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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
2
The Reliance and Shamreck are prepared for a major showdown promising excitement. Both teams showcase strong preparation and anticipation builds among fans and supporters.
New York August 19. Shamrock III under Sir Thomas Lipton sails tomorrow against the Reliance for the America's Cup on the ocean course outside Sandy Hook. Crowd sizes are expected large with strict rules and revenue cutter protection. Odds favor the Reliance two to one. Both yachts tested today with final spins. Weather shows a light to moderate southerly breeze and possible eight knot wind for the opener.
The Shamrock Tit was remeasured in New York with Reliance given a 1 minute 457 second time allowance. Sir Thomas Lipton requested the remeasurement after lowering the throat halyard block altered the boat length and sail area. Secretary Cormack dismissed any dissatisfaction claim, noting the change was the sole cause.
Bogota Colombia Friday Aug 14 a bill is ready authorizing the government to conclude a canal treaty with the United States on a fixed basis and also proposing modifications to the national constitution.
Report on the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress in Seattle notes Richard Kerens of Missouri elected president for next year. A. L. Black named first vice president and officers including Walter Gresham and John Caulfield were chosen. Sessions covered port Galveston waterways good roads and irrigation potential, urging western sugar beets and freight considerations.
Deputy Game Warden Jack Hall went to Chouteau to brief the Teton County attorney on possible game law violations involving Ralph Pulitzer son of the New York World proprietor. A mountain sheep killed during a camping trip in northern and eastern Montana is reported with bones and head found. The party camped near Fort Benton then drifted down the Missouri on a house boat. If evidence supports it a complaint will be sworn.
The alleged murderer Leuthecher and his victim Martha Faehnrich are named after last night's double tragedy. The motive cited is Faehnrich family opposition to Leuthecher's pursuit of her. Faehnrich, a grocery clerk, was lured to a walk where she was shot and Leuthecher then killed himself nearby.
James Armstrong, a notorious convict linked to a jailbreak at the pen, hanged himself in his cell using a light wire. The body was found after hours. he had long been sought in Utah for murder and was serving time for burglary in Canyon City.
A detained detective, shackled, witnesses a tense courtroom exchange as a single suspect faces scrutiny. The incident heightens security and prompts questions about due process and police power in the ongoing case.
Albert Seklund alias George Keklund escaped while being transported for grand larceny. He overpowered Detective William Marsden, freed himself, bound the officer to steam pipes, took weapons, and fled the train at Laramie. Marsden later released after Chicago instructions. He continues pursuit toward Laramie.
Ewen B. Edland was sentenced to 30 years in the state penitentiary for the murder of Edward Teasdale near Lridger. The jury, who deliberated under two hours, changed the charge from first-degree murder to second-degree and set the penalty at 30 years.
Prival reports from Vermitilion Montana that the Kentuky Vernitilion Mining and Concentrating company’s concentrator and most of its plant were wiped out by a fire last Saturday. Loss is estimated at 125000 metal 8150100 with 20000 insurance. Property owned by Spokaneau with principal holders HM J Dyer H Belden and J FE Branaombe.
Georgetown Ky Aug 19 Henry Broughton a witness who fled testified he went with the mountain army to Frankfort on July 3 meeting Powers and the defendant who asked for names of men able to “do the killing.” He gave Powers the names of three men to perform the shooting.
Civil War veterans gather for a large parade as martial music fills the air. The event showcases respected units and bands joining in a public display of remembrance and pageantry.
San Francisco tribute to Civil War veterans as a two mile parade features torn flags and aging marchers from Illinois Wisconsin and other states. Leaders include Gen. J. P. Rundell and Col. Thomas G. Lawler while spectators honor the old soldiers with receptions concerts and campfire gatherings.
Detroit August 19 police are no closer to solving the murder of 1 year old Alphonse Wilmen. Suspect Charles Ede Wards detained but not charged and authorities seek details of a Rocheford Iowa case bearing resemblance. Riverfront searches yield no blood or witnesses to the evening crime.
Police arrest McCarty, once linked as a running mate of Oregon outlaw Harry Tracy, in Billings about six years after his notoriety. He travels with four women and two children. A Billings manien reports McCarty bit a diamond from a ring in a Tenderloin district incident.
Paris August hearing defense argues the testimony fails to prove any specific act of forgery or swindling by the Humberts. Marlie Borde delivers an address supporting the defense. The case centers on alleged fraudulent acts tied to an unspecified period.
Adolph Siver son, a Norwegian sheepherder from Big Timber, faces arrest warrants in Miles City for obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly drew checks from a Miles City bank without funds to cover them.
Fragmentary text records no clear event. mentions Laré Salebury with conflicting wording and no verifiable action, date, or location.
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