Debate Over Criminal Practice Measure Begins in Senate
Helena January 19 The first session debate centered on Meyers bill senate bill No 21 to regulate granting new trials and reversing judgments in criminal cases. Senator Long opposed it as dangerous and likely to miscarriage justice while Senator Meyer urged passage citing judges and bar support and endorsement from Judge Winston.
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Assassin Seen by a Minister Tonight
A minister glimpsed a would‑be assailant for a minute before the figure vanished into darkness. Police launched a routine canvass and pursues leads as investigators review security footage and witness statements.
Thrilling inquest over Hancock murder in Helena
The Helena inquest into Hancock's murder revealed a web of intrigue including high grading of ore, alleged lovers of Mrs. Hancock, midnight callers, and a possible link to S S Walker. Witnesses placed Walker in a saloon after 10, with others supporting the alibi, while letters with a photograph of Mrs. Hancock were sent to a colored man.
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Rhys Convicted in Check Forgery Case
J. H. Rhys was found guilty of passing a worthless twenty four dollar check signed by C. S. Jackman at a Butte business house on July 11, 1908. The jury fixed a five year penitentiary sentence to be pronounced next Saturday by Judge Donlan.
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Warren to Carry Montana Electoral Returns in Washington
Helena reports Judge Henry N. Blake received Montana electoral returns for president and vice president. General Warren, recuperating from a broken arm, says he will travel to Washington with the official Montana electors to deliver the three electoral votes for Taft, even if carried on a stretcher.
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Fire Wipes Messina Ruins as Warships Signal Alarm
A serious fire sweeps the earthquake ruins of Messina with flames centered at the Pennesi palace. Soldiers battle the blaze as wind fans the fire and a heroic Duke of Genoa rescues a demented woman seeking her husband. No victims reportedyet.
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Ambassador Griscom Delivers Relief Funds to Archbishop Ireland
On January 19 in Rome Ambassador Griscom presented five thousand dollars from the American relief fund for earthquake sufferers. The Archbishop will add the money to the pope's fund or dispense it as he sees fit through the dissolving committees.
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House adopts resolution on Willett speech disposition
In Washington on January 14 the House adopted a resolution by Representative Hughes to appoint a special committee to report what disposition should be made of Willett of New Yorks speech attacking the president given in the House yesterday.
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Volcanic Eruption Damages Luzon Farmland and Roads
Reports from Manila describe Lagnas volcano in Tayabas province erupting between 8 and 9 p m causing widespread damage. No deaths reported though fields highways and bridges were ruined and torrents of water rushed down the mountain side. The eruption followed loud detonations and rumblings heard earlier in the day.
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Bank Robbery in Hadar Exacts $2000 Loot
In Hadar Nebraska on January 19 robbers dynamited the Farmers State Bank safe and escaped with about $2000. The investigation targets the crime scene at Hadar. Police and locals search for the suspects and any clues left behind.
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Libel Inquiries on in Two Cities
Washington: another in Whew York. Unclear text lists libel inquiries linked to two cities with partial, disjoint wording.
Grand jury subpoenas reveal libel case against World newspaper
Federal grand jury in New York hears of a libel case tied to the Panama Canal purchase reports by the World. Willam J. Dempsey named as witness. Stimson and Jerome consultants weigh action. Witness M. Engelman linked to Paris investigations for the Democratic national committee.
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Government Attorneys in Optimistic Frame of Mind
Washington reports show federal grand jury still probing libel in the Panama Canal purchase. Witnesses include Douglas Robinson and Charles P. Taft, while correspondents and papers connect to World and Indianapolis News. A District of Columbia indictment is anticipated as legal precedents shift.
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Lands Return to Government as Railroad Surrenders Acreage
Secretary Garfield said Northern Pacific will give up 19 000 acres of Montana mineral land wrongly classified as non mineral. The surrender follows a investigation by a Montana group alleging improper influence on mineral classification to obtain valuable lands. Most lands are in the Helena district with a few cases awaiting adjustment.
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