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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1910
Page
15
Miss De Janoa declares the waiter is not to blame for running away with her. The defense emphasizes lack of fault by the server amid court or public inquiry details. The period narrative centers on personal accountability and social judgment in a scandalous episode.
Roberta De Janon a Philadelphia heiress, held in Chicago after eloping with waiter Frederick Cohen, says she will defend him in court if charges arise. She describes their relationship as father daughter, insists she persuaded Cohen to leave Philadelphia and promises to help provide for his family, while Cohen claims the affair was platonic and he was drawn by her threats to self harm.
The jury in the United States v Binger Hermann case was completed after five hours of selection. The panel includes five farmers, a merchant, two salesmen, a contractor, a hotel keeper and two laborers, with six from Portland and others from nearby towns and the countryside. Opening arguments set for tomorrow with Francis J Heney for the government and former Senator Guerin for Hermann.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Hamilton Ill. reports James E Cunningham of Hoopeston Ill was shot and killed in front of the Ravalli hotel shortly after arriving to visit his son. The son had bought a cheap shotgun to shoot rabbits and the gun discharged as the car started and passengers moved. Cunningham, 55, was a capitalist of Illinois and planned to travel to California with his son and family.
James A. Cunningham, member of the Illinois state board of agriculture and a heavy stockholder in the Illinois Canning Company, is also a leading stockholder in Hoopeston National Bank. The note places him in Hoopeston on January 11.
In Oyster Bay New York Lucretia Carpenter a Black resident is reported to be slowly turning white. Physicians note her complexion lightens with small dark patches on the face. She bore a son with red hair while her skin remained dark.
Wilkesbarre Pa Jan 11 Nine men and a boy were killed and six other men severely burned in a gas explosion at the Nottingham colliery shaft operated by Lehigh & Wilkes Barre Coal company at Plymouth.
Washington Jan 11 An old 50 year custom of pairing in the house was overturned by Republican whip Dwight instructing clerks to limit pairs. Democrats and insurgents say the move aims to curb insurgents and aid regulars. Garner replies a forgotten rule forces writing paired votes at the speaker’s desk. The dispute could affect attendance and control of absentees. House insurgents met privately. Republicans plan caucuses later in the week to decide next steps on Hallinger Pinchot probe.
Special Dispatch reports Louis Schwarzhans, a Rimini miner missing since December 27, has been located. He was working for a mining company north of Helena and returned to the area after hearing he was listed as missing.
Washington cabinet session focused on Taft’s forthcoming message to Congress about natural resources conservation. The plan is expected to be ready sometime next week.
Senator Dixon's bill creating the Chouteau land district passes the senate and moves to the house. The land office is fixed at Havre and the new district includes nearly all of Chouteau county except the area south of the Marias river.
Washington reports the judiciary committee orders a favorable report on a resolution to replace the historic March 4 presidential inauguration with a date set on the fourth Thursday of April. The move preserves a constitutional timeline while updating the tradition.
Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald won Boston’s first partyless mayoral election under a new charter with 46 968 votes, defeating banker James Storrow by 1 223. Voter turnout broke records, and despite no party labels on ballots, Fitzgerald campaigned on vindication after graft exposure in his prior term.
Jackson Miss Jan. Two ballots show the Democratic caucus remains deadlocked over a successor to late Senator A J Mc Laurin. Former Governor Vardaman falls seven votes from last night’s final tally with 41 votes ahead of the nearest rival. New names considered as possible dark horses include Col H H Street speaker of the lower house and HL Whilfled of the state supreme court.
Helena board meeting reports the resignation of W. M. Biggs as chairman is accepted and air director roles discussed.
Lewis Penwell named executive committee chair defeating Biggs. T K Hammond elected president with C W Cook as vice president and Martin Martin re elected secretary. A widened seven member executive panel replaces five, plus plans for a permanent Helena exhibit building and mineral and agricultural displays.
Winnipeg Man Jan 11. Duluth Henry notorious cattle rustler shot dead in a duel with Canadian mounted police south of Moose Jaw. He had troubled border officials for years and was a frequent source of trouble.
Curtiss sets multiple marks at the aviation meet as crowds cheer. Paulhan maintains honors amid the high speed display and standout performances by Curtiss.
Edgar Smith sustained a head injury and a broken arm after being struck by a propeller while repairing his aircraft. Crowds watched the exhibition flights with excitement as Curtiss received loud applause. Harmon was reportedly prevented from flying due to a conspiracy claim.
Glenn H. Curtiss establishes a world speed record with passengers at 54 miles an hour and breaks the time to reach air in 625 seconds. He also sets a short distance record of 98 feet. Louis Paulhan fails to break the height record, reaching 400 feet, and together with a passenger covers about three and a quarter miles around the field. Edgar Smith is seriously injured after being struck on the head by his propeller.
Cyrus Spangler, a notable Range stockman and Nat 5 kin, shot and killed Lawrence Boland at Range last night. Spangler asserts self defense after a quarrel over a homestead, with witnesses absent. The county attorney and coroner will conduct a inquest in Lewistown as Boland is reportedly unknown to Spangler.
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