Worst Since Herod Denounces General Jacob H. Smith
A partisan notice from Pennsylvania attacks General Jacob H. Smith, portraying him as the worst since Herod. The brief item reflects inflammatory rhetoric and political naming in a contested era.
29 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1902
Page
1
A partisan notice from Pennsylvania attacks General Jacob H. Smith, portraying him as the worst since Herod. The brief item reflects inflammatory rhetoric and political naming in a contested era.
Representative Sibley Pennsylvania denounces General Jacob H. Smith over Samar campaign orders, calling him a disgrace and urging removal from the uniform. The speech, applauded by Republicans and endorsed by Democrat Williams of Massachusetts, frames the wartime actions amid debate on the agricultural bill.
Washington reports Sol Smith Russell the actor died at 2 19 pm in Richmond. He had suffered long illness from perpetual hiccough and his death ends a notable career with wealth and stage ties to Minneapolis and the Berger family. Funeral plans set for Wednesday at Frederick Berger’s home with burial at Rock Creek Cemetery.
Knox county criminal court docket shows Kid Curry slated to appear May 21 and 22. He faces two assault and battery charges, two felonious implied weapons charges related to shooting Patrolmen Saylor and Dinwiddie, and on May 24 a trial for bringing stolen money into Tennessee and for carrying weapons.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Great Falls reports Dr. A F Longeway, secretary of the state board of health, stating there have been no genuine cases or verifiable instances of spotted fever in Montana despite reports and press recounts. He notes danger of outbreak has not materialized and no positive case exists.
Manila April 23 General Jacob J Smith faces court martial over conduct in Samar campaign. Testimony cites Maj Lyttleton Waller, corporal Prichard, sergeant Bonicastle, and private Nickle among others describing killings, mutilation and brutal acts. Representative Burleson pushes for action on orders.
The clerk was directed to urge the park board to build a pedestrian walk on the west side of park drive to aid foot traffic during summer band concerts. Specifications for boulevarding Seventh Avenue North were filed by the city engineer. Bills will be opened May 12. A few bills were ordered.
Great Falls city council met with all aldermen present for the first time in some time. Three retiring aldermen Wadsworth Miller Sullivan were to be succeeded by A H Stephens Charles Murphy and Fred Wohner. Superintendent Dickinson of the electric light and power company offered to furnish an electric motor and power to operate.
Four deaths reported in the county within 24 hours. D T Converse died at his home from old age at M1 years, survived by wife, three sons, and one daughter. Two Converse children reside in the city. An 12 year old died at Columbus hospital after four weeks, funeral tomorrow at Calvary cemetery with graveside service. John Pearson of Sand Coulee Coal Co. died at home, leaving a wife and several children. funeral at Sand Coulee Methodist Church tomorrow at 2 pm, burial in Sand Coulee cemetery. The 8 year old Louth Hanneman, son of Mr and Mrs W Hanneman, to be brought from Yelhart for funeral Wednesday.
James S. Keert pleaded not guilty in district court to murder in the first degree. Attorneys for Keert moved to dimiss the case citing lack of a preliminary hearing and an improperly verified information. Judge Smith overruled the motion and Keert pleaded not guilty. Case set for June. Defense remains silent on strategy.
Special Dispatch from Great Falls April 2 reports Thomas Olies a Cascade ranger, away at court, had his house entered by a burglar with a gun and other property stolen. He suspects George Marcella, held for hearing in Justice court tomorrow. Also notes post office openings at Virgelle Cho teau county with Ronard Stehiey as postmaster and clerks Annie G English Nina A Graham.
Report cites an apparent death by self action connected to Mrs Knapp amid illness of her husband. Authorities and family are named in a brief notice with limited details available.
A jury found John Knaft responsible for the death of his wife Mary Knaft by apparent self-inflicted poisoning after months of alleged abuse and neglect. Testimony described marital troubles, suspicions of infidelity, and Knaft's financial struggles leading to the tragedy on East Park Street. The verdict notes no law existed to punish the husband for the abuse cited as precipitating the suicide. Through testimonies, the court heard conflicting stories from Mrs Finley and many witnesses about the couple's deteriorating home life.
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