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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
12
Two policemen were assaulted during a saloon disturbance. Auerbae and Choinlere faced rough treatment as officers tried to quell the melee. Pinkham, more seriously injured, resisted arrest and later attacked fellow prisoners in the jail corridor before being placed in the dungeon.
Sheriff James G B Furey revoked J T Pixon’s humane society deputy badge accusing him of misusing authority for illegal aims. A sworn affidavit and an accuser’s testimony prompted the action. Dixon denies any wrong and demands a full investigation.
The Eastern Star Ruth chapter plans a March 19 anniversary at the Masonic hall for Masons only. Male members will handle arrangements with a fine programme of entertainment, aiming to celebrate the order’s anniversary in a dignified manner. CITIZENS' COAL CO offers Kemmerer, Rock Springs, Rocky Fork and Gebo coal on short notice via phone 388.
Judge Harney ruled in a long running suit over 160 acres near the southeast city line known as Johns Addi n. Johns holds the land by forty years under home and deed from Pawre company. The government questioned the patent as fraudulently obtained and work requirements not met. The court sustained a demurrer and sent the case back, with debate over ejectment and mining purposes.
A young woman was arrested after a dispute over a shawl borrowed from a landlady in Anaconda and taken to Butte. She claims she borrowed the shawl to avoid cold and expects the matter to be settled out of court. Murphy is due to appear in Judge Boyle's court.
A quarrel over sacks between Elvers and Rosenbaum at South Main led to an arrest and an alleged assault. Rosenbaum, L. Mande, and Joseph Gibbons are named as witnesses. Elvers faces future court appearance before Judge Boyle with deposit posted.
London dated January 28 Lord Kitchener reports continued Boer activity since January 21 General Methuen's Yeomanry suffered eight killed five wounded and 41 captured near Rietatel Western Transvaal all released later Bruce Hamilton pursued Boers around Ermelo dispersing a laager at Nelspan Boer losses two killed four wounded and four captured including de Villiers de Jaager and Ladewate de Jaager Colonel Plumer captured 56 Boers.
Field Cornet Bodes command quarrered while the question of surrender is discussed. Hodes and three followers surrendered. The week’s Boer losses totaled 31 killed, 20 wounded, 322 taken prisoners and 53 surrendered across ongoing engagements.
Special Dispatch reports in Helena that Attorney General Donovan is relieved of any further duty in the Montana Ore Purchasing case. The resignation or redistribution of duties marks a formal end to his involvement in the matter.
The court today resolved the attorney general report and relieved the AG of further duty. Phil Harrington versus the Butte and Boston, tied to a card game dispute seven years ago, seeks payment on a cashed check. The case has seen multiple trials and a 1839 Supreme Court reversal. Judge Henry C. Smith filled in as Chief Justice Brantly was disqualified. The court also heard Tinkle v Griffin et al from Flathead County on bond election legality.
Reports say the steamers Boyaca and another steamer left the port to break the Agua Dulce blockade while the revolutionary fleet lingered near Chorrera. General Pinto with 2900 men moved from Call to Bogota to reinforce government troops in the capital.
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