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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
13
A severe cloudburst battered AU BIC causing substantial damage and disrupting operations. Eyewitness reports describe flooded streets and downed branches, with response crews assessing downed power lines and property impacts across the city. Authorities urge caution as clean up and repairs begin.
A second cloudburst near Livingston, six inches to one foot of water on sidewalks, floods basements and streets along Twelfth to Main, washing grain and sacks around stores. Businesses including Thompson company and Madison River Power suffer substantial damage. several thousand dollars expected.
A severe Bozeman storm at five pm brought rain and hail over the valley southwest of the city. Large grain fields were beaten down within minutes and hailstones measured up to three quarters of an inch. City streets became streams while damage beyond the city was not yet known. Elders say no late hailstorm in living memory has struck the valley.
Santa Fe plans a new fast train KC to Los Angeles in 60 hours, aiming to boost Southern California mail revenue. Western railroad circles report the move, with EF O McCormick of Harriman lines to inquire on Santa Fe plans. The scheme would affect about $1.25 million in annual revenue shared with Rock Island and Southern Pacific.
Mrs Jessie Livingstone Forbes of Fairfield and New York wife of aviator A Holland Forbes was named defendant in a $75 000 suit filed by Mrs Ida Rowley of New York alleging alienation of affections by Mrs Forbes The suit names Ernest Rowley chauffeur to the Forbes as the victim of the alleged wrongdoing in Bridgeport Connecticut dated September 2
Rochester police probe the death of 17 year old Anna Schumacher whose body was found in Holy Sepulcher cemetery. An employee who guided relatives across the grounds testified, but investigators have not identified who accompanied the girl, keeping the case a mystery despite extensive searching and leads.
Nordenskjold recounts Rasmussen interview in Greenland describing how Eskimos initially resisted following Dr Cook but as the voyage began several young men volunteered to assist. Experienced elders then joined, saying they would not abandon the man who trusted them or their sons.
Neuvo Laredo Texas reports from Camagrarac Mexico that San Juan river flooding has wiped out half the town, leaving about 200 Mexican families homeless with no reported deaths.
Helena September 2 The state land office reported August receipts of 51664.61 after a settlement by Register Ray with the state treasurer. The figure is notable since only one auction has occurred this year and all lands under the enabling act must be sold this way.
Spokane reports John Glinderman a former Medical Lake inmate killed his wife by choking at 8:30 AM and fought officers for 15 minutes from his Monroe Street home before capture as a crowd gathered outside. Police learned of the crime after entering the house and found Mrs. Glinderman slain with throat marks.
Secretary Bal linger will reach Washington tomorrow and likely go to Beverly to brief the president on the Cunningham coal claims dispute between the interior department and the forestry bureau. Assistant Secretary Pierce has finished his work, with Land Commissioner Dennett and aide Schwartz finalizing documents. Officials expect to show the Cunningham claims were not popular in the land office or interior department.
Eagle Island Me Sept 2 Mrs Robert K Peary congratulates Dr Cook on reaching the pole. She expects a message from Commander Peary by mid month and hopes he has also reached farthest north in his expedition.
In Tampa Florida on September 2 the prophecy claiming a great disaster would wipe out the city on September 1 proved false. Fourteen followers, known as footsore disciples of an unknown tongue, returned from Durant after selling possessions and moving to safety. Their chief priestess allegedly raised prices for provisions, with profits going to herself as the prophecy was revised to September 18.
Beverly Mass September 2 President Taft bids farewell to Walter Ely Clark to be inaugurated as Alaska governor October 1 and says he may visit Alaska next summer possibly extending to Hawaii Secretary Knox attends and jokes Annex it. Taft’s golf plans may be affected by a touch of scratica.
Brunswick, Me Sept 2 Mrs Frederick A Cook wife of the explorer declined to discuss her husbands achievement saying she did not desire notoriety She said she was very glad her husband reached the pole and had always had faith in his success and never doubted he would win
Danish explorer Anundsen defends his former colleague amid praise for Cook’s achievements. He asserts unwavering belief that Cook has succeeded, resisting criticism or doubt.
London reports Dr. Cook’s pole narrative has quieted magnetic pole theories but left questions about reaching the true pole unresolved. Capt. Amundsen defends Cook, praises his discretion, and voices plans to await Copenhagen arrival for facts. London papers laud Cook yet seek more details before conviction.
Copenhagen authorities and polar experts regard Dr. Frederick A. Cook’s North Pole claim as conclusive. Commodore Hovgaard and Greenland official C. A. Nielsen voiced strong support. A reception committee, Danish government steamer escort, and Royal Geographical Society invitation outline a formal welcome on his arrival.
Portland and Poughkeepsie dispatches report mixed judgments on Dr. Cook's North Pole claim. Dr. L C Wolff critiques Cook for using Peary's route, urges independent verification, and notes expeditions occurred in April. Dillon Wallace expresses strong support for Cook and predicts relief plans and notes on Greenland observations.
Honolulu reports that at a luncheon for the congressional delegation the Hawaii Merchants' Association will strongly urge passage of a ship subsidy bill and the suspension of coastwise navigation rules to allow foreign vessels to operate between island ports and the mainland. Representative Richard A. Bartholdt of Missouri supports removing coastwise restrictions for Hawaii but doubts Congress will subsidize ships other than mail liners.
New York Sept. 2 K H Harriman was in communication with his office today. It was stated that his condition is improving and he is better able to communicate.
Honolulu September 2 The territorial board of immigration plans to solve Hawaii labor needs by importing Russian families from Manchuria. S. C. Atkinson sailed today on the liner Siberia to arrange for 56 families to settle in Hawaii. If successful, more Russian families may be induced to relocate.
The Lusitania completed the Queenstown voyage in 4 days 11 hours 4 minutes, shaving 3 hours 14 minutes from its best time and averaging 25.45 knots. It beat the Mauretania’s 25.84 knot record and docked at the Cunard pier just before 8 o clock, the first liner to reach on the fourth day out from Queenstown.
Montreal reports concern in government marine circles over Captain Bernier Canada's arctic explorer who vanished after leaving Quebec in July 1908 on a northern voyage. The last communication came in October from whalers noting Bernier planting the union jack on Arctic islands. His well equipped expedition has yielded no further word.
Pittsburg Sept 2 Special Government Agent W I Houglund investigating charges of peonage at the Pressed Steel Car company plant in Sehoenville reports finding new evidence tending to substantiate the charges He refused to issue a statement
A homecoming event honors Dr. Cook, noted for pole discovering work. The national gathering celebrates achievements in exploration and science with delegates from multiple institutions.
Plans in New York envision a national and possibly international welcome for Dr. Frederick A. Cook. Arctic club members hope Taft attendance, with explorers from around the world expected, including the Duke of Abruzzi and Nansen. Cook's backers say the pole achievement was guided by expert opinions and careful prep, and may lead to stops in Copenhagen, Christiana, and London before a New York homecoming.
Washington reports state department officers deem the lands Dr. Cook reportedly discovered on his polar journey of little consequence to US territorial possession. They note many explorers found vast lands since 1828 with no American claims and doubt the United States would assert sovereignty over Cook's claimed region, possibly Greenland extension or Danish territory.
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