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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
15
Justice Isaac N Mills dismisses the writ of habeas corpus in a ruling that rejects the petition and upholds detention. The decision arrives after arguments over the defendant’s confinement and legal authority.
Justice Mills dismissed Thaws habeas corpus and ruled release dangerous to public peace. Thaw remains insane and paranoid about Stanford White case. order to Matteawan to be signed. Evelyn Thaw attacks DA Jerome as the family laments ongoing confinement and vows appeal to the Court of Appeals.
Denver August reports that within a month hearings will open in Seattle and move to other cities to reveal alleged frauds in Alaska coal land filings. Secretary Ballinger and Commissioner Dennett back investigations targeting dummy entrymen tied to six corporations and aiming to cancel at least 75 percent of 200 000 acres. The drive seeks to secure coal for the navy and Pacific commerce.
The article lists numerous Butte and Anaconda residents who drew prizes in the Flathead lands drawing. It names individuals with assigned numbers across multiple entries, including Lou Frank, R. A. Cobban, John M. Lowney, and many others, followed by a separate list of Anaconda citizens who were successful such as O. Fairbault, Edward Devine, and E. Morin.
Fort William Ont Aug 12 martial law is in force after a thousand dock laborers clashed with Canadian Pacific police. Twenty four injured and three killed including Chief Hall. Militia called, Mayor Pelletier read the riot act as strikers shot at a gang of 25 railway constables. Toronto officials and CP officials reported yields and a possible settlement before renewed rioting flared.
Pittsburg Aug 12 The Allegheny County sheriff quits evicting strikers and families from Pressed Steel housing at McKee s Rocks after the company refuses to supply deputies to move furniture. Rioting continues in Schoenville where foreign workers say Major Smith killed striker Steven Horvat in self defense amid mounting tension.
The Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang is recalled from Washington and ordered to Peking for further assignment. Chang Yin Lang will succeed him, previously Madrid envoy and now deputy foreign minister. Wu, credited to Peru, has been a leading diplomat since 1908 and was notable for his U.S. sympathies during the boxing athlete incident.
Two thousand names were drawn today for the Flathead Indian reservation in Coeur d Alene Idaho. Joseph Furay of Warsaw Indiana won lucky number one as a crowd of about 500 gathered to hear the results. Judge Witten explained the process and contrasted it with a lottery while noting the need for orderly distribution amid far more applications than homes.
Winnipeg dispatch reports Fort Osborne regulars numbering 200 departed this evening for Port William Ontario to reinforce authorities and repel strikers at the docks. The move aims to restore order amid labor unrest in the port area.
Helena section reports the death of Mrs. C B Totten wife of O B Totten bailiff in Judge Clements department and noted Montana pioneer. Born in Maryland she married Captain Totten in 1853 at St Louis and later moved to Helena in 1865. Survived by daughter Mrs D J Hogan.
In Los Angeles on Aug 12 voters approved consolidating San Pedro with Los Angeles. The merger gives Los Angeles control of San Pedro harbor and a pledge to spend 10 million dollars on harbor improvements over the next ten years.
A lone bandit entered the Farmers' and Merchants' bank in Franklin on August 12 and forced the cashier to surrender 2500 dollars in currency. He covered the banker with a revolver and warned of instant death if he resisted, then escaped and left no trace.
Fire at Washington Park on the Delaware River near Camden, New Jersey destroys most of the pleasure resort. Cook Miss Jane Dagan was fatally burned in the blaze.
Veterans choose new commander with Sameal HM. Van Sant of Winger named to preside over the Grand Sky ceremony in Sota.
Samuel R. Van Sant former Minnesota governor won a decisive vote to become commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, with 587 to 156 over Judge William A Ketcham. Mrs. Jennie I Berry was named national president of the Woman’s Relief Corps after three ballots. The encampment, crowded beyond capacity, adjourned to consider the next meeting place with St Louis seen as a bright possibility and Atlantic City reluctant to host in August.
Local report notes threats of violence against a power company official. Authorities investigated a suspicious communication and warned the public to avoid escalation while the case proceeds. No injuries reported as of the latest update.
At Spokane the Ballinger Pinchot feud dominates a session of the national irrigation congress. Idaho settler Ferrll threatens dynamite against the Washington Power company dam while former Senator Wilson defends Ballinger and endorses Taft, urging public backing for reclamation and private land claims.
Donald L. Persch, a New York broker tied to the Davis Daly copper stock pledge loan, was freed on a writ of habeas corpus and immediately rearrested. M. M. Joyce swore out an amended complaint accusing Persch of stealing the securities. A $50,000 bail was set for Persch with an examination on Aug. 17 as a grand jury probe continues.
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