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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
7
All bills except one are ready for executive action as the governor presses for a quick adjournment. The House refuses to concur with the Senate amendment to the self bill, and the Senate recedes.
Special dispatch reports the extraordinary Montana session struggle over trial changes and venue bills. Key measures pass both houses or await the governor, including a four for venue costs, eight hour constitutional amendment, and a public domain memorial in Teton county. Debate highlights Maddox and Meyer amendments, with power shifts between the house and senate as adjournment nears.
The senate made no new moves today except to recuse Cony Marmondment from the Sel Hi matter, passing that measure in its original form. Both houses plan to reconvene tomorrow after disarming and completing remaining business.
Colonel Ed Butler of St Louis is cleared in a notable case arising from a city bribery dispute. The court reversed a prior decision, declaring the board of public utilities had no authority to award a contract for garbage collection, and discharged Butler who faced three years in the penitentiary for alleged bribery related to city services. The ruling centers on municipal power and contractual authority in neglecting claims of corruption surrounding the Wealth of the city project.
Special Visputel details a Burling road incident near Co Hive centition and a Co- Hive line in Hindman. An ex-employee Smith is linked to a scheme involving a guard named Jane Sucurdiay and a hack between Herr aid Coburn and Huth Musher. Hindman suspects funds were deposited elsewhere and believes the money is gone.
The Dowie receivership faced a slight setback as attorneys noted the order may compel payment of all receivership costs before insolvency is proven. A motion to strike the expense provision was set for a later date before Judge Kahlsqat.
A cave-in on the Northern Pacific near Kal Matare Meulloio di Pasauate left one man dead and two injured. Coroner Jola Hibbs arrived to investigate as rescuers removed victims. The dead man, Phe omen, was rushed to Miles City. Pasquale Pasquyte’s brothers were among those questioned. The blast of the shovel and collapsing timber caused the accident amid branches and arterial injuries. Burial of the company’s Exponge was held in Bozeman with Rev Brandhard officiating.
Senator Teller and Senator Morgan argued against the Cuban reciprocity bill while focusing on Panama Canal issues. Morgan warned the United States risked entanglement and cited Panaman minister Tunau-Varilla, urging caution before ratifying any treaty tied to the canal.
A Kalispell man, once a sheriff’s deputy and member of local orders, died by his own hand in Seattle after a long illness and failing treatment. He was described as well known in Cascade County and left a widow, four children, and many relatives. His body will be shipped home for burial. Special dispatch notes a Cascade county physician appointment and contract bids.
James McGregor, aged 22, committed suicide by hanging from a beam above the Salt Lake theater stage during a performance. The incident caused shock among cast members of the FH Stoudar company as the body hung 30 feet above the stage, prompting hysteria and a brief disruption before authorities arrived.
In Portland Oregon during a football game between local medical and dental colleges players were injured. Right guard Cree and his team were broken. the Jett Auard GI suffered a sprained collarbone and dislocated shoulder. Remington, the left ant, fractured three ribs.
New York dispatch reports Senator Aitam A. Clark of Montana underwent an operation for a heart condition after a five day stay in the city. Doctors say the procedure was successful and he will be confined to bed for at least three weeks.
A damaged early 20th century report sketches looming conflict with Colombia. It mentions naval movements, steamers, and US authorities warning of possible military action as tensions rise and troops mobilize across ports and coastlines.
Report outlines Colombia and Panama tensions with troop movements near the Atrata river mouth. General Reyes relinquishes command in Washington as Cast takes over duties. President informs U S intent to protect Panama's independence, with military plans extending beyond frontier to the republic’s entire territory.
chaotic report describes a deadly clash between miners and guards at a mine near Trinidad. casualties include several killed and many injured. after a deputy shot a man named UCetering, tensions rise with planned funeral march by over 1,000 union miners. authorities anticipate further trouble in Segundos and at the mine site.
K. W. Jones and his in law FL Carver with families arrived in Tacoma after a five month pleasure and sightseeing journey from Helena Montana. The caravan traveled about 1700 miles visiting towns in Idaho Oregon and Washington before settling in Favorit area to engage in fruit raising. The group originated near the Big Blackfoot river in Lewis and Clark county Montana and was delayed by weather and terrain during the long trek.
Washington December 2 The Wood investigation resumed with debate over the evidence discussed yesterday and the summons of witnesses requested by General Wand and Colonel Rudgard Dudley a professor at West Point who served as advocate general in Havana during General Wood s tenure did not submit a copy of his Havana opinion on the Jal Ate company concession to operate a immense theater The opinion held the concession should not be granted on the ground that it would violate the Foraker act.
Havana reports the house of representatives debated a bill to annul contracts made by General Wood with church authorities in 1903. The measure would stop annual payments of 500 dollars for five years tied to rents of buildings occupied by the government in Havana and other towns.
A preliminary hearing was held today in Judge Smulth's court for Matt Vargart who discharged with standing John Curtek and Frank Ketck. The county attorney prosecuted the case and Siele Pested represented for the defense. Vargart was bound over to the district court for the sum of BO.
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