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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1903
Page
1
Rome reports conflicting readings on Pope Leo XIII as doctors update the Vatican on his heart and breathing. Cardinal Satolli says stimulants keep him alive while others note the illness remains serious and evolving, with private plans for the conclave discussed amid concern and public wagers on the pope’s fate.
A frontier clash erupts as cattlemen led by Hugh Chelsey and Corbett Bennett issue a stark ultimatum to keep Sage Creek and Pryor Mountain sacred to cattle. A mob fires on Brown’s sheep wagon injuring livestock. Brown swears warrants in Bridger for 12 Sage Creek residents.
Professor Mazzoni announces to the Associated Press that the pope’s illness is pneumonia with pleurisy, not kidney inflammation. He says the pope’s kidneys are healthy, urine is normal, and denies an American doctor’s claim of kidney disease.
After a long sleep the pope met Countess Canali and Countess Moroni and asked why Mer. Velpont had not visited. It was explained he was unwell from recent legal excitement and later rumors claimed his death. A report of kidney inflammation is denied by Dr. Magzuni.
Rome July 11 The pope shows a slight improvement in his primary ailment but his kidneys heighten concern as the heart remains at risk. Doctors await further signs as the situation continues to be monitored.
KE Maurer of Butte Montana, 23, suffered severe frostbite during a Yukon trek after breaking through ice before Christmas. He was rescued by Fort Gibson troops, treated by the post surgeon, and his feet were amputated above the ankle. A $100 purse was raised en route.
Rome residents, in spiritualist council, claim to have contacted spirits for news on the pope. The shade of Pope Pius X. allegedly replies that Leo XIII has a tumor in the liver and that a previous cyst reformed after the pope’s operation years ago.
Rome July 11. In view of the pope's serious condition Neapolitans invoke St Gennaro's mitre The mitre is kept in Naples and is said to work miracles in aid of the pope's health.
July 11 reports show seventeen deaths from the heat across the city with thirteen prostrations. Hospitals filled with patients yet rallying as cooler air arrives. A northeast breeze and a thunder shower later lowered temperatures from 104 to 85 degrees by evening, easing the crisis.
Reports from Indiamgolis detail a claimed confession from Canicles about the disappearance of Carrie Mal- Yane. Detectives say the story involves abduction, a toy house confinement, possible murder by ghoul figures, and burial of the body.
July 1 testimony in the Knapp case continued with at least three witnesses declaring Knapp sane. The rebuttal phase resumed in court as more witnesses were asked to address mental state.
A Bluefield report describes a mob of over 26 men in Devon Mingo county who lynched a negro accused of assaulting a 9 year old girl. The mob mutilated him with weapons, chained him to a tree, and tortured him before the girl’s body was shown to the crowd. The account ends as it continues on Page Three.
A historical notice states that Andross was pardoned in connection with a dispute over ownership of a water company. The case centers on who legally held rights to the utility and the resulting resolution.
Governor Toole pardons J H Andross, Helena Water Works cashier convicted of grand larceny, shortening his one year term by about a month. Board of pardons to consider on July 18. findings note repentance and Alaska job offer as factors.
An attempt to blow up the home of Judge KR. VT. Miller with dynamite was made last night in Mountain, Midh. Miller, his wife, and four children were asleep but unharmed as the house suffered severe damage. No motive is known.
Judge Loud ruled the Republican candidates won county seats. Redrick McRae is legal county clerk by nine votes and J Hope is rightly elected county commissioner by 14 votes. Democratic clerk candidate W Pulley and county commissioner candidate N J Humphreys were removed from office but had served pending outcome.
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