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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
1
A group threatens to bombard the town of Puerto Cabello, communicating threats through the American Minister Bowen. Local authorities seek to identify the source and prevent violence while maintaining public safety.
Dispatches report Puerto Cabello residents taking refuge aboard German cruiser and Italian cruiser Adriane as vessels threaten to enter the port.
Berlin dispatches state German and British commanders were ordered to capture the Venezuelan ships at La Guayra before any blockade or sinking. Four Venezuelan vessels were reported seized, with one disabled, involving German ships Vineta and Panther and the British Retribution. The Ossun and other details remain unconfirmed.
Berlin reports President Castro's official quarters preparing to test U S attitude while aiming to unite his people under dictatorship. A cable from Germany's charge d affaires confirms rising tension beyond public statements, with foreign ministry viewing the dress telegrams as reflecting a serious situation.
A foreign office official told the Associated Press that no view exchange occurred among Furenean powers on the Venezuelan crisis and the United States should take the initiative in mediation. European powers will not act without U.S. leadership, officials say. The Ossun release depends on reports, and a Spanish jurist will be appointed as referee in the Franco Venezuelan arbitration, name to be announced at Caracas.
A cablegram from Minister Bowen at Caracas says Venezuela asks Great Britain and Germany to submit damages and injuries claims to arbitration. The proposal comes after Venezuelan reprisals against British and German subjects in the wake of the destroyed navy. Britain and Germany may reject, citing warlike tensions and prior style of the China crisis.
On a Colorado campus a freshman G V Howard fought a moonlit pistol duel with Denver junior Eugene Dawson after a mob fractured his meerschaum pipe. It was a prank by juniors who loaded dough bullets to feign a mortal wound. Howard believed he had killed Dawson until the joke was revealed next day.
Special dispatch from Billings reports Calamity Jane, upset by a 60 day jail sentence for contempt, being remanded to a hospital last month. After recovery she refused to return and departed for Deadwood to avoid jail.
A large gathering from Wolf Creek and nearby areas attended Ed S. Carter's funeral today. Burial took place at Forest Vale cemetery with pallbearers Finley McRae Sidney Miller Willam Settles Daniel Sweeney C. H. Marden and James Walker.
Judge John W. Henry of Kansas City died at his home after a long illness at age 77. He formerly served as chief justice of Missouri’s state supreme court and was then a judge of division No. 2 of the supreme court.
Jurors unable to reach a verdict in the Walden damage case told Judge Affram Knowles of the United States circuit court they could not agree after hours behind locked doors. A new retrial is set for winter. foreman A C Johnson said 7 to 5, and another juror doubted six months would settle it. The judge commented on returning the missing papers and thanked the court for recovering documents.
Judge Loud sustains motion to strike portions of the writ in Rosebud county custody dispute. McRae alleged ineligible at appointment and bond filing delays created vacancy. Commissioners lacked authority to declare vacancy. should have used quo warranto procedure. Proceedings may proceed to oust McRae after docket surrender and compliance.
In Great Falls on December 12 Henry Wiegand remains jailed after his brother surrendered him amid the Wiegand Nevills feud. He faces first degree assault charges and is pressed by presenting attorney Gormley to either prosecute after months of delay or dismiss the case. The case has been postponed by agreement of counsel.
Thomas Haskinson was brought before Justice Kenodie on a charge of selling two horses belonging to Bur Thus. After testimony, he was bound over to the district court under bonds of 150 dollars.
A Santa Fe report states the Private Bank of Hillsboro Sierra County was robbed Wednesday afternoon. Loot was large, following recent $20,000 deposits by cattlemen. Three men fled toward the Black Range after midnight. a sheriff's posse pursues. Bank owned by Pennsylvania capitalists. Hillsboro distant from rail links with no telegraph service.
John McFadden was bitten by a coyote after his two hounds engaged the animal during a hunt near Twin Bridges on December 12. The dog fight ended when the coyote attacked the hunter, inflicting a painful hand wound. Dr. Dwight treated the injury and warned of possible blood poisoning.
Tacoma dispatch reports 16 engineers and firemen volunteered to move to Livingston Montana to bolster the Northern Pacific division amid rising business. Eight crews offered to relocate with reassurances of return options within six months. Cold winter climate in Montana favors coastal volunteers and three large donor locomotives have been sent to relieve the shortage.
Gov. Toole appoints Bozeman attorney Stewart as judge of the Ninth Judicial District replacing Holloway who moved to Montana Supreme Court. The selection shifts district court responsibilities and reflects state judiciary changes.
Gov. Toole selects W. R. C. Stewart of Lozeman to succeed J. Holloway as Ninth Judicial District judge. Stewart, born 1866 in Ohio, admitted to Montana bar in 1894, has long served in law and public roles. Appointment runs until a successor is elected and qualified, with Senate confirmation expected.
Patrick Flemming city marshal of Red Lodge was shot at his door and believed to have died by self inflicted gunshot. The 33 year old, known as Paddy Flemming, left a wife and two children and three brothers in Red Lodge. He was respected across Carbon and Yellowstone counties for his bravery as an officer.
Boise Idaho December 12 The supreme court affirms voiding the will of J and Brady late probate judge of Kootenai who was shot by Charles Wilmhuase an escaped lunatic for a supposed wrong in his commitment to the asylum. The will naming Father Parelli as guardian is contested by Protestant relatives. Brady was shot July 5 1991, he made the will November 11 and died later that month Wilmhuase is serving a life sentence.
Acting on tele graphic message from Sheriff J D Watts of Ravalli county Sheriff George Hubbard arrested C L Smith in Billings. Smith rode the eastbound Burlington train with a ticket to a town in Town and later a Hamilton message said he left there without settling his accounts.
A licensed auctioneer who offered to pay 343.00 to settle a case remains in custody until Sheriff Watts arrives from Hamilton to take him back, with costs added. The man warned he cannot fund the settlement at present.
Bolse Idaho December 12 Mrs L B Campbell of Shoshone valley was accidentally shot by her husband as he prepared to go hunting. She is a sister of Secretary McCallum of the Republican state committee.
T. N. Kennard of the Sioux City Journal collapsed in the Coutage Inn office in Billings after an epileptic seizure. He struck the stove with a leg, cutting a deep gash on his nose. A physician was summoned as bystanders feared hemorrhage.
In Harlan Kentucky Frank Lewis was executed by hanging before about six thousand spectators for the murder of his father-in-law Henry Dixon.
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