Gambling Bill Slain by Narrow Margin
A legislative debate ends with the gambling bill killed by a one vote margin. Supporters urged revenue from vice while opponents warned the law would erode morals and worsen public vice.
11 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1905
Page
1
A legislative debate ends with the gambling bill killed by a one vote margin. Supporters urged revenue from vice while opponents warned the law would erode morals and worsen public vice.
In Helena on Feb 10 the House held a charged session on O'Connor's licensing gamble bill. Advocates argued city revenue and enforcement, while opponents warned licensing would corrupt law and harm youth. debate included renewed calls to strike the enacting clause and questions of public sentiment and church action.
Berlin reports that King Frederick Augustus of Saxony seeks to end the marriage arrangements with his divorced wife Countess Montignoso. Detectives in Dresden Florence and a German consul report alleged new love interests. The king may remove the $10,000 annual allowance and pursue custody of Princess Anna.
Albany February 10 The governor commuted the sentence of William F Miller of Brooklyn convicted of grand larceny in the Franklin syndicate. He will be released Monday after a 10 year term set April 3 1900. The decision followed a district attorney Jerome recommendation. It was alleged Miller obtained over 1 900 000 from credulous individuals nationwide.
Amelia Sirianni a 23 year old Italian fruit stand operator on First near Main Street was killed by Joseph Fiorebello after a dispute. Fiorebello fled the scene. both were about 23. The case joins a string of similar offenses in the city.
The Tokyo publication of naval honors notes Lieutenant Yokowo, commander of the torpedo boat destroyer Fuji, swam into Port Arthur harbor three times last July towing fish torpedoes. He performed many other acts of bravery.
J W Conner secretary of the Kalispell board of trade and a leading citizen was found with the top of his head blown off in Kalispell city hall office. He was 42 survived by a widow no children and left premeditated messages. He helped found the Kalispell Graphic served as postmaster and held numerous local public roles. Funeral at 3 Sunday at the Episcopal church.
The French line steamer Australian carried General Stoessel and his party from Japanese ports via Hongkong and Colombo to Aden, arriving there on February 10.
Portland reports ex United States Attorney John Hall was indicted by a federal grand jury in a land fraud investigation. The action marks a notable development in the ongoing cases detailing alleged property scheme activity.
J Samuel McCue formerly mayor of Charlottesville was executed in the county jail for the murder of his wife on Sept 4 1904. He faced the end calmly declaring he alone was responsible and was impelled by an evil power beyond his control.
In Billings on February 10 two marriage licenses were issued to Harry L. Brooks and Nora L. Devault, both residents of Billings, and to Walter Y. Brown of Billings and Clara N. Fountain of Portland Oregon. The first couple, Brooks and Devault, worked as nurses at the small pox hospital where a friendship grew into love and they plan to marry tonight.
Soldiers fire on workers, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Authorities report a brutal confrontation with civilian laborers during the disturbance. Federal and local officials investigate the shooting and track down suspects. The incident heightens tensions in the region.
Dispatches report 30 000 workers walk out in Poland with deadly clashes at Lodz Schieder and Skarzysko. Deaths include 19 at Lodz 2 soldiers 1 detective killed and multiple wounded. A general railway strike is slated for Feb 14 amid escalating violence.
In Sosnovice a mob attacked the Katherine works yard demanding workers join a strike. A Polish officer ordered dispersal. the crowd refused. Fire was opened killing 28 including a high school pupil and wounding 36. five more died later in hospital. Dynamite reported.
The Chicago inquest into the death of Mrs Walcker Hoch and the bigamist Johann Hoch begins with testimony from Hochs wife Emilie Fischer Hoch and others. Hoch admits marrying 13 of his 39 claimed spouses including two in Milwaukee and two in Cincinnati while denying poisoning any. Crowds line the route to the criminal court as Hoch sits penitent at the long table in the grand jury room.
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