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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
13
A witness describes Whay Wood as a murder maniac while Mr. Richardson scores Orchard in a dramatic exchange. The testimony labels Wood as dangerous amid ongoing trial proceedings.
In Boise on July 23 E F Richardson argued that Orchard murdered Governor Steunenberg as part of a Pinkerton conspiracy to hang Haywood and others. He denounced Pinkertons, McParland, and prosecution allies while urging the jury to doubt Orchard's testimony and avoid a death sentence for Haywood. Clarence Darrow to speak next morning as the defense braces for a two day closing.
Near 100 unaccounted for as the Columbia collided near shelter Cove. Sixteen more names added to survivors, 160 of 257 aboard accounted for, three dead, ninety seven missing. Crew and passengers listed with home towns including Pasadena and San Francisco. Captain Doran and First Officer Whitney on bridge during foggy night as another steamer approached.
Discussion on lumber tariffs and revisions held before the state railroad commission. Proceedings reviewed proposed tariff changes affecting trade and pricing. Officials examined rates and potential impacts on carriers and shippers while outlining next steps and deadlines.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena July 23. The state railroad commission hears a revision of lumber tariffs on the Northern Pacific. Woodworth, Donnell, and others argued the current Montana rate differs from western standards and is tied to mining booms. Several witnesses protested the tariff while noting cost and profitability questions.
Lieut. Col. Charles Ayres is to be retired after a board of surgeons found him physically unfit for active service. The decision comes amid gossip over his wife’s alleged indiscretion at West Point. Ayres sought to sacrifice his life in service, while a board member urged he owe his family a duty to live. Ayres claims unjust treatment.
Seoul reports the cabinet formally accepts the former emperor's abdication and a de facto emperor. Ito-backed ministers push for exile, with fears of assassination or worse as Japan plans possible naval reinforcement for emergency action. The capital shows cautious calm as censorship tightens and markets reopen amid a precarious power shift.
Eight year old Eddie Henry, a news boy, was killed in Helena when he jumped onto a moving ore wagon to play. He slipped while alighting and the rear wheel passed over his head, dying within minutes. The wagon driver did not realize he was aboard until after the incident.
In Moulins France on July 23 the mayor M Chalmin was suspended for placing a crucifix in a school drawing reaction across the town.
Fred H. Magill and his wife were arrested in San Diego on the murder charge of Mrs. Pet Magill in Clinton NL. He is en route to Illinois as suspicion centers on Magill. The state vows to present evidence showing a tragic severance from his current wife following the death.
With about 20 precincts heard, Silverbow County voters approved a 750000 bond for a new courthouse by roughly 300 in a 2000 voter estimate. Of 53 precincts reporting, 1066 favored and 93 opposed. Turnout was low, under one sixth of last fall’s registered voters, and opposition clustered in labor-dense areas while taxpaying precincts supported the measure. County commissioners plan to canvass Friday as more precincts report.
Victoria, B. C. July 28. A major fire swept five blocks destroying numerous shacks and many detached structures. Loss estimated at a quarter of a million dollars. Firefighters faced weak water pressure aided by garrison soldiers and volunteers. Fire brought under control by 7 p.m. Dynamite was proposed but not used. Civilians fled with belongings as roofs collapsed and two women were rescued from burning buildings.
In New York on July 28 Judge Hendrick denied Thomas M. Hodgens's motion to dismiss the State Savings Bank of Butte Montana suit seeking 205,595 for cashier misdeeds. Hodgens had sought to void the Montana attachment and the New York ruling notes nonresident status and parallel actions against him.
A bolt from a clear sky hit the Harbour building chimney in Butte at 4 PM injuring no one but scattering bricks onto streetcars, a hack, and the pavement. Witnesses felt tremors as flashes traveled through rooms and along telephones while a brief shower followed the dramatic event.
The appellate division of the supreme court of Brooklyn granted a stay of processes in the New York mayoralty recount pending a decision by the court of appeals on the recount bill’s constitutionality. Application for the stay was made by counsel for Mayor McClellan.
In San Francisco on July 23 former San Francisco supervisor and state railroad commissioner Andrew M. Wilson testified at the Glass trial that General Agent Halsey of Pacific States Telephone paid him 5000 to be friendly to the company and lobby for its interests He also disclosed payments of 2500 3500 and 10000 for various votes and favors including franchise support for the Home Telephone company a prize fight license a gas rate and trolley franchise He said immunity was promised by Board of Supervisors chairman Gallagher and that other supervisors were to receive payments as well Eaton Pacific States Telephone treasurer was recalled and denied a memorandum of 40000 to 50000 checks kept a question about their memoranda and fire.
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