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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
8
Senate adjourns sine die shortly after noon and the House completes work about fifteen minutes later. Lawmakers return home after carrying out the taxpayers wishes from all parts of the state.
The session adjourned after a long day as leaders formed an association for alumni of the assembly. The Senate and House acted on memorials and resolutions, with President and Lieutenant Governor signing bills No. 4 and others. Senator Kennedy introduced a resolution honoring Senator Conrad Kohrs of Powell county, and discussions included adjournment sine die and organizing alumni communications.
The Eighth Legislative Assembly Association was formed by members of the house of representatives just adjourned from extraordinary session. Officers include Col. J. J. Rice as president and VF White as vice president, with Hines Lynch and others serving in key roles. The group aims to foster friendly relations and plan a meeting every two years to discuss the state legislature. The assembly concluded its three sessions with amicable ties among members, and a future reunion is anticipated in Helena. The exact date for the next gathering has not been set.
Chicago December reports say theatre manager Cleveland and associates held property of Nance O Neill and Rankin during a court hearing. Cleveland testified O Neill denied hypnosis by Rankin while Rankin claimed he had full control and that she forgot meals when he nodded. Trial includes claims of influence and attorney fees to be decided.
Berlin reports Lieutenant colonel Gurtz Sehian, critic of the Kiig Frederic Wilhelm II regiment, was sentenced to prison for forging signatures on promissory notes as debts rose during the war. The case cites income loss and family financial strain as factors leading to embezzlement.
Man named Carol W. Peterson and two horses were instantly killed by a boiler explosion at a mill in Mallowany. The accident halted operations as investigators probed the cause. President Sitwell of the Kansas City Mexico & Orient Railway arrived from the City of Mexico and touted European investor interest and a large funding round. A separate obituary notes Rev. George B. Davin, 77, father of Sant Bawls of Nevada, died in Carson.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the state’s extraordinary session spent about 15,000 dollars. State Auditor Calderhead prepared figures showing senate and house mileage totals and clerk fees at 12,081.40 dollars. Senate president and house speaker receive 10 dollars daily, while senators and representatives get 8 dollars daily. The appropriation capped at 15,000 dollars, so expenses are at that limit.
In a West Virginia case from Charlestown the court hears John Laing and Stewart Hurning over the killing of John Tarless by deputies led by Cunningham during a raid on a coal miners’ leader. The defendants claim self defense as they faced arrest near a house. a corpus writ and prior injunctions are central to the dispute. Judge Jackson reserved decision after reviewing testimony and charges.
Washington reports quote sources saying General MacArthur may be asked to provide an explanation regarding a dispatch alleging he predicted war with Germany. Cabinet discussions suggested Secretary of State Bear might seek a formal explanation upon his return to the United States late in the month. Senator Clark’s condition was described as steadily improving through the day.
In Washington on December 1, a heated Senate session centers on the birth of the republic of Panama and U S recognition. Dinsmore of Arkansas accuses the administration of power usurpation over the Panamanian affair, while opponents defend the legality of U S actions and the duty to keep the canal route open. The discussion frames American policy toward Panama and Colombia and questions the Spooner act and treaty obligations.
Cashel, sentenced to death for murder, allegedly threatened guards with revolvers, unlocked doors, and fled the mounted police barracks in Caksury. Jane Cashel, linked as an aide, was questioned as a possible supplier of the weapons. He was to be hanged next Tuesday at age 21.
The New York Bee states soprano Madame Lifian Nordica petitions for legal separation from her husband Chairman Doeme, the Tinngarkar tenor. They were married May 20, 1890, at Kdllanitp ulls.
Governor Toole appoints John P Schmit as state register to succeed Thomas D Long whose resignation takes effect December 81 Schmit will serve as assistant register with Joseph Oker becoming assistant register and Wes Mew hired as clerk at the board of land commissioners.
An inmate described as William Murphy was executed today at San Quentin for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Cavey. The case involved a lengthy trial and appeals, with authorities noting continued protest by supporters and ongoing security measures at the facility.
Special dispatch reports W Avery Joguy Med a complains against Hel Sawyer, charging him with seducing his daughter under promise of marriage. He alleges the offense occurred on or about November 1 of this year. The case is set for trial next week.
Topeka dispatch reports Charles Bone held today on charges of murdering Johanine Frobr and an elderly couple found mutilated in their home on December 4. The suspicious deaths led to a district court case against B. Ffinzen’s wife, Hazel, who suffered fatal burns when a gas explosion while she cleaned a dress.
The Republican National Committee met at the Arlington Hotel to decide the date and venue for the upcoming national convention. President Roosevelt received cordial greetings as the committee discussed venue bids from St Louis and Chicago and prepared to vote the next day.
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