Train robber Hammond gets one year for second count
Hammond, facing a possible harsher sentence, rejected his lawyers plea to plead guilty and was sentenced to one year at hard labor in Deer Lodge for the North Coast Limited holdup near Bearmouth. Christie did not testify, with prosecutors citing sufficient evidence to convict.
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Philipsburg
Hammond
North Coast Limited
Bearmouth
Winston
Deer Lodge
Christie
Joel S. Hindman
Spokane
Hillyard, Wash
W Hammmond
Bitter Root Mountains
Winchester
W. J. McFetridge
Northern Pacific
Colorado
McFetridge
Engineer O'Neil
Americans Robbed at St. Petersburg Hotel
Theodore S. Darling of New York and other guests were robbed of valuables at the Hotel de l Europe. Mrs Darling lost a diamond necklace and money, later found in a pawnshop. The American embassy assists in recovery efforts. A Russian countess was suspected, she threatened to sue hotel proprietors, no prosecution pursued.
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St. Petersburg
Theodore S. Darling
New York
Hotel de l'Europe
Poland Turmoil Grim as Military Clashes Hit Lodz
Archival dispatch reports exceedingly serious conditions in Poland with fierce street fighting between troops and striking workers in Lodz. The 60 000 worker strike has escalated into political violence, with streets under martial control and public transport halted amid pillaged vodka shops and rising casualties.
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St. Petersburg
Poland
Lodz
Keerl Found Guilty Again in Helena Manslaughter Case
In Great Falls on June 23 the jury convicted James E Keerl of manslaughter for shooting Thomas Crystal in Helena on April 11, 1902 after two prior trials. Sentencing to penitentiary for up to ten years awaits. defense claimed insanity and drunkenness. prosecution cost county about $15,000. Keerl remains in county jail awaiting possible Monday sentencing.
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Great Falls
James
Keerl
Helena
Thomas Crystal
Supreme Court
Crystal
Keer
Lewis and Clark County
End of the Big Strike Nears in Chicago
Chicago reports that all obstacles to ending the teamsters strike have been removed. A meeting between strikers’ committee and J W Farwell of the Employers' association settled the union button issue, with employers to withdraw the demand. Settlement hinges on a general committee report and a referendum vote by strikers.
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Chicago
Teamsters
J. W. Farwell
Employers’ Association
Farwell
Teamsters’ Union
General Committee
Mr. Farwell
Four New Yellow Fever Cases Reported From Panama
Washington dispatch states Governor Magoon at Panama reports four new yellow fever cases to the bureau. The cablegram confirms ongoing cholera unrelated.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Contested Good Roads Convention Fights Over Election
At Portland June 23 the national good roads convention erupted into a clash between Moore and Richardson factions over whether to elect officers at this session. Richardson won a provisional presidency by vote, as Moore clashed with a brick and gavel, until Judge Scott assumed temporary chair. A committee will draft a new constitution for a possible election before adjournment.
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Portland
Ore
National Good Roads Convention
Moore
Richardson
St. Louis
John H. Scott
Salem
Samuel Hill
Seattle
Wash
Washington Good Roads Association
Russian Admiral Enquist Allowed to Parole Wounded Officers
Washington reports the war department grants the Russian admiral the right to embark sick and wounded officers and men on a hospital ship after parole not to engage in hostilities. They may bring non munitions repair materials from Shanghai while vessels remain interned.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Enquist
Shanghai
Contested Brownlee Medal Leads at Portland Shootoff
In Portland six shooters Sheard Bigelow Plank Webb Logsdon and Henkle tied for first for the Brownlee trophy after Thursday’s competition. D Cooper led the Brownlee medal contest with 19 pigeons of 20 on Thursday, with G W Miller next on 18. A shootoff is set for Sunday.
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Portland
Ore
Mrs Rogers Breathes Free After Appeal Ruling
Mrs Mary M Rogers condemned to hang for murder of her husband is released from solitary confinement at the Vermont state prison. An appeal granted by the US Circuit Court allows a further appeal to the US Supreme Court, permitting social contact with other inmates.
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Windsor
Mary M. Rogers
State Prison
United States Circuit Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Denver Supreme Court rules on city county charter conflicts
The court declares parts of Denver’s new charter invalid where it conflicts with state law and that Denver must maintain a separate county government. Democratic May election officers are ousted and Republicans seated after invalidating several precinct returns due to fraud. The second county judge provision is void and incumbent Henry V. Johnson called a usurper. The ruling casts doubt on Judge Johnson’s past decisions.
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Denver
Colo
Supreme Court
Henry V. Johnson
Johnson
Mitchell's Partner on Stand All Day in Fraud Trial
Judge Albert Tanner, the prosecution's chief witness, testified for an entire day in the United States against Senator Mitchell case in Portland. The day featured voluminous letters and telegrams, with the court ruling to admit evidence of Mitchell's fees in other cases to show knowledge and intent.
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Portland
Ore
Albert H. Tanner
United States
Senator Mitchell
Mitchell
Tanner
Kirbs
Mr. Heney
Benson and Hyde
California
W. E. Burk
Oregon
Lee Sue
Department of Commerce and Labor
Judge Tanner
Washington
General Land Office
Lsts
Benson
Oldhamia Seized by Dnieper Then Recaptured by Japanese
From Hongkong reports an incident during a Dnieper cruise in the Black Sea area where the British steamer Oldhamia was captured on May 19 and recaptured by Japanese warships on May 27, later taken to Sasebo. The First Bismarck and RosIevtensky fleet were noted nearby with the prize and its escort bound toward Vladivostok. The Oldhamia carried kerosene for Yokkaichi.
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Manila
Associated Press
Hongkong
Oldhamin
Rosestvensky
Vladivostok
Sasebo
Japanese Minister Takahira Seeks Armistice Clarity
Washington dispatch reports Japan's Takahira returning from New England and meeting with the President. He offered no new assurances on an armistice before the peace conference, while Moscow had not yet replied to the armistice proposal. Officials doubt progress toward a settlement without Russia's responsive stance.
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Washington
Takahira
New England
White House
Japan
Russia
France
Morocco
Germany
Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in Franchesci Murder Case
Helena June 23 The Montana Supreme Court denied Lawyer Mackel of Butte a rehearing in the Salvatore Franchesci murder case in Silver Bow. The denial cites improper submission and altered records. The same session heard the Metlen vs Oregon Short Line appeal from Beaverhead County.
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Helena
Supreme Court
Mackel
Butte
Salvatore Franchesci
Silver Bow
David FE. Metlen
Oregon
Vesuvius Eruption Warning Forces Local Evacuations
Naples reports June 24 that the prefect orders nearby residents to prepare to abandon homes as crater discharge from Mt. Vesuvius increases alarmingly. The alert prompts precautionary moves in the volcanic zone amid mounting activity.
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Naples
Mt. Vesuvius
Condition Update on Colonel Sanders in Helena
Special Dispatch reports from Helena on June 23 noting no major change in Colonel Sanders health. He grows weaker daily yet his mind stays clear as observers monitor his condition.
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The
Standard
Helena
Sanders
Royals Escapes Train Window in Montana Flight
Edward Royals known horse thief, released from Deer Lodge penitentiary, jumped from a Montana Central train at thirty to forty miles per hour between Silver and Iron. Sheriff Griffith, with conductor, pursued but Royals vanished. officers search widely with little hope of recovery.
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Standard
Great Falls
Edward
Kid) Royals
Montana
Montana Central
Royals
Deer Lodge
Meagher
Fergus
Cascade
Valley Counties
Griffith
Valley County
Grifith
Glasgow
Sheriff Griffith
Wool clips fetch strong prices in Great Falls sale
Contracts for about 1 000 000 pounds of wool closed in Great Falls as buyers from Dewey Gould & Co J Koshland Co and others purchased power Es gallier and Chinook clips at 23 to 27 cents a pound. Notably large lots from Sunnyside Virgelle Havre Du complicated. The Sturgeon Bros. clip near Dupuye r sold at a premium believed to exceed 27 cents.
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Standard
Great Falls
T. C. Power
Sunnyside
Dewey, Gould & Co
Power
Davidson Bros
Chinook
Quigley & Connolly
German Officials Brace for Prolonged Morocco Conference Talks
Berlin notes reflect German concern over a lengthy French Morocco conference while public unease rises amid fears of anti German intrigue. Emperor William yachts at Kiel and Metz commander on furlough as financial market jitters intensify the mood.
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France
Germany
William
Kiel
Metz
Bozeman Runaway Injures Two People and One Horse
In Bozeman on Main street Will Kremer and his sister Clara Kremer were injured when their horse team bolted after the harness broke. Clara sustained severe bruising requiring crutches for days. Will jumped from the buggy after the tongue collapsed and also suffered bruises but is able to be out. The runaway crossed into Troy avenue with one horse injured.
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Bozeman
Will Kremer
Clara Kremer
Main Street
Troy Avenue
Pioneer Mary Jane Haskell Dies in Helena
Helena reports the death of Mary Jane Haskell widow of William Haskell a Montana pioneer. She died suddenly from heart failure while preparing a fire after arriving from Virginia City where she had lived a year. Born in New York she came to Montana at the outset of Alder Gulch gold discovery.
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The
Standard
Helena
Montana
Mary Jane Haskell
William Haskell
Haskell
Virginia City
New York State
Alder Gulch
Klondike gold shipment heads for Seattle port
The steamer City of Seattle is due Sunday with $1,000,000 in gold dust from Klondike and Tae Nana country after leaving Skagway. Dolphin arrives with $250,000 in gold for the essay office.
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Seattle
Wash
Klondike
Taenana
Skagway
Dolphin
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