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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1905
Page
7
Rescue teams recover twenty more bodies at Heppher project site as volunteers confront extreme exhaustion. Call for funds grows as workers seek compensation and relief for the demanding, protracted recovery effort.
The Heppner disaster relief effort advances with near daily body recoveries and an expected death toll around 200. Workers clear wreckage, move houses, and rebuild foundations while aid pours in from Oregon and Washington. Rail line destruction by Oregon Railway and Navigation hampers shipments but repairs are underway to restore trains by Sunday.
Heppner Oregon relief work continues amid severe rules for looters and widespread fatigue among volunteers after days of nonstop labor. Carloads of supplies and funds pour in from Portland and other cities as communities rally to aid flood victims. dozens may be dead or missing with extensive damage reported.
An official estimate lists 60 missing alongside 130 bodies recovered totaling about 200 dead. The report named dozens of missing individuals including Mrs. Harry Wanby and many others with ages and family ties, alongside a note that the Heppner hotel register lists the last seen guests.
Three suspects Chaunrey Dewes Che Wilson and Wyidi Ma-Mride are held for the Berry family killings. They will be moved from Wichita to Goodland by the labor militia for trial, with sheriffs promising protection. The case hinges on disputed evidence and testimony from today’s hearing.
Deputies in Little Chicago arrest Iravik Ronbatt Agbeti and Juling Pwlagal for attempting to wreck a street car on the Congregational line. The plan failed when a collision was avoided. a nearby wagon wheel and horse shoe incident caused minor damage. Sheriff says more arrests may follow as preliminary hearing is set for 20 o’clock tomorrow.
Today at Elmira two miles east of Tapids Tawa three men were killed and many injured when a Rock Island passenger train collided with a gravel train. The gravel train failed to clear the main track before the passenger arrived. Locomotive engineer Theodore Xaohe and several passengers suffered injuries as the wreck brought chaos and disruption to the line.
The report describes Sir Thomas Lipton sailing for New York amid crowds and ceremony. It notes cheering and a linked telegraph from King Mewar while mentioning a premature explosion and related disturbances at a restaurant, with references to a dramatic voyage and international attention.
Jurors in the Jett and White case face long deliberations as Judge Redwine braces for potential contempt while Commonwealth Attorney Byrd prepares the prosecution’s closing. A principal witness, Ewen, fled with his family to Lexington amid threats, leaving other witnesses at risk as the trial nears a verdict or possible punishment.
The sheriff pursues murder suspects after a theft at a toll station. A witness claims the Toerdons involved may have fled toward Tobacen, while local officers search Lat Salle for evidence of liviag lu lua trip and tied horse thefts.
A woman restrained a burglar in a tense domestic incident in Au Ta Iti. Police report the suspect was trying to break in when the resident acted quickly and detained the intruder until officers arrived.
Mrs Hortow of 1016 Fourth Avenue chased a burglar into her parlor on daylight break in Spokane Washington. She seized him with her revolver and kept him at gunpoint until officers arrived and the patrol wagon transported the suspect. Her daughter called Mr Hortow a deputy in the city treasury office. The burglary was swiftly ended in minutes.
The Woodmen convention opened with administration factions arguing over Maurancn rales and election timing. Officers were named including head consul A Talbott, head adviser Dr Morne, and head banker re smith, with no candidates from the divide and a push to align with the regular calendar and city powers. A Kansas City prize event and a marriage announcement at Glie Halland’s residence followed, with local relatives in attendance.
The report states a person suffered a severe fracture with uncertain details. It notes travel from Absarokee to Kell and ongoing concerns about the condition, with unclear official statements and limited readable information.
Belgrade reports a telegram to King Peer announcing the new monarch’s manifesto amid fears of conspirators and foreign influence. Large photographs of military leaders line Belgrade streets as guards protect the young Milan, son of the former king, kept indoors due to murder fears and governing turmoil.
The article details King Peter’s initial manifesto as he ascends the throne of Serv, pledging to honor God and the people, protect rights, banish past acts, and ensure church and military support. He vows to uphold liberty, safeguard honest officials, and lead Serv toward progress.
Constantinople report from June 17 notes the sultan orders Little Milan to stay inside the house amid palace directives and public attention.
Vienna reports warm telegrams between Emperor Francis Joseph and King Peter after Peters election. The emperor denounces assassinations and promises sympathy and support for a peaceful, strong Servian reign. Peter pledges to restore peace and asks continued friendly ties.
An officer fatally shot a man in a night encounter after a group of vagrants gathered near a cave and resisted arrest. The incident occurred early morning as Stone and a posse pursued suspects among a camp. two shots were fired by Stone and a second officer returned fire, killing the man identified as McGlaskay, with other arrests reported. The coroner ordered the inquest to continue tomorrow.
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