Looks Like the Work of a Fiend
A terse note describes the act as the work of a fiend, attributed to an unknown assailant. The item appears in a tieth century flyer context, with no additional identifying details or dates given in the readable text.
23 Jun 1905
Page 1
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
1
A terse note describes the act as the work of a fiend, attributed to an unknown assailant. The item appears in a tieth century flyer context, with no additional identifying details or dates given in the readable text.
A Lake Shore wreck at Mentor Ohio last night killed nineteen and injured many more. Detectives investigate the switch failure and possible foul play while officials report the train was traveling at 60 mph. The coroner schedules an inquest for Monday in Painesville and will call railroad officials to testify.
President Newmann of the New York Central and Lake Shore railroads announced that the 20 hour schedule for the Twentieth Century Limited will be restored immediately, replacing the 18 hour timetable briefly in effect. The plan affects service between New York and Chicago as the line resumes its longer travel time.
Cleveland dispatch says a 14 year old may have tampered with a switch at Mentor station last night, causing the Twentieth Century flyer wreck. William Uher, a ticket agent, is mentioned in connection with the incident.
Nickel Plate and James Barnes of Willoughby reached the wreck site twenty minutes after the collision. They encountered a boy carrying a lantern who said he shut a switch. The switch was found open but locked, and investigators doubt the boy opened it. H. S. Storria of Lake Shore promised an investigation tomorrow.
Cleveland dispatch describes a nearly 70 mph derailment at Mentor when a train crashed into the Mentor freight House. Fireman Aaron Gorham survived with bruises after being trapped under a tank. fellow passenger James H. Gibson died later in Cleveland from injuries.
Federal grand jury witnesses describe how buyers in the Chicago livestock market bid on Wednesdays and Saturdays, pressuring shippers and keeping prices down. Freight agent J A Rigley and two other traffic men testify as investigators seek to illuminate packinghouse purchasing practices.
In Salinas California on June 22 Mrs A Housotoff and eight children were hurt when a horse frightened on the Carmel grade backed over a 200 foot bluff. The buggy and horse were destroyed with occupants injured. Mrs Housotoff is believed fatally hurt.
Milwaukee June 22 The Journal prints an interview with Register of Deeds Otto Seidel Jr who says he will tell the grand jury about deals of county board members involving between 14000 and 20000 dollars He resigned last night after exposure of his methods as a county board member.
Ottawa reports the Dominion government asked the imperial government to let Canada join the 1894 trade treaty between Britain and Japan. Japan indicates willingness to accept Canada as a party to the accord.
Moscow authorities post notices calling for population calm as troops prepare for mobilization on June 29. Governor urges orderly conduct and public restraint during the deployment.
A fatal shooting attributed to the figure known as Coyote Bill ended in death. Authorities investigated the incident and reported the circumstances surrounding the lethal firearm discharge.
In Old Rattlesnake canyon K F W Beesskove known as Coyote Bill shot William Burig and fled toward Missoula before surrendering at the county jail. Burig died from multiple wounds. witnesses and investigators traced a long feud and prior assault incidents tied to disputed land and revenge threats.
George F. Hammond, accused of grand larceny from the Northern Pacific Express, goes to trial before Judge Winston in Philipsburg. Attorneys struggle to take the case as a reluctant jury and witnesses from the Express robbery testify including the express messenger John D Jackson and engineer Wade.
Imperial Yacht Club, Germany, June 22. Emperor William received a telegram stating King Christian of Denmark is in a state of great weakness, causing concern among his entourage.
Cherbourg reports the French torpedo boat Harpon struck a rock during night maneuvers. A wrecking party toiled all day, she was refloated and towed to the arsenal for repairs.
District Attorney Jerome of New York County led an inquiry into the Equitable Life Assurance Society following Superintendent Hendricks report. Attorney General Mayer and August Bellmont resigned amid scrutiny, with steps promised to recover profits and bar wrongdoers. Several listed officers are noted as dead or replaced, raising questions about pension payments and old salary records.
Albany June 22 Governor Higgins notified District Attorney Jerome he could rely on executive cooperation in any action stemming from Superintendent Hendricks preliminary report on ance society.
Great Northern Promotions in St. Paul announces Gess Stewart will replace J M Davis as superintendent of the Minot division as Davis moves to assistant general superintendent. Edward Furness of Spokane becomes traveling passenger agent for the Great Northern road.
The Nebraska Supreme Court declared the biennial election law unconstitutional. Elections will be held this fall as before.
Chinese residents in Penang Straits Settlements convene to discuss adopting a cost associated with American manufacturers as the Chinese exclusion act is repealed. It is believed that Malays in the Malay states may follow this example.
Helena June 22 state pardons were considered for Eric Michaelson. Board members reviewed testimony and records but did not reach a conclusion.
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