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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
2
Negro killer of a plantation owner faces imminent capture with reports that he will be hanged or burned upon arrest. The item notes authorities vow swift punishment, reflecting racial terror rhetoric of the era.
After planter John Gray Foster is shot by Prince Edwards, a posse storms the area arresting a dozen or more Negroes in a Kennebec store. Armed whites guard the detainees as rumors of lynching swirl, with Edwards sought by authorities and severe mob anger predicted. Foster's prominence and ties to Tennessee politics amplify the shock and tension.
A mob surrounds a store where kidnapped black suspects are confined after the Foster murder. Vigilantes threaten to hang Edwardes for whom the hunt continues with federal and local authorities attempting to prevent extra‑judicial killings. The jail and store are guarded as orders to move prisoners are resisted.
Lieutenant Commander B F Tilly USN governor of the American Samoa port was assaulted from behind by two men in an unfamiliar district. They took his gold watch and about 25 dollars after a struggle leaving him unconscious. He recovered and went to the Occidental hotel and will sail East tomorrow.
Omaha dispatch reports a Union Pacific freight locomotive exploded near Clarks Nebraska this morning. Engineer Charles Fulmer of Council Bluffs and Fireman David Jennings of Omaha were killed. Brakeman William Fleming of Omaha was scorched internally injured with a broken ankle and is expected to die. The train was moving at speed when wreck occurred.
In Coyle Oklahoma 20 miles away Ben Cravens and an accomplice blew open a Santa Fe safe with dynamite securing 1500 dollars and fleeing. Cravens had earlier killed two posse members near Pawnee and escaped from Kansas state penitentiary last winter after holding a guard at gun point.
General 8 B M Young visited the White House and bade the president farewell then left for San Francisco to assume command of the Department of California, relieving General Shafter.
Washington June 13 The secretary of the treasury today bought 61800 short term 4 percent bonds at 113535 dollars in a market operation.
Prominent workers from many lands address the Jubilee in Boston as foreign delegates are welcomed. A tablet is unveiled at Old South, with 600 delegates receptions, and meetings focus on railroad work. Messages from Germany and other nations mark the event.
Axel Hallenberg a stock broker has applied to Justice Gildersleeve in the supreme court for a receiver for Cobre Grande Copper company of Arizona and an injunction restraining disposal of its property pending his suit The court allowed briefs to be submitted by tomorrow The dispute over the mines has lasted two years mainly in Arizona and Hallenberg seeks a New York hearing Greene a defendant and president of Greene Consolidated Copper company was personally served May 2 in New York and efforts to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction were denied
The Augustin synod annual convention of Swedish Lutheran churches in the United States opens in Jamestown New York with about 500 delegates in attendance in a historic gathering for the Swedish Lutheran church of America.
Delegates from the Northwest and Pacific coast gather for a synod session to consider church policy. Key issue includes the church’s relation to secret societies as part of the deliberations.
San Francisco reports Su Shih Chin, a Chinese reformer, released on bail after appearing to answer deportation, amid claims of fraudulent travel papers and an informal certificate. Consul Ho Yow objects. transcript to Treasury. Su remains in custody pending ruling. Chinese circulars announce his planned talk on China’s past present and future.
The Lulu Prince Kennedy murder case in Kansas City moves to jury deliberation after testimony and final arguments. Defense setbacks included a ruling excluding Kennedy's pre murder conversation, while expert sanity testimony and alibi evidence continued. Mrs Kennedy was distressed and cried during the day.
Mrs J J Redpath a society leader and her son Clifford Redpath were found mortally shot in their Sherbrook Street home. Mrs Redpath died at once, Clifford survived hours in hospital. Police believe she shot him and then herself during a period of temporary mental derangement.
Heat and humidity caused seven deaths today in Chicago. The deceased include Patrick Buckly John Carlson Thomas Curla Otto Hecker Fritz Stakler W White and Mrs J Wolocowski.
A sword duel at Parc des Princes between Gerault Richard and Max Regis, mayor of Algiers, left Regis wounded in the wrist. The dispute stemmed from Regis’s prior duel with Laberdesque. Regis refused a handshake, citing politeness, provoking the confrontation before bystanders intervened.
Salt Lake June 13 Several hundred cases of apricots from Maryeville California were found by inspectors to be infected with the San Jose scale. The fruit sold in local stores was ordered destroyed and state authorities will intensify inspections of all fruit entering Utah, following the Box Elder county outbreak.
New York June 13 Mr. Moore counsel for the defense in the trial of Dr Samuel J Kennedy charged with the murder of Dolly Reynolds delivered the closing address to the jury. Assistant District Attorney Osborne will address the jury tomorrow and it is expected the judge will deliver his charge and submit the case to the jury Saturday morning.
Colonel Cochrane inspector of Cavite naval station reports to the Navy Department that in April no illnesses occurred among prisoners and that conditions at the naval prison continued to improve with remarkable prisoner health.
Washington reports Colonel Philip H. Ellis of the 24th Infantry in San Francisco will retire on the 30th instant. Colonel J. W. Bubb of the 12th Infantry in the Philippines will be made colonel of the 24th Infantry following Ellis retirement.
Army officers refuse to admit wrongdoing in a department matter. Officials say no misconduct occurred and the inquiry remains unresolved.
San Francisco June 13. Police claim extensive frauds in government quartermaster sales with arrests expected. Capt Kimball and Col Rawles dispute fraud claims while Detective Seymour reports vast looting of army clothing and shoes. A warehouse notice proved erroneous after miscommunication.
Port Royal Pennsylvania June 13 an expedition of 10 men entered the burning mine at 9 am to recover bodies. The mine is filled with gas and further explosions are possible. A sixth blast occurred at 3 40 am inspector Dixon heads the party and hopes to recover some remains. Meanwhile the coroner’s jury found that four men died from a gas explosion while trying to recover earlier victims and an inquest into the blast will be held tomorrow.
Two firemen dead and four people injured after a double-header freight collided with a passenger train seven miles east of Williams. Victims include Lee Perkins and Jim Monahan. injured include M. M. Michaels J. W. Gabart C. H. Bludsall and Charles Wood. Monahan’s body not recovered. others taken to Williams hospital.
Consul General Gowdy reports to the department of State that American coal can be advantageously placed in competition with coal from other countries in France. He notes the recent measures and favorable conditions that could boost U S coal exports to France.
Consul General Gowdy notes the main hurdle for expanding English export tax on coal is high ocean freight. He argues that if freight rates were reduced, American coal could have a bright future in France. The remark highlights the link between shipping costs and trade prospects.
A. Arthur Pearson, owner of about 30 publications including the Daily Express, arrives in New York aboard the Oceanic. He plans a one week stay, visits Philadelphia and the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, then returns to England. He discusses plans for a British empire newspaper chain and comments on Lipton’s yacht challenge and postwar policies.
The schooner Czar carrying 70 people including fishermen and families ran aground in fog and gale off Cabot Island Newfoundland. Four men drowned six injured and all women children survived landing ashore after two days with no food or shelter before rescue by a passing vessel. Survivors were to return home by mail steamer. The wreck left everyone aboard without their belongings and the women and children faced a dire situation on the island.
In Walla Walla on June 15 Willam Davis a bootblack wounded his former sweetheart Effie Haworth twice with a firearm and menaced rival Charles McConnell with a public safety pistol. Police intervened at Fourth and Sumach, Davis surrendered, Haworth lies near death, doctors fearing poor chances of recovery as a crowd forms.
F A Heinze of Montana told a referee that Delaware Surety Co. lacks sufficient bond in the Montana suit against mining firms. He disclosed the companys capital stock at 360000 and that he and his brother control the stock, but refused to say if they own all shares or the depository location. Officers were advised not to testify at the hearing. He suggested a possible action by New Yorks banking department over non compliance.
In San Francisco two suits seeking 50000 each were filed in federal court by the widows and children of Thomas Brady and Joseph Smith second assistant engineer and water tender on the Rio de Janeiro. The vessels wreck occurred just inside the Golden Gate.
Senator Foster discussed with the President the United States marshalship for Washington. Marshal Ide’s term ends July 1 and Charles R. Hopkins of Spokane is selected to succeed him.
A man named Enge, alleged American burglar, suspected of stealing 30 marks worth of jewels, was arrested after noon in Berlin while entering a shop believed to be a receiver of stolen goods. Enge stabbed the arresting officer during custody.
Toronto reports ex premier A S Hardy died at the general hospital following an operation for appendicitis. His death occurred tonight after the procedure. The veteran politician previously led Ontario and was a prominent figure in provincial politics.
Reports describe cannibal attacks in Guinea killing missionaries James Chalmers and B F Tompkins and natives. Kencke and secretary Caro speared to death on St Mathias island. Troops destroyed villages, survivors escaped by yacht to Sydney. Pacific cable expected by year end 1902. Nova Scotia bark Artisian wrecked with everyone saved.
New York reports from R. G. Dun & Co. indicate a large, high quality wool clip this season with cleaner wool reducing scouring losses. Prices are generally rebuffed as buyers expect easier terms later, though ranchers hold out for higher returns amid a steady market outlook.
Not Broken Off Hamburg June 13 The Hamburg American Steamship company denies reports that talks with the A T S F railroad to handle the shore end of its trans Pacific line are broken off.
Rochester New York June 13 the appellate court considering the Sunday closing of the Pan American Exposition has ordered the case dropped.
In Bombay on June 13 the monsoon rains began unusually early and are hoped to improve crop prospects significantly for farmers and markets alike.
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