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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
13
Account details a tragic accident near Billings with dramatic rescues by bystanders and responders. Officials describe dangerous conditions, efforts to save victims, and the ongoing investigation into causes and casualty figures.
A Montana town grapples with a river tragedy after a boat overturns on the Yellowstone at Newman’s Grove. Joseph Buller, W Scott and Don Newman perform heroic rescues, while a father Staffek and his infant perish. Bodies recovered and search efforts continue as river currents hinder recovery.
Private Charles Kennedy testified at Annapolis on July 26 about the events leading to Lieut James N. Suttons death. Kennedy described the pre shooting fight with Adams and Osterman, Utley stopping the fight, and Utley later carrying a service revolver into the barracks. He noted Sutton’s bloody face, Adams’ finger injury, and Sutton allegedly shooting himself. Surgeon McCormick confirmed the autopsy wound.
Kiome July 21 Advices from the governor of Benadir state say the Mohamin tribe seeking vengeance for their chief’s capture on July 17 attacked an Italian detachment of native Ascaris. The enemy was repulsed with 45 killed and 20 wounded. Italian losses were five killed.
Great Falls dispatch reports the worst hail storm in Choteau’s history struck early morning causing widespread window breakage and roof damage. The storm cut a two mile wide path, destroying crops within its radius as rain persisted throughout the day.
Livingston July 26 T. A. Scott colored porter on the park train was arrested late last night charged with stealing $100 from the conductor and $50 from a passenger en route to the park. He will be given a hearing tomorrow.
In Alessandria Italy on July 26 a lecture hall floor collapsed sending hundreds of people tumbling. Scores were injured in the scramble to flee thirty seriously hurt and six unable to recover.
Helena reports President Taft will add Helena and the state fair to his western trip. A telegram from Senator Carter outlines a plan for Taft to travel from Butte to Garrison via Helena and attend the state fair. A Commercial club meeting will extend a formal invitation to the president.
A cloudburst near Winston and another surge west of Clancey disrupts the Northern Pacific main line with 200 to 300 feet of washout delaying passenger train No 4 and a freight train. Beaver Creek floods to seven feet. a team of horses nearly drowns. Wrecking crews are working. damage estimates are unavailable.
A wreck on the Great Northern occurred about 2 PM one mile east of Johns water tank, fifteen miles east of Helena. Twelve ore cars derailed but no lives were lost and no injuries reported. Crews expect quick clearance.
A heavy rain washout on the Great Northern caused the day passenger train to derail between Great Falls and Butte, about five miles west of Cascade. The engine, smoker, and baggage car toppled, no injuries reported, track blocked for about 24 hours. Additional washouts reported between Great Falls and Helena with extra gangs at work.
A cloudburst near Basin washed out roadbed and track on the Great Northern causing suspensions yesterday afternoon and evening. By midnight efforts to repair were under way but heavy rain hindered progress. A through train was expected to run today despite the delays.
The First National Bank of Tipton Indiana closed after assistant cashier Noah R Marker vanished with between 50000 and 69000 in vault cash. He set the safe time lock to 9 am and left a note for his brother saying he had gone forever. Directors suspend bank operations pending a national bank examiner's arrival.
Special Dispatch from Billings July 26 reports Clara Beets a 14 year old of Roundup and 18 year old Clarence Woodburn detained in county jail. Clar ence Woodburn, chauffeur, took Beets to his father's eastern Billings home where she waited. Beets says stepfather is unkind. Prosecutors may charge Woodburn with kidnapping while Beets says she joined him willingly. Awaiting Fergus County guidance from Roundup authorities.
Helena July 26 information charges Stony Hancock with burglary filed in district court. Hancock’s bond set at 1000 dollars after prior bail reductions. Reported gang has been robbing gold mill plates, with one suspect fleeing. Sheriff info expected to reveal plot and participants. Estimated loot over 1000 dollars in about 380 days.
Mexico City report describes deadly clashes in Guadalajara over Diaz Corral reelection. Two Americans wounded, property damaged, over 200 arrested as troops and police attempted to quell the mob after a Deladgo theater mass meeting. Hotel Garcia loss prompted American claim for damages.
Livingston July 26. Hotel men from across the state gather for their annual convention in Livingston. President L. A. Walker presided as discussions covered new and old hotel methods. A large banquet was held tonight and the business meeting will decide officers for the coming year.
Denver July 26. Permission to allow Philip Greenan to retain his membership in the Western Federation of Miners and still accept the adjutant general post of Montana was approved. The Executive Board report by J. C. Lowney was adopted after a heated session with Flynn factional tensions. Flynn accused Lowney of disgrace to the federation as the dispute over the Butte local intensified.
Helena July 26 A statement by H H Pigott state examiner on bank condition June 23 shows deposits up 2 000 000 since April 29 capital stock up over 100 000 and total business gain over 500 000 in prosperous Montana banks.
Geary wounded while sleeping in Vicenity as robbers suspected to be active. Police report indicates a series of hold up incidents carried out by unknown assailants in the area, with authorities urging residents to stay vigilant and secure premises.
AEE hides men hold whip hand with bold claim about leather goods and supplier tactics. The fragment hints at control over stock or pricing but provides no clear events or names to verify.
In Billings Illinois man David Geary is fatally wounded after being shot while sleeping in a toolhouse near a foundry. Two masked highwaymen robbed eight others in the railroad yards, locking victims in a refrigerator car and taking small sums as they fled toward the depot and foundry area. Police seek the suspects described as one tall and one short, dressed in overalls with smooth hands. The incident follows a robbing spree at the depot and nearby platform. Meanwhile tariff talks in Washington hinge on free hides and reduced leather rates, with Senator Warren and western factions insisting on protections for cattle interests.
Helena July 26 The state furnishing board awarded all coal contracts for state institutions except the agricultural college and the deaf and dumb school The International Coal company of Butte received the school of mines contract Northwestern Coal company got Dillon normal M Silverman Helena for the state capitol Anderson Evans for the state prison Helena Fuel company for the state university and the orphans home The total is 10 000 tons and the cost will be about $40 000
In Walla Walla Washington on July 26 a guard shot and killed convict John Allen after Allen and Joseph Read refused to stop fighting at the penitentiary jute mill. Guard Fred Staff said he fired to wound Allen who appeared to be the aggressor. Read was shot in the arm.
Copenhagen July 28 Norways holds firm against Sweden's demand to alter the boundary between Jemtland and Trondhjem Nordic tensions rise as Sweden insists on changes while Norway rejects the proposal, keeping the line unresolved.
Livingston reports Yellowstone park sees record tourist influx with about 2000 people touring the park at present. Operators are at full capacity and expect August traffic to exceed July as firms prepare to handle larger crowds.
Orville Wright completed a two and a half mile flight at Fort Myer under adverse conditions with President Taft in attendance. The outing drew a social crowd of Washington officials as Wright postponed the hour-long endurance test after the previous tragedy at Selfridge Field. The White machine rose, swerved, and completed three circuits before a careful landing despite a stiff wind.
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