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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1900
Page
3
Russia proposes withdrawal from China to contribute toward protecting the transport service. No messages were received from United States officials in China this morning.
The Official Messenger prints the Aug. 25 circular from Russia to ministers abroad detailing aims in China. It emphasizes protecting Pekin legation and Russian subjects, aiding Chinese government, avoiding partition, and forming a legal central government at Pekin while retaining troops in Manchuria until order is restored. The note covers recall plans for ministers to Tientsin and possible negotiations with a legal Chinese government.
London dispatchs report Shanghai circulating rumors that Britain backs Huo Kin Yih and Chang Chin Tung against removal by the dowager empress and opposes China dismemberment. Imperial court fears troops ravaging provinces as German legation may open in Shanghai with von Waldersee arrival.
The Neste Nachrichten reports Emperor William ordered bombardment of a Chinese city for each German killed, a note allegedly sent via Telegraph Bendemann. The foreign office reportedly blocked cabling the message. Meanwhile London signals Lord Salisbury may back the American-Russian peace proposals with possible modifications.
The French ambassador to Spain, Patenotre, arrived in Washington for a short stay. He was welcomed at the French embassy, where he had previously served before his transfer to Madrid. The two ambassadors Cambon and Patenotre carried the main burden of the peace negotiations between Spain and the United States.
Delegates listed for the state convention include Roger Fleming, M. Arthum, Walter Alderson, A. A. Ellis, Peter Marshall, George H. Bailey, and others amid the denouncement of Slark and Heinze by the Republican circle in Cas Cade.
Bozeman Montana September 1 The republican county convention met in Maxeys hall with smooth order and harmony nominating state senator Dr W A Tudor representatives W A Round H T Stanton and Wesley C New to sheriff Thomas Fowler treasurer J A McKelroy county attorney George D Pease assessor John Ingram superintendent of public schools Miss Eleanor Ferris coroner Dr J E Safely public administrator Charles Pletech and commissioners G E K Davis Thomas Kirk and Jesse Lambert Delegates to the state convention were chosen amid speeches condemning Democratic policy and attacking Montana treasurer corruption linked to a million dollar bid for the U S Senate.
Livingston Sept 1 Republicans at the Park County courthouse nominated a full ticket and chosen delegates to the Helena state convention on the 5th. Charles A Burg was permanent chairman and Otto Krieger secretary. The ticket lists W. E. Thompson state senator Livingston and others for sheriff treasurer county clerk assessor and more. Delegates include A M Williams E H Talcott R D Alton and W H Poorman as Sixth district judge candidate.
Kalispell September 1 The Republican county convention elected M Goshorn as chairman and nominated a full county ticket. Legislators named were B J MeIntyre Wallspetl L H Faust Libby and TAL Churchitt. Delegates to the state convention were listed. they endorsed McKinley policy and the Philadelphia platform and instructed delegates to back W N Noffsinger for judge of the Eleventh Judicial district.
Beaverhead County Dillon Sept 1 The Republican county convention met in the courthouse naming J G Shannen temporary chairman and Frank Hel temporary clerk. On reassembling Frank Eliel permanent chairman and A G Williams clerk the ticket was set with M J Davidson state senator A J Noyes and A L Anderson representatives O M Best C R Brown J A Wall clerk of the court L J Price sheriff R J Moore treasurer John S Innes clerk and recorder J S Baker county attorney W J Cushing assessor W Conger superintendent Miss Janie V Carter coroner J Cashmore public administrator G W Gray. Delegates and alternates to the state convention were named including B F White J E Morse J I Bishop Frank Landon W A Jones J B R Gilbert W F Mauldin A C Anderson John G Willis Henry Thompson and A Anderson.
J Noyes HF F Jackson J W Scott J A Jackson named as organizers with alternates W M Knapp Ed H Harvey G B Conway George Vance O M Best Charles Ratterlick A G Williams Frank Eliel L J Price K A Bailey Samuel Skelton A Gilson Al DeWitt and A P Brown listed as backups for the proceedings.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Sllings dated Sept 1 reports the Yellowstone county Republican convention with full precinct representation. W H Norton elected chairman. Delegates named J E Edwards H W Rowley W H Norton H B Quinn H N Kennedy. Alternates listed EB Hungerford C H Luduman J H Rinehart T S Linton W L Linton C Yegen EB Smith. Officers nominated include County commissioners Sam Deverill W O Parker HH B Dram Clerk Robert Levens Representative T C Stull Sheriff T Linton Assessor A P Smith Treasurer KK S Holmes County attorney FL F Hathorn Superintendent Mra Strang County surveyor A A Morris Coroner Dr James Chappell Public administrator George Benninghoff. No county clerk and recorder nominated yet.
The piece explains how one pound of coal contains immense energy enough to raise water temperature, do a day’s work of many men, melt snow, and power machines. It compares coal energy to horse power, locomotives, and saws, using vivid, era-appropriate calculations.
John Fowler is described as United States consul at Chefoo China with 21 years in government service. He began as a clerk at the Washington navy yard in 187, served on the Tallapoosa until its 1885 wreck, and was appointed consul at Ningpoo ten years ago by President Harrison before a Chefoo transfer by President Cleveland in 18%.
The fragment notes that the first authenticated naval clash occurred between Corinth and Corcyra where the Corinthians were victorious. The brief reference anchors ancient naval conflict in early Greek history.
Local schedule features a Mountain View park clash between Great Falls and Anaconda as the main event of the day. Gregson Springs and Anaconda Juniors set to play at Gregson. Neversweats postponed to next Sunday due to Junior travel plans.
The Modern Woodmen of America band formerly the Anaconda Cadet band will perform in Gregson Springs this afternoon with selections including Meteoric, Bluebird Waltz, My Girl, Mountain Echoes, Rosey Casey Waltz, and Felication Over. A repeat concert is planned for the Margaret theater balcony in Anaconda this evening.
The Republican convention adjourned at 12:20 a m after finalizing the ticket: Assessor Lee W. C. Staton of Mill Creek. Clerk and Recorder W F Evans of Deer Lodge. Superintendent of Schools Miss Elizabeth Thompson of Anaconda. County Surveyor E A MacDonald of Anaconda. Coroner A Bhert of Anaconda. Public Administrator George Brolin of Anaconda.
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The Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II's accession anniversary was celebrated yesterday with congratulations from state dignitaries and foreign representatives. Autograph letters from sovereigns were received as the native press published laudatory articles and poems. The city and shipping were illuminated and a banquet is set for tonight at the Yildiz kiosk for foreign representatives and special missions.
The Spokesman-Review notes the Buffalo Hump camp shows rapid development after less than three years. Investment nears 1.25 million with many claims, shafts, and properties under active exploration. A broad labor pool remains available within 50 miles as the syndicate runs short of men to hire.
Spokane reports the Buffalo Hump syndicate led by Charles Sweeny has spent 500000 on its holdings with a planned 256000 more this season. Ten men are building the Badger to Hump wagon road, linking with Mellen on the Clearwater branch and the Elk City road toward Badger, six miles still under construction.
J A Snedaker reports steadier mining activity in Arizona with large operations under way. Helvetia near Phoenix and Bay north of Phoenix are extensive properties with major investment. Helvetia, a New York company, builds a smelter and concentrating plant and plans output. Washington camps host Mowry and Pride of the Week, both large Denver owned ventures. A. R. Wilfley’s magnetic mill concentrates ore and makes high grade product amid growing profits.
In Life magazine a light quip contrasts a woman seeking closure with the twist that another woman may hold the floor. The exchange underscores social humor about conversation dynamics among women.
In the Indianapolis Journal the shoe clerk boarder muses on who compiles the Chinese dispatches and cites a humorous guess that the name is Wun-Heap-14, per the Cheerful Idiot.
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