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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
1
Newly elected monarch arrives from Switzerland and is greeted by a large crowd at the station. He attends mass at the cathedral and is driven to the new palace in a state coach.
King Peter arrives in Belgrade after four years abroad to a fervent reception. A torchlight procession, royal salutes, and a cathedral mass mark his entry with ministers and foreign diplomats present. The king vows to govern in line with the constitution, amid widespread public acclaim.
The big ore cars of 50 tons each ran away Tuesday evening on the H A P road high line and crashed into other cars near Tucker. The result was a mass of twisted steel and materials, a wreck not often matched in railroad incidents. The builders claim these cars withstand collisions and remain operable after accidents. Two pictures show their condition yesterday morning.
The Democratic state convention at Des Moines nominated Governor T. B. Sullivan of Creston for governor and D. T. Buthdown for lieutenant governor with other officers by acclamation. The platform rejects government rail ownership, endorses tariff reform aimed at removing duties on trust-made goods, and shows conflict between Bryan and gold Democrat factions.
Logansport Indiana June 4 W J Bryan arrived tonight and declined to discuss the action of the Iowa democratic convention.
Spokane June 24. H L Hughes of this city withdraws from the race for president of the American Labor union leaving the field clear for Daniel McDonald of Butte the only other candidate. Election takes place next Monday with returns sent to Butte for canvass. Clarence Smith of Butte appears unopposed for secretary and treasurer.
Arthur Carrwell, linked to Helen Bishop murder case, was released on $5,000 bail after the coroner’s inquest failed to implicate him. A 2,000 strong mob gathered at city hall to demand his release, sparking clashes and noise. The lynching of George White ended with his body found in an ice chest, weighing about 2 pounds. Peter Pmith died from injuries suffered when the mob attacked the workhouse.
Albert Sontag and his wife of Steger died last night from paris green poisoning in Chicago. Police cannot determine if the deaths were self inflicted or the result of foul play.
Albert Larkum a lineman fell 65 feet from a telephone pole in Hartford Connecticut today injuring three people including a 6 year old girl who suffered a broken leg and severe injuries. Mrs Mary Brewster of Minneapolis and Mrs Charles Edwards Trinity College wife were also hurt with internal injuries and paralysis claimed for Larkum.
Sir Thomas Lipton arrives in New York aboard the Oceanie. He hails his cup challenger as a remarkable boat and expects Shuubeck 1 to have a pin outside Saturday. Lipton attends a Waldorf Astoria dinner hosted by many friends, with Maj. Gen. Henry Cortin presiding and a warm, jovial reception.
Special Dispatch from Big Timber June 24. Judge Henry today granted the divorce in the Wheaton versus Wheaton case. The court awarded Mrs Wheaton custody of the two younger children while the 12-year-old was given to Mr Wheaton. Alimony of 20 dollars monthly and 59 dollars for attorney fees were approved.
A halfbreed named Melwell Malette was wounded by a .38 caliber bullet at a Cree camp east of Havre. Five shots rang out as he neared his tepee. the assailant fled. Jealousy is believed to be the motive. Malette was taken to Fort Assinalboite hospital. The weapon and assailant remain unidentified.
In Big Timber in June, Sara Brosield, aged about, was sent to the asylum at Watman Saringy today after a board examined her case and heard testimony. Her family preferred private placement but she was committed to the asylum with her brother present as guardian.
John Alexander of Storrs recently built a house on Birickland creek in Paradise Valley. On returning with his family to their new home, he found it burned to the ground. He had no insurance and suspicion of arson exists.
Clifton Walker was shot near Cascade after Spaulding, reportedly deranged, opened fire with a revolver. Doctors say wounds are potentially fatal. Spaulding captured after a road incident and rifle theft thwarted further violence. Local wife and neighbors witnessed tense events. no further injuries reported.
Two men, Charlie Spaulding and Clifton Walker, were wounded in Tuesday evening’s shooting near Casade and are hospitalized in Great Falls. Spaulding at Columbus hospital in serious condition, Walker at Deaconess with multiple wounds including chest and shoulder injuries.
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