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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
8
A fragmentary narrative portrays a Republican convention where Senator Dubois and allies push against Mormon influence. The piece cites attacks on the Mormon church, calls for an oath against it, and notes expectations for William Jennings Bryan and a future presidential race.
A blood stained scene unfolds at a burned church building as Frank Warves discovers garments a hatchet and a blood stained collar. Investigators examine the blood and clothing while police search for a female suspect linked to the violent case that echoed Theodore Durrant’s infamous crime.
Seven delegates opened the second day of the teamsters convention with police in plain clothes outside the hall as uniformed officers patrolled the city hall area. The dispute centered on leadership between Gornelia P. Sher and Albert Young with the Shea faction winning a large majority in the ballot. The convention decided to proceed with officers elected and to exclude members due to credentials and arrears, making the session effectively closed.
The Colorado river breached its banks pouring floodwaters across southern Texas towns including San Angelo and Ballinger. Hundreds homeless, two thousand cattle killed, rail lines washed out, relief trains blocked, and rescue efforts ongoing as telegraph and telephone lines fail. The Colorado River’s surge trapped residents, with several stories of loss and near-miss rescues, while some reports later suggested initial flood damage estimates were overstated as rivers began to subside.
Reports describe congestion and confusion at the Tacoma Army Camp as the large U S Army unit arrives from Alaska. Officers anticipate delays while staff work to clear routes and organize wagon delivery for local routes to those who can attend.
In St Petersburg the workers council calls off the strike amid waning solidarity. A shift in public mood, absentee votes from many trades, and railroad unions withholding cooperation undermined the bid, leaving the strike a costly misjudgment with reduced proletarian influence and prestige.
U S officials report Uruguayans, including students, anxious about Secretary Rootes appearance at an international conference in Rio de Janeiro and potential reactions in Montevideo after his Brazil trip. Local diplomats expect a cool reception.
Toronto report states Clinton Wray of Tylerburg is accused of embezzling funds from the Ulian Crist company. The incident occurred today with investigation initiated by local authorities.
The Hartje divorce case nears its end as attorneys and the judge hear closing arguments. Mrs Harte defends against alleged letters and smear tactics while defense for the accused detectives explains missing papers from a trunk during the search. The judge signals a pause for vacation and will resume after September first.
Los Angeles Aug. 1 The trail of Ernest G Stackpole charged with the murder of Jack Scherk began today in the superior court Defense by four attorneys Mrs Avneck wife of the murdered man to be principal witness for the prosecution Police claim a confession by Mrs Scheer Stackpole made no admissions His defense contends the murder occurred at midnight in bed at his home Mrs Schek is now in Naples and the trial may be delayed by a police visit from Naples to Rome
In a 1905 Montana case, L. Harris, proprietor of the Hard Time quarry near Montane Chex, survives multiple dynamite attacks. Police pursued a suspect after three blasts between Melony and May, with property damage but no deaths. Sheriff A. V. Gibson led the hunt, and Harris vowed to spend all he could to expose the perpetrators, as dynamite was again used in subsequent attempts and weapon warnings were found near the bunkhouse.
The will of Lady Curzon of Kedleston is filed for probate. It lists jewels bequeathed to her husband with the remainder in trust for their son and daughters. Details include jewels from Lord Serastiate and a painting with various family bequests. The residue goes to her father and mother with three daughters named Mary Irene, Blanche, and Alexandra.
New Haven Conn Aug Fitewas announced today by the Yale Alumni Weekly that Walsh owner and editor Lewis Walsh faced bankruptcy. Walsh, well known Yale man, surrendered the Yale Alumni Weekly to be placed in bankruptcy after financial embarrassment tied to a mining property in the West.
Emma Le Doux, known as Mrs Emma Stockton of California, was sentenced to hang for the murder of Albert N. McVicar. Her attorneys attempted to impeach Juror Ritter, but the judge denied the motion for a new trial. The convict heard her sentence with no visible emotion, and the execution will be appealed.
New York Aug 2 Judge Hough voices that the honor of the United States is greater than any criminal conviction in habeas corpus proceedings for Charles G Browne. Browne, once in government service, was extradited to begin a two year term for conspiracy to defraud the government. action praised by federal authorities and cited Supreme Court ruling supporting the extradition. He posted 32,600 bail and fled to Canada after being linked to the case.
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