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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
1
E L Bonner died of heart failure while seated in an automobile near his Missoula home. He collapsed as he attempted to start or adjust the vehicle, the incident occurring at his residence.
Edward L. Bonner a well known Montana pioneer businessman died suddenly of heart failure while riding in his automobile in South Missoula. The car had just arrived from the East and he had been testing it after recovering from a prior heart attack. He spoke with Professor Elrod then started the car and collapsed, the steering causing a sharp turn before his death. Funeral plans place his burial in Missoula and later Deer Lodge, as Mrs. Bonner is ill. Bonner, born August 18, 1834 in Orwell New York, had strong ties to Missoula and Wall Street financiers alike.
Bonner native of New York moved to Oregon then Washington and built Missoula and Deer Lodge ventures. He led Bonner’s ferry on the Coeur d’Alene trade, helped found Missoula Mercantile, Big Blackfoot Milling, and amassed regionwide lumber contracts. He served as Northern Pacific receiver and was active in Montana Republican circles. He married in Walla Walla. his son and two daughters survived. burial planned for Deer Lodge.
A devastating fire damp explosion at Cambria Steel mine near Westmont, Johnstown, Pa, traps hundreds. Officials fear more than 150 escape, with as many as 450 miners believed inside. Rescue attempts are overwhelmed by toxic gases. several officials and workers succumb before exit.
Queen Alexandra opened the coronation bazaar at Regent's Park in aid of the hospital for sick children. American stalls organized by Mrs. Choate featured jewels and art with high value pieces lent by J P Morgan and others, while police halted raffles deemed illegal.
In Grand Forks North Dakota Thomas Walsh a wealthy farmer was killed last Saturday night. His body was found with three bullet holes after his nephew noticed the dog acting strangely at the home of Walshs nephew. Authorities suspect horse stealing motive and searched for a farm laborer named Ross who vanished days ago with a large reward offered.
Harvey Logan, jailed with a prisoner showing a skin outbreak not yet diagnosed as smallpox, fears contact and confinement. About 18 other inmates were near the patient. Logan remains ill at ease, with constant guards and restricted visitation as summer heat intensifies his distress.
Sheriff Cudihee announced at midnight that Tracy is believed hidden in Auburn with surround lines forming. The plan calls for daybreak hounds and a concerted assault if the fugitive does not escape. Witness Michael Dolan claims Tracy was seen near Auburn, with two women confirming a rifle sighting on the county road.
Harry Tracy forced FE M Johnson to buy a revolver and ammunition at Tacoma, bound the Johnsons to cook breakfast, and warned of murder if warned authorities. Tracy trailed through Kent, Renton, Woodin, and Seattle, pressing Johnson to arm and finance his flight as deputies pursued him. Continued on Page Eight.
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