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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
8
Helena dispatch reports Gravelle’s demeanor changing as witness Shanks testifies Gravelle confessed to the Northern Pacific railroad bombings since August 2. Court details include Gravelle’s threats and attempts to mislead investigators as lawmen close in.
Grand jury returns first degree murder indictments against James Gillespie twin brother of the victim and three others for the death of Elizabeth Gillespie. The accused surrendered to court and were remanded with bail set for two men. A photographer was briefly struck during the arrest. Authorities plan to keep defendants in separate confinement in Lawrenceburg and Mercia.
Kennedy, a wealthy sheepman from Billings, died suddenly in a Palmer house room he rented minutes earlier. Report says apoplexy caused his death after attempts by Dr. Barbour and others, with funeral planned at the Catholic church. He had recently moved from Ellis and was connected to Hillinas and St. Vincent's, leaving a widow and daughter.
Des Moines IA, Friday. The woman identified as Winnie Bolder, a member of a CNN organization, was found dead. She had been strangled and burned nearly beyond recognition. Police pursue leads as investigators seek evidence of a possible home confrontation.
United States Admiral Walker, in Panama from New York, says Isthmus remains quiet and prosperous. He notes Panama could manage without US help, and criticizes no immediate plans for Colombian action as engineers tour the canal area and assess company properties.
European powers anticipate US refusal to consent to a mediation with Colombia on the Panama issue. Treves and Reyes are central figures as Washington seeks a settlement. The wall of negotiation shifts focus to debt settlement between Colombia and Panama, while European endorsement remains uncertain. Prolonged talks and nightly meetings continue in the capital as contingents await progress.
A telegram from Major General Henry S. Merriam, dated Denver, states he has not authorized any publications about a proposed General Wood promotion. The War Department will consider his statement satisfactory, and Secretary Root has received the denial.
Cascade County coroner reports a well known rancher, George Belt, found dead in his wagon north of town after visiting Neihart and Leth. Inquest authorized. death likely from heart failure. Belt, about 43, married, long resident of Nemare area.
Early morning at the Ward and Anderson saloon in Elkhorn a safe left overnight was dragged down the street and blown open. Contents, including gold and a watch, valued around $40, were stolen. Four men suspected. the haul indicates a planned entry and across the gulch path. Police and sheriffs to confer as investigations continue.
In a supreme court hearing about injunctions and ownership, Heinze describes roles in Minnie Healey and Hypoka mining firms. He denies connection to Minnie Healey mine operations while evidence on the Hypoka entity is examined amid court orders and past bond testimony.
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