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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1903
Page
7
Local briefs note residents visiting Helena and Great Falls, travel to Seattle and San Francisco, and plans for trips to Cheyenne and the Yellowstone. Business and social updates include hospital and professional visits, a new steel bridge near the Madison, and ongoing community activities.
An unknown man fired a . cal revolver at Mrs. James Roberts at 417 West Vite Sina Street Butte. She returned fire with four shots from inside the house as the assailant fled. Neighbors report a similar incident occurred nine months earlier. Police, led by Heeman Olds, investigate while Mrs. Roberts defends her home and keeps watch until her husband returns.
Court adjourned after lengthy legal motions as Judge Clancy weighs a key question on admissibility and potential counterclaims in the Washoe Capper Company case. Attorneys argued over permits and amended pleadings while witnesses await testimony in a high stakes dispute.
Northern Pacific will inaugurate a summer excursion rain service to Twin Bridges and intermediate points. Trains depart Butte every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. returning from Alder at 2:48 p.m. arrive in Butte at 9:00 p.m. Special rates to all points apply on this train only. For details call or write W. Merriman, general agent, Northern Pacific Ry.
Charles Hi from North Dakota says he was detained in Butte for months by county attorney and coerced into remaining in jail. He accepted $35 immediate payment with a promise to cover the rest if he testifies against Tans Jail, and was released on bond after agreeing to appear as a witness. Additionally, a marriage ceremony for Michael Mc Conawhy and Annie Mary Mooney Lens ham was performed with friends and a reception following.
A brief item notes that 18 individuals were dispatched on foot for an organizational task. The report cites no further details about the group, location, or outcome.
A mass meeting is set for next Sunday at 3 0 o clock in Mountain View church to promote a law and order league in Butte. Citizens are invited to join the movement and support organization efforts amid uncertain details and aims.
Community leaders plan to secure observance of gambling laws while inviting people from all faiths to a meeting at Howstone Park. Northern Pacific announces June 12 rail trips from Butte to Mammoth Hot Springs with $1 return via Livingston, plus weekly Gregson Springs specials. Rev W C Round of Elizabeth, N J visits Butte, hosted by J R Russell.
Horace Wille celebrated, firing at William Ollroy, missing his foot. Barnum fled on a horse pursued by Deputy Shortt Bowes. Ollroy’s wounds are described as not serious. Barnum was found two miles out of town and jailed. Judge Peck fined him $100 and ordered coins for concealed weapon use. A second case seeks damages from Barnum.
In Seattle a deadly confrontation occurred when three highwaymen tried to hold up a hotel. Thomas Cunningham was fatally wounded after a brutal struggle with Officer New who rushed to help. James Barton was captured at police headquarters with a bloody mask and many injuries. Mrs Johnson, an elderly landlady, and a guest named Dingham were menaced before the incident ended before 3 am.
General Cassius Clay, 83, faces custody actions at Whitehall over his mental condition. Guards report his home barricaded as doctors seek access and determination of guardianship for his children.
A school teacher Im Maras Sweetzer allegedly tried to assault a girl named Beach. After the girl reported it, a crowd gathered and the sheriff moved the suspect from Marion to avoid violence. His current whereabouts are unknown.
The United States Steel Corporation directors announce a quarterly dividend on common stock and preferred stock. Net earnings for the quarter ending June 30 show a rise over the prior year, with figures detailed in the report. Hazard, Pa. notes include a separate local death case and a customs arrest in San Fernando for misappropriation of government funds.
A petition filed by Attorneys W A Clark and Jesse B Roote seeks permission to sue in the name of John F Davis administrator of Edward A Davis estate against Andrew J Davis for a ninth interest of 385 eleven hundredth of First National Bank stock. Mrs Mary A Davis of Chicago alleges her husband died in 1900 and the Chicago administrator is controlled by A J Butte, hindering action. Lawyers seek a court order authorizing suit with contingent fees and travel notices mention Basin or Boulder trips and railroad sale details.
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