Cyan Farris Dies After Fall on Helena Street
Police hunt companions from the fatal incident on the Main Street sidewalk. Authorities withhold success details, offering varying theories about the fall.
27 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1903
Page
1
Police hunt companions from the fatal incident on the Main Street sidewalk. Authorities withhold success details, offering varying theories about the fall.
Evan J. Harris died at a Helena hospital after a fall on Main Street. Police seek five men said to have been with him, who fled the scene as he collapsed. Harris, 59, born 1844 in Indiana, was an early miner tied to Aldergulch and Diamond City, with property in Helena and Clancy. Coroner Yeager to investigate the death.
A 29 year old man John Culver shot himself in front of his home after a violent dispute with his mother and wife who had intervened twice to prevent further harm. The gun loaded with a soft point cartridge. an inquest set for tomorrow.
St Louis April 26 Lieutenant Governor Lee mailed his resignation to Governor Dockery effective on filing. He had handed a 1005 dollar check tied to baking powder legislation and faced grand jury probing doodling. John L Rube will succeed him. Rube opposed the baking powder combine during his senate career.
News from Willemstad Curacao reports General Gomez and Ferrera routed at El Guapalpa by revolutions led by General Rolando. Government troops lose at San Felipe Quisqu items etc. Wounded reach Valencia Puerto Cabello La Guaira. Rebel General Rieria occupies near Coro awaiting capture without bloodshed. Velutini travels Europe to mint silver money. Andes district reportedly in revolt.
Bloomington residents report a dawn intrusion by thirty eight unmasked men on East Ninth street. Misses Rebecca and Ida Stephens, ages 18 and 16, were beaten, as Joe Shively a 50 year old colored man was whipped. Shively suffered a bruise to the eye from brass knuckles. Rebecca and Ida were struck with barbed wire and apple switches but not seriously hurt. Warrants likely to be sworn for several assailants.
Toledo reports Stuart Robson became ill in Albany New York last night leading to the cancellation of his remaining appearances for the season.
Cheyenne April 26 The condition of Gov De Forest Richards remains very critical. Two hours of sleep this evening has encouraged the attending physicians.
Saltillo Mexico reported the death today of Victor Clements mining expert of international fame. Associate of John Hays Hammond he helped develop mines worldwide and led De la Mar interests in Idaho and Nevada in 1900. Born in California he later managed Bunker Hill Sullivan operations and worked on Mexican projects.
In San Domingo San Domingo April 19 government forces fought revolu tionists yesterday and abandoned San Calos and Guida suburbs now held by rebels who seized ammunition rifles and cannon left by the government. The fighting has changed the scene and peace is hoped soon while city hospitals report many wounded and government losses were heavy.
Shamrock III has arrived at the Clyde dock in London on April 26. The vessel's arrival is noted in shipping columns with no indication of further cargo or passenger details.
Fire destroyed the Brunson and Union Clothing buildings at High and Long streets in Columbus with Nichols block damage totaling 600000. Daniel Lewis, captain of engine company No 1, was killed when trapped beneath a falling wall. P S Nation, a lodger, was rescued from the Brunson building’s fourth floor as firefighters used a ladder to reach him.
In a collision between two Easton avenue street cars in St. Louis on April 26 one person was killed and ten others injured. About 100 passengers were aboard as pandemonium ensued with women fainting and a frantic rush to exit. An aged woman died later in hospital after being unconscious at rescue. Both motormen escaped by jumping. The cause of the crash was not explained.
In Carthage a Black man named Henseley Johnson was lynched by a mob for the alleged assault of a 14 year old white girl. His body was found on Saturday morning hanging from a telephone pole on the public square.
An unknown Black youth about 17 is hanged near Santa Fe and shot at by a mob after an alleged assault on Branson Davis's 16 year old daughter. The mob burns tents housing hundreds of Black workers at a bridge camp, exchanges shots with armed Black residents, many wounded, no white injuries reported. Extra police guard Thebes in extreme southwest Illinois near the Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroad.
Elaborate preparations for King Edward's visit to Paris include day and night decorations, floral arches, and military pageantry. President Loubet will greet him at the Bois de Boulogne, then the king will attend events at the British embassy, the Comedie Francaise, and a gala opera.
Major Gouge commands a mobile column near Danop. 13 killed including 2 officers and 4 officers wounded in the action. The enemy loses about 200 dead. A later dispatch says Major Gough with about 2500 men attacked a large force, held a square for hours, then withdrew toward Danep with wounded. 12 killed, 2 officers, 2 men and 4 officers wounded. He praises his troops and expects to reach Bohotle April 28. Supplies sent to meet him.
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