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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
3
General Margarres and an army of two thousand rout rebel forces at La Cienaga. Uribe Uribe and Castillo, leaders of the revolutionary forces, are captured after having menaced Bogota in recent weeks of the conflict.
Panama and Colon reports confirm Uribe-Uribe and Castillo surrender at Rio Frio after heavy fighting near La Cienaga. Government forces, led by Margarres, encircled rebels to end major resistance in Magdalena and Bolivar, with both generals taken prisoner and Panamanian officials praising suppression of the rebellion.
A dramatic pursuit in Valparaiso ends with Sheriff La Count seizing Dr. Sharpe as a train departs. Miss Sella Teller, cousin of Senator Teller, escaped from a private asylum and sought $50,000 against a brother over her confinement. Attorneys and a habeas corpus writ intervened at the Pennsylvania station.
The crown prince of Siam hosted a farewell dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York with informal toasts honoring the president and New York City mayor. Attendees included Prince Chakrabeconse, Mayor Low, Gen. James Wilson, the Siamese minister, and Henry Clews. the party will depart for Boston by private car tomorrow to begin a western trip.
In Glasgow the Shamrock III project moves forward with frame bending nearly done and keel plate shaping begun. The build is set to commence within a fortnight as workers push toward completion.
Washington reports the state department gave a prompt answer to the latest Colombian note on the Panama canal treaty. The note, transmitted Monday, is said to largely address Colombia's view on sovereignty of the isthmus, a point Colombians insist upon.
Old Chief Tabbee of the Uintah Utes, a friend of Brigham Young who worked to keep peace with whites, died near White Rock agency aged 104. He had been blind for years. his squaw died 25 years ago and he never remarried. Forty of his horses were shot over his grave after burial.
Great Falls dispatch reports Lena J. Swager loses 160 acre desert land claim near Cascade after George Taylor contest. Helena and Washington offices upheld decisions that the entry did not meet requirement, Acting Secretary Ryan cancels the Swager filing.
Rome reports the operation on Dr Lapponi the pope's private physician for appendicitis was successful. Dr Mazzoni who previously operated on the pope for a cyst two years ago informed the pope by telephone and was urged to visit in person for fuller details.
Heidsieck and Co of Rheims report the 1902 vintage of champagne as an absolute failure and among the blackest in their experience. The 1903 vintage also looks poor, raising concerns for producers and markets.
A San Francisco dispatch dated October 28 recounts mutinous conduct by the crew of the bark Gayhead, which left men on a Ladrone island after sailing nearly a year ago from this port. The whaler carried a largely mutinous crew when it departed.
Mutinous Chileans and Mexicans aboard the Gayhead after weeks at sea refuse to work once reaching Guam. Fifteen Spanish-Americans are hustled ashore and replaced by Ladrone islanders famed for whaling prowess.
The Times leads with the appointment of Sir Anthony Patrick MacDonnell as permanent under secretary for Ireland in succession to Sir David Harrell. It notes Harrell’s pensioned removal, praises Harrell’s energy, and hints higher authorities overruled him on enforcing crimes in Ireland. It highlights MacDonnell’s Irish background and his brother’s nationalist ties, suggesting neutrality in policy versus sentiment.
Joseph M. Dixon, the Republican nominee, faced a half filled St. George's hall audience in Centerville. The Montana State band failed to energize voters while Dixon and Howells spoke on prosperity and trusts as weary attendees left mid program. A separate notice reports Mary Sullivan’s death at 7 months and a stage presentation “A Bachelor’s Romance” with cast notes.
Bonnie Hoyt a chorus member from Boston who joined the Prince of Pilsen company at Studebaker theater died of peritonitis in Chicago. She was moved to Anna Ross Sanitarium two weeks prior and remained unconscious since Sunday. No relatives found. mother Mrs Will Grigesby reportedly in Gainesville Texas.
The Supreme Court heard Admiral Dewey and staff claims for prize money from vessels captured at Manila. Total claims amount to about half a million dollars.
Special Dispatch reports in Helena that the hearing on the temporary writ of prohibition in the state ex rel. A. C. Jardine et al. versus Judge Henry of Park County Sixth District Court will be held in the supreme court tomorrow. The writ sought a Stay in the receivership of the Bear Gulch Mining company pending appeal.
St Petersburg cable reports an outbreak on the Kamchatka peninsula with ten thousand dead and some villages nearly wiped out. The Daily Mail correspondent notes thousands dying and a drastic collapse of local populations.
The James Neill company staged Hon. John Grigsby at the Broadway last night to a smaller audience than the performance deserved. critics note fine play and strong acting.
P Mulcahy, accused by police of being the Northern Pacific highwayman near Bearmouth, was jailed after a drunken arrest by Tom Hynes at East Park street and Renshaw alley. He refused to go home and was held until sobering and an alibi could be provided. A Helena officer linked him to the case. a brother-in-law works as shift boss at the Never Sweat mine.
A draft of 9.75 dollars plus prior receipts was sent to W B Wilson secretary of the United Mine Workers and M P Tobin treasurer of the Mill and Smeltermen's union with funds raised for anthracite coal strikers. Daly Bank and Trust Company forwarded the money at no charge. The Anaconda strike fund total forwarded reached 1146.75 dollars.
Stamford University reports Football Manager Edward arranged with George C. Riser of the University of Utah to stage an inter-collegiate game in Salt Lake City on Thanksgiving Day.
A large turnout packed the Butte Public Library auditorium last evening to hear Edwin Norris of Dillon and C B Nolan of Helena. Norris spoke on national affairs while Nolan discussed local issues including Heinze's bid to control the judiciary and his support for Judge Leslie over Holloway and Leake.
Pr W Ryan and Bernard Noon addressed about 400 miners at the Parrot mine ropehouse in Silver Bow county. Speakers urged a fair deal, denounced Heinze’s alleged attempts to close mines, and praised the Democratic ticket as honest and best for the state. Noon focused on national issues while avoiding local matters.
The state wins a point in a bid to compel Stenographer J. F. Ledwidge to provide the Colbert will case transcripts to the attorney general. The writ of mandate was overruled and the hearing set for 10 o'clock tomorrow morning with Ledwidge seeking about $420 for the record.
Helena, Oct. 28 Mrs. Margaret Sherer age 59 died at 7 this morning at 713 Ninth Avenue. The funeral is set for 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon at the German Lutheran church with interment in Odd Fellows cemetery.
A small prairie fire near La Porte Texas started by an engine sparked a freight train blaze. The fire burned the entire train except one cotton car, causing an estimated loss of 106000 dollars.
News from Lisbon reports the Italian steamer Prima Vera foundered on October 28. It is unclear whether any lives were lost or if all crew survived.
Fire destroyed a portion of the Forest Hardwood Manufacturing plant in Little Rock Arkansas causing estimated losses of 100090 dollars. The blaze broke out tonight and damage is confined largely to one building with crews remaining on scene to prevent further spread.
The New York Sun lauds Judge Wellhouse who transformed poor land near Leaven into 1600 acres of apple orchards. His ten year net profits reach $104,000 as favorable scripture for westward expansion in Kansas.
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