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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
8
In Deer Lodge area a man identified as O Connell killed his wife Fontain and then shot himself after a night of coercive threats and jealous confrontation. Police and coroner investigations followed as relatives and neighbors recounted a volatile weeklong dispute.
In Great Falls Tribune reporting on Aldrich era debates, a near unity among Republican organs reveals quiet fear and critique. New York Tribune and Leslie's Weekly voices split from the party line, while Democratic denouncements of Senate revision draw on Republican newspaper and senator utterances for proof of antiwar sentiment amid a faltering farm economy.
Special Dispatch to Ain standard details a former Butte man identified as the wife killer. The suspect, Rumsey, shot his wife after years of trouble and fled with her to Seattle where they were married. They had four children. police pressed for information on Franklin Stevens as part of the investigation.
Wallaburg Wael reports three men burned to death in a wooden lodging house fire at daybreak. The dead are Joan Fret of Cottage Crave Oregon George Burkhardt of Redmond Oregon and an unnamed man. The entire building was left in ashes.
New York reports Wiltinny Mort incorporated announces William Morris company with capital of 1000 dollars has secured control of theaters in San Francisco Denver Salt Lake City Portland Seattle Vancouver Helena Butte and plans a vaudeville circuit intended to circle the globe. Western headquarters to be in San Francisco.
Andria July 23 The Moors are gathering in great force in the Rif region now estimated at 29 000 and preparing for a concentrated attack General Marina commander of Spanish forces saw only 9 600 men and awaits reinforcements to 40 000 while Meantime a bombardment around Meilla state was prevented from massing by gunboat actions The Wer Lardmaen resumed today chasing two suspected contraband steamers.
Paris July 23 The Wave prints a telegram from Prince Antoine father of Prince Alfonso who recently married Princess Beatrice of Saxe Coburg. He expresses grief that the marriage occurred without his knowledge and says henceforth all intercourse between us is closed.
A Trafalgar Square gathering by the Labour movement protested the visit of the emperor of Tiuash to Engiana. Attendees from women’s groups, socialists, and other organizations joined bankers in protests bearing hostile slogans and warnings about the imperial visit.
Philadelphia July 25 The United States battleship Michigan returned from a trip and is reported to have broken all speed records for a battleship. The Michigan is said to have made over 19 knots with a speed requirement of 174 knots.
In a Saturday to Sunday roundup, 52 men were arrested on gambling charges. 23 secured release on bonds ranging from 3509 to 1000, with county officials enforcing a strict policy. Prominent defendants and venue operators were released first, while 12 Chinese defendants were held briefly in the city jail. One man reportedly bought property worth 17500 just before arrest. Authorities may file against some in district court after preliminary hearings.
Patten, a longtime Montana resident of more than 44 years and prosperous Divide ranchman, died last night at a local hospital from pneumonia complications. Survived by wife and two daughters Rosk inend and Ethel, and son George Patten. burial at Sheray & Reed's pending arrangements.
John B Herron father in law of President Taft suffered a serious stroke in Cincinnati. His advanced age and condition are reported critical. The item notes nearby electric tans and awnings advertisements as part of the stray newspaper fragment.
A newborn was recorded for Mr am Mre Flynn of 1241 Best event atropl. Flynn, president of the Butte Miners' union, attends a Denver convention as a Western Federation of Miners delegate.
In the reading room verse, Rosabid Lee compliments a Yankoo Nondle cartit as a work of art and expresses appreciation. The item is advertised as free for the asking at the Standard office with the illustrated cards displayed above the verse.
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