Priest Murders by Chuel Assassin During Sacrament
A homicide report states that an assailant identified as Chuel killed a priest who had just taken part in a sacrament. Police investigate motive and gather witnesses as the community mourns the loss.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
9
A homicide report states that an assailant identified as Chuel killed a priest who had just taken part in a sacrament. Police investigate motive and gather witnesses as the community mourns the loss.
Tense scene unfolds in Philadelphia as locals clash with foreign visitors provoking widespread anger and protests. Authorities urge calm as community tensions rise amid disputed motives and unanswered grievances.
Philadelphia police barred several foreign settlement meetings amid a riot sparked by unemployed foreigners. Anarchists planned large demonstrations while Central Labor union opposed parades of the unemployed unless assurances were given against marches.
Representatives of organized labor at the Central Federated union meeting in New York declared opposition to the unemployed parade and the mass meeting planned for March 7 in City Hall Park. An excited debate followed as socialists invited cooperation, with Herman Robinson warning organized labor against participating in demonstrations akin to Chicago and Philadelphia.
Fifteen hundred railway men from all unions meeting in Atlanta endorse President Roosevelt’s wage investigation set to begin March 4 amid nine hour law changes. They denounce railroad wage cuts and push for a permanent cross union organization among the group.
About 1200 unemployed men gathered in Baltimore and passed a resolution urging the national government to loan money to states and municipalities on noninterest bearing bonds for public works such as roads and bridges to relieve joblessness.
In Cumberland Maryland on February 23 most fur loughed workers and many car repairers are recalled to work at the Baltimore and Ohio shops and round houses. Some are asked to perform overtime to finish freight locomotives, a task paused since early January.
New York reports Stuyvesant Fish declared the Illinois Central stock voting contest against Union Pacific is closed. He thanked holders of more than 300000 shares for proxies and stated he acted on counsel advice to protect the Illinois Central from what he called risky governance by Harrian and associates amid ongoing suits and investigations.
A foam speckled pair of horses pulling a party wagon crashed at West Nyack crossing as an Ontario & Western express struck the wagon. Nine from prominent families died or were injured. Names include George Reith 30 and Nelson May 19 among others. Gate failure and driver accounts under dispute as survivors are treated.
In Cambridge Ohio on February 23 a rear end crash on the Byesville interurban line killed Rose Clancey and injured 15 others, five believed fatally. The interurban car slipped at a curve onto a short trestle. a city car followed closely and the rear car telescoped the forward one. The injured were taken to the city hospital.
Relatives of Capt. William Palmer announce they have abandoned hope of hearing from the British vessel Alacrita. The ship sailed from Delagoa Bay, South Africa, on August 5, 1807 bound for Hongkong and Baltimore and has not been reported since, with Palmer an officer aboard.
Berlin reports the death of Dr. Johanes Fried erich August von Esmarch a Kiel University surgery professor aged 85 He married Princess Henriette of Schleswig Holstein in 1872 and served as surgeon general during the Franco German war.
The American battle fleet sailors ashore in Callao Peru number over three thousand. They toured Lima visited amusements and shops, rode rail excursions, and admired the bay. Consul General Taylor and Mrs Taylor host a banquet at Hotel Maurey on Tuesday evening with admirals officers and the American legation staff invited.
Gov James N Gillett of California arrives in Washington for a week long stay to confer with Secretary Metcalf on preparations for the battleship fleet reception. He notes Pacific coast cities are planning extensively and he will inform Metcalf of local plans and meet President Roosevelt during the visit.
New York marks a milestone as the North river tunnel begins carrying passengers at noon Tuesday. The McAdoo system links Mor ton street to Hoboken with two tubes and eight-car electric trains, connecting to Cortlandt street and Jersey City rail lines. President Roosevelt will signal the opening while New York and New Jersey governors attend.
Belfast February 23 The attempt to launch the 24 170 ton Holland American line steamer Rotterdam failed as the Ways were over pressed and not greased. Launch postponed for a fortnight with 500 men watching the vessel to prevent accidents.
Hearings on bills to regulate interstate liquor commerce to curb shipments into dry states and counties will close this Saturday. The topic has drawn unprecedented attention in this session, affecting nearly every Southern state and many in the North and West.
Brig. Gen. Rufus Saxton U S A retired died of heart disease in Washington at age 84. Saxton entered the army in 1855 from Massachusetts as a first lieutenant in the Third artillery and earned a congressional medal for bravery at Harper's Ferry before his retirement in 1904.
Thomas A. Edison is a patient at Manhattan Eye Far and Throat hospital after an ear operation performed by Dr. Arthur D. Devei. The procedure opened an abscess in the middle ear and was not considered serious with a likely recovery. Edison will stay about a week. Mrs. Edison remains with him.
A hand printed Black Hand letter to Commander Braumsreuter of the naval magazine at Iona Island warns of blowing up 3,000,000 pounds of smokeless powder unless 30–40 discharged married men are rehired. Marines guard the island after the threat emerges from West Point area.
Gen. Nicholas Rolando, once missing from Barcelona Venezuela, arrives in Willemstadt Curacao with three Venezuelan officers amid rumors of a revolution after arrests of his partisans.
W G Conrad holds the position of vice president of Balance Wheel S S. He is associated with the company balance wheel division and assumes executive responsibilities. The notice identifies his role and affiliation.
A Washington Herald piece questions Montana's W G Conrad for vice president as a potential “dark horse.” It notes his irrigation lands banking background and public profile, while mocking East Coast speculation and urging caution about overrating his political fit.
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