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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
12
J. B. Johnson was tried before Judge McClernan on the charge of assault in the first degree for the April 5 shooting of Gus Fitschen. Witnesses testified that Johnson, running an employment agency in Butte, went to the Fitschen home about 1 AM and began ascending the stairs.
Johnson denied rooming there and claimed he went upstairs to visit a lady friend. After a barroom argument he slapped by Fitschen who then ducked and Johnson fired a shot into Fitschen’s back. Witnesses corroborate, defense cites self defense, case to be decided by jury.
Water rights dispute before Judge Clancy in the Colusa-Parrot versus Butte lea company and W M White. Plaintiffs presented affidavits and testimony about historic water use for the Clark company and the Butte reduction works. Court limited affidavits, adjourned to Monday for counter affidavits and possible dissolution of the restraining order.
The notice lists lodging options with European plan at $1.50 per day and up and American plan at $3 per day and up. It proclaims the hotel as the finest table west of New York, highlighting value and dining quality.
Five cents postage will be necessary to carry the Christmas edition of the Standard to any part of the United States Porto Rico Philippine Islands Canada or Mexico. Newspapers will not be forwarded to destination unless full postage is affixed. Remember that with less than the above amount your Christmas Standard cannot leave the post office.
James Farlin, an early Butte pioneer who located rich quartz claims, lies critically ill at Sisters' hospital with pneumonia symptoms. At 69, he once owned part of the Dexter mill before turning it over to W. A. Clark. long inactive in business, his fortunes never recovered.
A coroner’s inquest found Jerry Murphy died from an accidental gun discharge in his own hands. Three witnesses testified the weapon discharged while being placed on the ground, the bullet entering Murphy’s jaw on the right side.
At a Daly Memorial association meeting in Butte partial reports from committees showed encouraging canvasses with total raised between nineteen and twenty thousand dollars. Ward by ward details followed while more time was given to complete all reports in a week. A city hall subscription and various local donors joined the drive alongside theater promotions and Santa Claus tours.
At Suttons new theater a strong company staged Shore Acres by the Village Parson. The house was sparsely filled but the actors, especially the four children and James Galloway as Uncle Nathaniel Berry, delivered creditable performances in a pastoral Maine tale. A matinee was held with the engagement closing tonight.
Christmas travel message touts the Rio Grande line as unmatched for length comfort and modern service. It highlights ticket office at 47 East Broad way and urges travelers to choose the Scenic Line for a European caliber experience.
The Inter-Mountain baseball magnates elected permanent officers at Salt Lake with John Critchlow as president Sewell Davis as vice president and C H Kircher as secretary. The Bank of Commerce of Salt Lake was chosen custodian of league funds. Each club will elect its own directors forming the board. They limited player salaries to 1000 and planned another meeting to discuss railroad rates.
William J. Davis, recently convicted for neglecting his children, writes to County Attorney Breen lamenting imprisonment apart from wife and kids. He seeks release to work and support the family. A separate obituary notes Amelia Jane Davis, 66, died at 222 Mast Galena St, with services at Emanuel Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Whiteman. she leaves two sons and two daughters.
Advertisements tout Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a permanent cure for catarrh affecting head throat lungs and stomach claiming the gum of the eucalyptus tree plus antiseptics destroy catarrh germs and expel poison. Endorsed by Dr. Ramedell as superior to inhalers washes and liquids.
Helena reporters note two of four Chi namen charged with gambling have demurred to informations in district court. Ah Bin and Toy Joe, accused of playing fan-tan, contend the game is not an offense. Toy Toy and Ah Lee pleaded not guilty today.
Special Dispatch reports Helena Montana December first state funds received totaling 20201 dollars as Yellowstone county treasurer sent the state share of taxes and licenses. The same county forwarded 820 dollars representing the inheritance tax from the Mke Hanihan estate.
Chicago December 12 The G A R committee handling the matter adjourned today without fixing the date for the next national encampment.
Captain Matthew A Batson of the Uth cavalry who organized Batson's scout in the Philippine insurrection has fallen a victim to service hardships in the Philippines.
Ordered to the general hospital at Washington barracks for examination and treatment, a note records the transfer and medical intent.
Birmingham Alabama December 13 George Morgan president and George Blinn Jr treasurer of the Continental Security Redemption Company for which a receiver was recently appointed have been arrested Morgan is charged with embezzling checks and money aggregating
The report notes two cases where individuals faced embezzlement allegations. One case cites $4,000 involved, the other $25,000, with both suspects having posted bonds.
New York December 2 Murphy and Co brokers issued a statement that E. L. Powell who left Wilson North Carolina after failing to meet claims was not a manager for Murphy and Co and that at his departure the firm owed him seven hundred dollars.
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