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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1911
Page
6
A Virginia court hears testimony in the Beattie murder case with dairyman Boydler and Sally Beattie among witnesses. Detectives and neighbors describe the roadside encounter, a gun, and a brown coat as the trial probes who killed Sally Beattie near Midlothian Turnpike.
In Rochester New York on August 4 Judge Harvey M Trimble was installed as commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at a naval encampment. Officers elected include Adjutant General Charles T Koch quartermaster general D P Stownts judge advocate general W A Ketcham and assistant quartermaster general J Henry Holcomb. Memorial Hall Chicago was named as headquarters. An observed Memorial Day five minute national observance was endorsed.
In Bonnyitie on August 8, a man named Wittind Tuer reportedly made a written statement claiming he killed his father after his father had killed his wife and younger brother. Authorities say little credence is given to the confession while investigations continue into multiple murders tied to a family dispute and a planned getaway.
Chicago August 2. J W Kane international president of the blacksmiths union telegrams RL Lovett president of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads urging an immediate conference to settle labor disputes threatening a strike by Harriman lines shopmen. Kane cites possible walkout unless amicable adjustment is reached and notes national craft leaders will meet in Kansas City next Monday, with hopes to move the meeting to Chicago.
Reported strong support for a strike via secret ballots as the San Francisco Federation plans a sit in. President of the federation says workers are urged to stay united if arbitration fails, with 20 percent of mission shop employees cut from progress and longer hours anticipated.
Kensie GH, as international president of the Hens arboud at Eadhway Camen, states no threats to strike amid tensions over railway system control. He notes talks may decide tomorrow. the conference is expected to continue, with authorities preparing for possible outcomes.
Distance covered 1263 miles with 20 legs and 68. miles average leg. Originating from St Louis Aug HW to Governor's Island arriving 3 43 pm Aug. Brying time 2 hours 31 minutes. Breaks world record by 191 miles though he disputes 100 miles for detour.
New York reports Harry N Atwood the Boston aviator arrived safe on Governor’s Island after a 1265 mile journey from Nyack via the Hudson. He flew in a heavier than air machine in 98 hours 31 minutes, gliding low all the way and was welcomed by Army officers and crowds along the riverfront.
A Lehigh Valley route train wreck near Rochester kills 37, many veterans, and injures more than a hundred as two day coaches plunge from a trestle into a river. The disaster follows a Grand Army encampment event, with cars derailed and a broad section of the wreckage submerged.
A severe accident near Manchester caused a derailment with a Pullman Emelin car and several behind it. Rescue teams from Geneva and Rochester rushed to the scene, establishing a field hospital as the dead and injured were gathered. Many victims were veterans. identification is challenging due to disfigurement and mixed belongings.
New York DA Whitman closes state case in the Paul Geidel murder trial of broker William H. Jackson. The bellboy testified he wanted money to send to his mother and claimed he lacked a break in to Jackson's adjoining room at the Iroquois hotel.
Paden Kentucky July 25 officers of the Federation of Employes of the Illinois Central expect a walkout by Tuesday noon if their demands are not met. The strike vote closed at 6 pm showing 196 in favor and only two locals voting against.
Paris reports indicate the Mona Lisa may be transported by sea with hopes of reaching Spain or South America. Detectives note a burglar struck the Louvre, a door knob found in a garden, and U S authorities in New York are alerted to watch for the famous painting amid a high profile theft.
Washington August 25 Mrs Hutchins asks court for consent to increase her allowance from her wealthy husband to 45000 a month. A detailed itemized list shows monthly costs including servants travel rent clothing and theater tickets. An audit recommended raising the allowance to 4500 per month but requires she cover medical expenses tied to her husband’s illness.
In Seattle a large crowd gathered before Dreamland rinks after United States District Judge Cornelius Hanford issued a temporary injunction sought by the Renton Southern railway to curb interference with a new freight schedule. An effigy of the judge hung from a telephone pole near the pavilion as chants and jeers echoed. A resolution urged signing a petition to form a committee to investigate the judge's judicial and private life and draft articles of impeachment.
Auguh Chirlet Tindell, a prominent local attorney in Shelbyville, was shot dead today by Edward C. van Pell who surrendered to police and was placed in bail. The motive cited was ongoing difficulties between the two men.
A confusing OCR fragment reports a death on a city roof during a birthday event. It mentions Mila and Shertal Divpateh with unclear relations and timing in August in Milen City. The text references a fall from a lodging roof and a fatal outcome, but details are garbled and sources are incomplete.
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