28 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
1
An item reports the death of a student in Venezuela tied to exile groups amid a broader mystery. Details are sparse with irregular wording but indicate a shooting connected to exile activities and a notable incident abroad.
Disjointed dispatches from Curacao and Caracas describe a security crisis as the North Carolina cruiser and Maine shadow a Wet Buchanan mission bound for La Guayra. Exile representatives arrive from Maracaibo aboard Zulia, while Venezuela’s Gomez administration seeks harmony with foreign powers and clears prisons amid unrest. The note details a murder inquiry in New York University’s campus area, with the death of Dwight Sheldon under unclear circumstances and a vague suspect description as detectives pursue leads.
Police link murder of unidentified Greek found near a Jewish cemetery to a Christmas church brawl between rival factions. A partly empty revolver and scattered clothing were found. the man died from a heart wound after being beaten. Investigators seek motive tied to church factional strife.
Rome reports a claimed apparition connected to the beatification rites as the pope prays quietly in the oratory. The article also notes Dan J. McDonald, an elderly Western Montana pioneer, has died after a long illness and will be buried in Phillipsburg.
The USGS plans rescue stations in principal coal fields to train miners and foremen in using rescue apparatus. Government mining engineers will be stationed nationwide and equipped with oxygen helmets to enter gassy or smoky mines. One station may be set up at Salt Lake to serve Montana and Washington fields, with safety lamps tested publicly for miners and owners.
A man named Powell, previously in the Navy after a military career, was sentenced to six months in the workhouse for vagrancy in a Los Angeles court. He spoke of returning East and preparing for a home after his release, recounting his wartime service and unsettled life. Authorities noted his disjointed history across the Philippines, Vancouver, and Tremerton.
Des 25 Tumby Fite shot and killed his brother Robby Fite and Noah Pile were wounded as John Willeford and William Willeford pursued Samuel Fite after a dispute over a $125 debt. George File died three hours later. Noah Pile to recover. James Willeford and others jailed. George not located.
New York December 27 planning a demo station of 200000 union men next Sunday to protest jail sentences for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Morrison. Central Federated Union announces telegrams to defendants urging that pardons be discouraged and that no crime was committed.
A blaze at the Occidental hotel on South Hu treet caused $100,000 in damage and injured two Firemen. An explosion in the basement where Thayer Decorating stores paints sparked the fire. Captain Hoseman Burns and Lieut Frank Live were injured while Lieut Live rescued Captain Eley. About 100 guests were in the house as proprietor George W Ache led evacuations in heroic fashion. Five minutes after the alarm, all guests had escaped.
In Orleans on December 2, Henry Act, senior counsel for Abraham Ruef, promised more surprising developments than the graft charges tied to Ruef's San Francisco trial. He spoke of sensational disclosures about methods used to secure convictions as Ruef moves toward a case before the United States Supreme Court.
Citizens urged to attendMissoula Commerce street vote discussion on granting a franchise to hold a special election. Arlington hotel fire destroys buildings causing about 100000 in losses with occupants narrowly escaping. Clark of District Court Anderson issues marriage licenses to Charles Williams and Martha Walton of Bozeman and Jake Jones and Alice Dade of Clyde Park.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Virginia City reports John Anthony, held for the Christmas Day shooting death of Al Morrow on Anthony’s mining claim four miles from Waterloo. Anthony says he self defended after Morrow and his nephew Edgar Torrence approached with a raised pick, then fired twice with his pistol. Neighbors note years of isolation may have affected his mental state. Morrow had claimed a distant mine fantasy in Tobacco Root range.
A Missoula gathering of the local Brotherhood of Trainmen and the Ladies’ Auxiliary drew a large, attentive crowd today. The event featured installation of officers, a long session, and a banquet that extended past 10 o'clock with remarks on the history of the railmen’s order by a Brand chairman resident in Missoula.
New York December 27 The trial of Thornton J Hains charged with killing Wilany Annis continues tomorrow in Flushing. The defense seeks to discredit cabman Martin Skura and Policeman Fallon who testified for the state last week. Prosecutor Darrin will end his term at year’s end and be succeeded by Frederick A Dewitt. The new prosecutor may confer with Justice Crane about employing special counsel for the defense.
Tremors shook Virginia City and surroundings, knocking plaster from walls and toppling dishes. Lights failed. telephones down, leaving residents in darkness as aftershocks continued through the week. Geologists note volcanic lava foundations and ancient craters nearby, while police chase a gunman amid a chaotic scene at the Bulgarian saloon on South Main Street.
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