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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
1
Numerous counter affidavits filed in the Miles Finlen versus F Aug Heinze case deny allegations of improper influence on Judge E W Harney. The documents include Harney's denial of any outside pressure and affidavits from MacGinniss and others asserting no improper ties with Ada H Brackett or the Montana Ore Purchasing company.
Affiant recalls the June 18 1901 court decision and Ada H Brackett’s absence from Butte since June 1 1901. Heinze left Butte for Newark around May 29 1901 and has been absent east since, with no involvement in Brackett’s hiring. Affiant says Brackett worked as stenographer for Montana Ore Purchasing company while in Dygert’s office and he spoke to her about dictation tasks. He claims Judge Harney gave no orders to him and that he observed Harney daily during Minnie Healey trial, not under liquor. On July 7 1901 he visited McMillan’s place in a musicale gathering with 20 plus locals. no gambling occurred and he did not attend with Harney, apart from general presence. He disputes Waters’s assertion that Harney visited the gambling house with the affiant.
John Taylor a detective for Montana Ore Purchasing corp swore to facts about George L. Dygert and a letter tied to exhibit A. Dygert claimed A J Campbell drafted and altered the letter by steaming it over a kettle to mislead readers while stating lawyers in Butte must live and defend their side. He described hostility over the letter and referenced Mrs Brackett and Judge Harney.
Henry J. Robinson swore he was at Mrs. Brackett s house on July 28 and refuted Waters assertions that Harney left the party and needed to see John MacGinniss. He denied Harney was intoxicated later at the Thornton hotel or that secret talks with Mrs Brackett occurred. Robinson also said F L Walters claimed secret marriage to a race horseman and that Waters and Walters were the same person, sister to J W Waters. John G Noble testified Judge Harney was not intoxicated during the trial.
Aug 16 reports from Mobile describe a tropical storm with 62 mph winds causing widespread destruction. Boats and yachts were wrecked, communication collapsed, and several vessels drifted or foundered near Cat Island and the bay. Flooding, toppled chimneys, and halted rail traffic disrupted commerce along Commerce and Royal streets.
Governor Toole sent copies of the Anaconda Standard to Secretary Gage urging the return of the Sullivan brothers of Butte killed on Unimak Island Alaska. He requested a U.S. revenue cutter to transport the bodies to Puget Sound for interment in Montana, with only actual disinterment and landing expenses charged to the estate.
On the western shore of the bay the road was washed out for half a mile and cluttered with logs and driftwood. From Fowler river the schooner Marguerite was pulled ashore and left high and dry. James McMahon and four others were aboard. McMahon says a Dolphin island house was swept away and later found in the woods. Fate of the occupants unknown.
Six people died near the river mouth as a storm battered New Orleans on August 16. Damage was limited to riverside areas and lakefront resorts after a canal breach flooded a section. residents blamed a tidal wave and cyclone. Drowned victims included Mrs Walker and children Ida Walker and Birdie Cobden, plus Ella Cobden. Two sailors Blaine Davidson and Peter Yea perished aboard the tug Biloxi.
A fierce storm near Pensacola injures shipping and property. The American steamship Evelyn grounded eight miles from Pensacola bar and is sinking. the French steamer Cyrano reports rough seas and helps. four schooners from E Saunders fleet sink, totaling $70,000 loss. The Tortugas sank after collision. The storm raged at 70 mph with bursts to 9 miles.
Montgomery reports the first post storm train to Mobile failed to complete the run as Bayminte area routes remain flooded 20 inches deep. A special L&N train left Mobile while wires between cities stay down and passengers face delays. rain forecast raises river level to about 20 feet.
The War Department anxious over Fort Morgan and nearby coastal posts on Mobile Bay. Eighth and ninth coast artillery companies stationed on a sand spit 13 feet above tide. No reports have been received at the department.
The issue promises an interview with condemned murderers McArthur and Dotson at Deer Lodge. A full Elk feature reviews the state lodge growth, Yellowstone Park articles, Mr Dooley on the Boer War, a fable by Ade, and Jerry Ronander on Remember the Poor.
Strikers celebrate a gratifying development from the West while remaining in line for upcoming events. The crowd cheers as details filter through, signaling a positive turn for their team and schedule.
Pittsburg dispatch reports Joliet and Milwaukee moving toward final strike votes with optimism for Chicago. Leaders claim gains in McKeesport Wheeling and Belleaire while operators warn the downturn will come. Shaffer outlines strike benefits and keeps talks at headquarters as unions push to 70 000 plus workers amid mass mobilization.
Milwaukee August 16 The Bay View lodge of the Amalgamated Association faces a crucial vote on obeying the strike order sent by Jer M F Tighe and Kent Shaffer. Conference with local leader Redfern occurred late tonight. If they stay at work and charters are revoked, proceedings may go to the national convention.
San Francisco voltage of strike persists with no near settlement prospects. Labor leaders publish circulars nationwide while 15 000 unemployed in the city await labor actions. Employers plan to fill strikers places, inviting non union workers as coastwise trade slows and larger steamers run on schedule.
Philadelphia August 16 President Joseph Wharton stated that Dr M Schwab of the United States corporation will soon take charge of the Bethlehem steel company but he does not know for what purpose.
In Youngstown Ohio on August 14 employees of the American Steel Hoop company at two mills voted unanimously against a key proposition presented by Superintendent Me for an informal conference on the wage scale. President Ward of the Anim advised the vote. Continued on page ten.
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