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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
9
Prosecution serves notice in a high profile case amid a sweeping move to strike out a mass of defense evidence. The action comes as courthouselaw processes proceed with the contentious evidentiary dispute.
At Boise adjournment of the Steunenberg Haywood case the prosecution warned of motions to strike defense evidence unless promised connecting testimony is provided. Darrow and Richardson foresee further motions as testimony from Orchard’s witnesses faces attack amid allegations of mine owner violence and Pinkerton agents.
A delegation of prominent Eastern newspaper men visited Billings to inspect lands of the Huntley project. The group included A W Page World s Work B H McAdams St Louis Republic A McSween Philadelphia North American W W Germaine Minneapolis Journal F W Ford Boston Transcript James Hornaday Indianapolis News and C J Blanchard reclamation service. They planned to proceed to Cody Wyoming and then to the national park.
New York July 3 President Clowry of the Western Union sent to general superintendents in New York Chicago Atlanta and San Francisco that there is no truth in rumors the company has receded from the June 20 position to Commissioner Neill He says another meeting with Neill last Monday reaffirmed the company will honor the conditions in good faith despite San Francisco strike actions.
A tornado swept Eastern Wisconsin late this afternoon causing extensive damage. Oakdale reports two deaths and the Tunnel Siding railroad station near Elroy on the Omaha road was demolished with the operator fatally hurt and a watchman badly injured.
New York dispatch says President Amador of Panama, with Mrs. Amador and his private secretary, arrived in New York en route to Europe. He praised Panama and its prospects and lauded the work on the isthmus by American engineers.
The Western Federation of Miners adjourned sine die in Denver after June 10 sessions. Denver chosen for next meeting with 222 to 114 vote over Butte, and a $1 assessment to fund the Moyer Haywood Pettibone defense totaling about $45,000. The union pledged no immediate affiliation with either Industrial Workers faction, and invited both sides to a Chicago convention October 14 to seek a new national labor union. Moyer and Haywood, under indictment for Governor Steunenberg’s murder, were kept as president and secretary-treasurer.
A Butte inquest into Dr George H Wells death returned a verdict of death by ptomaine poisoning based on chemist C M Palmers stomach analysis. The inquiry heard from Nurse Mucid Esplin and doctors Biddell Freund Pigot and others, with the autopsy showing no organic disease and lingering doubts about the exact poison. The funeral proceeded with Knights of Pythias escort in Walkerville.
Sir Chen Tung Liang Cheng the Chinese minister said leaving the United States and his American friends was the saddest experience of his life. He spoke in the legation library before departing for San Francisco to sail July 9 for home aboard the Korea. He thanked Americans for their courtesy and kindness during his career in the U.S.
A. McCoy, accused of eight horse theft from J. Devitte’s pasture, escaped Billings City Hospital in a night shirt at an early hour. Sheriff Webb, who shot McCoy during capture, searched for him after discovery at 5 am, with no trace found by night.
In Tangier on July 3 Raisuli the bandit chief captured Caid Gen Sir Henry MacLean, commander of the sultan's bodyguard. MacLean is held at Elkins and treated well while negotiations unfold for Raisuli to obtain a pardon and release. Diplomatic circles watch closely as British authorities await the outcome and ponder possible consequences.
New York reports Inspector McCafferty received a cable from Consul Skinner in Marseilles stating Sargis Sakarian alias Farkian was arrested for involvement in the priest Kaspar death and has made a partial confession. He says he found the body in his room and fled fearing implication. He believes two Armenians Moradian and Fmortan placed the priest in the trunk. he denies knowledge of the murder.
Community events keep the celebration alive in Helena and Harmony as residents enjoy ongoing activities. organizers report broad participation and festive spirit throughout the weekend with music games and local vendors.
The Helena capital celebration drew thousands for a dazzling floral parade led by Miss Mamie Cruse queen of the carnival. Carriages, white horses, and pink floral decorations highlighted a day of parades and a night street jubilee with bands and a masque ball. Tomorrow ends the festivities with multiple events including a Declaration of Independence reading and a wild West show.
San Francisco July 3 Announcement by Eugene E Schmitz that he would seek a fourth mayoral term faces a legal hurdle. Assistant District Attorney Robert Harrison concluded the mayor may be barred from the ballot while his appeal is pending and until final appellate ruling sustains any conviction. Schmitz argues he is not convicted until appellate review is complete and affirmed by the state supreme court.
United States marshals finally served John D. Rockefeller with a federal subpoena in Pittsfield Massachusetts for Chicago federal court appearance on July 6. Rockefeller said he did not know exactly what was wanted and invited the officer to call again near his home. The episode followed two weeks of searching by marshals from Chicago Cleveland New York and Boston for the Standard Oil head in connection with Indiana affairs.
In Wellesley Massachusetts Miss Mary Margaret Swanton 22 of Waltham was killed when an auto wreck caused by avoidance of a collision sent the car over a stone wall and into a tree. Miss Margaret Tarpen and others from Waltham were injured.
San Francisco July 3 Everything is ready for the 45 round heavyweight championship bout between Bill Squires of Australia and Tommy Burns of America to be held tomorrow at Colma. The open air arena seats nearly 10000. Squires predicts a finish before ten rounds and aims to start hard from the bell. Burns trained in open air and plans to wear down Squires for a knockout bid. Betting favors Squires at 7 to 1.
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