Judge Holloway Inaugurated as New Incumbent
Chief Justice Theodore Brantly administers the oath as Judge Holloway takes office. The new incumbent dons his gown and immediately begins duties.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1903
Page
2
Chief Justice Theodore Brantly administers the oath as Judge Holloway takes office. The new incumbent dons his gown and immediately begins duties.
William L. Holloway was sworn in as associate justice before a crowded Montana Supreme Court chamber. Chief Justice Brantly administered the oath and Holloway took his seat on the bench amid formal handshakes with retiring Justice Pigott and other judges. The ceremony, brief and simple, drew state officials, lawyers, and citizens from diverse walks of life. Attorney General Donovan welcomed Holloway and thanked Pigott before the new justice began his duties.
In Toledo on January 5 three of the Ormsby quartet were born, with a fourth arriving today. The mother, Mrs Stanislaus Spychalsky, and all four infants are reported as doing well and strong.
Washington January 5 The House reassembled after a 15 day recess with few members present. Debate centered on a bill to create a general staff for the army with objections about whether it would remove the lieutenant general from command. Voting failed for lack of a quorum as 150 members were present at adjournment.
Washington January 5 Representative Powers of Massachusetts offers a joint resolution to suspend all tariff laws on coal of any kind until November 1 1903.
The secretary of war submitted to the house an estimated cost of 485000 dollars to lay a cable from the department of the Columbia headquarters to the military telegraph systems in Alaska.
Detroit moves into the coal trade as the common council approves a $50,000 purchase fund to buy coal for sale to residents at cost. Mayor Maybury signs the resolution as bids are to be invited with afternoon advertisements.
Bishop Gulstan Ropert, head of the Catholic church in the Hawaiian islands, died late last night. He sent a cable message to the pope in Rome asking for a blessing as his end approached, one of the first messages sent over the new cable.
Judge William Pigott delivers a lengthy ruling affecting the Kelley Cayley matter. Associate Justice Milburn dissents, their clash signaling a pivotal moment in the case’s trajectory.
Helena January 5. The state supreme court issues a broad opinion by Justice Pigott on the McTighe murder case remanded for a second trial. It covers defense questions including private counsel paid by private means, jury voir dire for secret orders, and peremptory challenges, with concurrence and dissent among justices Brantly Milburn.
Drugstore promotion states PAZO OINTMENT will refund the purchase price if it fails to cure Ringworm Tetter Old Ulcers and Sores Pimples and Blackheads on the face and all skin diseases. Price listed as 50 cents.
Washington January 5 Senator Mason of Illinois introduced a bill to allow a judge to appoint a receiver for any unoperated coal mine when such shutdown harms the public. The receiver would run the mine until the court decrees that general welfare or public necessity no longer requires operation.
Mrs. Tingley testified in the Los Angeles Times libel case recalling life at Point Loma and denying that character readings funded her maintenance. She acknowledged some quotes from Buddhist figures and Blavatsky while denying initiation into the Sons and Daughters of the Rising Sun and noting lectures at Point Loma and the Isis theatre.
War Secretary Broderick wed Miss Madeline Stanley at St George's Hanover Square with Premier Balfour as best man. The church drew 600 guests including Princess Christian, the Duke of Cambridge, Lord Lansdowne, and Sir Henry Stanley. King Edward presented a massive inkstand bearing the royal arms.
Brig. Gen. Eli Long of Plainfield New Jersey died in New York today. He served in the Civil War and was twice brevetted for gallantry.
Helena January 5 The affidavit of Fox and Fox Red Lodge attorneys claims their endorsement for F C Woodworth was forged and that neither signed letters of recommendation for his admission to the Montana bar The matter arose as Woodworth was admitted despite not yet being licensed at the time The supreme court is to consider action after the affidavit is presented and court proceedings conclude aguard
Leavenworth Kan Jan 5 Lieutenant Perkins of the fourth cavalry vanished after taking four days leave last Tuesday. A woman claiming to be his wife Mrs Raynor and mother of his two children checked into a local hotel and provided details of the family.
Witness describes the man leaving to escape his wife and seeking a divorce amid threats to kill. No foul play suspected as an officer retrieved a dress suitcase and clothes. Lieut. Col. Wygant in Col. Miner’s absence pledges full effort to capture the suspect.
Boulder January 5 The county raised its class status from seventh to sixth increasing salaries starting new terms. A. V. Gibson Republican becomes sheriff with A. J. McLain under sheriff and E K Metall jailer. R Stranahan Republican elected county attorney. Tuttle to be replaced as treasurer by E W Burdick March 1. Clerk Charles Scharf reelected and Alma Kriger named superintendent of schools. Salary table includes 2500 for clerk recorder and 2000 for treasurer among others. Deputies retain pay. District court opens with Judge Parker. no jury expected.
Ogden Utah January 5 William Brown convicted of robbing and murdering Gee Yen a Chinese gardener in this city months ago was sentenced by Judge Rolson to 40 years in the penitentiary James Young, who assisted Brown at the time of the crime, escaped from Ogden jail the night he was jailed and has never been found He has a long criminal record in Idaho and Utah.
Washington on January 5 George S. Hurd of Glasgow Montana was admitted to practice before the interior department today.
Senators debated coal policy and the point of contention over removing a duty on coal imports. The discussion touched economic impact, energy supply, and potential effects on domestic industries.
Senate reconvened with debates on coal duties as Lodge proposed a 60 to 90 day suspension on anthracite and Culberson pressed for immediate removal of the duty on anthracite. West charged a duty exists. Hearst accusations sparked a heated exchange with several Republicans. The session ran until 2 pm, then moved to executive time.
Arthur L. Green, jailed for arson and sentenced to 10 years at Deer Lodge, will be brought to Helena for a new trial. Judge Henry C. Smith ordered the return, and Sheriff O Connell heads to Deer Lodge tonight to arrange the transfer.
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