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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1905
Page
1
Police report shows four Northern Pacific train thieves planned the robbery. Evidence found on scene indicates an organized effort with escape routes discussed, but no injuries reported. Authorities urge vigilance and have increased patrols along the line.
Detectives from the Northern Pacific Railway investigate a sack of gunpowder three masks fuse and three lanterns found in a hole above North Pacite track six miles southeast of Butte. The items possibly tied to a planned train robbery. Suspects include workers from Cleveland Montana Mining Co and a man named donee. Police keep details secret while rail officials pursue identities and property.
Helena dispatch reports Montana Eagles plan to raise about 8 000 to locate the national home of the order at the Broadwater in Helena. A Denver meeting set to decide details on campaign and arrangements. Attendees debated timing and assurances from the national convention before action.
New Orleans on July 4 reports show cotton prices rising over 30 points as private assessments describe the season's worst crop, with fields flooded and hopes for a half crop fading. Upland farmers report cotton washed out by floods in Mood.
The Marblehead built vessel Talisman, owned by W ville of Heston, defeated strong seas to win the New York to port race conducted by the Knickerbocker club. The boat endured heavy seas for hours starting from noon Saturday, marking a bold victory.
George Ricketts, sought for the July 5 killing of William Hedge at a Geyser dance, was reportedly captured near Logan Montana but escaped custody. He rode away on a saddle horse after seizing his captor’s mount, triggering a countywide manhunt. Authorities traced his movements to Logan and a remote camp before the break. His escape comes amid a $330 reward and ongoing efforts by Sheriff Hogan and nearby officials to reapprehend him.
Oyster Bay July 24 President Roosevelt urged Hawaii governor George R. Carter to withdraw his resignation after a long discussion on Hawaiian affairs. Carter, who had considered stepping down due to island tensions, will take a vacation and return with renewed confidence to resume duties.
Nipper does not own the Earth and related decision remains unclear. The case involves a dispute over rightful ownership and jurisdiction connected to the Supreme Four setting.
A late July Supreme Court decision reverses a lower court ruling in a dispute between Copper Mining Company and Wasnoc Company. Justice Holloway writes for all justices, sending the case back for a new trial due to trial by fur without a jury and other errors in the record. The opinion questions the basis for extralateral claims and highlights confusion over planes used to define Nipper vein rights and intersecting lode claims.
The Montana Supreme Court yesterday rejected Helnge and Amalgamated claims to control the Anaconda Hill section tied to the Nipper lode dispute. The decision blocks a broad concession that would have given a large share of the Anaconda bill to the conspirators, preserving existing rights and pending arguments.
A Petersburg afternoon paper cites a Berlin editorial suggesting France has cooled toward Russia and a Russo French alliance may dissolve. It notes Russian mood shifting toward Germany, while Berlin dismisses imminent high level talks. Chancellor von Buelow’s envoy rode aboard the Hohenzollern. officials say emperors’ talks could affect internal affairs more than external.
Baker City Oregon July 2 A report arrives that 106 head of sheep owned by Lux and Miller of San Francisco were shot in the granite mining district of Eastern Grant county yesterday. The dam was being taken to Wyoming for summer range. Herders had been warned to stay off mining property to protect water supply and forage, but the herders persisted and the miners destroyed a large part of the herd. Only partial details are available.
About 199 officers under Captain Mel Name and Chief inspector orders from Governor Folk raided Delmar race track to enforce anti betting laws. No arrests were made as officers faced resistance. Captain McNamee refused warrants and withdrew, with constable Lentz attempting arrest amid crowd.
A Montana Society meeting in Washington urged immediate steps to place a statue of Wilbur F. Sanders in the National Capitol in the Senate wing. Resolutions, read by Commissioner Botkin, called for Montana to recognize the senator’s memory and to honor him with a distinguished statue in the Capitol. President J W Kinsley presided over the session.
In London July in the house of commons John Redmond leader of the Irish nationalists warned the government would face determined opposition for the rest of the session. He vowed not to yield and urged united struggle to topple what he called a shabby government as the adjournment was moved and debate opened.
A formal decision orders the vent chapter of the Kensington disaster to be opened for a thorough investigation. Officials say the inquiry aims to establish causes, assign responsibility, and prevent a recurrence, with findings to be released to the public.
The Navy secretary pledged a thorough investigation into the Bennington disaster. He said the department will act promptly on findings, with Admiral Goodrich and a court of inquiry forming the core. Daily reports will be sent from San Diego as facts unfold, and condolences from British and Bennington figures poured in.
An arrested man named Wattoc from Ington asserts he deserted the gunboat after claiming boilers were unsafe. He says he did not desert the crew to blame others and that a chief machinist warned of dangerous boilers aboard the vessel.
The report notes George De, defending against charges of perjury linked to a case proceeding in the extralegal matter. The exact identities and docket details are unclear from the fragment, but the accusation centers on false testimony in the ongoing proceedings.
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