01 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1902
Page
1
A severe fire at the Alice mine plant in Walkerville Montana causes extensive damage to one of the state’s oldest silver properties. Loss estimated between 50000 and 75000 dollars. The blaze threatens remaining structures and ore processing equipment. Local authorities coordinate response with firefighting units.
Flames swept the Alice mine hoist and shafthouse in Walkerville, threatening major destruction to the town. Almost 700 volunteers fought the blaze for hours, protecting the mill and Magna Charta property as water from local pumps and neighboring mines restrained the inferno. Losses are estimated between 50 000 and 75 000 with the shaft and equipment likely sustaining substantial damage.
The article notes the Turpth annual convention opening session this morning led by key delegates and local officials. Readers are asked to follow updates on the event’s proceedings and any important resolutions adopted.
President Shafner expresses optimism as the fifth annual International Mining Congress opens at the Broadway theater with a large delegation from across the United States. Notables include Fr H Newell and Waldemar Lindgren among many speakers. the day’s program features welcomes, committee appointments, and the reading of the official call.
Refuses to give up his job. Anguren, president of Maracaibo state, has been ordered by Venezuela to cede authority to General Olivart. Anguren refuses to obey, raising fears of political complications in Curacao.
Thick mist envelops Roseau Dominica as Mt. Pelee eruptions intensify with dust showers and detonations reported. Dispatches from Martinique and Castries describe darkness, rumbling, and interrupted cables while Paris notes no official confirmation of eruptions.
A dust cloud shrouds the port of Direction of Martinique Point and Guadaloupe Aug 31. Fine ashes fall as a drizzle while semi dark seas and ships appear enveloped in smoke. Reports from Basse Terre say the island has been covered since daybreak with dust from the southeast alarming residents.
St John residents B W T report numerous loud detonations heard from 9 PM to midnight on August 31, indicating a period of intense sounds across the area.
A series of loud reports were heard in Fasse Terre St Kitts from 7 until 9 oclock last night. The incidents were reported by local residents and attributed to nearby activity. Police inquiries are taking place to determine the source of the disturbances.
Jurors in the R C Sneed case reported an inability to agree and were discharged. The trial, for assault with intent to murder H V Platt, will proceed at the December term. Sneed, a well known local attorney, shot Platt in a June mining dispute.
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