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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
18
The article recounts a dramatic sequence as Rose describes being pressured by Becker and others, seeking legal counsel, and signaling attempts to turn state’s evidence. He details calls, meetings with lawyers, and his determination to tell all despite fear, with Deputy Commissioner Dougherty and other officials present during questioning. The piece notes a broader press context of trials and safety measures in the harbor area.
An official will inspect cattle when ready for shipment and pass them if free from disease. The process aims to prevent delays and expenses for the Mockmen, ensuring smooth export.
Washington reports that United States officials had prior knowledge of the killing of American Ivory Hunter Rogers in the Congo region months before his death. The official note states Rogers was instructed to gather facts and that Washington would inform the Belgian government, whose territory saw the killing.
Montreal August 22 Russian part of fatal celebration across the river from the city left eleven dead and many others ill from poisoned liquor. A body found at 9 Cheneville Street showed agony. The inquest revealed the liquor source at a grocery store. West Mount Heights houses more victims and more arrests are expected. Other unrelated notes mention mining inspections in Lewis and Clark county and the General Sherman mine transfers.
David a retired farmer from Barrain TH sues Mrs. Alice Brown in the superior court for larceny of two diamond rings. He alleges she accepted a ring and deed to a house for marriage promises, sold the house for 4200, and fled with 4204.20 to Portland with George Montrose. she is held on bonds in Portland.
Helena dispatch reports Peter Martin, 4, under sheriff custody and taken to Warm Springs for evaluation. Doctors Treacy and Dodge diagnose delusions of grandeur and wealth, noting onset about a month ago. Martin, Montana resident for 25 years, has eight children and a Vancouver, B C ex-wife. Neighbors say he recently received $900 and claims a massive inheritance.
Special Dispatch reports A J Ely a 30 year old rancher from Benchland Lewistown Montana area killed himself by shooting. The case followed a legal fight with his half brother over land and a later divorce from his wife. Ely was described as not of sound mind though he had many friends.
London Aug 22 The newly formed union of British ship masters and mates demanded reinstatement of the Mount Royal’s dismissed first officer and threatened to delay Canadian Pacific steamers. The company yielded a substitute for the Mount Royal and agreed to raise pay for all officers.
San Francisco reports the death of the Comptesse de Ferree a friend of Dowager Queen Alexandra. The 37 year old Connecticut born writer lived in semi isolation in California and had completed a book of poems and was at work on a novel. Her body will be taken to New York for burial.
Japan begins construction of three battleships each about 28,000 tons. One keel laid at Yokohama with other two under way as naval expansion progresses.
Naval observers note two battleships to be named Harunas and Kirishima with 16 inch guns locally manufactured. Main guns forged at Muroran, breech blocks at Kure, signaling a shift toward greater use of Japanese materials in warship construction.
County attorney approved a 5000 dollar bond for M. G. Forrest president and secretary treasurer of the International Sheep Shearers union, held on a grand larceny charge. Arrignment set for Tuesday for the preliminary hearing, a complaint sworn by four union members. Forrest’s supporters claim jealousy and factional strife motivated the charge.
No inquest will be held into engineer William B Dunn's death after he collapsed while walking near his home at 501 South Colorado Street. Investigators determined heart failure caused death. Dunn's son George G. was notified, a sister Frances Tinsley lived in Logan, and Dunn was described as rugged and previously not known to have heart trouble. Special dispatch mentions irrigation bill in Washington and a race report fragment from Butte.
Washington moves by Taft threaten veto on any riders affecting General Wood. Senate conferees revise the army appropriation, dropping the veto issue and presenting a riderless bill. The enlistment term shifts from five to seven years with four active and three reserve years. All army posts stay in place and pay, commissary, and quartermaster departments merge.
The Labor Day general committee will meet this evening at Carpenter's Hall to finalize plans. Parades are canceled this year, with the picnic and sports at Columbia Gardens. Events include long-field and track races plus two world championship rock drilling contests featuring Pickens, Page, Salini, Hull, Michaelson, Nordquist, the Roberts brothers and other heavyweights. Members span the Silver Bow council Building trades council Miners' union and local labor groups.
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