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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1903
Page
1
An excursion train to the Elks clambake near Chehalis Washington wrecked after rails spread. Two killed, four fatally injured, about 80 seriously hurt, plus several with minor injuries. The engine boiler exploded scattering scalding steam as doctors and volunteers aided the injured.
London reports the death at Hatfield of Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne Cecil known as Lord Salisbury. The 50 year public career spanned warden of the Cinque Ports and chancellor of Oxford. He died at Hatfield House with family at his bedside. The Rochester vacancy follows Cranborne's elevation to the Lords.
In Judge Clancy’s court Mayor Mullins of Butte faced eight suits to oust five aldermen and recover salaries from three others. Clerk Roberts sought dismissal for nonpayment of $4.64 filing fees, while Mullins and attorneys refused to pay. Judge ordered payment within 10 days or cases would be dismissed, noting suits filed in individual capacity of Mullins.
Tacoma report says the accident followed the burning of a locomotive frebox after a crown sheet drop. The derailed engine dragged coaches and injured were taken to Dr. Kennicott's hospital with care from Olympia Centralia and Tacoma physicians amid a great scarcity.
Citizens claim the mayor acted beyond council authority and would push city to cover fees, but strong council opposition signals the proposal will not move forward. The impasse centers on governance over funding decisions and municipal accountability.
Special Dispatch from Fort Benton reports a grand larceny case against Henry Winters and Amirew Beller. Witnesses testified the steer bore the O. H. brand, while defense claimed the animal was killed on March 21 and not an OL HE steer, owned by Winters. The trial likely to go to jury late this week.
Chicago dispatch reports H. Ricketts editor of the Memphis Semitar was found dead in his Kaiserhof hotel room. He had been ill for several days and his death is attributed to heart disease. Ricketts was a longtime newspaper figure across the South and a founder of the Becimitar.
A complaint sworn before Judge Mehlberg charges Willam Wheeler of Bozeman with cruelty in whipping his young son too severely. Bond set at 3000 with the accused posting bail after the complaint by a neighbor.
A Mount Pulaski special to the Bulletin reports Constable Cassaway captured Frank Smith in Bloomington on August 22. Smith is wanted near Lexington Kentucky for the alleged murder of a U S revenue officer and charged with assaulting another officer, nearly causing death.
Former Senator Thomas H. Carter of Montana met with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. Carter discussed Lowinston Purchase expo details and said state and foreign buildings would be finished by March 1. He noted Western prosperity and remarked the West may have money to move crops, reducing need for currency legislation.
In Queenstown Ireland on August 22 a clash occurred between British troops and German sailors aboard the corvette Stock on the beach. During the melee a British soldier and a Queenstown resident were stabbed.
Helena police debunk a claim that Harvey Logan known as Kid Curry entered a Vienna restaurant on Main Street. Night cook Richards identified the man as Curry, but investigators found the report unfounded and note Curry would likely avoid large cities if returning to Montana.
Missoula August 22 Chief of Police Hollingsworth denies any letter stating Kid Curry is in Montana. He confirms no officer has received such communication and calls the circulated tale pure fiction.
Great Falls August reports suggest Harvey Logan alias Kid Curry may be in northern Montana. Friends in Chouteau Valley counties help him, while a detective hunts in the bad lands. Authorities doubt a capture soon, fearing Curry could evade officials for years.
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