Jury Finds for Doyle Verdict for Nearly Half Million
A jury ruled in favor of Doyle awarding him nearly 500000 dollars in damages. The verdict follows a civil suit alleging financial loss and claims of negligence.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1901
Page
3
A jury ruled in favor of Doyle awarding him nearly 500000 dollars in damages. The verdict follows a civil suit alleging financial loss and claims of negligence.
In Council Bluffs Iowa James Doyle seeks 1 000 000 in stock and dividends from the Port land Mining company. A verdict awarded Doyle 446 922 78 with motions for a new trial and possible appeal.
Police grow confident Mortensen was involved in the killing of James R. Hay, secretary of the Pacific Sumter company, whose corpse lay in a shallow grave on the outskirts. Mortensen, jailed without formal charges, denies involvement as investigators probe his home for incriminating evidence and uncover a modern revolver behind a bookcase.
The report notes no trace of the $3,800 Mortensen says he handed to play Monday night to settle his indebtedness to the lumber company. A cryptic reference mentions a correlative bullet in a dead nut's head and the phrase Lite the 6eastily' Corres ponds.
Attorney Reeves opened closing in Judge Tuley s court charging Dr Dowie s business style as autocratic and oppressive. He urged the court to protect Zion Lace investors rather than Dowie and Stevenson claiming broad equities for numerous stockholders. Packard for Dowie said Stevenson might recover about 50000 if cash for shares is demanded. Mrs Stevenson held the institution at her death.
The exchange shows Secretary Root reprimanding General Miles for public opinion expressed during a Navy matter. Root cites violation of official propriety and lack of right to speak, urging that Miles face censure. The letters reveal tension between military officers and civil authorities over public statements.
In Sandersonville Florida four miles from town a gun battle between the Hogan and Dorman families ended fatally for Joshua Hogan and Willie Dorman. Wounded are Andrew Nair and Thad Dorman, with Thad said to be fatally wounded. Lewis Hogan is missing and sought by friends.
Reports from Harrismith state General De Wet led a renewed force of 8% men with two guns at Langbore on December 18. He fought Generals Partner and Campbell for four hours, ending with Boer losses of 4 killed and wounded while the British suffered 1 killed and 14 wounded.
A 1901 communications thread quotes the president sternly reproving a senior officer for publicly voicing opinions on pending military discipline and urging adherence to official channels. The note notes ongoing Navy Army tensions, a court of inquiry, and moves surrounding Secretary Long and Secretary Root roles. General Miles departs for New York.
Senor Pinel of Pinel Bros Panama returns from Garachine where 60 revolutionists led by Cabezas fired on his party killing the boat captain. Pinel escaped by paying 700. Cabezas’s group came from Tumaco and knew Colon had surrendered. Darien mines resume work amid rumors of reinforcements and a fleet to seize the Colombian gunboat General Pinzon.
In St. Louis on December 2, higher temperatures and improved transport ease the coal shortage. Dealers and mine operators expect the market to return to normal by Tuesday or, at the latest, Wednesday barring unforeseen problems.
The Sullivan case was submitted to the jury shortly after 9 p m in Chicago. If no verdict is reached by 10 30 p m it will be sealed and opened tomorrow morning.
Defense rests its case in the cattle theft proceeding as the trial nears its end with jurors to hear final arguments. The incident involves alleged missing cattle and questions of ownership and responsibility presented to the jury.
In Helena, defense rests in the United States v Lee and Garvin case over alleged stealing and brand alteration of Indian cattle. Garvin repeats prior testimony about money transfers and brand confusion while the judge allows consideration of fictitious names as regional custom. The report also covers a family reconciliation at the Big Hole battlefield where two brothers forgive a twenty year feud after reading their father’s name on a memorial stone.
In August on the North Fork of the Pig Hole River Southern Montana a survey party rests after a hard day. Snow falls and the group, weary yet buoyant, awaits the companion outfit as starry night grows. A welcoming campfire meal and a ceremonial introduction follow under the light of two candles.
A December snow storm aids stock buyers with J D Powers visiting to purchase fine horses. Great Northern upgrades sidetracks with new switch points. Local officials inspect work while Ed Pettigrew recovers. Santa plans and school Christmas trees spark Shelby activity as Knights of Pythias plan January officer installation.
Rayton H. Miller coal company treasurer died after being shot at Tew Creek Virginia by Charles Pay. Charles Williams shot in the same incident may recover. Foy captured and rushed to Wise Va ahead of a mob of about 200 intent on lynching the assailant. Wise jail guarded to prevent the act.
Police arrest Isaac Costin after a drunken up town row. A gang of coal diggers and Finnish men assail Officer McAlister as he retrieves handcuffs. Shots are fired in pursuit, Batavat is captured after a fierce struggle and Bond is posted. Costin is retaken without further incident.
Riots by five thousand unemployed men in Budapest broke into clashes with police near the Nazi club. Police charged with drawn sabers and dispersed the procession. Smaller groups looted shops after the main demonstration organized by social democrats.
London December 21 Sandy Ferguson of Poston lost a five round fight by decision to Ben Taylor of Woolwich in a fast paced bout. Ferguson led early but Taylor rallied and finished strong in a close contest.
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