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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
8
A historical report describes two drunken inmates examined and discharged after being confined in unsanitary cells among common prisoners. The piece notes their illness and legal determinations amid harsh prison conditions.
Oliver Cole, held on insanity charges, was examined by Drs Hammond and McDonald who found he was very ill but not insane. Other inmates like William Roberts and Dennis Sullivan faced similar reviews. Sullivan admitted drinking and eating little, was freed with warnings. The piece notes jail conditions for the ill and advocates better ward facilities, while addressing rising food prices, especially vegetables, for local households and institutions.
In the police court Judge Boyle dismissed the assault case between W. B. Whiteley deputy sheriff of Silver Bow county and Paddy O'Donnell after both parties chose not to prosecute. Whiteley was released on a 25 dollar cash bond. O'Donnell remained jailed overnight. A jail alley brawl preceded the court appearance with both sides blaming the other.
A man claiming to be Martin Mortimer from Queen's County Ireland preached on the streets during a mental health exam. Seven police restrained him, doctors ordered commitment to the asylum, and he defended his sanity while insisting he is king of the earth.
A special meeting of Branch 661 of the L. C. B. A. will be held Friday evening, Aug. 30, at Hibernia hall, Centerville. All members are requested to be present as business of importance will be transacted. Helen Coleman, recorder.
The Burlington Route will sell round trip tickets on the first and third Tuesdays from Buffalo for 64.50. For details contact Phil Daniels at 85 Fast Broadway. Also Great Northern Railway sells tickets to Anaconda and all stations via 41 North Main. Time cards and freight rates available. Wanted boys for messenger service at World Messenger Co.
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