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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1901
Page
1
Admiral Sampson refused to accept the initial report on the destruction of Cervera's fleet because it omitted mention of New York. The revelation by Schley created a mild sensation in the courtroom as the inquiry proceeded.
Washington Oct 30 The cross examination of Admiral Schley in the naval inquiry concluded this afternoon after 34 questions focused on coaling retrograde movements and reconnaissance May 31 The witness stated his reasons for delaying reconnaissance and explained signals and orders while noting the New York presence and the loop of the Brooklyn.
A man is reported to have killed his own daughter in Virginia City. Police investigations are underway as neighbors describe a tense domestic dispute prior to the incident. No motive has been released.
Daniel Plumb, enraged by alleged disobedience, shot through doors at his mother in law's home, killing a two year old and wounding his wife and Mrs. Parks. He was arrested without resistance. coroner probe underway as officials discuss settlement terms with railroad interests.
In Great Falls Judge Leslie denied the motion for arrest of judgment and sentenced Percy De Wolfe to 10 years. He took the cyanide dose after the grand larceny verdict. The trial also heard of Judge Stephen De Wolfe’s death in Denver. The term closed with 36 years of total sentences across 12 criminal charges. six pleaded guilty. six convicted.
The Commercial Advertiser notes rapid progress toward retiring the preferred NP stock by E. H. Harriman and J. J. Hill factions. A possible week end announcement is hinted, pending W. K. Vanderbilt's return from Europe and his role as arbitrator. The Chicago & Northwestern appearance marks the only Wednesday development.
Washington reports a strong likelihood that President Roosevelt will include irrigation legislation in his forthcoming message to Congress. Irrigation expert Elwood Mead spoke with Roosevelt and outlined several plans, with Western lawmakers hopeful for federal aid to reclaim arid lands.
Three men were arrested after a running gun battle with officers near Redding California. The trio Frank Moran Mike Gratz and Ed Harrington from San Francisco escaped from a box car after robbing miner Harry Conway near Castella Oregon yesterday. They fired on pursuing officers and were captured about a mile from town.
Copenhagen news states the Official Giazettie rejects claims that King Edward has cancer and denies that specialists were in consultation during his recent Denmark visit. The denial emphasizes the reports are untrue and clarifies the king's health status.
Big Timber Oct. 30 After six hours the jury found J. H. Stickley guilty of assault in the third degree with Harry Albrecht as the complaining witness. The trial of Ferdinand Obendorff for stealing 26 head of calves from G. P. Wilson began.
Governor J. K. Toole spent the day in Miles City inspecting the state reform school and reported satisfaction with the condition of the institution and its operations.
Admiral Caillard sails with three battleships and two cruisers toward the Levant to demand satisfaction after Turkey refuses to seize a customs house at the nearest port.
Toulon correspondent reports the entire French squadron has departed with Caillard in command. One division stops at Salins-d’Hieres while another battleship and cruiser division heads toward the Levant. Two thousand troops join the force as Caillard aims to seize a port if Ottoman replies fall short. Potential destinations include Mytilene or Salonica near Dardanelles Smyrna.
In Portland Oregon on October 30 Mrs John A Emmett 17 committed suicide by swallowing carbolic acid at a hotel. She and her husband had been married two days and had traveled from Halsey Oregon for their honeymoon. Emmett drank to excess during the quarrel.
In The Hague the second chamber discussed foreign questions as the Dutch Red Cross report condemns the capture of the ambulance near Pretoria on July 5 1900. It says Britain knew private Boer letters were aboard and used the seizure to deport nurses and doctors now held on Ceylon. The committee urged arbritration and passage of aid but received no reply.
The president announced several appointments including Frank I Osborne to the United States court of private land claims as associate justice succeeding Judge Fuller. Osborne, a Democrat from Charlotte North Carolina, former North Carolina attorney general. Also named were Clarence A Carr Johan B Bliss Leland J James L B Sticht Owen Hill and Charles Herdahl to naval rank positions.
Fire at a Northern Pacific ice house in Billings on October 3 caused about 2000 dollars in damage. Firemen struggled to control the blaze as wind spread embers before hoses could be laid. The company operates four other ice houses, reducing overall impact.
Dan Stevens arrested Monday on a Justice Race warrant for allegedly robbing Mr. Duffy of a roll of bills. The hearing was held this afternoon but the case was dismissed due to the complainant's absence.
William Courtenay a longtime Miles City resident and prominent livestock breeder died this afternoon after a long kidney illness. He contributed to Montana's early history and was one of the state's oldest settlers.
Socialist Reichstag member Herr Scheenlank died in Leipsig on October 30, the report confirms.
A blaze at Peterson & Co. picture frame factory on Union street and Austin avenue, fanned by a strong wind, destroyed property valued at $750,000. The Peterson factory and contents worth 175,000 were wiped out, with damage spreading to nearby Reil burg & Stopp packing and several blocks of Milwaukee avenue residences. Most residents escaped.
Secretary Hitchcock assured Archbishops Ireland and Riordan that he would revoke the Browning order which directed Indian children be sent to agency and government schools first and allowed sectarian schools after government capacity was met. The order had been suspended recently and church leaders sought full revocation rather than suspension.
Washington reports that 25 principal U S harbors now have heavy guns and mortars for coast defense. Gen Gillespie outlines the Enidcott board plan and its yearly amendments and provides river and harbor work estimates for the year ending June 20 1903. The Yellowstone park improvement is listed at $250 000 and local engineer estimates are shown as 25 to 331 1 3 percent lower in some cases.
A local Baltimore & Ohio passenger train hit a light engine near Vance Station Pennsylvania. Michael Hahn the car inspector was killed. Seven railroad workers were injured and feared dead include James Bagson division superintendent and Michael Padden supervisor's clerk while Spangler the bridge superintendent is among the injured.
London anarchist groups marked the electrocution of Czolgosz with dances and gatherings that stretched into the early hours. They featured black and red colors and songs, with the traitorous figure prominent on platform decor.
Berkeley Oct 30 R C Gordon manager of Princeton football wired I J Muma for a Christmas game with the University of California eleven California will decide on a Christmas date depending on the outcome of next Saturday's contest with the university.
The University of Nevada football team edged Berkeley 12 to 0 in a hard fought game at Cal in October. All Nevada points came in the second half.
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