Married by Thaw Matteawan Insane Prisoner
A prisoner at Matteawan allegedly married during a thaw fights for liberty while AC quits himself well.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
15
A prisoner at Matteawan allegedly married during a thaw fights for liberty while AC quits himself well.
Harry K. Thaw faced six hours on the witness stand as District Attorney Jerome probed his life and sanity. Thaw remained calm, insisted he was sane, and defended his actions toward Evelyn Nesbit before marriage. The examination continued with questions on hypnosis and alleged hallucinations, drawing smiles from Thaw and his mother.
The body of a 35 year old man, likely Japanese, was found tied to a willow in a creek west of Clancey. A stabbing on the face, blood on rails, and two men suspected mark a deliberate murder linked to Great Northern tracks. A brass tag shows Great Northern Spokane 1909. Authorities pursue a Japanese man seen fleeing toward a train.
In Longshoreman's Cove Santa Ana July 28 Edward White 10 son of Dr Ied ward White and Walter Angell 18 son of Edward E Angell both of Anaheim drowned when their boat capsized. Mrs Angell mother of one boy was rescued by a younger son on shore.
Denver July 26 Roy Blake a traveling photographer known as Blondie Blake was arrested in Clear Creek county Colorado and held for Belleville Illinois authorities on a murder charge. Miss Ella Waltz identified him from a photograph and alerted officials after recognizing him at a mountain summit. Blake denies the charge and says he has never been in the East.
A jealous feud on a Milwaukee railroad boarding car ends with foreman Pat Costello dead from a revolver shot. He accused his wife of infidelity, then pointed to a cook and a timekeeper before firing. his wife wounded, McMillan wrestled the weapon and fled, later surrendering to authorities. An inquest cleared McMillan of blame.
Washington July 28. H E Davis attorney for Mrs Sutton protested the inquiry into Lieut James N Suttons death by asking to vacate the court order that names officers with Sutton as defendants. Davis says the inquiry has become a prosecution and puts the defendants on guard. A decision likely tomorrow.
July 28 Helena reports larger attendance from non members at the Catholic Educational association sessions. W E Harmon state superintendent addressed the gathering. The day focused on grades with Dr Haaren discussing reading and spelling. Sisters presented and taught algebra geometry and Latin value discussed by Rev J M Venus.
Denver July 28. At the Western Federation of Miners convention the cases against John R Sullivan former treasurer of the Butte local Thomas Booher and P W Flynn were discussed Sullivan appealed the executive boards decision which had set aside the second acquittal verdict and allowed the first guilty verdict to stand Booher also appealed Flynn’s case was before the body when adjournment arrived
A violent wind hail and rain storm ravaged the Huntley project causing near total destruction of oats and spring wheat with extensive crop loss and damaged outbuildings. Loss estimates reach 200000 with hardships feared for settlers facing next land payments.
Helena July 28 Almost a hundred members of the Second regiment of Montana are encamped at Camp Norris on the Fort Harrison rifle range. The competition opens at 7 and runs until 5 with all companies represented except Company B of Butte delayed by the Great Northern. A cold wind and bad morning weather marked the start.
Mayor Berthoz of Bozeman learned the Montana mayors will meet in Miles City on August 6 and 7. The gathering, called by Miles City’s mayor, aims to form a state mayors organization to hold regular meetings on municipal problems. Mayor Berthot will attend.
A chaotic report notes a light shot at Pulliam and a separate incident where Seagle attempted to kill himself at a location tied to the national Hassè presidency. The details are unclear due to OCR errors and missing context.
Harry Pulliam president of the National League of Baseball Clubs attempted suicide in his New York Athletic Club rooms. He fired once with a revolver to his temple, destroying the right eye and injuring the brain area. Despite staying conscious briefly, doctors feared he would not survive.
The NAD revolution in Spain continues with widespread protests and clashes. Government officials acknowledge growing public pressure as demonstrations intensify across major cities.
Readings from Madrid describe a grave crisis as Catalonia battles rebels with artillery and troops. King Alfonso imposes martial law while government presses to crush the revolt and secure Melilla.
Geneva, Switzerland July 28 Mrs. Thomas Appleton of Seattle has been arrested on complaint of a hotel proprietor over a $60 bill she ran up since last May An American pastor has taken charge of her 19 year old son and 1 year old daughter pending her release
Kalispell July 28 Judge Erickson appoints Robert Gregg a prominent citizen of Troy Lincoln county as county commissioner to replace W W Wilder who has resigned from the new county role.
Washington July 28 A persistent wind and a stopped gasoline feed pipe halted Orville Wright from completing his final cross country two man test. Army officers grant three more days. crowd including President Taft witnessed balloons and the incident of a near escape at Shuter hill.
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