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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
12
Idaho delegates push for business organization of the mining congress while lamenting lack of reports and officers. They warn a split could form an American Mining association if restructuring fails, with Idaho boasting 31 delegates and South Dakota 41 represented.
A small frame house at Elm and Monres streets owned by John McConville and occupied by Marcus Mantz and wife was destroyed after a blaze during the Ringling Bros show. Firefighters saved little, piano destroyed. neighbors reported furniture top quality. Total loss near two thousand dollars. occupants were away at the time.
Deputy Sheriff Stark of Twin Bridges arrested a traveling companion on petty larceny charges after a train trip from Twin Bridges to Whitehall. Stark had left a prisoner in Whitehall earlier and was instructed by telephone to arrest the unknown man, who was placed in the Whitehall jail for the day.
Judge McClernan yesterday adjourned his court until Saturday morning. David Lawrence has returned from a six months sojourn in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. Mrs. E Fournier has arrived from Canada and will spend time visiting relatives in this city.
Ed Backa a Finlander formerly living near 22 East Granite Street was brought back to the county jail after acting in a manner that officials deem evidence of insanity. A doctor examined him to assess his mental state, and he had been allowed to go temporarily. No decision has yet been reached.
Officials state the patient is insane and should be placed in permanent confinement. The excerpt notes a determination by authorities regarding his mental condition and custody.
City officials vow ample protection for employees traveling streets as strikebreakers fear mob violence. Mayor Murray has doubled the police force and will arrest and prosecute any strikers who interfere with the new workers or businesspeople in the shops.
Victoria B C September 4 Among the heaviest losers in the Mount Baker hotel fire this morning was Mrs J W Ladd wife of the Portland banker who lost jewels and personal effects Mrs Casey wife of Rear Admiral Casey and Miss Casey also lost some of their effects
Pittsfield Massachusetts September 4 with the excitement following the accident to the president the common council appoints a committee to investigate speed of cars in general hearings of motorman and conductor are put off for two weeks grand jury action may delay trial until January and public interest remains high
The Livingston city area reports a closely watched Northern Pacific machinists strike with hopes for settlement, grand lodge in Omaha involved, and manager Cooper's stance that workers violated their contract by striking without higher authority. Hyatt's discharge and delay in court proceedings continue as investigations proceed. Governor Crone attended the carriage incident, while talks on car speed regulation and investigations proceed.
The Pasquale Lauro cargo ship traveling from London to Adelaide faced a mid voyage fire at the start of July. Crew feared a breakout as fire spread and hatches were sealed while sails were reefed. Provisions were destroyed and crew suffered scorched feet walking the decks before arrival at journey’s end.
A large crowd gathered for the Big Timber meet on September 4 as races ran smoothly until the last quarter mile dash. Bueckwa led at the wire then bucked, dropping to third with the jockey unseated. Other events included a special trot and pace with Jus tiana besting Iago and Merrill, Virg ie D. winning the mile race, and county horse races with Populist, Tenpins, Jim Bozeman, Raima, Little Tom, and Daisy placing in various legs.
A bookmaker will open books at the race track tomorrow after city officials refused a compact with uptown poolroom proprietors. Eddie Sachs, formerly chief handicapper for the jockey club, will run the book and take eastern race results with odds. Rumors from horsemen say more racing may begin, and the jockey club reportedly has horses at the meeting whose travel costs it has yet to recoup.
Bailey Kerekas, a Lowell veteranary surgeon, was arrested in Ionia county on charges of sending poisoned headache powder to George Merritt of Saranac. Merritt received a mail order powder labeled as flag salt, similar to a prior incident involving Mrs. William Klemp. Officers tie Kerekas to both packages, noting Merritt and Klemp were his near neighbors. Kerekas, 44, unmarried.
About 400 delegates from the international mining congress visited the Washoe smelter in Butte after departing from Anaconda. Guided by ex governor Richards the group toured the plant for hours while CAIRNS led the site inspection, with many delegates praising Anaconda’s facilities and returning elated.
A veteran reporter recalls General Buckner’s tale of four meetings with General Grant. The Kentucky general aided Grant at a hotel, Buckner’s gratitude lingered, Grant remembered Buckner on his deathbed, and the friendship endured from college to the Cottage tomb. The story ends with Buckner moved to tears by Grant’s praise.
Washington dispatch reports B F Barnes arriving and weighing blame for the accident involving the president’s four white horses. Barnes suggests the motorman bore heavier responsibility for failing to slow when a collision was imminent, while the driver’s view may have been obscured by outriders. The line is straight a distance before the crossing, making the driver’s limited visibility a factor.
The Frithjof with William Schamp aboard arrived at Tromsoe on September 4 after ice slowed progress near Franz Josef Land. Ice four inches thick forced a retreat, and the voyage yielded 33 polar bears shot and thousands of seals sighted, though fog and seal shyness limited catches.
In Salt Lake City Barney Eckstein a bartender shot and killed J A Jennings a bridge builder for Oregon Short Line Railway after Jennings threatened him in a roadhouse. In Wallace Idaho Henry Lane a bartender shot R M Pridemore twice killing him. coroner's inquiry pending. Lane is fatally involved.
Mayor J. L. Murray of Cheyenne announces a proclamation directing all Union Pacific Railway Company employees to comply with a new measure. The notice seeks to apply requirements across the workforce and outlines enforcement expectations.
Manager Phil Daniels of Mountain View resort postpones last night's dance due to bad weather. The event moves to tonight with an augmented orchestra and all amenities provided for an enjoyable evening at the resort. The tram will run over the Butte Anaconda and Pacific road in good service.
At Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay Roosevelt received Grand Duke Boris of Russia and entourage including Count Cassini and Ogden Mills. The party then departed at 3 20 on the yacht Felicia for Newport while the president and Cortelyou recover from a recent accident with facial marks likely to fade in four days.
In Posen on September 4 Emperor William presided at the unveiling of a statue of Emperor Frederick. He urged Germans to set aside party differences and unite to bolster Prussia and German soil, while promising loyalty to the crown and reform in the province. He expressed regret over perceived Polish friction and affirmed Prussia’s diverse origins within a single national identity.
Ed La Belle, wanted in Dawson for complicity in a triple murder, is jailed in King County awaiting transport. Detective W. H. Welch brought him to Seattle after a cross state chase ending in a Nevada arrest near Wadsworth where he worked in a railroad camp.
James Taylor and his wife Ann, who moved from Ottumwa two months ago, wrote a letter blaming greedy corporations for their unemployment. At noon today the husband was found dead and the wife dying in their boarding house rooms in Des Moines.
Turner appointed by Sheriff Conley to fill the vacancy from Joe Daly resignation. He previously served as a deputy under Conley and is regarded as a first class man. Turner was once a guard at the penitentiary.
John Quincy Tufts of Los Angeles California died today at his residence. He founded the Tufts-Lyon Arms company and was a prominent citizen for 15 years. He was a descendant of William Tufts founder of Tufts College Medford Massachusetts.
N. C. Titus, former Miles City schools superintendent, was in the city yesterday. H. Frank Collins visited Butte yesterday. St. Paul’s church resumes choir practices. A farmer’s mass is planned next Sunday with Bishop Brondel in attendance.
St. Paul September 4. The stained glass workers on strike have returned to work after the dispute was satisfactorily settled.
Washington reports messages of congratulation after the president escaped yesterday’s accident. Emperor William’s note from Posen and Minister Wu’s visit to the state department convey praise and inquiry about any ill effects, honoring the president’s survival.
Marvin Church and Harriet MacCallum, prominent city residents, wed last evening at the bride’s cousin residence, 708 Cedar Street. The Rev. Alfred Brown of St. Mark's Episcopal Church performed the ceremony.
Denver reporters note the National Association of Letter Carriers at its annual convention sent a telegram to President Roosevelt congratulating him on escaping serious injury. The message underscores the event as a notable political moment from the convention in Denver.
Frank Callan, an appointee of the socialist party to act as judge at Mill Creek, states he is not a socialist but a Democrat and will not serve any party other than the democracy.
Vancouver report from September 4 describes a perilous 30 day voyage as crews cope with hidden dangers and intense conditions beneath the sails.
County Treasurer P. D. Twohy releases the monthly Deer Lodge county financials show a balance on hand August 31 of 47486.62 dollars. Beginning balance for the month was 11476.60 with receipts and charges totaling 65917.67 and payments of 29907.65.
Tacoma meets Butte while Spokane faces Helena and Portland plays Seattle in three early season matchups.
Harrisburg September 4 Governor Stone meets with a committee from the state executive board of railroad employees of Pennsylvania. They urge immediate steps toward settlement and a compulsory arbitration act possibly requiring a special legislative session. The board cites widespread hardship and reliance on coal traffic for four fifths of railroad earnings. They seek a constitutional law to end the strike and deter future ones. The governor says he would convene a special session if a lawful, effective measure could be passed, but not for mere speculation or political gain.
Hazleton Pa Sept 4 a committee of the People's alliance reports unanimous support for a state legislature special session to pass compulsory arbitration and strengthen state power over foreign corporations. They seek age eight hour work limits and constitutional controls on corporate charters. The alliance urges local boards to cooperate while Governor Stone is urged to act. Roosevelt policy against alleged illegal combinations is endorsed.
President Roosevelt and party will leave Washington at 7 30 p m on a Baltimore and Ohio train after arriving on the Pennsylvania line at 6 45 p m. The entourage includes Cortelyou Barnes Lang Latta Weaver press men two photogs and company reps. The private car Rival plus Xenia Clarion and Manhattan dining car will accompany the trip with a 67 foot mahogany private carnival car. Stops include Wheeling Cambridge Zanesville Newark Columbus Cincinnati Chattanooga Knoxville Asheville and return to Washington by the 10th.
At the Trades Union congress in London on Sept 4 delegates from the Dock Wharf and Riverside unions pushed a compulsory arbitration resolution. Opponents warned it would erode unions gains and threaten their survival, and the measure was finally rejected.
Baltimore reports Cardinal Gibbons is much improved and up in his room. Dr Méthelland says full recovery within a day or two is assured.
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