12 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
1
William Bartholin, while opening a grave at his mother's plot, is confronted by a real estate agent sent on an errand. The agent uncovers the concealed corpse, prompting a police inquiry into the shocking scene and the suspect's involvement.
In Chicago a major development links Bartholin to Minnie Mitchell's death as police pursue a theory the Mitchell girl was killed in Calumet avenue and buried in a basement, with witnesses noting Bartholin's quarrel with his mother and a possible staged scene near Seventy fourth and State streets.
Former roomer Hane ter tells how he rented in Bartholin home before Bartholin and her son William Bartholin vanished. Samuel A Hunter, county treasurer, recalls payments and gas bill demand. Guthrie and Chicago authorities hunt for William Bartholin and Harry Church as officers probe missing persons and suspect foul play.
Milton La Roet, once a roomer at Mrs Anna Partoolin's Chicago home, is now in Denver. Police have sought him to learn what he may know about the murders of Mrs Bartholin and Minnie Mitchell. He says he wrote to Robert Mitchell from Omaha explaining why he left Chicago abruptly.
Fragmentary report notes an examination scheduled for today linked to a case involving a named individual and alleged offenses. Subpoenas and witnesses are mentioned, with references to a Perry, Barran, and Loschampe, but the text remains incomplete and hard to parse.
The 48th annual convention of the International Typographical Union convened in Cincinnati at Pike's Opera House with 965 delegates and 1,000 visitors. President Lynch delivered remarks, inviting unity amid the coal mine strike support, while discussions focused on laws, autonomy versus industrial union proposals, and contract arbitration shaping future labor relations.
President Roosev el t announces the appointment of Oliver Wendell Holmes chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court as Associate Justice the United States Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by Justice Gray's resignation due to age and ill health Holmes, a Massachusetts native and son of the poet, is regarded as a distinguished jurist with a long career on the state bench Gray had served on the high court longer than any other member aside from Justice Harlan.
Washington reports Justice Gray will resign unexpectedly and not return to the bench. He has long been known for exact, deliberative opinions, contributing to major tax, insular, and Spanish American War related cases. His successor awaits Senate confirmation before October, per unwritten appointment practice.
Aug 11 reports from Colon Colombia say no definite news on the Agua Dulce battle between government troops and revolutionists. General Borti directs defense from Agua Dulce while Herrera forces face delays. Reinforcements from Savanilla expected. government gunboat Boyaca missing since July 29. Government buys steamer Cuteh and considers Athenian and Tartar for war use.
Special to the wn reports a Colorado stage near Colony estate wrecked five miles north of this city. Five persons injured, one fatally. Injured include Louis Lafty driver with internal injuries and may die. Mrs J Throckmorton wrist broken and knee dislocated. Miss Allie Tah of St Louis left leg broken. Mose Bradley of Kansas City ribs broken. an unknown man head injury. The wagon overturned near Center of the drive. many passengers thrown.
Special Dispatch reports Arthur Ripe appointed postmaster at Sapphire Fenway, succeeding E P Schumaker who has resigned. The position was created in Fenway County with Giles named as acting postmaster pending formal appointment.
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