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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
13
Littleton outlines the defense as the trial of Thaw moves quickly. The proceedings focus on mer case details and the timetable for testimony, with courtroom strategy emerging as the defendant seeks to challenge the prosecution narrative.
New York January 15 The Thaw trial moved swiftly as defense attorney Littleton announced new evidence aimed at proving Harry K Thaw was insane at the time he killed Stanford White. He pledged doctors and nurses from Europe and childhood teachers would testify to a predisposition toward insanity while prosecutors objected to links between White and Thaw's wife. The judge sustained several objections and the witness link to Mrs Thaw was limited. The first defense evidence, likely medical, is expected tomorrow with Garvan opening for the state.
Nevada lawmakers gathered in Carson City for a special session called by Governor Sparks, set to convene tomorrow. Goldfield leaders and other supporters push for troops or a ranger unit to keep peace in the southern camp, with bills to request federal barracks and to establish a Texas style ranger plan under Assemblyman Williams. Sheriff Ingalls and Goldfield Miners’ Union President McKinnon are on hand, testimony in federal injunctions likely shaping the bills.
Dispatches from The Hague report Dutch troops seized the rebel stronghold on Flores in a hard fight. One hundred thirty natives were killed and most chiefs surrendered. Dutch casualties were minimal.
The US Court of Appeals issues a decree allowing American Smelting and Refining to operate its Murray lead smelter up to 1,500 tons daily excluding flux and fuel, with limits on sulphide content and sulphur. The company also commits to an extensive flue and bag house system to control emissions. The Murray plant has been processing ore from Utah and six neighboring states.
A fire at Rheads opera house in Boyertown Pennsylvania during a St John’s Lutheran Sunday school benefit killed nearly a hundred and left many injured. An oil lamp accident, an explosion, and a stampede caused massive fatalities and injuries as rescuers rushed to aid victims and secure the scene.
Vancouver city council asked the city solicitor to rule on powers to disarm Japanese guards amid Alderman McMillan's claim of an organized armed presence in Japantown. He said residents are stopped searched on private property and on the street, and warned that shifting guards signal a growing system.
Denver January 13 Vice President and General Manager Mohler stated in Denver that Union Pacific has not considered removing its flagmen. He said other protection systems must be safely substituted before any discontinuation.
Ten people were injured when three dynamite bombs exploded, damaging a six story building on East Sixty Fourth Street in New York. The injured were taken to Flower Hospital.
In San Francisco a pivotal conference occurred this afternoon in the district attorney’s office among District Attorney William H. Langdon Special Agent William J Burns and Abraham Ruef former political boss The session centered on the graft prosecutions tied to 441 indictments and Ruefs future The former boss emerged at 530 pm saying he would say nothing about the meeting and appeared to have endured a severe ordeal
Visalia Cal Jan 13 News of the death of Mark Perkins a prominent mine owner of Mexico and former Visalia resident was received by his parents. On Jan 2 Perkins and nine Mexicans were ambushed by Yaquis near Sonora Mex and massacred with one Mexican escaping. Further details have not been learned.
Spokane report says Henry Beythan, 34, shot and killed his sister-in-law Miss Rhoda Norton, 20, at the Norton home in Lane Idaho and then killed himself. The couple had moved from Saginaw, Michigan, recently while Norton worked in a sawmill. The motive remains unknown.
Yreka California January 13 Sheriff Richardson of Harney county Oregon arrived to take Morgan Pressley back for cattle stealing committed there. Pressley has been held in custody for a week after being arrested by Deputy Sheriff Henry Gieney near Edgewood where he has lived a retired life. He will go north tomorrow.
Nev. rescuers reached solid ground at noon after a 9 man advance on the Alpha shaft. They expect to reach rock formation in about 10 feet, ending cavern danger. Foreman Gallagher predicts release of the men in about two weeks.
In St Petersburg on January 13 the General Stoessel trial continued with testimony about Port Arthur surrender. Colonel Kvostoff testified Japanese terms were accepted without discussion due to time limits. Other officers argued the garrison defended Fort Nox and the Eagles Nest to the end, countering Smyrnoff’s claims of abandonment.
Secretary Taft writes to the president urging expansion of the Panama Canal locks from 100 to 110 feet. The change would cost about 5 million dollars more but aligns with naval plans for larger future battleships.
Rome dated January 13 reports the pope appointing Cardinal Francesco Segna to lead the index office. Observers describe Segna as reactionary in his tendencies and likely to push conservative policies in church governance.
Several hundred delegates arrived for the national woolgrowers convention in Helena with additional trains bringing in more. Governor Toole will deliver the welcome, with Frank J. Hagenbarth of Idaho to respond. Governors Brooks of Wyoming Gooding of Idaho Chamberlain of Oregon participate. Albuquerque seeks next meeting.
A record Fergus county contingent, including many woolgrowers and numerous professionals and businessmen, departed Lewistown today by train to attend the wool growers convention in Helena.
In Deming New Mexico on January 13 Martin Amador was hanged for murdering his common law wife. He faced the doom without fear, smoking a cigarette as the sheriff prepared the black cap. His accomplice Magdelene Sabolloz, sentenced for killing a child in an attempted shooting, saw her execution commuted to life imprisonment.
New Orleans dated January 13 reports seventeen people arrested across North Louisiana for taking part in the Chathamville labor riot. A Bulgarian was killed and several wounded as workers opposed wage cuts at lumber mills. Suspects are held in various jails for safety.
A receiver for insolvent California Safe Deposit and Trust likely to be appointed by Judge J H Coffey amid a three-way nomination. Nominees include Gustave Brenner, E J Lebreton, and Charles Cushing with a $1,000,000 bond. Coffey warned against excessive counsel and said he will appoint a responsible man based on judgment, not suggestions.
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