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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
12
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William Hesler is jailed after an 8 am fight at Montana Fuel Company stables on East Platinum Street over a shovel. Harry M. Paul, a yardman, is hospitalized with a fractured skull. Hesler admits one punch, claims no shovel blows, while police and doctors dispute the account. Paul is Assyrian, living on East Mercury Street. Hesler, 638 Maryland Avenue resident, says he acted to defend his dignity. Paul regained consciousness by last night, with doctors hopeful for recovery.
In Alpha 20 miles east of Chehalis Washington Victor Smith 18 shot 10 year old Ttta Fink after declaring intent to kill a dog. Smith fled into timber as a posse led by Deputy Sheriff King hunts him. The girl’s prognosis is uncertain but she may recover.
In Madelix Minnesota a bank raid on La Salle bank failed after thieves blew the outer vault door. Mrs Sanderson heard the blast and alerted her husband who fired at the robbers. Citizens joined the defense and fired volleys, forcing the robbers to flee the scene.
United States Consul Winslow notes growing interest from American exporters in Chile. Inquiries to the consulate tripled versus a year ago and U S imports to Chile for the 11 months ending June 30 1907 reached 16 553 982 dollars compared with 9 149 992 379 the prior year, a near 33 percent rise. He predicts further gains for the year ending June 1908 and urges more salesmen to press into the market as Chileans warm to American offerings.
Secretary Gaynald after a Roosevelt conference said the continuation of land fraud investigations will not be discontinued. The session also included the retiring land office commissioner Billinger.
In Butte federal building the master in chancery’s office was cleaned out after a long period of use for the smoke cage. Exhibits including animal organs in stone jars and other items were moved by defendants Waeshoa and Anaconda to trunks and boxes for storage. A social note tells of two sisters arriving to a reception delayed by their farmer father’s funeral, adding local color to the scene.
In Adirondack fastnesses social life is rare and events are planned weeks ahead. A small town landings claxon’s wife faced invitations for a reception at her home, sparking conversation among locals about the event.
In Columbus Ohio on January 13 Perry B Gray the Alabama Democratic lieutenant governor said Republicans have one presidential candidate William A Taft He added the South backs Bryan for the Democratic nomination and believes Taft would beat both in the general election Though a Democrat Gray concedes Taft’s broad appeal and predicts his nomination would ensure victory.
Washington reports railroads subject to a May 1 deadline to sell coal properties have asked the attorney general for a postponement due to the financial unrest. Through R W DeForest of New York the railroads contend enforcing the act would force sales below real value. The attorney general is considering the proposal.
Herbert Farnum of WiNyard was driving northeast of Mead when a horse caused a wreck that broke his neck, death instantaneous. Farnum had married recently, shortly after New Year. A local classified ad hints at luck with a 9 Miss Hart Turner today.
Secretary Taft commits the government to withdraw from Cuba by spring 1908. He notes the census delay and local elections shifting to June, with presidential elections and turnover around March or April 1908. The report, citing Governor Magoon, chronicles American intervention and Cuba’s governance under U S control.
A historical column notes that women frequently visit pubs in London and across England, often with children or husbands, challenging expectations of female drinking. The piece cites early studies on women and family life, highlighting worrying trends and the social impact of public house culture.
Washington Jan 13 the supreme court of the United States upheld the anti liquor law of Kansas by affirming state court decisions in several cases including Fritz Darien of Rhawnes county who was convicted of violation. Darien appealed on a writ of error arguing the law grants discretion to probate judges in permits. The decision was announced by the chief justice with no written opinion.
Paris reports that W H H Leavitt, son in law of William J Bryan, claims his wife contemplates divorce proceedings. Leavitt shows a letter today. Mrs Leavitt and the children are to Cairo for the children’s health, planning to return in April to join him.
Bert Marsh accused by county attorney of grand jury counts in two larceny cases. Complaints allege he collected funds from Laborers and subcontractors on the Milwaukee grade and Allen Gold Mining Co, then failed to remit about 90 and 170 dollars. Peterson and Missala identified Marsh as the one who received payment on their checks. Marsh did not appear at the county attorney’s office. warrants issued. Cred Wilson charged with petty larceny for taking 24 dollars from a restaurant cash register. He is sought by Justice Rhonde’s court and a warrant stands.
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