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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1901
Page
2
A sensational tale about a lynching becomes a subject of dispute as editors push back on sensational framing. Critics accuse the report of exaggeration and seek corrections to reflect verified facts and responsible reporting ethics.
A Great Falls dispatch debunks a Helena rumor that three horse thieves known as Bucking DU were hanged near Judith, calling the tale a fake started as a joke and spread by chance. No corroborating reports reach Havre or Great Falls authorities, or the Great Northern posse.
A witness near the alleged lynching site reported passing through Big Sandy at noon. A prominent local businessman there wired the Standard that the hanging of three horse thieves was a fake and treated the tale as a joke with no truth to it.
Ex Governor Mc Connell, now United States Indian Inspector, accused Grenell of taking part in a war dance at the Blackfeet agency and of contributing to Mrs Big Nose. Grenell denies the war dance, calls the affair improper, and says funds went to a skin tepee for an Eastern museum. Commissioner Jones backs Grenell, saying Mc Connell’s report is unfounded.
Helena July 16 The secretary of the interior issued a decision affecting mining claims in Granite county The Hope Mining company sought a patent for Fraction lode but was ruled in laches The department upheld earlier rulings and held the company waived its rights due to delay Yet it may start patent proceedings anew if desired
Judge Clements grants Ida Brown default judgment in her divorce from Charles H. Brown filed in Missoula. She alleges extreme cruelty including choking and threats with a knife and seeks custody of their minor child. Decree awaits if the husband does not appear to resist.
Dennis O Brien a saloon keeper in East Helena was held to the district court today on a charge of violating the gambling law for allowing a nickel in the slot machine to operate. Dan Hurd who faced the same charge was discharged for lack of evidence.
In Helena on July 16 petitions were filed in the United States court by Thomas E. Bonnell a miner of Butte with liabilities of 946 and assets 147 and by Ethel O Bruce of Stevensville Breversonville? who owes 1200 on a joint promissory note She is noted as one of the first women in the state to seek bankruptcy relief.
Washington July 16 Superintendent A W Machen said the story of a new division with headquarters in St Paul covering Minnesota the Dakotas and Montana was too strong. He met with Congressman Stevens but no definite conclusion was reached. He noted Representative Fletcher in Minneapolis is raising objections.
Montana reports show hot weather hindering crops in several regions though overall conditions remain favorable. Irrigation is widespread, haying underway, and grain headed in many areas with expectations of an average statewide yield. Discrepancies exist in Yellowstone valley and Wilsey where water scarcity damages or threatens crops.
Helena July 4. Four counties Cascade Carbon Broadwater and Custer have not sent their assessment reports to the state board of equalization hindering its ability to act. The board faces limited powers per a prior supreme court decision and may only suggest corrections to county boards. Cascade reports a county valuation of 13 244 732, up 1 041 ous from last year, while Silver Bow leads and Lewis and Clark follows. The Cascade county and Lewis and Clark boards face protests over assessments including Canyon Ferry dam valuation.
Homeowners balk at scrubbing costs after work, but our crew covers the mess. Our painting team finishes clean and leaves no extra cleanup bill, ensuring value and convenience.
A proposed large dam across the Missouri River faces no action from the governing board. No decisions have been made on the project and the plan remains pending.
Dillon July 16 The Dillion Furniture company won the contract to furnish the new normal dormitory building. The executive board approved durable polished oak throughout with special furniture in the reception room and parlor. Beds are white enameled iron with doubles. A library study desk chairs and rockers, plus rugs, will adorn rooms and halls. Dining serves about 50. kitchen modeled after top hotel standards. Two large basement laundry drying rooms planned. Brick work up to second story. roof expected by month end.
Samuel A. Gaylord of Gaylord Blessing & Co testified in a bankruptcy hearing that the brokerage firm was practically insolvent for two years and used customer funds for operations. He described fake book entries, misused accounts with relatives and an insane man’s name, and disclosed missing collateral tied to promissory notes. The firm faced about 150000 dollars in bonds and over 6000 NY shares, with debts near 200000 dollars due to self induced speculation.
Dillon July 16 The drought across Kansas Missouri Indian Territory and Oklahoma hurts the range horse trade. Anderson Bros halted shipment of 20 head planned for this week placing them in pastures and will sell in carload lots later. The market downturn hits the heavy buyers hard but they remain hopeful.
A six to seven man gang attacked Ressler and Ashbrooke bank in Alexandria, Licking county, around 1 AM. They used four dynamite charges to blast the vault, missed a $1,500 outer vault package, and fought residents for an hour before fleeing in two stolen buggies. About $800 remained in the strong box. insurance covers the loss.
Great Falls July 16 The grand lodge of the Scandinavian Brotherhood elected officers for the coming year and decided to form a ladies auxiliary under the grand lodge. Officers named include President George Brolin Anaconda Vice President O Krogh Butte Grand Secretary Charles Horton Missoula Grand Treasurer A J Johnson Great Falls Chaplain J K Jackson Butte Grand Conductor George F E Edman Belt Inside Guard C F Link Wallace Idaho Outside Guard E Erickson Butte. Delegates will take a pleasure trip to Rainbow Falls before returning home tomorrow.
London July 16 The Bank of England announced the withdrawal of 3 million pounds in Indian 3 percent stocks. The stock was issued July 11 and not redeemable before October 8, 1948. Issue price stood at 98.
Half a million pounds of wool changed hands at the Great Falls wool exchange with prices from 11 to 15 percent and an average of 14 1 2 cents per pound. Numerous clips were bought by May, Barraclough, and Nichols Dupee firms for multiple companies and individuals. A large attendance and a concert at Mechanic’s pavilion marked the opening events ahead of the Epworth League convention.
Special Dispatch reports a restrained wool sale in Billings with no activity at the Northern Pacific warehouse. Burlington yard sales include Lehfeldt Bros Lavina 150000 lb at 14 1 2 cents and multiple consignments in tight competition with bids splitting between Jeremiah Williams Co and others.
The wool market shows improved demand and stronger activity. Territory wools and Australian scoured prices are listed with various grades and regions, including Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Australia, reflecting firmer quotes and broader trading interest.
In Big Timber Montana, wool is easy with several clips idling. two sold today to Thomas Ryley for John T. Lodge & Co, including John Engler clip of 12 000 pounds at 13 cents and Lester Hass clip of 10 000 pounds. Briges and Ellis head to Billings to market more. In London the wool sale offers 13 689 lots with strong competition. Tasmanian and Victorian stock praised, merinos and cross-breds in demand, Cape Good Hope and Natal mid quality at full rates, American buyers moderate greasies.
San Francisco reports mixed wool prices with lots across Nevada Oregon Valley and San Joaquin plains. Mountain lambs fetch 74.8 cents, Humboldt Mendocino and other districts show varied quotes.
Nearly 10 000 delegates from the East North and South arrive in San Francisco for the International Epworth League convention. Local committees register attendees as trains from Philadelphia Wisconsin Chicago and Kansas City bring large numbers to the event.
The 12th annual Trans-Mississippi Commercial congress opened in Cripple Creek with 1,200 of 2,000 delegates present. President Walter Gresham presided as governors addressed attendees. The gathering discussed continuity of work, permanent membership funding, and resolutions supporting the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and the Nicaragua canal.
National League action in Pittsburg sees Philadelphia score six runs to three. Four fielding errors by Pittsburg lead to four unearned runs, while Donohue pitched well for Philadelphia. Attendance 3,400. Batteries Phillips Zimmer and Donohue Jacklitch. Umpire Emslie.
Pittinger was invincible today holding the locals to four hits. Errors by Moran and De Montville and a three-base hit by Dexter produced Chicago's lone runs. Long's sensational fielding stood out as the crowd attended. Batteries Hughes and Kling for Chicago with Pittinger and Kittridge behind the plate. Umpire Cunningham.
Cleveland lost 10 to 8 at home as the Island unraveled in the final inning. Young took the loss after a tough ninth, while Boston benefited from sensational fielding. Attendance reported, batteries Moore and Wood for Boston, Young and Schreckengost for Cleveland.
Detroit notes today's game feature Coughlin at third, a great stop by Dungan, plus Gleason and Elberfeld. Attendance 1,400. Washington versus see Wetsell. Score R H E. Batteries Patton and Clark and Grady Cronin and Shaw.
London July 16 E Corrigan's Sea Flower with Charles Thorpe up won the Trial Plate on day one of the second July meeting at Newmarket. Richard Croker's Joe Ullman with L Reiff up finished second and Far West was third.
Fire destroyed the Jewish quarter of New Bidschew Bohemia yesterday. There were no fatalities reported as crews fought the blaze.
American stock climbs in Japan as Yokohama hosts Fourth of July festivities. Warships salute the shore and fireworks dazzle spectators. A Perry Monument ceremony planned for July 14 draws imperial support and a large Japanese American Friends Association event.
Paris reports that Jules Guerin, once sentenced by the French Senate for conspiracy, has been banished due to ill health. He was removed from jail after midnight by police and sent toward Basle Switzerland aboard a train.
Great Falls city council last night passed an anti spitting ordinance making spitting coughing and expectorating on sidewalks streets or street cars a violation.
The Cleveland board of equalization, a majority appointed by Mayor Johnson, raised the taxable value of the Cleveland City railway known as the Little Consolidated systems from $595,000 to $6,000,000.
George Irvine, a colored man, fired at a woman described as colored in Helena early this morning. He was arrested and says he was intoxicated and cannot recall the act.
Helena report says Burt Lott, manager of a promising Blackfoot camp mine, announces a copper smelter to be built there and a water jacket matte smelter to be arranged in Butte.
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