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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1901
Page
1
James McArthur convicted of first degree murder after jurors found him guilty at 5:34 p.m. The judge set sentencing for next Wednesday at noon. McArthur to be kept in custody in Anaconda amid high court tensions.
The trial of McArthur progressed through morning and afternoon sessions with Prosecution and Defense arguing before Judge Clements. The courtroom was crowded and attentive, McArthur appearing pale and focused as the jury was charged amid tense atmosphere and changing prospects.
The trial with testimony from about 37 witnesses traced McArthur and Dotson from Washington gulch on January 5 to the Berry ranch in Bitter Root. The jury returned guilty verdict at 5:50 pm after deliberations, with sentencing set for next Wednesday at noon.
A list of 100 names was drawn to form the jury for Clinton Dotson, with the trial set to begin next Wednesday. Numerous witnesses are expected, and a large number of visitors have been in town this week.
Two laborers on Briggs and Ellis ranch fought in a bad lands house using a knife and scissors. They were captured after escaping into brush by Yellowstone and jailed. both sustained painful but non fatal wounds. Names withheld pending identification.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Great Falls July 13 8 Matt Kreim a 23 year old worker for Alex Kerr near Ulm was killed instantly by a bolt while driving a wagon to Kerrs home. The team and wagon remained intact and an inquest at Great Falls returned a verdict consistent with the facts. Near Stanford another bolt struck William Hughes freight wagon killing eight horses and a horse he led while stunning him but leaving him unharmed.
John A. Hinsey, embroiled in endowment rank affairs, resigns from the Knights of Pythias board of control after a secret session of the Knights of Khorassan. Frank H. Clarke becomes imperial prince. John H. Holmes named imperial basha. Hinsey accuses Supreme Chancellor Fethers and followers of animus, denying any personal use of endowment funds.
After three days of talks between American Sheet Steel, American Steel Hoop and American Tin Plate companies and the Amalgamated Association, no agreement was reached. President Shaffer ordered a strike affecting about 150 900 workers, with initial mill walkouts and plans to extend to other US Steel mills if needed.
The University of Pennsylvania crew beat Trinity College Dublin on Glens Bay to Castle Lough bay in smooth water, finishing 20 lengths ahead in 16 minutes 20 seconds. Trinity led briefly before Penn took the lead. Penn will sail to New York on the Vaderland from Southampton on July 20.
Governor Shaffer orders a general strike affecting about 150000 workers as a nationwide fight begins tomorrow. The move targets multiple industries and follows a high-stakes labor dispute amid mounting tensions.
Spokane reports a Rossland board of trade letter denounces the miners action calling the strike illegally ordered arguing the charter requires two thirds of members vote and suggesting a split may occur as hundreds return to work. Reading scene notes a Grand Opera House meeting of striking Philadelphia Reading railway employees lasting past midnight.
Announcement says engineers firemen trainmen linemen and repairmen join the strike to paralyze the Reading system. Trainmen may ally to halt the road unless the company settles immediately.
At 2 30 p m today the 2600 striking iron company employees accepted Vice President Sminh terms. The strike is called off and workers will return when the company is ready. Old contracts were disposed of as work dried up during the nine week stoppage. Immediate orders are expected as the iron trade booms.
Scranton July 12 Judge Kelly on the Lackawanna railroad's application granted an injunction against P D McAndrew and 59 other striking Car Builders union members. They are restrained from interfering with the company property or molesting men now working in the shops.
Governor Charles H. Allen and his wife depart Porto Rico on the Mayflower for New York. A large crowd gathers at the wharf to bid farewell. Officials say he does not plan to return and may enter diplomatic service.
Ned Hartley Copeland, formerly a trusted teller at the Nebraska National Bank in Omaha, shot and killed A P Rogers on a Union Pacific train near Rawlins Wyoming. Copeland left Omaha in 1899 for a summer vacation and has not been heard from since. He was in charge of Burlington & Missouri River railroad deposits and a $10,000 shortage arose after his departure. The shortage was partly made good by Copeland’s brother in law and his bondsmen. A pond company as surety has hunted for him. detectives track him with help from a fraternal order and notes of possible contact from the Pacific coast.
A. P. Rogers, employed by Swift & Co. transporting poultry from St. Joseph to San Francisco, was killed by N. P. Copeland on a Union Pacific train near Wamsutta Wyoming. Rogers left St. Joseph two weeks ago in charge of a car of poultry. he had no family. Copeland was unknown locally.
Francisco Crispi, the celebrated Italian statesman, is seriously ill in Naples as of July 12. His condition is reported as grave and authorities await further medical updates.
Standard staff reports Sheriff Benner and Griffith with about 49 men converge near Gills ranch Belknap reservation hunting train robbers. They camped near Bear Paw peel ranch and plan a two week pursuit if needed. Rumors link two women to the robbery and robbers’ horses found near Gills ranch await authentication.
Actions of the high handed General have stirred anger among citizens. Calls grow for his recall as protests flare in the city of Kitchener amid growing unrest and pressure on authorities.
London reports rising public discontent over Lord Kitchener's leadership as censorship fuels debate about a possible replacement by General Sir Bindon Blood. The article notes liberal party divisions, proposed cabinet reshuffles, and calls for reorganizing the military system amid ongoing war setbacks.
Paris July 13 M Bantose-Dumont the Brazilian aeronaut made the official balloon attempt for the 100000 franc prize offered by Henry Deutsch. He started from Parc de Mudon and reached the Eiffel Tower in a quarter of an hour before circling and heading back. A lack of motive power forced a descent at Boulogne, with further trials planned later.
Pat Crowe of Bt Joseph has sent a $260 draft to W Brewster, Kansas City attorney, via J buro South Africa. The funds repay a long owed fee Crowe had been paying over years.
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