21 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
1
Convicts seized the Foreman as a shield and started a riot at Frankfort Penitentiary. Three murderers defied officials for a time before surrendering and being confined to their cells.
In Frankfort Kentucky a prison riot by three desperate murderers led to chaos as guards battled convicts from 6 to after 10 pm. Wallace Bishop was fatally wounded when captured during the uprising while Lafayette Brooks and Tom Mulligan were injured and later jailed. Albert Ransome, initially miscast as a participant, joined later and was wounded. Bishop’s death followed a prior riot linked to his history and a baptism performed for him.
Boise August convention opens with Lyttleton Rice named temporary chair and Col Thomas R. Hamer chosen permanent chairman. A Shoup letter urges unity for a 3 000 to 5 000 majority. Morrison leads governor race but tightening fight. Beale and French contest for congress with French gaining independent southern strength.
George Kirkpatrick also known as Jerry Kelly is arrested in San Francisco on suspicion of a Missouri murder. Bonne Terre authorities asked Chief Wittman to hold him while confirming, with a matching description. He allegedly traveled aboard the transport Relief from Shanghai after mutiny. He denies involvement.
Telegram from Oran reports Moors attacked a French military supply column near Ain del Kelil. Casualties occurred on both sides and French troops pursued the assailants.
The 11th annual State Pharmaceutical Association convened in Butte with an afternoon executive session. Delegates discussed a uniform price schedule, elected officers, and named candidates for the state board of pharmacy while noting losses in the ranks and honoring past leaders.
London reports from Johannesburg warn the native problem grows acute with threats of attacks on Boers and assaults on white women. Authorities debate swift laws, universal disarmament, and penalties, as armed blacks and unarmed whites contend on distant farms.
Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel arrived in New York and planned to sail to Europe soon. He met with J P Morgan & Co. and later spoke with G H Gary praising Schwab's health and outlining arrangements for his absence.
Terrible havoc after steel digesters exploded at a paper company's pulp mills on the Christiana River in Wilmington Delaware. Nine killed five missing four injured as buildings collapsed. Rescue crews searched debris and authorities investigated causes.
Aug 20 report from Wilmington describes the blast at Jessup & Moore pulp mill on the Christiana River killing nine workers, with five missing and four injured. Digester vats, steam and acid injuries, 18 men worked the two story building, rescue hampered by wreckage and smoke. Monetary loss cited at 235000 dollars.
Coroner's inquest concludes Minnie Mitchell died from a head wound inflicted by an unknown assailant. William Bartholin is sought as a principal suspect while Oscar Thompson Edward Counselman and “Dad” Claffey are held for grand jury action. State Attorney Dineen plans renewed inquest into Mrs Anne Bartholin's murder.
Duncan A. McDonald named postmaster at Alhambra Jefferson county Ig natius A Vasta appointed at St Paul Chateau county Capt G A Skinner ordered to Fort Snelling Wallace Givens named teacher at Fort Shaw Indian school Pension granted to T Porter of Orr
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