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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
1
Crowds join the nation as a brief opening session unfolds in the Senate and the House. The ceremonies are traditional, restrained, and devoid of standout moments or surprises. Senate and House leaders pledge to the public to begin routine business promptly.
Washington reports the ceremonial opening of Congress with Speaker Henderson presiding in a decorated chamber. Representatives were sworn in, vacancies filled by resignations and deaths, and a brief adjournment observed as members began their new term amid greetings and formal notices.
Washington notes a twelve minute opening session as the Senate adjourned to honor the late Senator James McMillan. Diplomats attended, Rev J F Prettyman delivered the invocation, and resolutions of regret were unanimously adopted. The session focused on procedural moves and the remembrance of the dead senator.
A scale thief robbed the Cottage hotel of cash and a silver watch while the night clerk was away. Suspicion falls on a tramp seen leaving the building. A separate report says Harry Johnson, mate aboard the Nee able, drowned in the water near Water Bay and his body was not recovered.
President Joseph F Smith states the church does not practice polygamy and seeks to inform the public of its stance. He discusses Apostle Reed Smoot and the campaign against him, noting polygamous families have decreased since 1890 and that church officials have served in Congress without hindering duties.
Parkes cargure, a cartel ward Simons, has been convicted a second time on attempting to poison Lena Howell and Nora Walla. The sensational trial in Simon's circuit features Eagle Valley resident and former lover of the alleged victims.
Lena Howell and Nora Smith were harmed when Simons sent arsenic in powders labeled complexion to Howell and Nora Wallace in June 198, causing severe illness before recovery. The initial hung jury gave way to a conviction in a second trial, three years in prison, with an appeal reversing the lower court verdict. The third trial concluded with sentencing on Wednesday.
Lower Montana courts affirmed the conviction of George A. McDonald for grand larceny in Silver Bow County. He was sentenced to one year in the Deer Lodge penitentiary after horse stealing charges. An appeal moved, a certificate of probable cause granted, and the case returned to the higher court for review.
Dominick O'Toole swore out a complaint charging December arrest of L-Aike Palmine in Sault for alleged assault on Mary O'Toole. O'Toole testified Palmine worked for Thatikeriving day and compelled him to accompany, later claiming the incident worsened. Palmine was arrested after O'Toole wished a personal meeting but failed to find him. Residents of Laurel Veihiets Pa referenced.
In a fierce Lake Superior storm the steamer Charles Hebard was driven onto rocks at Point Mamainse and wrecked. Twelve men and four women aboard are missing and presumed dead. The Atoha broke from the tow and is untraced, while the Warmington Francomb saved to Copper Mine Point. Tow has been sent from Sault Ste Marie to search for the Atoha and the missing crew.
Mme La Bonte, held in San Francisco on a murder charge, is escorted by Sheriff Furey to Butte after five days in jail. Detective Gibson, rewarded $900, claims to have identified her from a telegraphic description. She resists talk of her past and asserts the shooting was accidental during a struggle with Dr Cayley, while officials warn of pursuit to prevent escape.
Helena Dee Le Art Hon company is capitalized with $0. The corporation operates in Center Silver Bow county. The incorporators are TJ Bennett Thomas Wey Gillet Bennett and Almond ticks. A special mission to sue Itanoama Washington is noted. Congress today by the treasury deputy Haury approved $1,000 for Tri Gian service in Mowat and $9,000 for Yellowstone Nation park Buffalo park and buffalo purchases.
A note indicates a personnel move where an employee previously with the Havre unit is reassigned to the Everett division. The change affects organizational structure and reported assignments within the department.
Dee L Dad Towner, a Great Northern conductor, was bitten on the hand by a dog in a barke shoe store yesterday. The bite caused a severe wound and necessitated his layoff from work.
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