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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
11
A Sutton plaintiff faces bribery allegations linked to the ongoing case. Documents outline a charge tied to improper payments and influence in the legal proceedings. The matter centers on alleged corrupt acts affecting the plaintiff’s involvement and the case’s progression.
Sensational affidavits accompany Wakeman Sutton v Silas King James Murray and others claiming jury misconduct over about 90000 from work on the Silver King mine case in Silver Bow county. Juror Amos Doney allegedly showed money to a fellow juror and insinuated it was for findings. another juror Ronning reportedly worked nights as a pump man while serving.
Yarrow testifies while Pettibone sits, unable to stand, outlining defense to the jury from his chair. The scene portrays Pettibone’s weakened condition impacting courtroom proceedings and defense strategy.
Clarence Darrow, ill but persistent, outlines defense strategy for Pettibone trial in Boise Idaho. He argues Pettibone had no mining ties or union leadership, portrays Harry Orchard as a money driven informer, and contends the Vindicator explosion was accidental while detailing alleged vendetta against Steunenberg. He asserts witnesses will prove Orchard’s self serving crime claims and monomaniacal tendencies.
Indiana Republicans at their biennial love feast unanimously adopted resolutions urging the nomination of Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks. Gov. J. Frank Hanly introduced the resolutions as United States Senator Alfred J. Beveridge presided and praised Fairbanks notable public career.
A murder with suspected strangulation was found in Hackensack meadow near Harrison New Jersey. The nude body of a about 30 year old woman lay in an icy pond as two yacht crewmen from Idle Hour were detained and a watchman linked a man seen with the victim earlier to the crime.
Denver, Dec 26. A warrant was sworn for Fred G. Bonfils after an early morning encounter with ex United States Senator Thomas M Patterson. Patterson says Bonfils hit him from behind, beat him, and threatened to kill him if his name appeared again in the News or Times. Bonfils claims Patterson provoked the fight over Patterson’s published threats to run him from business. Patterson, aged 70, was accompanied by son in law Richard C Campbell. Bonfils is about 44.
In Cleveland Ohio Judge Phillips ruled that if the allegations are true the Amalga mated Association of Window Glass Workers is in restraint of trade. The cutters and flatteners sued to stop expulsion for taking work in factories using machinery. The court overruled the association's demurrer.
Former State Senator John D. Waite reports mixed sentiment about the Republican nomination. Hughes leads New York and New England, Cortelyou favored by big bankers, Cannon backed by Illinois, Taft possible in Ohio, while Bryan is the clear Democratic favorite with no contest foreseen. Waite also notes bright wool market prospects in Montana and improving wool buyers’ gains amid Australian drought and South American shipments.
In Chicago on December 26 Judge Anderson overruled a motion to remove John R. Walsh case from the jury. He interrupted Attorney Miller during defense argument and stated it is useless to talk further. He said the more the defense discusses it, the worse it looks.
Raleigh North Carolina votes conclude with 881 in favor of maintaining the dispensary and 28 for prohibition plus 2 for saloons, a 545 margin to end the liquid dispensary. The city will close the dispensary at noon tomorrow, becoming a prohibition city.
The Northwestern boiler makers strike, launched in September, has been settled. Workers win a 10 percent wage increase and a nine hour day, while old workers are reinstated and new hires discharged. Shop rules remain unchanged. companies credited with overall victory.
Members of the state association were welcomed to Missouri by Garden City educators for a teachers meeting. The gathering showcased local school leaders sharing programs and discussing education priorities with visiting members.
In Missoula Montana the Montana Teachers association gathers for three days of sessions beginning with an evening program at the Methodist church. About 200 to 300 visiting teachers from across the state attend with local members, a reception at Ellis hall, and welcome remarks by P M Reilly.
Military observers report ongoing naval operations with no new developments. ships remain deployed in contested zones as tensions persist between involved powers. officials warn of possible extended engagements and advise civilians to monitor authoritative updates.
Washington December 26. A dispute over who may command the hospital ship Relief ends in the resignation of the chief of the bureau of navigation. Admiral Brownson relinquished the post, with Commander Winslow serving as acting chief. The issue centers on the rank and command rights of staff officers under the naval personnel act of 1899 and whether surgeons or other staff could command a ship or take part in its movements.
In St. Petersburg on December 26, defendants from the first Russian duma admitted aiding the Viborg manifesto circulation. Ivan Petrunkovich said the Zemstvo Congress of 1904 proposed more revolutionary measures, but participants were not seeking anarchy. He argued they aimed to defend popular representation and advocated peaceful resistance rather than armed revolt.
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