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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
17
A jury returned a verdict for Doyle awarding him nearly half a million dollars in damages. The case involved civil claims against a local defendant, with the verdict issued after deliberations in the county court. Doyle's legal team described the outcome as a just compensation for medical and related expenses.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on December 21 189 please note that the jury awarded Doyle 44692273 in the stock and dividends dispute with Port land Mining company The plaintiffs lawyers plan a motion for a new trial and will appeal if denied The verdict maps ownership dates and claims between Doyle Burns and related mines and notes Burns did not own Devil's Own but held interests in Tidal Wave and Robtail No 2
In Salt Lake City the police grow convinced contractor Peter Mortensen is connected to the murder of James R Hay, secretary of the Pacific Sumter company, whose body was found buried. Mortensen, jailed after arrest, claims innocence and authorities found a revolver behind a bookcase, later revealed as a modern weapon.
A man found dead after a bullet wound is linked to a missing $3,800 in gold Mortensen says he gave to Hay Monday night to settle debt with a lumber company. No other trace of the funds or the missing agreement has been found.
Chicago December court session opens closing argument in receivership case for Zion Lace industries. Attorney Reeves attacks Dowie style, likening his rule to a king and a hovering club over workers. He argues for protecting small investors and all stockholders, not just relatives and insiders, amid plans to recover funds from Stevenson and Dowie’s allies.
Feud flare up four miles from Sandersonville Florida ends in a gun battle this afternoon. Dead are Joshua Hogan and Willie Dorman. Wounded include Andrew Nair and Thad Dorman in critical condition. Lewis Mogan is missing. search efforts underway.
Reported clash at Langbore on December 13 saw De Wet defend with 80 men and two guns against Generals Darmel and Campbell. After four hours the Boers retreated with 4 killed and 2 wounded, while the British suffered 1 killed and 14 wounded.
The document records a reprimand by Secretary of War Elihu Root to General Miles. Root states Miles exceeded official propriety by voicing opinions in a controversy, lacking right or business to express them. The missive stresses repeated explanations as proof of violated rules.
By direction of the president, the conclusions address your interview explanation as unsatisfactory. You are barred from public political expression as a military officer. your duty is to speak on official matters when required by superiors or in official reports. A court of inquiry and ongoing controversy in the navy are noted, with Miles leaving for New York afterward.
Senor Pinel of Pinel Bros Panama returns from Garachine near the Darien mines reporting 60 revolutionists under Cabezas fired on his party, killing the boat captain and forcing his escape with a $700 payment. Cabezas and followers came from Tumaco as Colombia surrenders. The Darien mines reportedly resume work amid rumors General Diazdenes urged Castro to dispatch reinforcements and a fleet to seize the Colombian gunboat General Pinzon.
Higher temperature and better transportation ease the coal famine threat. Dealers and mine operatives expect normal market by Tuesday or Wednesday unless unforeseen trouble arises.
Chicago December 21 The Sullivan case was submitted to the jury shortly after 9 pm If a verdict is not reached before 10 30 pm it will be sealed and opened tomorrow morning indicating a delayed jury decision and continued deliberations.
Helena dispatch reports United States case against Lee and Garvin for stealing Indian cattle and altering brands. Garvin’s cross examination covered money transfers and branding disputes. The court admitted testimony on aliases and custom, with jurors told to consider fictitious names common west of Billings.
Special Correspondence of the Standard, Dilton, Dec. 20. North Fork of the Big Hole river in Montana hosts a surveying party after a weary day. Snow, warmth of the campfire, and a welcome arrival signal a lively night with bean soup and cookies as strangers are introduced under candle light.
Special Correspondent reports a light snow storm aiding stock buyers like J. D. Powers who has taken two northbound lots of fine horses recently. Great Northern upgrades sidetracks with new switch points. Local notices include improving school seating, Christmas plans, Knights of Pythias preparations, and a growing Teton lodge with about 40 members.
In Bristol Tennessee December 21, Rayton H. Miller coal company treasurer, shot at Tew Creek Virginia by Charles Foy a drunken man died at seven tonight. Miller home is Philadelphia. Charles Williams shot by the same man may recover. Foy captured and hurried to Wise Virginia to escape a mob of about 200 determined to lynch him. Wise jail guarded to prevent lynching.
Policeman McAlister, called to a drunken brawl at a downtown saloon, struggles to subdue Isaac Costla and the mob of Finns and coal diggers. Gun seized, blows exchanged, and the fugitive battled arm in arm with the officer before being recaptured. Cost a retaken, Batavat jailed on bond.
Budapest December 21. A large demonstration of about five thousand unemployed men paraded city streets organized by the social democrate union. Police charged with drawn f evers and broke up the procession in front of the National Club. Rioters injured and shops looted as smaller groups roamed the city.
London December 31 Sandy Ferguson of Boston lost a surprise five round decision to Ben Taylor of Woolwich in an exciting bout. Ferguson led wildly but Taylor finished strong securing the win with a harsh finish.
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