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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1901
Page
1
A coroner's case details a body found within a burned building where the skull shows a crush before the fire. The corpse lay on a bed, flesh burned away, bones exposed, feet damaged, and arms raised as if shielding the face. Remains were moved from a tin pan to a white coffin for rapid interment.
James Warne, a 70 year old Graybeard, faced a mob after a cabin blaze revealed a child's body. Warne was suspected of criminal assault and murder. The angry crowd sought to Lynch him on the spot amid the fiery scene.
Eveline Blewett, a young girl, died in a blaze at a Walkerville reservoir watchman cabin. Watchman James Warne was arrested amid crowd suspicions of foul play and assault but was later held in jail as investigators probe the case.
A 72 year old Walkerville man linked to a fatal cabin fire and a missing girl faced mob anger as police moved him to an adjoining county. He claimed the girl caused the blaze by knocking over a gasoline stove while seeking candy coins.
An injured man was taken to the morgue with a fractured skull after a failed attempt to aid him and protect property. Fire department officials could not determine the cause of the injury as spectators looked on, and the article continues on page twelve.
Eyewitnesses recount an angry crowd gathered after the alarm. Firefighters and volunteers rushed to the blaze as the grisly light revealed danger and urgency for those who helped fight the fire.
The article argues Warne is guilty of a nine year old girl’s death in a cabin fire. It notes the girl’s size and age would have allowed escape if not for disability, and residents of Walkerville are inclined to prejudice against the accused. The body showed a fractured skull.
New York reports a sensational murder case involving William R. Rice, an elderly recluse with an estate pegged at two to many millions. The will contest centers on a Texas document, the Patrick will, alleged forged and filed with the surrogate. Charles F. Jones, Rice’s former valet and secretary, shifts from accusing Patrick of murder to claiming he administered chloroform at Patrick's prompting.
Reports from Pekin on April 6 describe allied generals and Count von Waldersee debating strikes along the river frontier. Most favor occupying nine points with 6,000 troops plus Pekin garrison, while Chaffee and Wogack oppose heavy forces.
Washington officials say Japan’s fear of ultimatums eases after Russia’s note to Secretary Hay. They expect Japan to accept the situation when the secret treaty is abandoned and suggest powers may back Russia’s Manchuria safeguards with open statements of intention.
London reports on Russia's attitude toward Manchuria as stated by the Official Messenger. The British press condenses the stance to I am here and I remain here, signaling no belief that the matter is settled. The Standard notes potential breach of China's integrity if Russia retracts.
Berlin reports to the war office that after driving robber bands northeast of Tientsin the troops returned to quarters. About 20 robbers were killed and one gun with 29 wagons of arms and ammunition were captured.
St Petersburg April 6 reports a apoplectic seizure ending Yang Tu’s interview with Count Lamsdorff and prompting his probable withdrawal as Chinese minister to Russia. Beijing talks at Petersburg have halted due to his illness.
The Shanghai correspondent reports Russia proposed neutralizing Korea to Japan but Japan rejected the offer as not adequately safeguarding its interests.
The Springfield sub-district conference of coal miners and operators reached an agreement granting miners a key demand, removing free oil and cotton for drivers. Oil priced at 3 cents per gallon. raises set for drivers, tracklayers, timber men, and greasers. Workers to man single shifts after Oct 1 with single nightly firing time. Idle mines to resume Monday.
In Seattle harbor the torpedo boat destroyer Goldsborough completed two official trial runs achieving 28% knots using Franklin coal. Builders expect 30 knots with Welch or Australian coal on the final trial next week. Machinery operated smoothly with no incidents. Government officials praise domestic coal performance over prior British Columbia fuel.
Privates Edo ward M. Brodie and James F. Troop C third cavalry were recently convicted by court martial on murder and sentenced to life hard labor. The record states they killed a native boy ten years old met on the highway. Major Wheaton approved the sentence, to be carried out at Bilibid prison Manila.
President McKinley will reach Anaconda at 7 30 a m on June 1 and stay until 10 30 a m the same day. The itinerary, prepared for the president and his party, outlines the route from the slope back to Washington via the route through Montana and Denver.
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