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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
1
Attorney General seeks power to file information for perjury against a Bordeaux witness in a bias accusation. The application targets Judge M clernan citing prejudicial conduct during proceedings and aims to trigger a formal perjury charge.
Special dispatch from Helena reports Attorney General Donovan asking Montana Supreme Court to compel Judge McClernan to allow an information for perjury against W M Ross in the Bordeaux case. The motion cites bias and argues a preliminary hearing is unnecessary. a key witness has left the state.
Joseph Chamberlain received the freedom of the city of London at Guild Hall in a ceremony attended by Mrs Chamberlain and city dignitaries. Addresses praised his 25 years of imperial service and unity efforts for the empire, while Chamberlain spoke of South Africa, the war, and colonial strength.
Spokane dispatch reports Jerry Lyons 44 formerly of Butte and now employed at a Northport smelter was shot twice by Pat McAlvane a bartender after a quarrel and heavy drinking. Lyons died at the Maize saloon. McAlvane was arrested and a gun supplier, a negro, is missing. Lyons was unmarried and came from Butte.
Berlin officials reject London claims that Dr. von Holleben’s 1898 dispatch was unfriendly to Britain. They say Sir Francis Lascelles was informed of publication and that Germany sought only to clear its record. Ambassador White declined to state an opinion, noting consistency with wartime neutrality.
In San Francisco on February 13 a new enterprise began with the filing of articles of incorporation for the Philippine Exploration Company. Capital stock is $500,000 with $180,000 subscribed. The plan envisions forming a millionaires' group with $20,000,000 to colonize Mindanao, build trading posts, acquire lands for farming and mining, construct railways, sugar mills, water works, and start a steamship line between San Francisco and the Philippine islands.
Albert T. Osborne, handwriting expert from Rochester, testified in New York before Recorder Goff that Rice's signature on checks, an assignment to Patrick, and the 1900 will show discrepancies. He demonstrated on a blackboard the characteristics of the genuine Rice signature and the alleged forgeries, continuing through the afternoon session.
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt end a day of good news at Groton where Theodore Roosevelt Jr is reported improving from pleuro pneumonia with normal temp respiration and pulse. The president departs for Washington while Miss Alice Roosevelt plans to join her mother and brother in Groton. It is expected the child will soon move to the White House.
The student is expected to return to Groton to finish his course when health allows. No visitors were admitted at the school. Professor Jackson visited the Powell cottage and told reporters the patient was holding his own with normal pulse, respiration, and temperature. Indications were for a good night as the boy slept quietly at 11 and the sick room was dark at midnight.
President Roosevelt's special train halted in Worcester Massachusetts for 40 minutes after a delay of nearly an hour. The engine and car were swapped, passengers moved to New York New Haven Hartford equipment, and the train departed for Providence from Union Station with the President expressing gratitude to the crowd.
A large crowd blocks the platform as President Roosevelt arrives in Providence at 7:27. He thanks supporters and says his son is on the road to recovery. Woonsocket cheers greet the president before the private car moves to the Union station.
Miss Alice Roosevelt daughter of the President will depart Washington tomorrow for Groton Massachusetts where her brother lies ill with pneumonia Details of the journey will be arranged after the Presidents arrival at 6 40 tomorrow It is believed she will take the through Pennsylvania train to Boston
The train carrying President Roosevelt's private car Columbia arrived at Mott Haven at 2 15 this morning without incident. The train was then moved to the steamer Maryland and taken through the East and North rivers to Pennsylvania Station in Jersey City.
Rear Admiral Von Baudissin of the Hohenzollern, with staff and Consul General, made formal calls in New York. They visited Rear Admiral Barker, General Brooke and the mayor at City Hall, with salutes and music. The party then toured the naval yard and Governors Island before returning to the ship.
Mayor Low reports that the Kronprinz Wilhelm may miss the New York welcome ceremony if it sails from Bremen after 3 PM Saturday. Weather delays could push arrival to Feb 22, delaying the city presentation of the freedom of New York. Prince Henry, amid a packed schedule, enjoys a rare holiday and local sleigh rides with his entourage.
The United States cruiser Olympia arrives in New York from Boston on February 13, delivering fresh dispatches and showcasing naval readiness. Local officials note heightened security and planned inspections along the harbor.
Twelve jurors in Bozeman reach a manslaughter verdict after thirteen hours of deliberation in the celebrated poisoning trial.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Bozeman Feb 13 The jury deliberated nearly 13 hours eight days of testimony before returning a verdict of manslaughter against Lucy S Black at 9 45 this morning after a delay for polling Judge Holloway will pass sentence Saturday morning Deputy Clerk McLeod read the formal verdict The defendant remained cool and her attorney plans to move for a new trial Saturday The verdict was generally approved by the public
The article notes preparations as those present will participate in the reception of Prince Henry of Prussia, who arrived today.
Spokane report says Edward Boyce head of the Western Federation of Miners became wealthy through the Hercules mine at Burke Idaho. The Day family held a large stake and Miss Day a Wardner teacher married Boyce last summer. The mine yields rich silver ore and possible $2 million value, with dividends expected once shipments start.
Panama February 13. The Colombian government fleet left Panama and met the insurgent warship Padilla off Agua Dulce at 4 PM. They fought for one hour. the government gunboat Boyaca was slightly damaged while Padilla was struck three times and took shelter under insurgent guns ashore.
Kansas City report notes Col John W Polk a cousin of President Polk and a California steamboat man of 1850 who served as a Confederate officer. He died today at age 82.
Helena note reports James Higgins, 19, of Tipton Indiana, accused with two others of abducting and raping Rachel White, 17, at gunpoint. Indiana authorities seek Higgins via requisition. public fear of lynching noted as officers move to return him for trial.
St. Petersburg reports Count Tsot is slightly improved today though his overall condition remains precarious.
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