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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
3
Gov Herrick appoints A B Kittridge of Sioux Falls to serve the Kyle seat until March 4 1903. Kittridge expresses thanks for telegrams of congratulations and pledges to uphold Republican credit and South Dakota honor in the duties of senator.
In St Paul on July 13 a row on the Jackson street wharf after a waiters' union excursion on the steamer Columbia left Ward Rooney shot in the abdomen and likely to die while Louis Kantrowich was struck in the lower abdomen and may recover. Edward Healey admits self defense and is under arrest. witnesses note threats to "get him" upon landing as several passengers attempted swindling on board.
Richard Palmer the Ute Iowa banker fled Sioux City for California to escape trouble and possible murder charges. Harm’s widow has garnished the First National Bank of Sioux City to recover funds Palmer had used to purchase the bank, seeking $5,000 in damages for conspiracy to extort.
Report from Calmar Iowa says William H Lavalle a steeple painter from La Crosse Wis was killed while felling several hundred feet of lumber. Earlier notices placed him in Kendall Wis and later in Mexico. Investigations show a brother in Portage another in Kendall and a sister in a Frontenac convent.
A group of wealthy La Crosse young men and university students left for West harvest fields to work as laborers and study sociological coalitions. They travel in box cars with no funds, guided by sons of Rev. McKay of the First Presbyterian Church and will be away several weeks.
Sioux City July 1. A weather crop report shows heavy grain damage across Iowa due to intense heat over the past week. Local growers report significant losses and stressed yields statewide.
Stewart Jeliffe alias C. I. Winter pled guilty to robbing Mineral Point’s First National Bank of $16,000 on May 24 and received a four to ten year term. The department reports the money was all recovered.
July 13 report from Pierpont S D notes a presumed smallpox case three miles from town. Citizens fear exposure as officials prepare a strict quarantine to prevent spread.
German Lutherans will lay the curved stone of their new brick church in Glenwood Wisconsin next Sunday. Prof Schmidt of St Paul will preach the sermon in English. A large crowd is expected.
The Winona Humane Society investigates a case in Winona Minnesota after an elderly woman was found in a barn pallet at her son Joe Tucholski's home. She suffered a week old injuries, had no food or water for two days, and was crawling with flies before neighbors heard her groans and rescued her. She is now hospitalized receiving care as investigators pursue the case.
Olivia Minnesota reports Beaver Falls residents excited by discoveries of gold in Beaver Creek. Three men Amos King John Devoe and Henry Reichert found glittering particles while crossing the creek bed and took samples to North Redwood where gold was pronounced. Locals claim larger quantities may be hidden nearby.
Helena Montana July 14 Michael Westrom wanted on forgery in Butte burglary in Minnesota and Minnesota and Minnesota arrested by N P Walters. He is also sought by Wells Fargo for breaking into its Minnesota office and stealing money orders some forged and passed in Butte.
Forty seven Japanese prisoners guarded by salmon fishing strikers are marooned on a small island in the Gulf of Georgia. The union claims the island location is being sought by provincial police. Captives are fed regularly and to be kept as long as possible with additional detainees to be sent there if the strike plan holds.
In Winnipeg on July 14 Alice Broadfoot fifteen accompanied by two local school mistresses left for St Paul with Richard Lower who was later arrested on abduction charges. Alice is the daughter of a Woodlands farmer. Her brother William Henry also fled for St Paul with the teachers. They hide asLower awaits trial.
A major fire gutted much of Clear Lake's main business area, causing about 25000 dollars in losses. Fire Chief Hayden and Captain Goodwin recovered 150 pounds of giant powder from the burning Bromley shoe store basement, a dangerous rescue amid the blaze.
July 14 Grand Forks reports Chris Theodorson a well known farm laborer was killed three miles northwest of Mayville during a drunken quarrel with prominent farmer Martin Olson. Olson surrendered to authorities.
Sioux City reports hot dry weather with corn in fine condition. Early wheat shows slight damage while late planting remains good. Barley harvest has begun as conditions stay warm and dry but nothing is suffering yet.
An aged Norwegian woman registered at Hotel Missoula from Perham Minnesota shows strong insanity symptoms. She travels toward Coeur d'Alene Idaho and believes unknown persons seek her life. Fatigue from a long railway journey is thought to be the cause.
Fargo North Dakota July 14 The city council set the next year's budget at 122820 with 77020 for city purposes and 45500 for schools. The total is about 8000 lower than last year driven by a smaller school levy while city expenses rise by about 6000.
C. K. Bolles, the American consul at Kehl in Germany, has presented his exequatur to assume consular duties. The ceremony marks recognition by the German authorities and enables Bolles to perform official functions in the district.
Reports from the corn belt warn of continued hot dry conditions endangering spring wheat. Prices for corn wheat and oats rise sharply on the Chicago grain board as drought stretches across Kansas Missouri and parts of Oklahoma and Indian Territory. The heat is described as the worst drought in forty years with no rain in sight and minimal supply for feeding livestock.
Heat records fell across the Central Southern states and parts of the Southwest on July 14. Memphis reported 102 degrees, Lite Rock 106, with West Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi and Texas breaking multiple readings. Mississippi cities Jackson Vicksburg Natchez set new highs amid drought risks.
In Pekin on July 14 ministers fail to agree on indemnity terms due to government divisions. It now seems possible that they may accept America's proposal to transfer the entire dispute to The Hague permanent arbitration tribunal.
Chicago statisticians estimate the city will contain 2,100,000 inhabitants in the upcoming city directory due July 20. The directory will list more than 615,000 names, reflecting a 5 percent population increase from 1900 and a larger rise than in recent years.
The body of Lee Wing, a Chinese man killed last March by highbinders in San Jose California, has been boiled in an iron cauldron by county order to obtain sixteen bullets. The bullets will be used as evidence in the trial of Look Lee, charged with being an assassin.
Cole and Jim Younger will spend the week at Stillwater prison doing their usual work as they near potential release. Warden Wolfer says the process will be quiet and discreet to avoid public attention. The pardon board, prison board, and governor concur on secrecy and restricting their living location after release.
Jeff Johnson known as Nigger Jeff, a long time inmate from Winona county poor farm, was found insane and sent to the Rochester asylum. He is sixty two when first admitted and is now attributed as ninety two, though aged appearance remains. His behavior long served as a weather barometer for the farm's staff and residents.
Great Falls Mont July 13. Robbers who held up the Great Northern express train on the 3d are surrounded in the Little Rockies. Passes from Northern Montana are being rushed to the front. Sheriff Benner received a special from L A Foss Malta agent urging reinforcements and modern guns with ammunition and saddles.
Gov. La Follette appoints Timothy Atkinson as Superior timber inspector for the Thirteenth district in Madison. He succeeds J. H. McDonald whose term expired last April. Inspectors are paid via fees for scaling logs. The governor’s health remains largely unchanged and likely will keep him in the house for some time.
Albert Strub, owner of the Big Store, says his Woonsocket home was broken into and about 12 to 15 dollars stolen after his wife woke ill from being drugged. The raid followed attempts on three other houses the same night. Three suspicious men were seen in town the day before and the sheriff is pursuing them.
Sheriff Sawyer returned from the White Earth reservation with two Indians who had escaped from the county jail. They were found hiding in a shack and their friends threatened trouble if rearrested. Several Indians blocked the entrance and refused admission until officers showed their guns.
Edward Moorhead son of Mr and Mrs H H Moorhead of Stillwater Minnesota has returned from the Philippines where he served in the United States Army. He will remain in the Northwest after his long absence and recent homecoming.
Grain ripening quickly and some barley cut. Oats look strong though hot winds and chinch bugs harmed wheat. Corn healthy if pests do not damage it but danger remains as harvest nears.
George Olson, general agent of the rural free delivery for the government, is establishing two delivery routes in Yankton county. The system will begin operation once preliminary work is finished.
Burglars operated in La Crosse Wisconsin on a small scale last night entering the store of Reny Baum and several residences in the area. No arrests reported and details scarce.
Stanislaus Schimschake aged sixty of Austin Minnesota died after being overcome by heat while working on a grading crew in Dubuque city.
Edward Dearyson aged twenty of Bethel was killed by a kick from a horse in Anoka Minnesota. The family is under quarantine and neighbors have taken charge of the funeral arrangements.
Ericle Olson and James Jensen are under arrest in Albert Lea Minn charged with robbing Lars L Greeness of Dane County Wis of 690 dollars in cash a gold watch a note for 500 and several deeds according to police reports.
A planned new Catholic school in Great Falls with a projected cost of 50 000 was discussed by Helena based teachers. Construction will wait until the adjacent church is completed, with a lot already bought and plans not yet drawn. Organizers say 50 000 will fund building and furnishings equal to any in the state and the West.
Joe Bor, 33, a steady Bimetallic mill worker and former Anaconda employee born in Hungary, was killed when a buggy wheel struck a rock and dragged him half a mile before the team stopped on Broadway. His two companions escaped unharmed.
Divorce actions filed by William H. Robinson in Butte and Ida W. Pratt in Great Falls allege desertion and seek custody. A copper ore strike near Skelly Gulch claims eight inches of shipping ore by Staley. Billings contract for South Side school basement walls awarded to John Partington at 3100 dollars. Forgery charges target Paul Hiler at Billings quarry. Kalispell boy Rinking, 16, sustains severe leg injuries after being hit by a moving freight car. Robbery attempt at Havre saloon ends with damaged cash register. $88 taken. County treasurer reports July expenditures of 29672.69 and receipts 10116.67. funds on hand 37963.12. Butte coroner inquest links Edward Tobin to double backstab killing of Harry Foster after wife quarrel. Cattle shipments expected to drop, with favorable range conditions. Augusta lad Lloyd Nett, 13, suffers leg fracture in horse race accident. Judgment awarded Sophie Sathe against Catherine Rolf et al totaling 1300 dollars with notes cancelled. Great Falls news notes the death of Joseph Hahn at 61 from paralysis. Walkerville Mayor Murray proposes a moral crusade and a new prohibition on on-duty alcohol for city officials.
Columbia won the Newport race with Constitution second and Independence third. The Boston boat challenged Constitution at the outer mark but was narrowly defeated on the run to the finish in strong wind. Columbia beat Constitution by 4 minutes 37 seconds and Independence by 6 minutes 52 seconds on corrected time.
Chicago reports relief yet the West and Southwest suffer extreme heat with Missouri Kansas and Nebraska crops burning. Governors hear calls for rain measures while several counties report fifty percent losses and some total crop destruction as temperatures hit 112 degrees in Missouri and 100 to 108 in Kansas.
John J Morath of Philadelphia, prominent Capitol hotel owner, identified his son Joseph Morath among workers at a red mill in Anderson Indiana. The pair had been separated for twenty one years after Joseph was raised by an aunt following his mother’s death. The father promised him a better job in Philadelphia after the reunion.
In Greenville Mississippi on July 13 two Italians from Cefalu Sicily were killed and a third wounded at Erwin after being ordered to leave Glen Allen. The trio, once neighbors near Glen Allen, were asleep when shot. The governor and Italian consul in New Orleans were notified.
Memphis July 13 Palmer civil engineer in charge of Illinois Central railroad work in Mississippi and Nolan locomotive engineer had pursued the telegraph operator at Andin Miss. Last evening Palmer cursed before the young woman and Nolan shot and instantly killed him, then escaped. Palmer hailed from Chicago.
Report from Manila dated July 13 states the Filipino crew of the steamship Belgika mutinied killing the captain and the engineer and abandoning the vessel. A gunboat later found and towed the ship to Zamboanga.
Washington July 18 report by marine hospital service says about 9090 leprosy cases exist in the United States with at least one case in nearly every large city, as surgeons prepare an elaborate study.
A powerful storm swept the Virginia North Carolina and Maryland coasts. Sailing vessels at sea are thought to have suffered extensive damage and losses as weather battered the region.
In Murrays Burs district near Cape Town the homestead of Sen. Mr Herholdt burned by rebels led by Scheerers. Herholdt was insulted, his family ejected, and the house set ablaze last Monday.
A late yesterday fire at the McDougal furniture plant in Laurinburg North Carolina caused about 70000 dollars in damage with half covered by insurance. The northern portion of town lies in ruins following the blaze.
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