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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1903
Page
2
In a rough card at the big meet Confidence succumbs to Grafton in the coursing event while another dog wins. Good Things at Park fails to meet expectations as Northern Express again misses a strong showing.
At West Side Coursing Park in Butte the top favorites faltered as Grafton outworked Confidence in the 48day stake finals. Quicksand won the Consolation stake, beating Northern Express 5 to 2, with Par ton and Kinda also earning noted showings. The day featured multiple rounds and close finishes as dogs battled for prize money and bragging rights.
A long buried Cree tragedy is revived as investigators link jealousy to a murder case. Authorities outline the reopened investigation and note historic tensions tied to the incident, with new interviews and archival records prompting fresh public attention.
Havre dispatch reports a Cree man known as Hunting Dog suspected in the disappearance and death of Mary Sansseeuvier, a young breed woman who vanished five years ago. Her brother, recently jailed for drunkenness, disclosed alleged details. Police chase circumstantial evidence and a possible transfer of the body to Milk River before the suspect fled to Canada. The case ties to the Fort Shaw Indian girls basketball team, of which Mary was a member.
Big Timber reports rapid snow melt from recent heat, driving Yellowstone and Boulder rivers up at least a foot in 12 hours. Water near high mark, railways monitor tracks for possible washouts, but no damage expected locally.
The Sacramento Record-Union becomes the Sacramento Union under Alfred Holman as editor and proprietor. The daily Union traces to 1851 with the Daily Record established in 1867 and consolidated with the Record on February 22, 1875.
Special Dispatch to the Standard notes a Bozeman gathering where the Interstate Fair association held a meeting last June. Details on attendees and decisions are limited in the excerpt.
R D Steele was authorized to complete arrangements for 30 Crow Indians to come from Billings for September fair exhibitions. W Hoffman Roecher and George Cox were made a racing committee to prepare the racing program. Directors chose Black street as the main entrance and ordered an ornamented gateway.
In San Francisco on June 14 United States Court Commissioner Heacock announced future Chinese habeas corpus probes will be stricter. A clause of the exclusion act grants land to natives born in the United States, but for the first decade births were not recorded. Officials suspect many admitted Chinese as native born exploited the gap and sworn falsely. Any slightest collusion evidence may dismiss cases.
The heaviest activity begins at two corrals Five Mile and Bridger Creek and the Bridges and Ellis Sheep company also sheared its bands on the home ranch across the Yellowstone River. About 50 shearers will be employed across three corrals plus several private outfits. By Saturday 90000 pounds were taken in. Reports from Dorset Harlowton and northern points note some shearing already, with full swing this week. The wool appears better on average, though dirtier in many clips, and growers anticipate a higher price than last season.
Big Timber Montana reports recent hot weather as a boon for growing grain and alfalfa. Despite a late spring and April May cold spells, ranchers are optimistic about crops with ample irrigation water. Alfalfa fields show heavy growth in Boulder valley with heights of 16 to 18 inches, ready to bloom soon. Harvesting of the first alfalfa crop should start in a week to ten days, with expectations of three crops in many areas.
Seattle June 14 John F. Dore a leading Northwest criminal lawyer died at 2 30 this morning of fatty degeneration of the heart He retired in usual health and the first sign of trouble was gasping for breath His sons are Harvard students and will arrange funeral plans on their arrival home
Bozeman resident June M. James Guy, owner of a Madison Ranch, seeks possession of a horse allegedly stolen months ago. The horse is with FE B Lamme, who bought it from John Bring and claims the animal is worth about $100 and bears a brand. Further investigation will be conducted.
Boulder reports George W. Penn was brought from near Spire Rock to the insane asylum at Warm Springs. He described conversations with devils troubling him in jail and discussed leprosy and its cure. Penn has prospected around Spire Rock and Welch Spur.
A cloudburst on Capital creek caused a landslide that destroyed a section of the Colorado Midland railroad tracks and buried other segments under thousands of tons of earth. The Grand river rose rapidly flooding streets. no loss of life reported.
Winchester Ky June 14 The grain and seed warehouse of D B Gay burned today destroying the world’s largest blue grass seed stock. Loss reported heavy with fire officials estimating millions in damage. Local firms and residents assisted in fighting the blaze and assessing losses.
Norway prepares a Bergen festival to honor Edward Grieg on his 60th birthday. Leaders including Bjornsen attend as letters and world greetings are read. A Grieg Memorial Fund will pay him interest during life and fund his chosen uses after death. Grieg, a prominent dwarf with a gentle manner, lives quietly near Hop village with his cottage and orchestra duties.
The Kansas City relief committee appeals for national aid to the flood sufferers in Kansas City Kansas where 23 000 residents were displaced. Many homes destroyed with mud and water damages, leaving thousands dependent on charity for shelter food clothing and cooking utensils. Funds and supplies should be sent to T. E. Gilbert mayor and aid officials.
One hour before five days since their bodies of Frank Okerman and Hans Anestad were found fifty miles downstream from the Broadwater bay boating accident. They were swept through six falls and twenty miles of rapids after capsizing under a railroad bridge. Both bodies recovered at Benton. Okerman carried silver dollars. Anestad had a gold watch. Coroner and Scandinavian Brotherhood notified. Rewards offered for both bodies. Neither man married.
Bozeman June 14 County Superintendent Olla Ferguson reports nearly all Gallatin county schools closed for summer. A new third teacher will join the corps. numerous districts list new tutors including J J Chestnut and Miss Lucy Fitzgerald. Eighth grade exams proved hard with about half earning diplomas, except in Bozeman schools.
Fort Shaw presented an entertaining exhibition game at the town hall in Chinook on June 14. After the game, 10 young ladies from the team performed Indian club swinging, delighting the spectators.
Portland June 14Captain Le monds wife was accidentally killed in the cabin after the schooner Washington B. Thomas wrecked off Old Orchard. The captain and crew were all saved and several crew members suffered broken legs or other injuries.
Fort Benton reports two young bartenders drowned at Great Falls. Leslie Boyle, 13, retrieved one body and the other, Okerman, lay about 15 feet from the riverbank on the opposite side. Rescue efforts continued as authorities investigated the tragedy along the Missouri river segment.
A Fort Benton incident saw a man wade to his waist and retrieve a corpse as the current threatened to carry it away. Moments later another body appeared mid river. Edward L. Martin, a sheepshearer, braved the current to ensure a Christian burial. The victims were badly decomposed with skull injuries.
The 13th annual Modern Woodmen of America convention begins in Indianapolis at Tomlingon hall with Head Consul W A Northcott presiding. Delegates from 33 states include 13 state delegations and the New England group. About 469 delegates and 68 officers attend. 440 Foresters in camp. Main issue is readjustment of rates. David R Talbot of Lincoln named to succeed Northcott. The council seeks at least 10000 dollars for Woodmen flood relief in Kansas and Missouri.
Washington hosts the 11th annual convention of the International Pressmen and Assistants Union. About 100 delegates attend open receptions by the local union and the ladies' auxiliary. Business sessions start tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.
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