Case Fails to Substantiate Horse Theft Claim in Meaderville
In Meaderville a horse theft case involving George Clinton and George R. Parker collapsed as title disputes proved too tangled for a criminal action. Clinton testified he shared ownership, claiming he found and cared for the roan gelding after it wandered from Parker. The judge discharged Clinton and exonerated his bonds. Mrs. Johanna Foley suffered a serious fall on East Broadway when a prankish wire across the sidewalk tripped her. she is under medical care with no broken bones. Police traced Cunningham from Denver to Butte after a bad check at a hotel and bank, amid uncertainty over intent. Funeral remembrances marked a quiet close to the city’s recent troubles as officers report disorder has ended.