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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
3
National Guard is withdrawn after tense end to a strike with both sides claiming victory. City of Albany erupts in celebration as mourners attend the funeral of a strike victim. A crowd glimpses a soldier and chases him briefly before calm is restored.
Albany, May 21 The great street railroad strike, twelve days long, cost Albany County over 39000 and drew 3000 National Guard yet ends with city united in celebration. Two merchants were shot, funerals held, and the Intercity line faced a lively return with pistols fired and crowds cheering as cars carried 73 passengers on the first ride.
West Point, May 21. Reports that eighty cadets are under arrest over insults to Col. Mills are believed false. A court of inquiry sent findings to the War Department, which has made no recommendations. Two cadets remain under arrest from a recent court martial. Col. Mills and Capt. Rivers are on leave.
Gen. Rus sell A Alger ex secretary of War and ex Senator Hawley sold timber lands in Skagit and Whatcom counties to the Bellingham Bay & Eastern Railway. The deal includes nine miles of railroad from Blanchard to Alger station and equipment with over 300 million feet of timber. Peter Larson of Helena Montana led the sale as BB&E president.
May 21 Tacoma Wash. the planned Northwest cannery combine set to form by May 1 and extended to June 1 will not take shape by the latter date. Fishermen expect a further thirty day extension after current options expire, and the general view is the combine may not occur this year or until this season's pack is completed.
Dennis Reed an eighteen year old man shot and seriously wounded George Williams after visiting Williams’s daughter against orders. Williams objected to Reed in his house and the shooting followed.
J J Hill decides to settle in New York City with family moving to an expensive rented residence confirming a permanent relocation and new start.
Grand Rapids, Mich May 21. Mrs Elizabeth Wilson alias Mildred Preston alias Mme Zingara alleged clairvoyant was convicted of swindling Ethlyn Quimby daughter of a wealthy lumberman out of 800 dollars.
May 21 report from Cincinnati states renowned jockey Thomas M Britton drank carbolic acid to end his life. He left a note directing his body be sent to his father in Lewington Kentucky.
Duluth Minn May 19 Duluth will host the mining department of the United States Steel corporation and its vessel department. The controlling mining company name awaits final selection likely adopting a absorbed mining firm name. The hub will direct production of 13 000 000 tons of ore and employ about 10 000 men.
A Bemidji Minnesota naval display on Lake Bemidji exploded fireworks aboard the steamer Shadow last night. Eleven injured six doctors treated them. one man, Fred Driver, is believed drowned. Injured residents included Fred McCaulley. Jentsen of Rosby and others from Bemidji.
Pierre May 19 Articles of incorporation filed for Evarts Transportation Company at Evarts with capital of 5000 dollars. Principals from Chamberlain and Town Points include James W Sanford John H Keene Walter L Montgomery and Edward J Somers. Plan to operate a steamer on the Missouri from Chamberlain to Evarts to revive river traffic long unused except by government boats.
Detectives Wallerman and Peck escaped injury after arresting a man claiming to be W. H. Harris of Cleveland Ohio who tried to pass a forged looking check. Harris fired twice but was wounded by his own revolver during the scuffle. He carried checks totaling 807 dollars.
Eighteen month old daughter of Christ Robinson, foreman at Mc Clure farms near New Paynesville, Minn., drowned in a salt and ice bucket left outdoors. The mother and maids were making ice cream and removed the inner pail, leaving the outer pail with about six inches of salt and ice. the child fell in head down and drowned before discovery.
Otto Lugger professor of zoology and entomology at the state university agricultural school and experimental station botanist lies in extremely critical condition at his St. Anthony Park home. Pneumonia that became serious a week ago has worsened with heart trouble. doctors say a slight prospect of recovery remains if he survives the next day.
Captain Steve Werd sails the Blue Bird from Winona to Lake Pepin with the state university biology department led by Prof. Nachtrieb onboard. They plan to descend the river conducting scientific investigations along the way.
Dr. Elliott presented a petition signed by 926 voters to Northwest assembly calling for a plebiscite on liquor with total prohibition if a majority supports it. The issue was taken under advisement.
North Side police arrested Martin Jones Albert Hemphill and Fred Anderson for holding up John Bjorbach a Norwegian on a rural road near La Crosse Wisconsin the incident left him $15 poorer.
Faribault Minnesota May 19 The jury disagreed in the case of George Hill charged with criminal assault on little Clara Nimann. The judge remanded him to the autumn term of court.
The Missouri River rise in Yankton South Dakota began yesterday with water levels climbing several feet per hour as the annual event progresses.
In Watertown Wisconsin on May 19 Joseph Busert, a laborer living there, died by self inflicted action after filling his mouth with powder, placing a fuse between his lips and lighting it.
Ira Steward was convicted of murdering farmer Henry Miller in a cold blooded last fall killing in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. He received a life sentence at Waupun penitentiary.
The Pan-American exposition in Buffalo was formally dedicated with a grand parade from City Hall to the grounds. Vice President Roosevelt attended and 2,000 troops led the march. thousands watched as pigeons were released and more than 40,000 gathered for the afternoon ceremonies and Temple of Music dedication.
Frank Siegel former president of Siegel Sanders Live Stock company was arrested on a charge of embezzling 5060 dollars. He posted a 2000 dollar bond after a warrant sworn by Utley Wedge receiver. Frank Rockefeller filed suit yielding the appointment of a new receiver and alleging a 100000 dollar loss from Siegel's speculation and mismanagement.
After a correspondence conference between officers and the executive committee the irrigation congress decides to postpone the annual meeting planned for July in Colorado Springs for one year.
St. Joseph workers, members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, walk out seeking 25 cent daily raise to 2.50 and a nine hour day instead of ten. The action affects local linemen and may impact city power operations.
The Frankfurter Zeitung cites a Moscow dispatch that the government ordered the telegraph department not to accept any more sympathy telegrams to Tolstoy a few days ago.
San Francisco May 22 Mrs McKinley spent a comfortable afternoon and the president remained cheerful about her improved condition. He visited his uncle Benjamin McKinley and niece Mrs George Morse before returning to the Scott residence for lunch. The president plans to go to Washington directly rather than Canton. Richard J Carson Jr of the army signal corps called to thank the president for saving fellow soldiers.
In Chicago on May 22 Goodrich and Potter jewelers at 202 State street used rats to catch thieves after a spike in losses. A private watchman saw a rat grab a ring and flee. Workmen tore up the floor. recovered stolen items and relieved detectives from the case.
The British report active Boer movements in the northwestern Cape Colony with minor engagements last week. Rebel forces attacked patrols but casualties were limited. Scheener’s commando and Scheeper’s group are on the move in Graaff Reinet Somerset districts, with Joers active in the east.
Ottawa May 22 The joint high commission representing Canada and the United States is expected to resume its sittings during the coming summer Sir Wilfred Laurier in addressing the British Columbia judges bill noted the Dawson City prisoner transport issue across the Skagway area as a matter for the commission to handle when sessions resume.
J Hamilton Lewis, ex congressman from Washington, says Northwest Democrats favor David Bennett Hill for president and Tom Johnson of Ohio for vice president. He notes Bryan is not seeking the presidency and cites tariff as the campaign’s main issue with practical free trade seen as the solution to looming industrial upheaval.
Unofficial reports say rebels under Angeles attacked a detachment of American troops near Pasaco in South Camarines, killing two soldiers and a native scout, and taking one soldier prisoner. Insurgents hold Paracole mining town, with troops at Indan thirty miles away.
May 22 Ashland Wis Col Knight sues J S Stearns of Ludington Mich for breach of contract over the purchase of pine from the Bad River reservation.
A barn on E. Erickson’s farm two miles south of St. James Minnesota burned on May 22 causing a $4000 loss. Nine horses were smothered and 2200 bushels of grain were stored in the barn.
Thomas Austin, nearly ninety one, early Cascade county settler and father of a large family, died at his daughter Mrs. John Hayes home in Great Falls. He had lived with her for months, retaining his mental faculties, and had earlier resided in Cascade. Survived by a daughter in Great Falls, Mrs. Alvin Hodgson of Cascade, and two sons in Helena, he gained local notice during the Wertin murder trial, attending daily until verdict. His passing was peaceful.
In Missoula a contest hearing before the land office seeks cancellation of a homestead entry by Louis Radigan now deceased. Sheriff Evans argues heirs failed to meet legal requirements for the claim on a valuable quarter section near St Regis. Radigan was murdered in Missoula last July, with motive linked to his property.
Thomas Scalion lodge of the National Society of the Army of the Philippines was organized at Mattie Black hall in Anaconda with nearly all Spanish American veterans of the area enrolled as charter members. Officers chosen include Capt Hallahan president Phil McDonald vice president James Noonan second vice president Joe Jette secretary N Black treasurer Phil Grenan officer of the day John Riley sergeant major J Alexander chaplain John Devine sentinel George Spiers bugler.
Mountain View Park near Anaconda will open to the public in a few weeks. The park proved popular last summer for recreation, with no league baseball this season. The Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railway will offer trains at summer rates. The lake is in fine condition, and the launch and row boats are in first-class order.
J A Koontz of Stanford University California has been elected superintendent of the Anaconda city schools for the next school year. May 31 is set for bankruptcy hearing petitions for Rodder Oyler Petticrew of Butte and Great Falls.
Patrick J. Gleason longtime Long Island City mayor and famed as Battle Ax Gleason died at his home aged about seventy. Other briefs note an American coal trust rumor from London sources, Secretary Root may seek post canteen repeal, UK troop tallies in South Africa, and the death of Edmund Arthur Sweet founder of Texas Siftings in New York City.
Wheat and corn prices across St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Chicago and Milwaukee noted May 22 with bids for No 1 Northern No 2 Northern No 3 yellow No 3 white and more. Cattle hog and sheep quotes from Sioux City Chicago South St Paul and Milwaukee listed with ranges for steers cows bulls calves and feeders.
In the Commons, A. J. Balfour stated that Britain's indemnity demand on China rests on actual expenses incurred. He could not reveal other governments' actions or the precise course taken by the others.
The Journal of Commerce reports United States Steel Corporation will self insure by underwritin g through individual underwriting and will assess each plant its share of premiums paid to underwriting companies.
Shamrock II wins the opening leg from Clashot Castle to a mark beyond Nab Ughtship as Shamrock I follows in pursuit. The easterly breeze steadies at a club topsail rate over the open sea course.
A schedule of 500 allotments for the Kiowa and Comanche reservation brings total allotments received to 2,200 with 800 more to be issued. Work also advances on the Wichita reservation as openings approach.
Seventeen year old Harry White, son of Henry White, drowned in the river at Shell Neck Iowa on May 22. The tragedy occurred during a fishing trip near the town, with officials noting no immediate signs of foul play.
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