26 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
1
Infuriated Kansas mob assaults a suspected necro murderer as police attempt arrest. Officer Hinkle is shot. the assailant seizes the officer’s revolver and escapes. Authorities seek entrance to the jail and vengeance follows.
A Black man fatally wounds Officer Milton Hinkle during a confrontation in Montgom, Kansas. A mob then abducts and lynches Godley, dragging him from the jail and severing his jugular vein as he pleads for mercy. Tensions run high with riots, arrests, and threats across the town.
Fragmentary copy shows Frick officials resisting a Joe protest at local stores. No further verified details available in readable text.
J C Prick states there is no opening on the residency of United States Steel Corp and declines any position requiring daily executive attendance. He notes retirement from executive business and remains a large stockholder with interest in the company.
Trome reports in Rome that Ambassador Meyer and Mrs Meyer entertained American guests at the embassy on Christmas day. Guests included Mrs Cloris of Washington and Miss Carew among others, with prominent social circles noted for the event.
President Roo commissioner York John Mason Little of Boston and Mr Chapin of New York are noted among Christmas felicitations received by the pope today. Greetings came from Emperor Francis Joseph and the kings of Spain Portugal Belgium Saxony.
A man from Meaderyette died after a car wreck near Sterling while reportedly stealing. His neck was broken and his body crushed, found around 3 AM and taken to Willoughey undertaking rooms. A letter from D T Hassett of Lago suggested a ball playing offer and indicated his identity and relatives.
A shooting incident occurred during a drunken brawl involving two soldiers. The altercation happened at a local site and left both servicemen wounded. authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances.
Last night near Havre Fort Assinniton two soldiers from the 24th infantry were wounded. Frank Gantt was shot in the breast and may die. Private Robinson of Company M was shot but not seriously. A tumult led to gunfire after John Dok fired three shots at ALM Groves, the bartender, who returned fire. Both wounded were taken to the post hospital.
A string of violent events reported from multiple places shows George Carter in Oregon shoots his wife and kills himself after a weeks of quarrels. In Iowa Harry Adams shoots his wife then ends his life prompted by jealousy. Additional notes reference a Knox death in Washington and assorted obituaries.
In Baker City Oregon a wealthy pioneer family says daughter Enaminger, Jacob Ensminger's, was shot twice by farmhand Pleg Armstrong a Spanish descent youth of about years at a ranch near Norris. Armstrong attempted suicide. he was arrested. The mob threatens lynching as the sheriff moves him to county jail. The injured woman remains alive but not expected to recover.
In a fatal incident, a suspect killed a detective and then fatally shot himself. Investigators pursue leads as officials confirm the double death and begin a detailed probe.
King Edward and Alexandra visit Sandringham for Christmas services with the Prince of Wales and others. The king distributes beef and wages to Sandringham staff as a cold day brings Bathers to Jersey Park for yearly Christmas swims and a rise in charitable dinners across eastern counties amid rough seas damaging Clyde and Tyne shipping and waterfronts.
In Dougherty a detective Donohue was shot dead on the street after confronting ruffian Frank Dowzh Biya. A bystander pulled a shotgun and killed Dowzh Biya, then both sides fired, leaving the town abuzz with reports of possible lynching and police action after the incident.
Thousands of cattle are reported starving on the range in Routt and Rio Blanco counties in northwestern Colorado. Owners say they cannot provide feed or move the herd to winter quarters as snow blocks passable routes and water is unavailable. Authorities urged action but supplies and options are limited.
The suspected murderer ED Condin was killed at Keller amid a spree of violence tied to the Lewis murders. The incident follows the earlier assault on Judge Lewis and his wife, and notes Condin’s reputation among a halfbreed family near four miles from the Lewises. Reports say Condin died resisting arrest as Indian Agent Anderson had him under custody, with wires down delaying fuller details.
A cable ship Silvertown has laid 2109 knots of line from San Francisco toward Honolulu and will complete the crossing Friday. Buoys will mark the buoyed 35 mile shore end as the first link on the trans-Pacific cable is laid amid rough seas and persistent winds.
Authorities vow a thorough probe into a deadly explosion near Hot Springs. William Helwig is identified as the first confirmed death, with two workers detained and officials delaying scene disturbances until legal counsel and company representatives arrive.
Caracas reports President Castro accepts the allies proposal to submit Venezuela disputes to The Hague tribunal with conditions including blockade cessation and return of seized fleet. Washington dispatch followed talks between Roosevelt and Hay. Officials refuse to comment while noting the blockade could threaten shipping and peace if arbitration stalls.
December 2 report from Sans Souci notes Emperor William walking in the park and giving fresh gold pieces to gardeners and watchmen. At 4 PM the Christmas trees were lit in the shell of the new palace, with every child of the imperial family present and receiving a tree sized to the child.
Reports from Andijan in Russian Central Asia describe daily earthquake shocks that topple and move vehicles and create widespread disruption. The tremors intensify fears for transport routes and regional stability as authorities assess damage and safety.
Baron d Estournettes de Constant informs Foreign Minister Delcasse that he will interpellate the Chamber on Article 37 of The Hague convention. He supports U S calls to refer Venezuelan trouble to The Hague court and urges explanation of allied powers’ alleged obstruction of arbitration.
A violent sequence of shocks last night and this morning set rolling stock in motion and caused a rail panic. Traffic is suspended and stations shut as military authorities take control for miles from Andijan. The quake damage totals several million dollars.
An Italian king's wireless message to Marconi celebrates a trans Atlantic transmission. The note praises Marconi's science and the achievement, calling it a triumph and a contribution to Tallam science.
In Honolulu a suspect identified as Rodrigues was found guilty of first degree larceny for robbing Gen Miles and others. He faces a sentence of three years in state prison after the verdict. Victims’ clothing jewelry and private papers were reportedly recovered.
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