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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
1
A St. Louis grand jury is expected to hear cases involving corrupters and members of the Oath-Pound Combine who recently allowed themselves to be corrupted.
In St Louis the municipal doodle investigation enters a calm phase with no arrests. Delegates Faulkner J J Hannigan Edwin Murrell and J K Murrell secured bonds ranging from 15 000 to 55 000. The grand jury meets tomorrow to probe the 1899 lighting bill graft involving 47 500 in bribes.
Investigation by an Associated Press correspondent shows Admiral Killick fired the Crete-a-Pierrot aft magazine to prevent capture by the German gunboat Panther and went down with his vessel. The Panther fired to finish the sinking, later leaving. Killick’s body was recovered and buried. two crewmembers died. The Panther may reach Cape Haytien soon.
Berlin papers discuss Germany potentially seeking damages from the Haytian government for arms and ammunition seized by Admiral Killick on the German steamer Markomania. A semi official Colo. Sazette reply suggests the matter was settled as far as Germany is concerned.
Russell Sage fainted illness at his New York office and was attended by a physician. Reports indicate he is only slightly ill and has gone to his Cedarhurst Long Island country home after heavy work.
Mayor Low released Fire Commissioner Sturgiss report explaining Croker’s return from vacation and issuing an order to rescind a commissioner order. Sturgiss ill, Croker appeared at headquarters and defied the order, which the commissioner called insubordination and said he will file charges.
Troops of the 1th cavalry led by Captain Luebridge move through Billings on the way from Yellow Stone National Park where they spent the summer to Fort Meade and then Fort Keogh while gaining marching experience. Fort Assiniboine and other posts are part of their route.
Great Falls dispatch reports Mayor John A Collins departed for St Paul en route to Des Moines to attend the grand lodge meeting of the N O O F as Montana delegate. Fellow delegates Massena Bullard and Henry A Meyer accompany from Helena.
Washington Republicans push for early mobilization and mass support structures to signal to the president their loyalty as they anticipate the next national convention nomination. The piece highlights the urge to adopt rapid communication methods to unify backing for Roosevelt.
Tacoma notes the Republican state convention elects A. J. Falkner temporary chair. Hadley nominated for supreme court. Cushman Jones and W. E. Humphrey named for Congress. Platform endorses Roosevelt policies and supports a three member railroad commission. plank battles end with platform adoption and adjournment after a heated night session.
Missoula reports a sharp political scene as ex Senator Carter Commissioner Ferguson Attorney General Donovan and Henry Neill arrive from Helena causing lively chatter in local circles.
Dispatches from vessels arriving at various points confirm progress by rebel groups against the government. Reports indicate coordinated operations yielding advantages and continued success for the insurgents.
Desperate fighting reported near Santa Marta from Friday to Monday with government troops overwhelmed and rail lines destroyed. Valencia observers warn of atrocities and a looming sack as rebels led by General Herrera press toward the town.
Censorship blocks full details from the Colombian press on the Agua Dulce surrender. General Berti held out under siege for over a month as sickness and lack of reinforcements weakened his forces. the Padilla gunboat severed sea links and General Herrera’s troops overtook the city between the Santa Maria and Nata rivers.
From Panama on Sept 1 reports say insurgent warships are visible but offshore not in the harbor. General Herrera commands troops at a port about 15 miles away as government forces prepare defenses.
At the Utah Republican convention in Ogden the reciprocity plank divides allies of Congressman Sutherland and supporters of Reed Smoot. A conservative compromise is likely while beet sugar interests split. Nominations focus on two positions for local offices and a key fight for the U.S. Senate. Fire Chief James Devine and Joseph Howell lead the congressional race, with McCarthy and Johnson seeking the supreme court seat.
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