07 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1905
Page
1
A man named Suminen was killed by an assassin inside his study. Police investigate the motive and suspect details as witnesses are questioned. The incident shocks the local community and prompts security reviews.
Soisalon Soininen, Finland’s procurator general, was assassinated by a young man who identified himself as Alexander Gadd in Russian service. The attacker wounded Soininen and his son, then fainted while attempting to flee. police guard him as he lies unconscious, with identity still undetermined.
St. Petersburg reports the killing of Soininen Finland procurator general, seen as political, linking to Jan. 22 attacks and Count Bobrikoff’s Finland era. Rebels across Russia, including Finnish resistance, Polish league and emancipationists, are rallying in Berlin with plans for broader action. The assassin’s identity remains unknown, complicating motive.
A new initiative and referendum proposal outlines two percentage targets, eight and five, as core figures guiding the measure. The initiative seeks public backing through a forthcoming process to formalize the percentages into policy.
Helena dispatch reports House Bill 154 introduces a stricter initiative and referendum plan requiring 8 percent to initiate and 5 percent to refer with a majority of counties approving each initiative. The measure, praised by sponsor Murray of Cascade, contrasts with the Lanstrum proposal and aims for broader county support. meanwhile Huntington’s bid to let county boards buy outside printers is killed, citing local needs and state printer interests.
Governor Toole sends nominations to the senate confirming Judges McClernan of Silver Bow and Tattan of the Twelfth district to fill potential vacancies. He explains past proclamations and elections linked to these judgeships and notes the supreme court recently dismissed related petitions.
Mary Clark Culver daughter of Senator Clark of Montana and Charles Potter Kling a Wall Street lawyer were married in a private ceremony at Senator Clark's West Fifty eighth street home attended by under a dozen people. The couple planned a Boston departure and then Europe honeymoon with possible residence at Culver's West Fifty fifth street house.
T C Benbow of Columbus testifies in Justice Mann's court about abduction by John Rice of his 16 year old daughter after Rice sought to wed her. Benbow says the couple eloped when consent was refused and local officers are searching for Rice.
Receiver Loesser filed the list of Mrs. Chadwick s creditors and amounts due. Official figures show total known claims around 63 310 while unofficial debts may reach about 2 000 000. A meeting for creditors is set February 17 to elect a trustee with estates valued under 50 000, yielding at most about 2 percent to creditors after costs.
Springfield Feb 6 Representative Frank D Comerford, author of corruption charges, attempted to read a bill of particulars detailing sweeping charges. The committee refused to hear it, then voted for a full investigation of all topics raised, amid a heated wrangle and accusations of bad faith.
Judge Bourquin in district court questioned whether either side seeks justice, hinting justice may be pursued on the criminal side. The session focused on a disqualifying affidavit against Bourquin in the $5,750,000 Boston & Montana damages suit, with writ of prohibition discussed and arguments held as the matter continued to Wednesday.
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