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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
1
The Famous Court Miner and his engineer file suit against Watseka Mining Company seeking nearly $120,000. Papers are served by the attorney via telephone instructions in a move tied to Heinze operations.
Special dispatch reports that FL Aug Heinze moved to attach five patented and three unpatented Rochester mining claims in a $119,504.60 suit against Watseka Gold Mining Co. Attorney Leonard obtained orders after late mail. sheriff to serve papers. The move is seen as a blow to Rochester’s business and an indicator for Madison county election influence.
New York Aug 21 forecaster says fair to partly cloudy Saturday with fresh southerly winds shifting to southwesterly for the yacht race course at Sandy Hook. Sir Thomas Lipton and Shamrock crews stay hopeful, noting previous racing conditions and awaiting wind to finish within the time limit.
Sir Thomas Lipton reports no loss of hope after a fierce storm off Sandy Hook. He arrived in June and notes conditions were the worst yet, with the Shamrock unable to gain wind while the Reliance rode the breeze to move away, leaving the Shamrock lagging.
The Reliance cast loose from moorings and moved into Sandy Hook bay for a sail then returned to her moorings. Shamrock III hoisted mainsail with intent to sail and also returned shortly after starting. The atta boat tack headed for the point and then returned to moorings.
sensational court scene as Clerk Esselstyn is accused of illegally drawing a special jury venire for a reservoir condemnation suit. Nutting and Pierson allege irregular selection. Judge Henry dismisses regular and special jurors and continues the case. illness delays further action. Etland murder case awaits formal sentencing. Etland’s brother abandons request for a new trial and departs.
Paris observers report growing public interest as the Humbert trial approaches its conclusion. Defense lawyer Maitre Labor denounces money lenders and key officials, alleges creditors paid through attorneys, and questions the Crawfords’ existence while the case is adjourned to tomorrow.
London papers argue the Shamrock cannot win the Americas Cup in any conditions. They say yesterday’s test failed to reveal which boat is better and note Captain Barr showed smarter seamanship in a smaller wind. Some suggest the New York Yacht Club seek a more favorable course after wind disappointments off Sandy Hook.
London Aug 21 Lord Salisbury remains alive but weak and unconscious as oxygen is administered. Last sacraments were given. Premier Balfour visited Hatfield House while family members gather near his bedside. Cricketers play nearby as workers finish the Countess of Hallowes grave. funeral planned at Hatfield Field tomorrow noon.
A burglar entered the home of N. C. Gertz on Fremont Street at 4 o clock in the morning and chloroformed the five family members, robbing silverware and cash while the victims were subdued. A local peddler selling wares in the area is suspected of the crime.
Northern trains recalled and detectives stationed in Montana as authorities pursue the famed outlaw Harvey Logan feared to be at large again. Reports suggest he may be slipping through the region while justice awaits.
A Great Falls dispatch reports Pinkerton agents in Montana tracking Harvey Logan also known as Kid Curry. A Missoula letter warned he planned to work as a laborer in Western Montana and threaten trains. Dispatches note Crenshaw and another Pinkerton detective on the case. Logan is said to have allies in the state and openly return to his chosen line of crime.
Sofia reports indicate the Macedonia uprising spreading with insurgents capturing Vasiliko, freeing Turkish officials at the Bulgarian frontier, and burning villages around Vasiliko while attacking a Turkish post near the Elijah monastery. The eastern Adrianople vilayet remains rugged with unknown insurgent strength.
Official advices from Paris say the Russian squadron off Imiadu will depart Turkish waters in a few days. Turkey has assured it will meet Russian demands, and Russia aims to avoid a move that could be seen as antagonistic to Bulgaria.
Krinkle pleaded guilty in district court to assault with intent to murder for an April Sandusky case. He attempted to kill his wife by cutting her throat and then tried to kill himself but failed. He will be sentenced at a later date.
AP correspondent reports Bulgarians entered Kiushevo, burned the Greek Quarter, destroying 260 houses and 205 shops and killing about 200 locals. Turks also pillaged, assaulted women, and massacred 200 Bulgarians near Monastir as of August 19. Homes, churches, and Greek and Vlach buildings were ruined. material damage runs into millions of francs.
Georgetown Kentucky August 21 In the Powers case the deposition of former Governor Taylor was concluded after a reading begun yesterday and the court ruled 15 questions about conversations with W H Culton and related topics incompetent Hamp H Howard of Harlan County testified for the defense that Caleb Powers said nothing about a conspiracy at the mountain army meeting on January 25 1900.
Kalamata Michigan reports F B McArthur a stockman from Saco Montana was stabbed in the stomach by an unknown woman on a crowded street. A boy brushed a feather duster into a woman’s face and she struck McArthur with a hatpin. The woman’s identity remains unknown.
Marie Lathey aged ? years saturated her clothing with kerosene and set it alight in an apparent suicide attempt in Chicago in August. She collapsed at the hallway door as neighbors and a policeman extinguished the flames. she is severely burned and feared dead.
A wounded man from a box car robbery attempt is revealed to be a deserter from Fort Keogh. He was believed dead at first but revived and improved after initial care. Chief of Police Joans Coals directed the man’s return to Fort Keogh for formal processing.
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