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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
6
A city committee opens inquiry into alleged misconduct by the mayor, outlining scope and procedures. Members plan hearings and document gathering to build a formal case, with officials stressing impartiality and due process.
The Lexow committee hearings escalate as the mayor declines to answer questions. Police officials and magistrates are summoned to witness, the judiciary committee debates proceeding, and the mayor states he will not respond, urging the panel to proceed with charges or remiss. The session adjourns without testimony, with the city facing continued controversy and a funeral procession noted in the report.
In a West Crinive district case Policeman Patrick Lbigtwee’s home window was broken by boys hired by Madictins arisehiet. Larry Seymour and Beldie Tinklus were found guilty. Gelman was fined. Stunanr sentence deferred. Arrests followed under warrants. Christie & Leys ad included.
Secret Service officer Be W W Bell heads agency work across Montana Washington Oregon Idaho, with a mission to subpoena witnesses for a government case. Bell expects to stay several days and notes several witnesses are in Butte, though forces are not to move on the case.
Edward Myers arraigned before Judge Royle for assault and domestic disturbance at 120 South Atlantic Street. His wife spoke in his defense noting his generally good character when sober. He received leniency with time to raise funds. A saloon case in South Butte resulted in a woman paying 35 dollars after warding off others to avoid town trouble. sentence suspended if funds provided. Community notices include a Christmas present ad from A Thkin loan and diamond broker and a Teacel ler lodge reading dance at Union Hall on Wednesday night with 50 cent admission. ladies free.
Special watch sale today offers low prices on guaranteed timepieces. Items include a 15 jewel enamel chatelaine watch 7.0, a 25.00 gold hunting case 14 carat solid gold, and Waltham Elgin models with 20 year jeweled movements priced up to 78. Watches advertised from Elgin and Waltham with claims of quality and long guarantees. Store at 21 West Treadway near Park Street announces crowds and invites orders by telephone 429.
Hunters James Smalls Richard Han vate and Iernest Seiki wit das able to enjoy venison as a part of Miele Christmas dinners. The gentlemen nimed ce turned yesterday astrrngon from the Biz Hole country and they browght with Men nite deer to prove tiat thee are iumlers want jiar they good vhety. The party hunted in Catesulyn and Canyon creek. The reevulling office in the auto hotel under Lieut J B McDou all obtained three new recruita yesters Way. They are Tames Justics Md 3. Hrown ane Chele Parvis. The stice will be closed this afternoon. Next Sunday evening the organist and choir of the Wisk Presbyterian will give their monthly holy festival and on Tuesday evening new Will give a grand Christmas concert. The funeral of Mrs Elnora L Tut ile is noted, with services at St Johns Episcopal Church.
Malcolm MacDonald returns from the Tonopah minority district in Nevada with ore specimens from the Montana Tonopah company. The ore shows high silver content and draws attention in display windows. A new standard gauge railroad project is planned to connect Tonopah with nearby lines, potentially owned by Southern Pacific, with costs to ship ore projected around 8 per ton for certain grades.
Washington December 22 President details to the press that no officers need fear immediate repercussions amid the pending mobilization and prospective promotions. He dismisses concerns among veteran officers about retirement and the chance of Leonard Wood becoming lieutenant general or other high rank changes within the War Department.
Red Bluff Cal December Deputy Sheriff Mckinnon of Hardy County Ore was killed during an arrest attempt. P Girard, wanted in Sonoma County, was wounded at the Wilcox ranch, surrendered after gunfire, and jailed awaiting transfer. Washington notes secretary Hay amid remarks on health.
President Roosevelt left the White House early today for a lengthy ride. He was accompanied by a friend as cabinet meetings are not held during the holiday recess. The move comes as officials observe the recess.
Remains of 42 soldiers who died in the Philippines were brought to the United States on the transport Patrick and given full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
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