Kimball Not Murdered Coroner's Jury Says He Committed Death
A coroner's jury determined that Kimball died by his own action, ruling there was no homicide. The finding absolves any foul play and states the death resulted from self-inflicted means.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1901
Page
10
A coroner's jury determined that Kimball died by his own action, ruling there was no homicide. The finding absolves any foul play and states the death resulted from self-inflicted means.
The coroner's jury finds John C. Kimball died by his own hand after testimony from Thosey Kimball Rosey Kimball and witnesses at Montana and Park streets. Frank Yeehout is discharged as county attorney cites self infliction as the cause and the earlier threats cited in the case.
In Butte Montana on the morning of August 23 1901 a man died from a gunshot wound to the head self-inflicted near Montana and Park streets. The notice lists signatories A B Whipp William Devitt R J Harrison Robert Osman Co Co Willes and related probate or coroner remarks. Also appears an advertisement for messenger service jobs by World Messenger Co and excursion fares via Great Northern Railway with routes Basin Boulder Stoulder and dates noted.
County physician Dr Sheeran observes George H Mayer in the county tank to determine if he is insane or feigning mental illness amid reports of bogus checks. Mayer claims people are trying to kill him while officials await the verdict on sanity or forgery.
Alderman Thomas Bryant and Attorney W. M. Buckford were returning from a drive when a street car struck their buggy near the gas works. The horse froze at the track and Buckford leaped to safety while Bryant urged the horse. The buggy was wrecked but the roof of the car caught the contents. Bryant threatens an ordinance to outlaw headlights on street cars and manager Wharton vows suit over the smashed headlight.
The Burlington Route offers round trip tickets from Buffalo on the first and third Tuesdays priced at 64.50. For details contact Phil Daniels, 35 East Broadway. James King has taken possession of the Copper King saloon and invites friends to visit.
Frank W. Barrison of Butte claims to be visiting the Buffalo exposition. He was approached by a street vendor selling “miracle” buttons. The vendor distracted him and helped himself to Barrison’s watch and $25, leaving him with only a return ticket and a wish for funds.
William Burke appeared before Judge Boyle in the police court charged with disturbance. He claimed mistreatment by a patrolman and warned he would retaliate if he found the officer, a claim tied to bruises he showed. Burke was jailed briefly and fined ten dollars. others arrested for drunkenness and concealed weapons paid fines.
Several counterfeit ten dollar gold pieces dated 1900 have been detected in Butte within the last few days. The imitators are believed to have placed a significant number into circulation and the fake coins are described as unusually clever in appearance.
Railroads offer one and one third fare for the Montana Christian association convention at Anaconda from Aug 2 to Sept 1. Travelers pay full fare there and receive a certificate from the agent. With a convention secretary signature the return ticket costs one third fare.
Yesterday a false bottom was placed in the natatorium opened by Thomas Mulholland. Two women narrowly escaped drowning when they entered too deep water. Officials decided to reduce depth by adding another bottom to prevent future hazards.
The coroner's inquest ruled death was an accident but the physician testified that Centennial beer prolonged life. The article notes the claim a million glasses a day and suggests public fondness for the beverage.
All miners admit the best prospect for good meals and reasonable rates awaits those who stop at Dan Tewey's Southern hotel.
Special Correspondence reports a man calling himself T Mackey entered Dr Pease’s office at night and caused a disturbance. He was arrested, fined $5 for vagrancy, then held for 30 days after a Hart Pease pipe was found. Authorities plan to circulate his photograph and description to locate him.
Granite and Arizona streets welcome a new facility near Mulholland natatorium with eye specialist services by Mrs. Dr. Frank. Nearby Fox's at 171 East Park street advertises ice cream with cake in the P. O. block context.
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