24 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
1
The high court considers cases against Standard Oil, and Waters-Pierce, amid concerns that key testimony from Mrs. Ann was lost, dampening the firm’s defense. The proceedings reflect mistrust and a potential tightening of regulatory scrutiny in major oil interests.
Missouri high court declares Standard Oil of Indiana Republic Oil of Ohio and Waters Pierce Oil of Missouri conspired to monopolize the state oil trade. It fines each $50,000 and orders wind-up deadlines while outlining the alleged schemes to control refining and retail sales. The decree cites evidence from St Louis and New York and notes the public interest in preventing a corporate monopoly.
Three men entered a grocery and liquor store on December 22 in Jos. Dec. 22. They ordered the proprietor to surrender, but his hesitation led to gunfire. Two robbers fired, one shot hitting Johannsen in the mouth and another hitting Arch, fatally wounding Johannsen and leaving authorities to pursue suspects.
San Francisco December 23 Sergeant Jeme B Cook long a property clerk in the police department with brevet rank of captain was tonight appointed chief of police by the board of police commissioners to succeed the late W J Iggy who drowned November 20 while crossing the bay in the police launch Cook previously led the special squad on duty in the Chinese quarter of the city
Frederick A. Burnham former president of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance was found dead in his New York home from gas poisoning. He had been named in larceny and forgery indictments tied to company funds and personal claims.George Burnham Jr treasurer and George D Aldredge actuary faced the case. George Burnham previously convicted but later released. civil suit over funds allegedly paid in settlement.
Special Dispatch reports Helena as two men loiter near a crowded Main Street jewelry shop when a thief snatches a tray of diamond rings valued at 90 dollars. He flees in a buggy driven by a confederate, lawmen pursue along Park Avenue as clerks return from dinner and ring inventory is disrupted.
Special Dispatch to the St Great Falls Dec 2 Tom Carr arrested yesterday on suspicion of murdering Sam Leland herder in a deserted house near Si River and concealing the crime by burning the body. Sheriff Hogan later questioned him at the county jail. He denied killing Leland but admitted leaving the burning Wiegand house. He claimed Leland woke him and said the house was on fire, he jumped through a window and walked to Sun River. He said he never owned a gun and did not know Leland was dead, thinking he faced suspicion of involvement in the arson. Carr appeared nervous during the interview with the sheriff.
Ta Wan Chang the Korean who shot Dirham White Stevens American diplomatic advisor to the Korean Emperor in San Francisco on March 22 was found guilty tonight of murder in the second degree. The jury verdict came shortly before midnight with sentencing due December 26. The law fixes a minimum of ten years and a maximum imprisonment.
Local officers report George T. Frank alias Ed Smith alias Frank Hauser is in custody on a Great Northern robbery case. He and a companion allegedly held up the Oriental Limited near Rondo Montana on Sept. 12, securing nearly 40,000 in booty. Earlier arrests and inquiries tied to Helena jail deliveries and a broader federal case are noted, with ongoing investigations and potential sensational evidence expected from the capture.
R H W Warner, 27, testifies in concentrator department at Boston & Montana smelter regarding alleged false pretense thefts. fearing arrest, he shoots himself near his boardinghouse at 415 Fourth Ave S. A note to a young woman and a public one are found. Inquest to be held.
In Union City Tennessee William Russell known as the Night Hider entered the courtroom with a revolver in his pocket. The state’s attorney ordered him removed and the defense questioned the witness about warnings from non soldiers claiming knowledge of murders. The court refused to admit the testimony before the jury.
Washington report from December 2 states the United States Navy ranks second among the great world powers. Germany is first, France falls to fourth, and Japan is mentioned as further down in the ranking per the yearbook prepared by Pete Pullstier, clerk to the Senate Navy Committee.
Washington December 23 twelve jailed for Samuel Gompers nine months for John Mitchell and six months for Frank Morrison in a contempt ruling by Justice Wright of the District of Columbia Supreme Court. The sentences target efforts to enforce a boycott and the We dont patronize list used against Buck Stove Range company. Unions urge President Roosevelt to intervene as mounting protests from labor groups nationwide. The court described premeditated disobedience of an injunction and warned of further legal action if violated.
Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell pledge willingness to submit to sentences. The men stress defiance in character is misread and express belief their conduct furthers common interests. They insist they acted within constitutional rights and laws of the land.
Peter Clavatanes, a Greek man, was found guilty of dynamiting the home of former San Francisco bribery witness Jamon J. Gallagher in Oakland. A jury returned the verdict in minutes and he received life imprisonment at San Quentin. Gallagher narrowly escaped harm as the bombing was meant to silence him.
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