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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
12
A Butte report describes a prolonged Syrian celebration on East Mercury street for Michael brother of Joseph and the daughter of George. Dancers perform oriental steps as a tom-tom tunes and crowds cheer with singing and laughter.
Fort Benton’s E J Kelley visits Butte for a few days while George M Hatch of Bic Timber is among rivals at the Finlen. A daughter was born to the wife of Daniel Dougherty of East First street. A marriage license was issued to George Yursinich and Annie Soodia of Meaderville. Robert D Grant, ex Parrot manager, visits from British Columbia en route to Bale Lake then New York and Boston. County hospital plumbing contract awarded to I Kruger for 4922 with 2500 bond posted by A F Bray and D J Hennessy. work to begin within 20 days after turnover.
Mrs Addie K Richardson's defense began in Minttebure Missouri for the murder of her husband Frank W Richardson in Savannah. The day featured testimony from four year old Johnnie Richardson about accompanying his mother late at night to find his father and his return home with Mrs Richardson. corroboration came from Gertrude Grant and the hotel proprietor. Clergy Rev John Atwill and Rev A R Hunt and Peter Christensen, a grand juror, testified to her good character.
Cheyenne Wyoming January 23 Tom Horn the scout Indian fighter and stock detective was held for trial on first degree murder after a preliminary hearing. Prosecution witnesses testified Horn admitted killing William E Nickell and tied his crimes to past assassinations including Ranchman William Powell and Charles Lewis.
Word reached the U S marshal's office that two highwaymen captured after the Anadarko shootout that killed Smith and Bock. The Jan event tied to Guthrie Oklahoma reporting.
Late this afternoon a Kaw county sheriff and a posse captured two men fitting the description of the highwaymen who killed Anadarko officers. The suspects, named Cooper and Charles Moffit, were hiding near Newkirk, 15 miles northwest, and are jailed there. A third assailant is known to be severely wounded.
A Cheyenne report to the Deseret News states the body of W C Johnson was located in the Douglas Wyoming water works reservoir. He had vanished days earlier and is believed to have died by his own hand during a temporary lapse into insanity. Johnson formerly resided in Florida and was once very wealthy.
Col. Gilbert Bentley a wealthy timber owner from Big Bandy valley was shot dead in a pistol duel with Riley Ramsey over a long standing grudge. Ramsey surrendered to authorities.
Robert McKitridge, a wealthy fee dealer, died after being shot by his brother William during a feud tied to business interests. The incident occurred in Chicago with the fatal wound leading to the man's death tonight.
Berlin reports Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia selected about 50 gifts for Americans he will meet in the United States. Items include diamond encrusted boxes, engraved cups, cigarette cases, compasses, and a jeweled bracelet for Miss Alice Roosevelt. Royal gifts to the president and Rear Admiral Evans are possible. An editorial argues Germany seeks no political ventures in the Western Hemisphere, warning against colonial zeal.
William Corbett, about 65, of the Lowland district near Butte, appeared in district court in Boulder for a sanity examination. Judge Parker and a three doctor commission found him insane and sent him to Warm Springs. He had claimed voices under his tongue and attempted self harm with strychnine and an axe following years of withdrawal and odd behavior.
Helena January 3 Judge Hiram Knowles overruled the demurrer by H L Maury the Butte lawyer against whom disbarment has been instituted by Alexander Johnston of Butte The judge ordered the petition set for hearing January 28 Johnston asserted Maury misrepresented a judgment to obtain 4000 through fraud Maury contesting jurisdiction argued through his counsel Judge Knowles held jurisdiction and that Maurys act was an illegal use of court process The decision ends with the judge saying he would set a precedent if needed and directing an answer by Jan 28
The Times editorial says American eagerness to forgive governments that misjudged the Spanish-American War should prevail. It notes Americans seek friendship but require the facts, and that only official correspondence could impugn Lord Cranborne’s statements. London cites M. Hanotaux and Britain's readiness to publish with joint consent.
Washington reports Emperor William approved engagement plans for Prince Henry’s visit. The route will span Chattanooga to Milwaukee and St. Louis to Boston while the prince rests Sunday in New York and visits Grant's tomb. He arrives in Washington Monday with a cavalry guard and artillery battalion.
The imperial yacht Hohenzollern arrived at Gibraltar today with its commander visiting the governor. After a brief reembarkation the vessel resumed its journey to New York.
Foreign ministers in Pekin have achieved equality with the Chinese emperor as representatives of sovereign powers. Audiences yesterday were held in the inner hall of the Far City where the emperor sat with ministers. The event marks a historic shift in international relations with China.
John Diehl of Guttenberg New Jersey with a wooden leg tricks a shoe clerk by asking for button shoes then unfastening the limb and pulling off the old shoe to shock the clerk. The clerk reacts in disbelief as Diehl jokes about punning on his leg while a porter starts for an ambulance.
New York January 23. The American Sugar trust and independent refineries advanced all grades of refined sugar by 10 points.
County attorney filed information against Thomas Murray known as One-armed Murray charging him with rescuing a prisoner and a prior felony. The case recalls his brother James Murray’s arrest for robbery and a prior three year term for grand larceny. Other matters include divorce actions and a restraining order dispute in Butte court.
A Chicago weather message predicting a 20 degree drop Friday morning reaches Butte. Locals report three days of steadily colder temperatures and a brisk winter here with sleighing and skating. Early readings show thermometers near two below and eight above.
Tacoma capitalists form a company to build a railway freight car plant in Tacoma using Washington fir. Initial capacity set at 10 cars daily with 0 to 30 skilled workers. Some output to be shipped to Japan in knock-down form.
Madame Patti ranks her most prized autograph as the Victoria gift praising Adelina Patti with a line about a sweet voice, calling her the richest woman. Miss Cayenne replies that realism in drama is not approved and actors should not mirror real life.
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