Death claim in Rees murder case hinges on accidental fall
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena December 2. Edward Horsky, defense attorney for William Rees on trial for his wife’s murder, contends the death was caused by falls on rocky ground and not by Rees. Rees, once in Montana real estate, settled near Wolf Creek after advertising for a wife, Sarah Rolfe. The defense notes both were intoxicated. the wife went to milk the cow, fell on a rocky reef, then again fell. Rees, drunk himself, left her, later dragged her inside, slept, and awoke to find her dead. He notified neighbors. Witnesses testified to Mrs. Rees’s intoxication and whiskey traces in her stomach. Rees to testify tomorrow.
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Deserted wife aids defense in Montana murder trial
Miles City reports on Seward Hesp charged with the murder of Norman Thetford after a shooting on Aug. 26. Mrs. Hosp and her two children attend to help her husband, who allegedly targeted Albert Leonard and Thetford amid jealousy. The trial, ongoing in Custer county, is expected to continue for several days.
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Women Fight and Hear Testimony Amid Society Crush
A fragment reports women fighting and hearing testimony amid a great crush of society. Details are sparse, with no clear names, dates, or places given in the readable text.
Paris court hears custody case of Princess de Sagan children
In Paris the custody hearing between Princess de Sagan and Count Roni de Castellane drew crowds as Clemenceau defended the princess. He argued the count is unfit to raise the three boys and alleged the case centers on money and vengeance rather than the children's welfare.
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Anne Gould
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de Sagan
Palace of Justice
M. Clemenceau
Bonnet
Count de Castellane
Prince de Sagan
Infant Emperor Receives Throne Amid Dismissive Ceremony
An infant emperor ascends the dais to watch royal proceedings as officials note disdain for external help. The scene underscores a sovereign yet fragile succession with nobles observing from the crowd.
Pu Yi Enthroned as Baby Emperor in Forbidden City
Far Mongolia dignitaries attend the ceremony in Peking amid strict mourning for late rulers. Pu Yi, aged three, is enthroned as Hsun Tung after sacrifices to the dead, bowing to tablets and officials, then dons a dragon-embroidered robe and ascends the throne.
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Board of Rights
Li Len Ying
Safe blowers steal fourteen thousand dollars from Pepperell bank
Fourteen thousand dollars in cash was secured when three professional burglars blew open the vault of the First National bank in Pepperell Massachusetts early today. Ernest Tarbell alerted others after hearing the explosions and firing at the fleeing trio, but no one was harmed.
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Alexander Macaulay Dies in Hunting Accident
Alexander Macaulay, 45, prominent Butte businessman and former Republican legislator from Silver Bow, died after a fall on a hunting trip near Midvale in Teton county. He owned Macaulay Awning Co. in Butte and is survived by his wife, a daughter, two sons, and a brother in Anaconda. John Terry will travel from Helena to Midvale to arrange the body with Malcolm Gillis.
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Anaconda
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Standard
Red Lodge Disaster Attributed To Incendiary Fire
General Manager R. Claghorn of the North Western Improvement Company says the Nov. 20 disaster in stope No 2 is incendiary in origin. A $2,500 reward is offered for arrest and conviction of those responsible. Company officers report finding oil odor on timbers and believe the crib was saturated with oil before ignition.
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Madison County Election Must Be Held As Called
Helena December 2 Governor Norris denies canceling the Madison county special election set for December 19 to resolve a legislative tie. He says he has no power to call it off and the election must proceed as scheduled. No official notice from Cascade county has been received to alter action.
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Helena
Norvis
Madison County
Norris
Cascade County
Haiti Ruler Deposed Amid Riot at Port au Prince
Nord Alexis flees aboard the French ship Duguay Trouin as insurgents seize control of Port au Prince. General Antoine Simon leads 5,000 troops toward the capital while General Legitime is proclaimed president amid worsening clashes between rioters and loyalists.
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Firmin
Monos
Taft Offers Burton Treasury Post to Theodore Burton
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Representative Theodore F. Burton of Cleveland has been offered the portfolio of secretary of the treasury by President-elect Taft.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Theodore FE. Burton
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Bureau of Mines Proposed in Interior Department
Pittsburg reports the American Mining congress meeting expects to push for a federal Bureau of Mines in the interior department within 60 days. Delegates vow to curb mining frauds and reduce coal mine fatalities while urging new federal and state laws. George Otis Smith highlighted national mineral production rising sixfold in three decades, noting copper and gold shifts and new leaders like clay products, cement and natural gas.
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