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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
1
The House votes to initiate impeachment against Judge Harney amid heated debate. The move follows allegations of high crimes and misdemeanors and contentious attempts to table the motion, carried by a decisive majority.
Helena dispatch reports a house impeachment resolution targeting Judge KE W Harney of Silver Bow after disbarment testimony. The measure, introduced by Conner, stalled then moved to judiciary committee, with trial by senate needing two thirds. House also considers venue change for prejudiced judges and a company store bill amid committee debates.
The article reports the impeachment resolution against E W Harney judge of Silver Bow county Second district. A five member committee is to draft the impeachment bill and present it before the senate bar for prosecution.
A joint session yields no breakthrough as Republican and Democratic sides in Colo. Raqg Senate stay firm. Governors and officers face push to remap power with threats against co operating officials while a printer is warned of danger for any work for the opposing body.
A. J. Greer, a 25 year old brakeman, was crushed between a locomotive and a passenger car at Eholt near Greenwood British Columbia. He died within half an hour from internal injuries while en route to a hospital. A Montana address found on him prompts efforts to locate his friends or relatives. The incident occurred as he was coupling cars for shunt work in a shed.
Victoria B C January 23 The steamer Miowera brings news of cannibal killings by New Guinea natives following a drought and food shortage. Reports mention two European prospectors killed and eaten and a Dutch constable slain and consumed. Several natives are also reported dead. The Invertochy wreck off Victoria coast totals. crew saved.
The ruling states that the defendant will not be required to pay costs. Canada asserts the decision was appropriate and the matter involved disputed legal questions. No additional parties or dates are detailed in the readable text.
Captain Ward says Canada will not repatriate Cree Indians from Montana and Washington without US payment. negotiations continue. In Red Lodge, Carbon county officers believe the Bridger bank robbery links to a plan to raid Red Lodge using 20 men and steal from three banks, halted by pursuit to Rosebud county where four suspects were captured.
Dublin January 23 Timothy Harrington MP was re-elected Lord Mayor for the third consecutive term. Campaign issues included how King Edward should be received if he visits the city with Harrington opposing the reception and Dowd pledging to follow municipal council opinion.
Descriptive item notes a panther attack and bold Venezuelans resisting in Maracaibo. Mentions Commodore Schr der Pon Suelling Port San Carlos and a large force of five hundred men with a boss. German secretary justifies bombardment and charges Germans with assisting Hebets.
At 2 PM government forces retained Fort San Carlos while German warships continued bombardment. Only Panther docked inside the bar as communication with the fort remained difficult. Maracaibo citizens showed great excitement amid the ongoing action.
Commodore Schecter, commander of the German fleet in Venezuelan waters, reports Fort San Carlos at Maracaibo was attacked on January 17 as the Panther passed the bar. After a half hour cannonade, navigation difficulties forced the Panther to desist. The report notes a later bombardment with Vinces and destruction of the fort.
From Willemstad Curacao the Daily Mail reports German gunboat Panther drew near San Carlos Castillo battery firing a warning shot. The battery replied once more then Panther fired for half an hour before retreating. Vineta then bombarded Fort San Carlos causing serious damage to the fort and nearby houses.
Maracaibo Venezuela January 23 President Arangurean deployed a militia call to arms for citizens aged 16 to 69 to deter a potential German landing at Lake Maracaibo. About 50 men responded immediately.
The former Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador arrived at La Guayra from Puerto Cabello and caused public indignation. Shots were heard as she moved outside the harbor under protection of the British cruiser Tribune.
The Sunday Standard preview touts bright stories and live cartoons on current topics. George Ade fable and Dooley verses anchor the issue with Mugsy’s color-supplement adventures and A. A. Bright’s Civil War battle tale told by Uncle Eph.
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