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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
14
The readable portion notes the infant son of Mr and Mrs Doherty with a reference to Jerry Shea and a funeral or memorial sequence. It mentions Suva Place tomorrow morning and a procession to St Atkins chapel with services at 3.
The funeral for the late Mrs Mary A Hughes will be held this day at the family residence 10 DelegE Josephs Church where the mass will be celebrated at 3 30 o clock.
An elderly gypsy woman from Logan tells how Mabel Palmer, 18, was allegedly killed by Burt Smith after a fierce romance ended in marriage plans. The grandmother describes a chloroformed assault and a death pact theory as the inquest is set for 9 AM in Butte.
Andrew L. Lininger died last night at Murray hospital from burns after 8,800 volts swept through his body Sunday noon. He was near the Braund house adjusting the Independent Telephone line when his foot caught the wire, removal took 20 minutes. The body was so hot that workers blistered their hands carrying him to a taxicab. If he had lived he would have been paralyzed for life. Acting Coroner Doran to hold an inquest.
American Consul Edwards and Northwestern railroad officials faced armed guards in a Chi Fuahia office clash as Col. Orozco intervened to release detained staff. Officials claimed British-owned Northwestern line faced no blame while Orozco’s forces moved his headquarters northward from Encinillas toward Gallego or Moctezuma.
Telegrams from Colonia Morelos report critical conditions for Mormon colonists in Sonora and Agua Prieta. Rebels threaten, troops looted stores, horses stolen, and food scarce as colonists arm for defense. Generals Orozco and Sanjines discuss protection and mobilization amid deteriorating safety.
The Darrow trial scene features prosecutor bids to brand witness Denten as a criminal. Judge Hutton denies the move and restores order after loud exchanges among Rogers Ford and others. Harriman testifies, denying bribe involvement in the McNamara case and saying he never saw Franklin or Darrow that morning. Harriman, once a Los Angeles mayoral candidate, is noted as assisting in the McNamara defense. An English mine horse, recently surfaced, had not seen daylight for 21 years.
The National Education Association voted to expunge all references to stuffing charges against Chicago teachers who allegedly enrolled in other states to secure votes for Ella Flagg Young. Secretary Shepard defended the charges as based on technicalities, while Young denied personal wrongdoing and urged the matter be dropped. The election of officers was set for the next day.
A six year old boy Donald Cromwell was shot and killed at Higgins Ranch two miles south of Missoula when a resident, Smith, fired upon a basement intruder after hearing noises. The boy and his mother had just returned from a fishing trip. the child died at Sisters' Hospital. Cromwell was an instructor at local public schools.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Iena reports a July meeting to decide primaries and whether progressives will send delegates to Chicago for the Roosevelt convention or nominate a full state ticket. Friends of Senator Dixon back a state slate with candidates for county and legislative seats. The outcome may affect Dixon's political standing even if Roosevelt wins the state.
Patrolman Don Shovlin is dangerously ill at his home on 1127 Chicago Street with Brights disease. His recovery seems doubtful as he was taken ill abruptly. The same morning Mrs Mary Ann Hughes wife of Patrolman P J Hughes died at 10 Delaware Avenue after a brief illness. She was 48, a native of Illinois who had lived in Butte 28 years. Surviving relatives include a son John two sisters Mrs McDonald and Sister Marietta of Leavenworth and her mother Mrs William Moyle of Butte. She belonged to the Knights and Ladies of Security. The funeral will be held.
HH. F. Bartelis, manager of Union Coal, was thrown from his buggy when his horse started to run away. He was found semi conscious and rushed to Murray hospital with a broken leg and minor bruises.
Governor Wilson traveled from Sea-Birt to the state capitol for Governor's day and met Samuel Gompers and AFL officials. Earlier a major fire devastated Thousands Islands Park in Watertown and St Lawrence, destroying Columbian and Wellesley hotels, most of the business district, and about 200 cottages.
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