Montana approves fair trial bills as adjourn nears
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Governor Toole signed five of seven extraordinary session measures in Montana. Approval includes substitute for house bill 3 changing venue rules, substitute for house bill 4, senate bill 1 altering supreme court appeals, a constitutional amendment on work hours and child labor, plus the $15,000 session appropriation. Two bills await signature, including senate bill 4 on costs after judge changes. Final adjournment hovered as Teton county memorial debate lingered.
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Fire damages Queen Alexandra’s Sandringham bedrooms
London reports a daytime fire in Queen Alexandra’s chamber at Sandringham. The blaze started in a smoldering beam along a chimney flue, injuring the queen’s room and collapsing part of the floor. Miss Knowles alerted the queen, who escaped in a dressing gown as water caused more damage than flames.
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Completes Term for Liberating Prisoners
Pittsburg Pa Dec 10 Mrs Katherine Souffel wife of the Allegheny county jailer at the time of the escape of the Biddle brothers from that institution was pardoned today after serving 20 months for the act she played in that sensational affair During her incarceration in the penitentiary Mrs Souffel's husband was granted a divorce She has rejected offers to go on the stage and will retire at her father's home
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Biddle Brothers
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Montana broker Ware Rock arraigned on fugitive charge
Fargo December 10 H V Ware Rock a Montana broker was arraigned in court on a fugitive from justice charge. A continuance until Monday was granted at Warnock's request as Warnock and his client would not return to Montana without requisition papers. Warnock was released on bonds of 300 dollars.
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Ki t Sirrine and companions rumored killed by Canadian police
Rumor swirls that Ki t Sirrine a Chance Clark Fork valley resident and Harry Williams were shot by Canadian mounted police near the boundary while attempting to move stock across. Banker John W Chapman heard a detailed version from BIN McCorkle who alleged both Sirrine and Williams were killed and Fitzgerald was arrested. Details unclear. report suggests they refused to surrender and faced gunfire.
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Kit Sherine
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Harry Williams
Boundary Line
John W. Chapman
Wyoming
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Fitzgerald
Sheriff Robertson Captures Notorious Horse Thief
Park County Montana Sheriff Robertson arrested James Ryan in Lexington Missouri and brought him to Bloomington jail after obtaining a governor’s extradition. Ryan allegedly stole horses from Frank Beller and Ole Oteson of Livingstone two years ago before fleeing the country.
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Sheri Robertson
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Robert
Frank Beller
Ole Oteson
Sherif Robertson
Wheeling
Cattleman Gillette vows return from Mexico
Grant Gillette, a top cattleman who fled to Mexico years ago to avoid debts around 1.2 million dollars, sends a letter to a Woodbine mortgage holder claiming he will be back in Woodbine within days. He says settlements have been made with many creditors and is reportedly in Fostoria, Ohio, recently buying a residence near his father in law.
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Colonel King Dies in Tennessee Prison
Col H. Clay King dies in the state penitentiary in Nashville where he had served since August 1, 1898, for the murder of Attorney David H. Poston in Memphis. The crime arose from a legal dispute with Poston over Mrs. Gideon J. Pillow. Poston’s friends planned to lynch King, and a special train was chartered to pursue him from Memphis.
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Chinese restaurant proprietor killed in Havre blaze
Special Dispatch to the Standard Havre December report says Wun Lung Chen, chief owner of the Gem restaurant, was murdered last night and the building set on fire. Smoke appeared at 3 am, fire alarm sent. Firemen found Chen's body in the dining room, the interior filled with smoke. Coroner W Pyper to hold an inquest.
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Countess Secures Divorce From Coachman Husband
London content reports Countess Mabel Russell wins divorce from William Brown a former coachman amid testimony of cruelties and misconduct. The case notes Brown’s claimed Bavarian noble title and a complex marriage history.
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Senator W. A. Clark Improves After Car Operation
New York dispatch reports United States Senator W. A. Clark much improved following a car operation described as a complete success. No complications noted and recovery expected to proceed.
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United States
Bold attempt to secure a fortune in Milan crime
A Milanese millionaire Beretta, famed sportsman, was lured to a villa by Chevalier Angelo Vecchio to fake a will and a suicide note. Vecchio allegedly planned a drowning and alibi, but the conspirator freed Beretta and fled. Vecchio later died by his own hand in a road accident on Monte Pinco drive.
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America
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Culver divorce case report confirmed by Supreme Court
Special Dispatch to the Stannara reports Maurice Dillon confirmed the Culver divorce in which Everett Mallory Culver seeks dissolution from the senator’s daughter. Justice Maddox ordered filing under Supreme Court rule 78. A separate Idaho item notes James A. Campbell, Klondiker, killed by a load of poles near Sabin Creek Canyon.
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Indictments Draw Attention To Wealthy Ranchmen In Nebraska
Omaha reports the U S grand jury has issued partial indictments in post office bribery and land fencing cases. Named are Bartlett Richards and W Comstock of Bilaworth, Charles T Jameson, Frank M Currie, and former state Senator Elliott Lowe. Indictments allege bribery in Alma postmaster appointment and illegal fencing of government lands affecting thousands of ranchers across Cherry and Custer counties. Foreman says supplementary indictments against more prominent ranchmen and a former state official are expected.
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Alma
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Charles T. Jameson
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Broken Bow
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Charles E. Dietrich
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