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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
1
Rescue teams have recovered about 130 bodies and buried them with at least 70 more people believed dead. Debris removal continues as authorities describe Heppner as a desolate town scene with search efforts ongoing.
Graphic catalog of identified and unidentified victims buried at Heppner lists numerous names including James Matlock, Mrs. Jones, Percy Dawson, Flora Flinn, Ada Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Krugs, and many others with several children. The long roster highlights the tragedy with many unidentified remains.
George Barnreiter, six, died after a leaky boat with Willie Hanshaw, ten, capsized near the Missouri River south bank. Hanshaw waded to shore while George drifted downstream over a quarter mile before disappearing. Witnesses and searchers recovered only the hat and the overturned craft later.
Confusion over toll and total deaths dominates Heppner Oregon as Willow Creek’s descent wrecks half the town. Reports say up to 500 may have perished though 130 bodies have been recovered. property losses reach about 696000 dollars in Morrow County. A rigid emergency government mobilizes workers, supplies, and an army of men and horses to clear debris.
Havre reports a large posse seen near the island south of Milk River where Hardee and McKinney were believed hiding. No one captured yet. Sheriff Cosner missing for two days raises unease in Glasgow. A nearby rancher saw two men skulking and heard a shot at his cattle, suspected to involve the same two men.
Fred Mink confessed to traveling long distance to kill N Harris and his stepmother Mrs. Adam Mink. He sits in Pike county jail corridor and praises his plan of vengeance. Despite crowding lawmen and armed deputies there is no lynching and no desire for mob action.
Washington announces patents to Thomas Gossack Belt for a miner's lamp Edward Hemstrom for a vegetable slicer Slater C DD Ww Smith for a dam and irrigating ditches. Fox Elder post office to become an international money order office on July 1.
Special Dispatch from Billings reports the local Woodmen of the World lodge naming Ira L. Whitney as captain, J. B. Simineo as council commander, A. T. Tolmes as advisory lieutenant, Ed Staples as escort, John Altier as Watchman, I. H. Stoddard as Sentry, and W. W. Hassler as manager. A committee will arrange Memorial Day events for unveiling three Woodmen monuments in the Billings cemetery.
There were no new developments today in the Morenci strike. The camp is all wet with many men leaving and some returning to work. The territorial guard plans to depart Thursday and the 1st Cavalry will be relieved by the Third Infantry from San Francisco.
Kentucky court records show several arson inquiries closed swiftly after investigators labeled the incidents as quick disposals. Officials cited lack of evidence and suspect identities as key factors in ending the probes.
Jackson Kentucky June 16. The murder case involving Jett and White over the death of J. B. Marcum proceeds as jurors previously used in arson cases are discharged with no indictments. Defense rests. jurors are instructed regarding possible verdicts, while testimonies including Dr. Cash and Judge Hargis are cited.
Opinion warns that real government may become a military dictatorship under revolutionists. If Peter opposes their aims, he is said to face murder, as the army presently rules with an iron hand.
Belgrade reports say King Peter I will be a royal captive under a military dictatorship led by Colonels Masehin and Mitschlitch. The army enforces control, suppressing republican hopes while editor Jubomir Schi okovics becomes minister of justice. Public opinion narrows to fear, with foreign journalists labeling the revolution brutal.
New York dated June 16 reports Frank Dean vice president of the Seaboard National Bank shot himself in the head at his Orange New Jersey home. Despondent over domestic troubles he left no financial motive. family cited illness of wife and son as factors. Dean, about 40, formerly cashier of the Fifth Avenue Bank.
News from Rock River Wyoming dated June 16 reports James Mullaney killed by James Watts during a mining camp dispute near Rockdale. Watts surrendered claiming self defense after Mullaney attacked with an axe over a roadway through a mining claim.
Geneva reports the czar telegrammed King Peter congratulating him on his proclamation as king of Serbia. Nicholas expresses sincere wishes for Serbia’s prosperity and asks for divine aid in the undertaking for the happiness of its people.
Mullaney, a Denver man who had spent ten years mining in Wyoming and was near retirement after amassing a fortune, was shot in the back of the head by Watts as Mullaney pursued him.
Margarita, a Mont Pelee disaster survivor, underwent surgery at a New York hospital. Doctors used skin grafts from elsewhere on her body to cover facial injuries and sacrificed a finger to save the others. The flesh from the amputated finger aided the graft.
A large Covington crowd witnessed the removal of Thomas Mann Edward Morrie and Charles Sanders to Maysville Ky for trial on charges of assault and robbery against John Farrow and his wife Sheriff Hobinson led troops guarding the convoy with a Hotchkiss gun and side arms to secure the proceedings during Mason county court sessions.
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