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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1902
Page
1
The wife describes her plan to dispose of a child to hide its birth as disgraceful and states the infant was nearly dead when he cast it into the water. The capture ends a shocking case surrounding Underwood.
Paul Underwood and his wife faced murder charges in Seattle regarding the death of their three week old baby. He was tracked through the woods for ten days, says he feared being shot, and was brought to South Bend by steamer to await in county jail. The coroner’s jury indicted both parents as the infant’s death was attributed to illness and chloroform.
Wilkes Barre June 14. Illinois soft coal delegation arrives to discuss local conditions with President Mitchell amid rumors of a sympathetic strike to aid anthracite workers. About 165000 idle as five weeks of strike drag on and fire boss efforts lag. West Virginia telegrams praise fire strikers and Kanawha district reports 12200 on strike. Water buildup reported in some collieries.
Hazelton Pennsylvania June 14 the home of James Applegate at West Hazelton was badly shattered by a dynamite blast. The family escaped injury. Applegate a Cranberry colliery special officer was returning from the mine when two men held him up and took his revolver. Cranberry colliery offers a 500 dollar reward for dynamiters and bloodhounds will track them. Mrs Applegate recalls threats of mass dynamiting if workers do not quit. George Weisenborn miner arrested for alleged involvement in the hold up. District President Duffey announced.
A three member committee of mine workers was named to investigate the dynamiting incident. If the guilty workers are found within the union, they will be expelled from the organization.
Washington reports a general court martial appointed to meet in Manila on the 16th to try Capt James A. Ryan of the 15th Cavalry on charges of unnecessary severity and arbitrariness toward natives. The panel includes Brig Gen Bisnee and officers from multiple units with Maj Millward Wiltse as judge advocate.
Miss Katherine Bullen, who vanished from her brothers home two days after returning from Vassar College, was found near the Bessemer Irrigating canal headgates eight miles west of Pueblo. A ranchman and neighbor aided her rescue after she fainted reaching for water. an ambulance was sent for her return to friends.
Arthur Bawkins the boy accused of murdering his father Burwell Bawkins on a Washington farm near Auburn two years ago is due to reach Queenstown aboard the ship Howard B Troop within a day or two. The state department notified Secretary Nicholls that Rankins left Tacoma last February and a warrant has been issued with British authorities asked to arrest the boy.
The French revenue cutter l Aigle reports Mt Pelee erupted near St Pierre Martinique at 2 am while passing 10 miles away. Volcanic material settled on deck despite distance.
London reports a rift between King Edward and Prime Minister Salisbury over dissolving Parliament after the coronation. The king favors immediate dissolution or a general election, while Salisbury resists, influenced by Rosebery and precedent. Public mood splits amid coronation preparations and market jitters.
The end the bugle sounded last post. Escorted by a squadron of cavalry, their majesties retired from the field.
In Columbus Ohio on June 14 a memorial arch honoring 220 Confederate prisoners who died at Camp Chase was unveiled and dedicated. The gift came from William Harrison of Cincinnati. Speak ers included Governor Nash and many ex Confederates attended. Graves were decorated by Grand Army of the Republic wives and Daughters of the Confederacy.
June 14 report says General Delarey surrendered at Lichtenberg with two women. A Standerton Boer officer died of enteric fever and was buried with military honors. His coffin was covered with a union jack.
Berlin reports King Albert of Saxony remains critically ill as his condition worsens. Saxon cabinet members express no expectations of recovery.
The Prussian diet upper house approved the second reading of a bill to Germanize the Polish provinces without amendments. The action moves the measure closer to enactment amid ongoing debates over language policy and regional governance.
Santiago Chile June 14 Charles F Hillman an American engineer died here today at the age of unknown. The report notes his passing occurred in the Chilean capital with no further details provided.
Mrs. Margaret L. Cox faintly calmed after court officials removed her as she protested slander allegations against L. A. Thompson of Twin Bridges Lumber. The jury awarded $500 in the case, with Thompson’s attorney arguing the plaintiff’s character was not proven damaged.
Jury returns a first degree murder verdict in the Mortensen PR case. Court records show the decision after deliberations in the high profile prosecution.
Salt Lake City jury finds Peter Mortensen guilty of first degree murder in the death of James R Hay on December 16. He faces sentencing July 5 and must choose between hanging or shooting. Hay, secretary of Pacific Lumber, was owed 3800 dollars. his body was found two days later near Mortensen's house.
Special Dispatch from Missoula June 14 reports George Andrews, a well known baseball player, departing for Billings to pitch for the Red Lodge team in a game against Billings League.
Oregon City June 14 Sheriff Cooke of Clackamas county says false rumors derailed a statewide search for escaped convicts Tracy and Merrill. He remains convinced they are hidden in the timber between Needy and Marquam, where thick underbrush provides cover.
Clarence Foster, missing since Monday, was found murdered in Shinnecock Bay Long Island with head injuries. Miss Sarah Lawrence, last seen with him, was found dead nearby the same bay. Coroner to investigate as a young man friend of Lawrence who was with them also vanished.
Representative Richardson of Tennessee introduced a bill in Washington on June 14 to place all articles manufactured or produced in the United States by a trust on the free list and to lower the duty on any U S article sold cheaper abroad than at home.
Lord Kitchener reported 1187 Boers surrendered yesterday to Transvaal Orange River and Cape Colonies forces. The war office received the tally as British actions pressed inland amid the ongoing conflict in South Africa.
Washington June 14 senator Proctor introduced a bill allowing the president to appoint Charles FE Clark formerly of the batt Oregon to rear admiral. The measure aims to honor his service with a high naval rank.
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