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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1900
Page
11
An old advertisement describes textile items including 25 inch wide cream double fleeced wool fabrics, a 619c 36 inch wide piece in white, and 27 inch wide all wool stock in various shades, priced for immediate sale.
Jurors lingering in a county building jury room after 36 hours face a possible call to reconvene as rumors of a first degree murder verdict spread. Judge Clancy may summon the panel if no agreement is reached, with signs pointing to a hung jury unless a settlement emerges. Locally, miners and operators discuss possible truce terms amid a broader strike mood.
H B Selway of Dillon and J L Mix of Missoula are in Butte. A daughter was born yesterday to the wife of Don Harrington of Centerville and another to Mr and Mrs John J Thomas of Meaderville. Channing Ellery representing the Royal Marine Band of Italy arrived to arrange a Royal Marines appearance at the Grand Opera House Saturday and Sunday.
Vilkesbarte Pa Sept 27 T D Nich II district president of the United Mine Workers warns that operators are likely to surrender in the labor dispute. He speaks to miners outlining possible concessions and next steps in the stalemate.
Washington reports from Galveston observer A Cline recounts the September hurricane damage. The storm sank Cline's beach house killing 32 of 50 residents, while John D Blagden saved instruments and readings showed a 28.58 barometer low. Estimates set total destruction at 3 696 houses and wind near 120 mph.
The figure is not exact but estimated to exceed 6,000 in value. Property damage is projected to top 30 million dollars, indicating extensive destruction across affected areas.
Seattle dated item details the Nome storm that lasted two days, wrecking Solomon City and causing over a million dollars in losses. It notes 525 passengers and about $300,000 in gold dust aboard the Tacoma from Nome, with dire conditions among storm survivors and widespread destitution.
The United Typothetae convention in Kansas City on September 27 heard both the majority and minority executive committee reports. The majority opposed union labor while the minority supported it. both were accepted and printed in the minutes, with no formal adoption. An emergency fund of 100000 was approved.
President Mitchell says he believes mine operators may offer a 10 percent wage rise to striking workers, though he did not confirm the detail or whether union recognition is included. He and top aides discussed keeping men united if negotiations begin, with no official word yet on the operators’ action.
An Associated Press report from Sept 27 notes an American minister holds a Boxer subscription list showing Prince Ching made three subscriptions, allegedly coerced. Missionary Wherry found the list. French reports say a patrol was fired on near the east gate while other areas remain quiet.
Reports from the Evaro district describe frost half an inch thick over two mornings with no serious damage. Snow lies on hills nearby and trees are described as being in a certain condition.
The report notes light frost on a few mornings but no crop damage in the Bitter Root valley and overall warmth remains in that area. Expectation remains that warmer weather will lift any remaining frost.
The Brazos at Waco continues to rise with an almost certain overflow threatening thousands of acres of bottom farms. Backwater floods low lands while the Trinity swells at Fort Worth and Dallas. The Colorado at Columbus exceeds banks as two Southern Pacific bridge piers fail, disrupting westbound traffic.
The American line steamer New York captained by W J Roberts arrived in Southampton about 17 hours late after breaking a starboard thrust shaft at 2 30 a m Tuesday. The ship will depart Southampton at noon Sunday with a spare shaft on board and no passenger alarm was raised.
In New York on September 27 two mourners accompanied the body of millionaire William Marsh Rice to Fresh Pond crematory. Lawyer Albert T. Patrick disclosed that $250,000 checks signed by Rice, presented after his death, were part of settlement terms in Texas related to Rice’s late wife’s estate.
Berlin reports on the Agrarian league and allied groups as they mobilize once more. The faction resumes familiar tactics amid growing tensions as hostilities loom between political factions and agricultural interests.
An aggressive campaign against continuing most favored nation relations with Germany unfolds. Officials say the effort lacks government sanction and comes as tariff schedules are being prepared at the Imperial Treasury. An Associated Press correspondent reports no government officials intend to alter American rights.
Maximo Gomez writes that many are mortified by the prolongation of American intervention yet Cuban obstacles delay progress. He argues Americans are not to blame and that the promises of the U S secretary of war and the American people will be faithfully kept.
People following copper mining note steady demand in recent weeks and limited price drops. The article explains copper’s unique resilience, with producers able to clear stock and no sign of overproduction. Analysts caution the market remains sensitive to supply shifts.
The article discusses copper's strong market, noting high investor interest and significant profits from mines, while U S production remains modest. Exports to foreign markets rose sharply in the first half of the year, suggesting continued demand from Europe. Montana and Arizona cannot ramp up quickly, keeping prices and profits buoyant.
A voice quote recalls Aunt Minerva saying a man must stay in his proper place or risk finding he is not smarter than a woman. The remark frames social expectations between genders in a domestic or community context.
Quote shows Cook describing visitors from the house on the corner who came over and left after having their photograph taken on the veranda. The remark hints at a notable moment tied to the corner dwelling.
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