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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1903
Page
7
Two witnesses from Anaconda testified in Gravelle's behale with charges and testimony outlining key actions. The proceedings focus on the case's details and potential implications for the involved parties.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the Gravelle defense case with witness cross examination detailing alleged letters claimed by Gravelle, the route map drawn during sessions, and testimony from Inez Cravelle and others. The proceedings show Wallace probing handwriting, spurs, and travel claims while seeking specimens for comparison.
A head-on collision occurred on the Northern Pacific near Fromestike Lumyer, injuring a few crew and trapping eight men in a telescoped caboose. Two work trains on repair duties collided on a sharp curve, with the heavier downward train causing the wreck. five hours pass before traffic resumed and investigations ruled no party at fault.
Dec 22 dispatch from San Domingo reports the provisional president Morales absent, foreign affairs minister resigned, and the cabinet incomplete. The government seeks a 20 000 loan to defend the city but lacks funds to prevent pillage by insurgents. US gunboat Newport may be inadequate protection as Powell calls a diplomatic meeting to safeguard foreign lives and property amid renewed revolutions in Agu and Barakotiy. Washington notes another revolution with two provisional governments forming in the country.
Portland officers captured David Van Houten at his barn five miles from the city after he killed Young, a saloon keeper, over alleged attention to his wife. He offered no resistance and refused to aid investigators. Mrs Van Houten disputes his tale and says the relationship with Young was longstanding but not improper.
Burlington road superintendent Perkins received a threatening letter mailed from Weston indicating a demand of 6,000 dollars and a planned killing on Sunday night. The message signed by "Odell Carter" was turned to postal authorities for investigation.
A mob near a Missouri jail gathered by the hundreds in the night demanding release of two Black men, George Williams and Neely Zimmerman, accused of assaulting a white woman. Police and militia later drove the crowd away after damage to the jail and courthouse. Congressman Smith urged calm as the men dispersed.
Crested Butte Colorado December 22 Charles Ostrat about six years old and Joseph Reiter ten years old were burned to death in Ostrat s cabin near Anthracite The cabin was Ostrats dwelling where Amber for a coal mine was cut The older boy George fourteen and a brother of Ostrat s was visiting The cabin caught fire from an unknown cause The younger boy escaped but offered no explanation The bodies of the two victims were almost entirely consumed
In Joseph Missouri on Mer 28 G Ede munéen a real estate dealer was found with Mrs G W Grote in a hotel room. Grote was fatally shot by the woman's husband a building contractor. Grote was shot through the roof panel and the injured man was taken to the hospital
Bargent Ky Dec 28. William Shepherd shot and killed Riley Webb and fatally wounded his wife Mary Shepherd and their unborn child. The shooting occurred at the home of the woman's parents. Shepherd was arrested and may be lynched.
In a split view, officials argue Russia may concede to Japan to prevent war, while others warn Russia will only yield midterm concessions to preserve empire. British maneuvers to extend influence in Yangtse provoke admiration and rage as tensions rise over regional power.
Peking reports first secretary Lien Fang asked about Russian evacuation plans. Minister Lessar cites winter conditions and risk to Russian interests during ongoing Russia Japan negotiations, plus potential Japanese incursion. Chinese officials prefer Russia maintain control, suggesting a settlement keeping treaty rights in Korea and Manchuria. Kansas City dispatch notes Thulean government ordering 1.5 million pounds of beef for immediate shipment to San Francisco by Jan 22, likely for Port Arthur. San Francisco brief adds page two note from The Bulletin about Gate dire, Co. confinement.
Admiral Coghlan on the Olympia brings A. M. Beaupre United States minister to Colombia and Mrs Beaupre from Cartagena to Bolivar governor Insignares receives the visiting party with formalities. The Olympia sails for New York after a cordial inspection and a 15 minute visit to the governor.
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