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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
2
A Welch Louisiana report says six members of the Earl family were killed in a pre planned crime. Father L S Earl found in a ditch with throat cut. Ward Earl and Mrs Earl, several children, and Miss Maud Earl among victims. Funerals held today.
A. F. Batson, sought for alleged complicity in the Welch Louisiana murders of six Earl family members, was arrested in Princeton Nebraska by Sheriff Cook and is detained in the county jail. He claimed innocence and said a quarrel among the Earl sons preceded the events, with one son in a drunken stupor.
In Carlinsville on February 26 Woodford Hughes a leading Scottville resident was shot to death in his bed at 1 am by three unknown assailants. He was staying with Balar Seymour when attackers burst in and fired. Bloodhounds pursued the suspects but no robbery was attempted.
John D. Bowhay of Helena was among 12 men who escaped a burning boarding house at the Standard mine in Mace Idaho. He was seriously injured and badly bruised by falling bricks, with fears he may die. He recently returned from Mexico where he advised mining interests for Butte parties.
Special Fort Benton notes report cattleman Charles Lippard from Lippard arrived with news that cattle are in splendid condition. He notes the presence of wild geese as seasonal signs and mentions regional grazing conditions.
The article notes mild weather as a sign of approaching spring. County Commissioner Lewis lifts the Morrow residence smallpox quarantine after 45 days of illness. Fumigator Burnett disinfected the premises, and officials believe danger has passed. Landlord Sneath plans to quit the Overland hotel business due to health and cattle duties. M. M. Lockwood returns home to Hamilton after visiting his son. Jailer Coatsworth ends a fruitless two week search for escaped prisoner McBride. An unrest infant born to Mrs. Miller at the hospital is said to be near death.
Privates Watson and Sample, serving sentences at Fort Keogh, attacked guards at the pump house on the Yellowstone riverbank. They overpowered Miller, seized revolvers, and fled toward the woods but were recaptured two miles west of the post and ironed. Osborne was struck and later died suspected brain fever.
Susie K Young sues for divorce in district court from William Young a farmer near Great Falls after six years of alleged cruelty threats and public false accusations including a 1902 threat to throw her from his house and repeated chastity charges dating to their 1884 Sedalia marriage.
The Montana Anchor Fence company was incorporated by W. Dresser FE A. Macrum and James B. Smith of Helena with capital stock of 25000 dollars. The Rock Creek Mining company, with $200000 capital of which 100000 subscribed, was formed by D. McClure A. J. Ewing Moses Rumsey Horace Rumsey of St. Louis Paul Fusse of Granite and Frank D. Brown of Philipsburg. The Rock creek properties include placer and sapphire deposits along Rock creek.
The appeal by First National Bank of Butte against John Reaner and Charles Ellingwood was dismissed today on the bank's counsel motion. The dismissal was entered because the appellants did not observe court rules on filing briefs. Sixty additional days were granted in the case of John Bordeaux versus Elia Bordeaux to prepare and file the transcript on appeal.
Dudley Johnson and Ben Foster were hanged for burglary in Asheville after a night raid on Samuel Alexander’s Emma store post office. Alexander wounded Foster, Johnson, and a struggle ensued as villagers formed a posse. Alexander survived and married his fiancée amid public gratitude. four men were convicted and near-execution. The case drew national petitions for clemency and Governor Aycock's final decisions.
The 1901 import of 120,259 cases of G. H. Mumm Extra Dry stands as an unmatched record, comprising over one third of total imports. The current Extra Dry mirrors the 1889 vintage in delicacy and quality, with vast reserves ensuring ongoing supply and consistency.
Governor Taft testifies before the insular committee on Philippine tariff reduction, pressing a 75 percent cut on tobacco sugar and hemp. He calls for more funds for permanent military posts and notes issues with using civilian quarters. He favors 1000 more American teachers and backing bonds for friar lands to secure low interest. Hearing to continue tomorrow.
Washington February 24. The House labor committee again weighs proposed eight hour limit on government work. A G Dinkey Homestead steelworks opposes limits arguing it harms both employers and workers and may hinder government projects. He cites armor plate production needs and praises current labor conditions at Homestead.
H. A. Drake vice president and secretary and Charles Payne general manager of the Panama railroad appeared before the senate committee on inter-oceanic canals today. Drake answered most questions posed by Senator Mor- contact.
Advertisement notes a quick cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, promising a refund if it fails. It carries E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and lists a price of 25e.
Correspondence of Associated Press reports Nicaragua government taxes or fines led the Pacific Steamship company to order ships not to stop at Pacific coast ports. This disrupts New York mail via Panama and Nicaragua, affecting regular monthly and more frequent service. The Pacific Steam Navigation line from Valparaiso visits less often. Congress approved a commercial treaty with France and adjourned without addressing the U S protocol on a 1901 treaty or canal route decisions.
Helena reports J M Lewis assistant state superintendent found evidence of book firms not meeting contract terms to supply school books at set prices. Graphic copy books were sold 10 cents each though contracts fixed 5 cents. Notices sent to county superintendents to report violations for use in forthcoming suits by the attorney general.
An American senator named Charles Brown shot and killed a sailor named O Donnell on the Liverpool steamer Heacon Light anchored in the Tyne. Brown escaped ashore and was seized by a constable amid a dockside melee. a cartridge discharged when the revolver was placed on a table, seriously wounding another sailor.
General Hughes testified before the Senate Philippines committee that he alone authorized a hospital for lewd women in Manila during American rule. He defended the move saying it prevented greater harm, noting that without action two regiments might have been by February.
The Reichstag tariff committee adopted a compromise amendment to the tariff bill on corn duties. Government opposition was strong though the measure passed by a narrow margin with Mayes to Waoes in votes.
A fragmentary note suggests a group at a campfire pledged secrecy and binding promises. The text offers limited detail on who was involved or the exact nature of the pledge, but indicates coordinated wrongdoing or concealment schemes.
Miss Stone reports the brigands compelled total secrecy about captor identities and locations. The two women, released near Seres, Macedonia, were uncertain of their wanderings. The plan faltered as attackers avoided discovery and left the captives near a village after a long night march.
Stone and Mme Tsilka depart for Constantinople without delay. In the meantime the liberated missionaries stay at the mission headquarters here and receive congratulations from their colleagues.
Great Falls notes a Friday meeting of the city council and water board to discuss self sustaining water works and funding for extensions. Local business leaders back a 25 percent water rate increase. Burlingame resigns as deputy internal revenue collector effective March 1 but remains secretary of the Republican state central committee. Other items include Wright likely headed to the insane asylum after forgery charges, Goodale visiting from Butte, Ross taking a new Missouri Pacific post in Sedalia, and a late freight train due to a slide. The Largent larceny case was resolved with satisfaction and the local humane society reorganized with plans to continue Wednesday.
Washington reports Miss Stone has been released from brigand captivity after a cable from Minister Leishman in Constantinople. The United States praises Leishman Spencer Eddy and Consul General Dickinson for the effort and notes fatigue and nervous strain delaying return home. It warns pledges may complicate punishment and threatens to urge Turkey and Bulgaria to pursue brigands to extermination if no promises exist.
Emma Alexander Waters De Wolf receives a divorce from Gerald Chateris De Wolf on desertion grounds. Married in London, she is daughter of Frank Masters of Colorado Springs and was part of the Fioradora sextet. She will soon travel East to resume her stage career.
State Treasurer Barret was notified that Beaverhead County Treasurer received 101 dollars inheritance tax from the estate of the late M. W. Copp. The report comes as a special dispatch to the Standard from Helena dated February 31.
Miss is recorded as departing from Salonica on February 26 en route to Constantinople, with travel by rail or sea via the Geographical route. The article notes her destination and the transit city, reflecting a personal travel announcement in this era.
Plymouth Indiana February 26 Republicans of the Thirteenth district renominated Congressman A F Brick in a routine party meeting. Brick seeks reelection amid local support and ongoing campaign momentum.
General Chatfield reports Lieutenant Stribler captured General Lukban on February 22 and confined him on a small bay island off Samar. Troops also seized deserter Dunstan at Caihan, destroying a gun factory and killing 11 soldiers. Lukban, a fierce rebel, controlled mountain camps and exacted tribute from islanders to avoid attacks.
Fred Johnson, a colored bell boy at the Grandon hotel, convicted Jan 15 of petty larceny for opening a guest letter and stealing a rubber stamp. Put on bail pending appeal. bondsmen asked to withdraw the bond. Court ordered arrest and he was jailed tonight.
Kansas City February 26 report that the northern connecting railway from Plattsburg Missouri to Kansas City a 41 mile stretch has been sold by the Burlington to the Chicago Rock Island Pacific.
Dublin February 26 reports Joseph Deviine elected without opposition to represent North Kilkenny in the house of commons to succeed Patrick McDermott. Deviine is currently in the United States in the interest of the Une Wish League.
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