stavropolus with a possible extension through winter. He also details relief in seven Siberian districts with forty thousand rubles allocated and warns Russian editors to avoid misinformation about famine.
The passage argues that transferring land from province to province and toward Siberia would deepen shortages in a poor, virgin country. It views large landowners as a stabilizing influence both agriculturally and politically, warning that widespread landlessness fuels chronic want and periodic famines.
The lumber laden steamer Swallow bound from Emerson to Buffalo foundered off Long Point during a gale. Its 10 crew members were saved by the wooden barge Manitou after the tow line was cut and the yawl launched. The Walter towed the Manitou into port later Saturday.
The steamer City of Cleveland of the Detroit and Cleveland line ran on a rock near Ballard's reef in heavy fog at about six this morning. It stove a large hole amidships and sank to the bottom, though the main deck remained above water. Forty passengers asleep in their berths were not awakened and no alarm was raised. Damage estimates are not yet available.
A cave-in in the East Honone drift of the Stockton Utah mine entombed Superintendent H G Button and two miners. Rescue teams saved the two miners but Button died from suffocation.
Rev. John Coleman Adams of Hartford, Conn., preaches at the Church of the Messiah during the Universalist General Convention in session held October 2.
A large gathering at a Buffalo convention hall heard Universalists discuss the theme Universalism the New Thought Problems of the Twentieth Century. Speakers included Rev. J. M. Atwood from Rochester NY Rev. Dr. Almon Gunnison of Canton NY and Rev. J. M. Puilmar of Lyons MA.
The Star and Times plan to operate 24 hours a day from dawn to after midnight with the Kansas City Star as the main title and Times attached in morning editions. An Associated Press franchise and full news gathering service enable earliest delivery of news with extra editions only for fully justified coverage. No other KC newspaper holds a 24 hour AP franchise.
Salt Lake Oct 20 Grief over army life to which he was devoted for 40 years is believed to have caused August Lange 61 ordnance sergeant at Fort Douglas to hang himself last night. Enlisted at Civil War start he fought at Spottsylvania wounded there later served in campaigns against western Indians. He leaves a widow and two grown daughters in Salt Lake City.
The fortifications board met at Sandy Hook to review preparations for upcoming field gun trials. The Lews gun, an improved French model, shows promise after initial oil cylinder issues, while a rapid firing German field gun draws attention. Trials will assess fire rate and accuracy, with top weapons sent to Fort Riley Kansas for further soldier testing. The board plans a follow up meeting on the 3st inet.
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson spoke to about 2,000 youths at First M. E. Church in Knoxville on science and spiritual training. He also discussed the navy, highlighting Admiral Philip as a model of a Christian in service.
President Johnson stated the American League has already under construction a list of National League players for a raid and will slightly increase the number before next season. No definite names were announced.
Philadelphia report states seven players from the National League club will join the American League next season. Delehanty Wolverton Orth Towns end head to Washington, while Flick Duggleby Monte Cross join Connie Mack's Philadelphia club. Two more players are expected to be placed with American League teams, but clubs are not yet decided.
Nashville reporter says W Oo Parmer for lessees of the Douglas track in Louisville denied plans for an all winter meeting with a winter book. He said any meeting would end by Thanksgiving and insisted he would not violate American Turf congress rules or oppose winter books.
Paris reports two delegates meetings of the Miners federation at St Etienne with no decision on a threatened strike. Reds push for action while yellows oppose it. Arm seizures and arming rumors heighten tension as 600 gendarmes patrol Montceau les Mines and 1,200 unemployed miners pose risk of localized violence.
Special Dispatch reports Captain Short and Quartermaster K C Foy at Fort Keogh uncover a scheme to siphon two pounds of oats per horse daily from the post rations. A nighttime stakeout leads to arrest of stablemen Hugh Scott and Davis as the officers claim ongoing prearranged thefts by the troops from Sturgis arrived units.
A Northern Pacific brakeman A H Wardlaw age 45 died at home after a short walk following lunch He had just returned from Springfield Tr and is survived by a wife and three children He belonged to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and had previously worked for the Great Northern at Great Falls
Late this afternoon a hay land fire developed around La Crosse Wisconsin and rapidly spread beyond city limits where firemen cannot reach it due to lack of water. Authorities suspect tramp arson as the cause.
Lands are stacked thousands of tons of hay. Although the loss cannot be estimated at present, officials say it will be large and may affect local markets.
Flooding and washouts along the White Pass and Yukon railroad hit Skagway and nearby areas. Bridges wrecked and roadbed washed away, three days needed to repair rail service, with losses pegged near 375000. U S army troops aided in life and property rescue as Dawson machinery shipments face delays until spring.
The Chicago Federation of Labor backed Allis-Chalmers machinists, vow to oppose Judge Kohlisaat's injunction in court, and plan a nationwide push to curb federal judges' powers. They will seek help from Illinois congressmen and Roosevelt to press Congress.
A Brussels dispatch to the Daily Mail states Mr. Kruger has received word from Mr. Schalk-Burger that most of Cape Colony is in open rebellion and that the Boers have armed 15,000 Afrikanders in the last three months.
Delegates spent Sunday in sight seeing and will visit general secretaries on Monday to sign names and addresses. An informal meeting is planned for preliminary arrangements, with a formal inaugural session set for Tuesday at 4 pm presided by Ignacio Mariscal.
Johnn Flanagan, the champion hammer thrower, set a new world record for the 1 pound weight at the Greater New York Irish Athlete association games. He threw 2 feet inches, surpassing the previous best of extend Mitch ell. Flanagan now holds all heavyweight records except the 55 pound weight for height, where J. Mitchell remains the closest rival.
The Venezuela United States dispute over 1892 damages shows an 8 000 sin k ing fund payment due this month through Haytian Cable that has not been paid. Venezuela agreed to 32 000 yearly in quarterly installments with interest to claimants. this marks the first default on a quarterly payment.
Henry J. Lenderink secretary of the United States legation in Santiago de Chile resigns and plans to depart for the United States.
Lieutenant Baines of the Ninth Infantry frustrates a bolo attack plot against American troops in Samar. Similar attempts are reported thwarted at other points, signaling continued vigilance by U S forces in the island campaign.
Manila reports a thwarted prison breakout plot in Carbiga Samar led by an insurgent priest and a president, with authorities arresting several conspirators. Three hundred thirty marines under Lt Col Goodrell sail aboard the New York, two battalions of the 12th Infantry head for Samar, while General Smith orders continued hammering of the insurrection.
Helena Oct 20 with impressive ceremonies the grand lodge of Montana Masons laid the corner stone of the new First Unitarian church at Park avenue and Lawrence street A large assemblage witnessed the service led by Chief Justice Theodore Brantly acting grand master and Helena Masons filled in for absent officers Addresses followed by Colonel W F Sanders and Rev Leslie W Sprague Two motor racing events included a 15 mile motor paced race won by Nelson in 24 55 2 5 minutes and a motor handicap with Albert Champion setting speed marks
Commissioner Mactarland reports cordial acceptances from Admiral Dewey Harvard President Eliot Chief Justice Muller Cardinal Gibbons Walter Logan Rector Conaty and Bishop Andrews as vice presidents of the National Memorial Arch association. Dewey and Conaty express willingness and support for the memorial effort.
New York reports a teenage rider Joe Nelson dominating a 15 mile motor paced race at the Vailsburg track. He set world amateur records for all miles except the fourth and fifth, as Fulton started strong but Nelson surged ahead and lapped him by five miles.
The royal party ends its stay in Canada after a morning service at St Pauls Anglican Church attended mainly by the governor general and countess. Bishop Courtneys sermon questioned the divine right of kings and praised equality. A royal dinner followed at Admiralty House as warships were lit. The Ophir will take them to St Johns at 11 tomorrow with contingency for fog.
London reports a serious cotton shortage with few cargoes en route and only two weeks of supplies expected. Factories may stop, risking a famine repetition longer than last year as American producers seek to maintain values, leaving little chance for substitutes to ease reliance on Southern US cotton.
Surgeon General Sternberg of Washington traveled to Columbus on official business and called at the McKinley home in Canton. He reportedly stopped for a social call on Mrs. McKinley. no change in her condition required his consultation, and he is said to be doing nicely.
Richmond Va Oct 20 General James A Walker ex member of congress from the ninth Virginia district and former brigadier general in the Confederate army died at his home in Wytheville today.
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