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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1902
Page
8
The Pooley murder trial faces jury shortfall as the venire is exhausted and additional jurors are required to proceed. Court officials seek willing participants to fill remaining seats for the pending trial.
The Pooley murder case in Butte nears a new jury draw after 86 men examined and 11 retained. Judge McClernan ordered 50 more jurors from 100 names, with one defense peremptory challenge left and no state challenges. Pooley contends self defense. a prior second degree verdict was overturned for a new trial. Pooley appears calm. his wife attends as the trial resumes Wednesday morning. Orton Bros. ad at 219 N Main.
Isabella Scheuer objects to guardian Charles Kinman report claiming sole ownership of Scheuer property on Lizzie and Baltic lodes valued at 14 000. Wife and son seek half interest in Cook quartz lode Saratoga quartz and Fredericksburg claims plus rental sums. Hearing set for next Monday.
Judge Clancy ordered the court minutes to reflect that the Gambetta case directive was complied with and that the remittitur directs new court action. He granted a Saturday injunction against the Boston & Montana, claiming it matched the supreme court order, while opponents argue it was beyond the remittitur.
Judge Clancy appointed Savin Lisa John Ferns and John A Cannon as a county appraisers board to fix property valuations for taxation. The board will sit for at least 12 days with possible extension by the court, noted by County Clerk Weston.
The Christian arrives at the Broadway theater next Monday. The play adapts a long novel into a concise, vivid drama with strong acting. It features a 50-person company and uses minimal scenery while delivering a dramatic religious message.
The Butte store drew eager buyers as Case Gravelle & Ervin Co introduced muslin underwear at a close margin price. The crowd gathered around the tables all day, showing preference for quality goods at good value.
Philadelphia report states the Belgian Steamship Belganland bound for Liverpool was floated during the night and passed the Delaware breakwater at 2 40 a m. The notice also offers wage information and a rail ticket sale at the Great Northern ticket office in Butte.
Judge Harney’s court convened a 89 member jury panel. Francis A. Stephenson failed to answer, an attachment was issued, and sheriffs found the juror was a woman, leading to the name being stricken. A new list of jurors was retained including Richard Jenkin and Alfred Cox among others.
In the case John B. Spencer vs M. E. Hersam a jury found the defendant obtained possession of Westside residence property through fraud and misrepresentation. Yesterday the defense moved for a new trial arguing the verdict is not supported by the evidence while the plaintiff asked to adopt the jury findings and enter judgment accordingly.
Mollie McLachlan Wright files in district court for divorce from Harry Wright on grounds of desertion. Married in Minneapolis on October 12, 1886, they have one child. Defendant allegedly deserted wife and child on April 7, 1900 without cause.
The damage suit of Joseph Rule against Shackleton and Whiteway was dismissed yesterday by stipulation. The action stemmed from a boy's death in the Montana apartment house elevator owned by the defendants.
Judge Clancy denied an injunction to stop defendants from using Black Tail Deer Creek water in the Colusa Parrot company versus Huttelee company matter. A notice of appeal to the supreme court was filed in court yesterday.
In Judge Harney's court a suit by Harvey against Duncan John Fairfield and J A Graham was tried yesterday. The jury was waived and the case was heard by the court, ending with a motion for non suit sustained for the defendants. The plaintiff sought to foreclose a mechanics lien on mining property.
County attorney filed two counts charging assault with vitriol and with sulphuric acid against Frank Gray, who allegedly threw caustic chemicals on Agnes Browning his claimed wife. The statute carries 1 to 4 years for acid assault. first degree assault carries 5 to 10 years. Tom Chain, a Chinaman, was burned slightly when acid splashed during the incident.
An ad writer notes that steady public visibility through ongoing newspaper publicity yields better results than infrequent efforts. Hemlock circle No 126 Women of Woodcraft host an entertainment Tuesday evening Feb 1 at O P F hall with members asked to bring ukes.
Hearings in the Lookout lynching case at Alturas are indefinitely postponed as Judge Harrington is confined to bed. The trial has strained both counsel and court and the judge's illness worsened under the pressure.
A brief notice lists premiums at the Great Atlantic Tea location on West Broadway with the telephone contact 838. The fragment specifies a shop setting and contact detail for potential customers.
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