19 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
1
In a brief courthouse scene, Barrett’s alibi is presented as defense against the charge. The action centers on witness testimony and the defense motion to examine the alibi corroboration. The outcome remains unresolved in the fragment.
The Barrett alibi witnesses clash with three Velbis brothers who insist Barrett was at the robbers’ scene. Prosecutors challenge the alibi as Rodgers’ defense counters with bungled questions and courtroom tense exchanges. Witness testimony details assault amid the store fracas and late jail visit claims, shaping a murky, contested trial atmosphere.
Thornton J. Hains faces trial for the shooting of William E. Annis. Eyewitnesses Funke and Andrews describe a rapid sequence of shots and a pause before Hains fired again. The defense aims to prove the revolver can fire seven shots in under 15 seconds, while witnesses place Hains at the scene and connect him with Annis.
In New Westminster British Columbia on December 18 James Jenkins Jack Portella and Lee Chung were executed together at the provincial jail. Portella confessed while Jenkins denied guilt. Chung Portella and Jenkins had slain two Chinese men in Vancouver and Hazlemere. The case underwent multiple reviews with no intervention from Ottawa.
Amsterdam reports growing Dutch resentment over German attitude toward Venezuela and Castro. Foreign Minister Van Swinderen cites possible misinterpretation of reports of a state of war while noting potential, unclear impulses behind German policy. Dutch papers debate whether Germany seeks Franco British alignment and discuss blockade proposals involving Venezuela and Castro.
Special Disputes to the Standard reports Jones was found guilty this morning after the jury weighed handwriting evidence in a case involving the Mack Mant Letters. Experts differed on letter formation and spelling, but the judge noted similarities in the same word appearing in multiple letters leading to the conviction. The verdict sets the fate for Jones, with the sentence of one year in the penitentiary.
Harrisburg Pa December 18 four men were sentenced by Judge Kunkel to two years in prison and a$800 fine each for defrauding the state in a wooden furniture contract for the Capitol building. Defendants include John H Sanderson James At Shumaker William B Snyder and William L Matheus all tied to the board of grounds and buildings.
In Higble Missouri on December 18 a volley of shots as a jail escape attempt unraveled. Frank Narstal was fatally wounded in the exchange. Constable Cain and two other officers were wounded as an inmate opened fire during a cell door search after arresting suspects in a railroad station robbery. One suspect fled, another was captured in the commotion, and a bystander was shot in the arm.
Washington December 18 The president prepared to submit to Congress a mass of evidence supporting the state and his annual message on the secret service. The Perkins resolution passed yesterday in the House, calling upon the president to produce. It will not be ready until after the Christmas recess.
Englewood favored to beat Butte high school in a high profile game at Columbia, with magnets of Montana crowd, bets running high, and both teams signaling their strongest lineups for the clash. Spectators flock from across towns as youth players, coaches, and officials prepare for a historic showdown in the Northwest.
The city automodilists form a large turnout with purple and white cars as Andres J. Davis and his daughter arrive near First National Bank. Weather forecasts predict warmer conditions today with blankets advised for comforts. Fans prepare to travel by car to the game, tickets show advance sales of 422 dollars with large expected turnout and bets centering on who will win the contest.
Wilbur Wright, American aeronaut from Dayton Ohio, sets a new world record for powered flight lasting 1 hour 4 minutes 63 seconds while pursuing the Michelin cup. He averages 2 feet altitude before a 380 foot height mark in gusty wind at Sarthe Aero club Derby.
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