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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1901

Page

2

Exoneration of Gunman in Northern Montana Killing

Coroner's jury clears Jor Sheetz of all blame in the Cane shooting at Cleveland south of Chinook. Four fatal encounters in Northern Montana in two weeks saw the first shooter favored by juries, with Cane’s death prompting questions about local authorities.

Standard Great Falls George Cane Cleveland Chinook Jor Sheetz Cane Cleveland Post Office James H. Roberts Roberts Sheetz D. J. Smith Willie Stevenson Smith Mr. Sheetz Montana Sandusky William Shurlock Lee Self Curry Brothers Pondera Tom Mannix John Scherbach Scherbach Mannix Teton County Ladioux Sampson Big Sandy

Manhunt Ends With One Arrest After Fatal Outing

The narrative describes a group involved in killings all free except Sampson who was taken to Fort Benton from Great Falls this morning to satisfy Ladieux’s friends. Sampson is the only one among four who has tasted jail.

Sampson Fort Benton Great Falls Ladieux

Cataract Copper Mining Company Formed in Montana

Special Dispatch from Helena reports the Cataract Copper Mining company organized under South Dakota law to operate in Jefferson county. Incorporators are M. L. Hewett Basin T. J. Walsh Helena and Oscar Nelson Pierre 3 D. Directors include G. M. Hays F. J. Edwards Henry Smith H. G. Ricketts Spriggs T. J. Walsh Oscar Nelson and J. B. Dunn. Capital stock 2.5 million dollars with 5 dollar par value. cash paid in 15 250 dollars and 2 484 750 in company properties. State Auditor Calderhead Montana agent. Stackhouse Spear agency of Great Falls formed with 10 000 dollars capital. 3 000 subscribed.

Helena Cataract Copper Mining Company South Dakota Jefferson County M. L. Hewett Basin T. J. Walsh Oscar Nelson Pierre Secretary of G. M. Hays F. J. Edwards Henry ©. Smith Supreme Court H. G. Ricketts Spriggs Montana J. BD. Dunn H. S Anderson Cataract Calderhead Stackhouse-Speer Agency of Great Falls Edward F. Stackhouse Samuel Stephenson J. W. Speer

Bonds Fixed in Tim Ber Fra ud Cases

Helena June 27 Special Dispatch to the Standard Charles M Likes of Missoula and Max Finkelstein of Helena were discharged from bank hay by Judge Knowles today. The bonds range from 100 to 10000 for one individual facing several indictments for subordination of perjury in timber entries. Some women are among those indicted. Bail set at 100 each. Arrests to be made in Missoula county tonight or tomorrow morning. 102 true bills were returned though about 75 parties indicted. The grand jury expenses were 545.20 for witnesses and 734 for jurors.

Standard Helena Charles M Missoula Max Finkelstein Bankhy Knowles Udge Knowles Marshal Woodman Missoula County

Boxer Menace Echoes Across Tianjin Meeting

At Pekin today the foreign ministers discussed only minor indemnity points. Sir Ernest Satow opposes a 10 percent tariff rise if China cannot pay. M de Giers hedges on 4 percent indemnity interest. Rockhill urges quick settlement to finish ministerial work. Reverend Arthur Smith warns a revived China within years risks Boxer danger of 20,000,900, a movement long approved by the court.

Pekin Ernest Satow China M de Giers United States Rockhill

Petroleum in Custer County Test Near

Michael McEvane travels to Custer with a five gallon can of thick black crude petroleum he claims is genuine. He reports several springs oozing the liquid with a coal gas odor, noting familiarity with Pennsylvania oil fields. The test will be conducted by Butte parties in the near future.

Standard Milestry Custer County Michael McEvane McEvane Pennsylvania

Drowning Tragedy Near Needles Claims Four and One

Advices from The Needles report four persons drowned in the Colorado River at Needles last Sunday. Domenico Beni a Santa Fe roundhouse worker went bathing and disappeared too far out, while about a mile north three Mojave Indians died in a similar manner.

San Bernardino Val The Needles Colorado Domenico Beni Santa Fe Roundhouse Mojave Indiana

First Eastbound Train Due Tomorrow After Washouts

Vancouver, June 27. The first through train from the East for three days is due to arrive early tomorrow morning, delayed by washouts. Locally the Canadian Pacific trackmen strike shows little change, and a settlement is expected soon.

Vancouver B. C Canadian Pacific

River and Harbor Committee Finishes California Review

Marysville California June 27 The river and harbor committee completed its examination of California rivers and harbors and left at midnight for Portland Oregon.

Marysville Cal River and Harbor Committee California Portland Ore

Three Die in Dynamite Blast Near Karthaus Railroad Work

Lockhaven Pa June 27 Three men are reported killed and two seriously injured by a dynamite explosion while blasting for a new railroad near Karthaus. The accident occurred during construction operations.

Lockhaven Karthaus

British steamer Alexander leaks into San Francisco harbor

The British steamer Alexander, en route from Gray's Harbor to Petropavlovski, docked at San Francisco in a leaking condition after a voyage of about 11 days.

San Francisco Alexander Gray's Harbor Petropavlovski

Trains Delayed as Washouts Halt Great Falls Mail

Rail service to Great Falls is halted after 48 hours with no eastern mail due to washouts on the Great Northern near Williston. Repair crews fight to rebuild 25 miles of road bed and washed bridges with a bridge over the major washout underway. A special train will carry accumulated mail to Havre then to Great Falls, possibly on the regular schedule tomorrow afternoon.

Standard Great Falls Great Northern Williston Fort Buford Montana Central Havre

Still Fighting In The Philippines As War Rages

Manila reports Lieutenant Edward Downes of the first infantry and one private killed in Samaar. Captain Woodbury seizes Samson's company in Bohol. Private Krans killed and four troops wounded. Lieutenant Mina McNair reports 54 insurgents captured in Tayabas, Luzon.

Manila Edward Downes First Infantry Samaar Woodbury Theth Infantry Samson Bohol Krans Mina McNair Tayabas Luzon

Larkins Narrow Escape as Buildings Collapse On Third Street

David Larkin, a young carpenter's helper, was pinned under the falling Nos 114 and 114 ½ Third Street South structures. Rescuers freed him after about ten minutes, with only severe bruising and no serious injury anticipated. The collapse happened as temporary foundations slid from screw jacks during removal and new foundations were prepared.

Great Falls Third Street David Larkin Larkin

Writ of Habeas Corpus Granted in Reid Cattle Case

Denver June 27 Judge Haller issued a writ of habeas corpus for Edward H. Reid a cattle shipper from Omaha after a state conviction for shipping Texas cattle into Colorado without a signed bill of health Reid had refused to pay a state inspection fee after a federal health clearance The writ returnable Saturday the National Livestock Association may appeal to the Supreme Court if the state court decision stands

Denver Colo Haller United States District Court Edward H. Reid Omaha Arapahoe County Texas Reid National Livestock Association Colorado United States Supreme Court

BC to Send 1000-Pound Gold Brick to Glasgow Exhibit

Vancouver reports the largest gold brick on record weighing 1000 pounds and valued at 200000 dollars will be sent to Glasgow for summer exhibition. The brick represents Cariboo Hydraulic company’s annual clean-up output.

Vancouver B. C British Columbia Glasgow Cariboo Hydraulic Company

Washington Letters On Duty Refund Authority

In response to the secretary of the treasury's inquiry the department explains its authority to refund duties paid. The correspondence discusses legal basis and procedures for crediting or returning assessed duties as directed by the Treasury.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Department

Treasury official rejects refunds on Porto Rico duties

The comptroller of the treasury rules the secretary lacks authority to refund duties paid on goods exported from the United States to Porto Rico. Claims arise from payments made between the ratification of the peace treaty with Spain on April 11, 1899 and the act of April 12, 1900, taking effect May 1, 1900.

Porto Rico United States Comptroller of the Treasury Spain

Federal prisoner Schricken gost to be moved for Idaho post office robbery trial

George Schricken gost alias W D Snyder the federal prisoner who escaped the Butte jail and was recaptured at Dillon yesterday will be taken to Idaho at once by federal authorities to be tried for robbing a post office. Judge Knowles signed a warrant for removal to the federal court at Boise Idaho upon motion of the district attorney.

Helena George Schrickengost W. D. Snyder Butte Dillon Idaho Knowles Schrickengost Boise

Sheard Wins Globe Trophy in Northwest Trap Shoot

In Walla Walla Washington the Sportsman's Association of the Northwest held trap events with straight shots for main prizes. W. I. Sheard of Tacoma won the Globe trophy after a tie with T B Ware of Spokane final 44 to 42. Live-bird shooting set for tomorrow and Saturday.

Walla Walla Wash Sportsman’s Association of the Northwest W. I. Sheard Tacoma T. B. Ware Spokane Sheard J. E. Enyart J. B. Cullison A. E. Guist Portland Frank Howe Guist Cullison Howe Enyart

Duke of Manchester Creditors Agree to 12s 6d on Pound

London creditors approve compromise for the Duke of Manchester with 12s 6d on the pound for unsecured debts. Other creditors to be paid in full and when accounts settle the bankruptcy will be annulled.

London Duke of Manchester

Two Women Sentenced in June Billings Court Cases

Myrtle Brown receives two years for shooting Mattie Langford, while Seth Dix is sentenced to 30 years for murder in the Wells road ranch case near Billings. Dix plans appeals. Brown shows distress in court before acceptance of her sentence. Also a damage suit by W X Sudditch against J W Newton ends with a verdict for Newton.

Standard Billings Seth Dix Ben Davis Wells’ Road Ranch Loud State Dix Davis Lane Myrtle Brown Mattie Langford Langford William Johnson W. X. Sudditch J. W. Newton

Sue wins three straight heats in trotting race

In a trotting event Sue captured three consecutive heats with times around 2 19 4, 2 20 14, and 2 19 4. Also starting were Dr Shorb and Emblematiec as Commonwealth entries.

Detroit loses to Milwaukee in tense ninth inning rally

In Milwaukee Detroit falls 5 to 4 as Milwaukee ties the score with four singles in the ninth and Cronin, McAllister, and Casey deliver the decisive run in the bottom half. Attendance 1,592. Other games: Chicago 5, Cleveland 1. Baltimore 9, Philadelphia 5. Washington 6, Boston 0.

Detroit Milwaukee McAllister Cronin Casey Friel Ehs Chicago Boston Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Cleveland

Shamrock IIS trial spin as Shamrock L and Kariad race

Shamrock II is due in New York around August 15 after a sail stretching spin. Shamrock L and Kariad raced 48 miles in favorable conditions with Shamrock II keeping pace, lowering canvas and towing a small boat as Captain Sycamore steered a cautious run.

New York Sycamore

Gold en C. wins six and a half furlongs at Newport

At Cincinnati on June 27 the six and a half furlong opener sees Gold en C. prevail with Prudent runner up and Fusion third in 1 2/5. Nellie Helmuth takes six furlongs, Larry second and Beana third in 1 14. Rose of Red captures five furlongs selling with Follow second and Corinne third in 1 2. Birdie May wins the mile and an eighth selling with Banquet second and Slasher third in 1 4. Eleven Bella claims seven furlongs with Stamp second and Nela Morria third in 1 28 2/5. Santa Ventura wins six furlongs selling, Locust Blossom second and Charlie Daniels third in 1 14.

Cincinnati Newport Golden C Prudent Fusion Nellie Helmuth Larry Beana Rose of Red Corinne Birdie May Banquett Slasher Bella Stamp Nela Morria Santa Ventura Locust Blossom Charlie Daniels

Large wool clips sold at Billings

Special Dispatch to the Standard Billings says Joseph Wing for Dewey Gould & Co. of Boston bought wool clips from J. D. O'Donnell 2000 pounds at 11 1/2 cents, Ganguet & Dupont 1000 pounds at 11 cents, and John Stanley 18000 pounds at 12 cents. Several other offers were rejected by growers.

Joseph Wing Dewey,Gould & Co Boston J. D. O'Donnell Ganguet & Dupont John Stanley

Brooklyn Beats Pittsburg In National League Game

The Brooklyns defeated Pittsburg with 2,400 in attendance as Batteries James Kitson and McGuire faced Chesbro and Zimmer. Umpire O Day. New York and Cincinnati split a twin bill with New York winning the first game on timely hitting and falling in the second due to a lack of runs. Doheny Warner Hahn and Peitz worked as the battery. Umpires Dwyer Smith and Peitz.

Brooklyn Brooklyns Pittsburg R. H. E. Progress MeJames Kitson McGuire Chesbro Zimmer O Day New York Cinccinnati Westerners Taylor Doheny and Warner Hahn Peitz Dwyer Kive Nc Tseylor Phillips Bergen Smith and Peitz

Sheepshead Bay Race Winners Report

In six races at Sheepshead Bay on June 27 King Pepper led first race 6 furlongs with Unmasked second Liam third in 1 19 2 5. Luceline won the five and a half furlongs second Five Nations Northern Star 1 07 5. Roe Hampton took the mile with The Amazon Do lando next in 1 5. Spendthrift Stakes went mile and an eighth Guild Heels Smile Belvino 1 52 25. Opitional won five furlongs with Meditation Ascension 1 00 45. Starbright won the mile and a quarter turf race, Decanter second Roches ter third in 2 06 1 5.

New York Sheepshead Bay King Pepper Liam Luceline Five Nations Northern Star Roe Hampton Amazon Dolando Ics Guild Heels Smile Belvino Opitional Meditation Ascension Starbright Decanter Rochester

Pacific Coast Lumber Men Discuss Uniform Selling Rates

The Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers association met in Vancouver D C on June 27 with members from California Oregon Washington and British Columbia The group debated a proposal to set uniform selling rates across its territory but deferred action due to differing local interests and conditions.

Vancouver D. C Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association California Oregon Washington British Columbia

Boston Wins 12-Inning Game Over St Louis in June

Boston defeated St Louis in a 12 inning affair before about 2,000 fans. Beere appears in the lineup with Dineen Kittridge Sudhoff Murphy Harper Powell and Nichols aiding Boston while Emslie umpired.

Boston St. Louis Beere R. H. E. Boston Dineen

Last of Volunteers Arrive in San Francisco

The 454 regiment, the last volunteers to depart the Philippines, arrived in San Francisco today aboard the Kilpatrick from Manila after a 25 day voyage. The unit served 18 months in the Philippines with two battalions on Mindanao and one on Leyte. the 42d infantry was mustered out today.

San Francisco Cal Philippines Kilpatrick Manila 434 Camp Meade Mindanao Leyte

Highland Park Races At Detroit Crown Winners

In six races at Highland Park track Detroit on June 27 Satire led first race six furlongs finishing 1 14 with Lady Hayman second Ida Penzance third Similar won second race five furlongs with St Hera second Miss Blarney third in 1 02 Bonnie Maid captured the six and a half furlongs third race Medford runner up Saucer boat third time 1 28 Gray Daly won the seven furlongs fourth race Go temba and Lizzie A placed second and third in 1 29 Woodtrice took the mile and a sixteenth fifth race with Anastate and Dolly Wagner as runners up in 1 49 Hieaway won the six and a half furlongs sixth race Filibuster and By George second and third in 1 21 .

Detroit Highland Park Satire Lady Hayman Ida Penzance St. Hera Miss Blarney Bonnie Maid Medford Sauceboat Gray Daly Gotemba Lizzie A Woodtrice Anastate Dolly Wagner Hieaway Filibuster George

Philadelphia Teams Sweep Chicago in Twin Bill

The home club defeated Chicago in both games on June 27 with a matinee win highlighted by frequent hits for Eason and a late eighth inning error aided victory in the second. Attendance reported at 4,254. Batteries in game one were Eason and Kling for Philadelphia against Donahue and Douglass for Chicago. Umpire was Cunningham. In game two Philadelphia benefited from timely base hits and Chicago errors with Taylor and Kling opposing Duggleby and McFarland. Cunningham again umpired.

Philadelphia Chicago Eason Beere R. H. EB. Cirm ccc Kling Donahue Douglass Cunningham R. H. EB Iin Dauanihned Haebede Bis Philadelphia Sad Taylor Duggleby McFarland

Russian Minister Says Manchuria Talks Reopened Report

St Petersburg June 27 The London Times dispatch from Pekin claiming M de Cheris notified Chinese authorities that Manchuria negotiations would be reopened is regarded as entirely inaccurate in official circles here.

St. Petersburg London Times Pekin M. de Chers Manchuria

Washington Park Racecard Summary

At Chicago June 27 Washington Park results show South Breeze winning the mile and yards race with Prince Blazes second and Gawaine third. Waina moinen wins the four and a half furlongs with Eadie Busch second and Magi third. The Glewood stakes adds 2000 and Maud Gonne wins with Radio 8 second and Trinity Bell third in 1 41. Pink Coat takes the mile and a sixteenth with Mr. Brown second and Gonfalon third in 2 5. Tayon wins six furlongs with The Lady second and Meadwater third in 1 13 2 5. San Andres wins mile 50 yards with Winter second and John Drake third in 1 44.

Chicago Washington Park South Breeze Prince Blazes Gawaine Wainamoinen Eadie Busch Magi Maud Gonne Radio 8 Trinity Bell Pink Coat Mr. Brown Gonfalon Tayon the Lady Meadwater San Andres Winter John Drake

Former Yale Athlete Max Kershaw Dies in San Francisco

Max Kershaw, once a prominent Yale athlete and former Denver resident, died in San Francisco early this morning after a long course of dissipation. He was 29 years old.

San Francisco Cal Max Kershaw Denver Yale

Awful Crime of Kansas Incendiaries

Topeka reports the burning death of Mrs. Carlson wife of a Cowley county farmer after her husband refused to hide 500 dollars for unknown blackmailers. A week later a demand for 5000 appeared. the house was set afire as the husband traveled for mail and Mrs. Carlson died from the injuries.

Topeka Kan W. ©. Carlson Cowley County Carlson

Tacoma Triumph Over Portland in Batteries and Runs

Tacoma defeats Portland with key plays in batteries by Engel and Vigneux, supported by torpedoing field actions. Umpire Vonnell officiated as the two teams clash in a tense June game.

R. H. E. Tacoma Peaabecen Ponents Edisthene Saarsone Arter Zeartoss Engel Vigneux Vonnell

Horse Races at St Louis Fair Grounds Summary

June 27 program shows six races. Royal Athlete won first over Colonel Stone and Gallagher with a 0:43 fraction. Sard took the six furlongs selling race, Syncopated Sandy second, Cogswell third in 1:15. Bean won the mile and a quarter, Eugenie B runner-up, Nandora third in 2:09. Gen. Magruder captured six and a half furlongs selling with Northern Spy second and Chappaqua third in 1:20. Ed L. won seven furlongs selling, Reducer runner-up, Hurry third in 1:28. Kisme led the mile selling, Hungarian second, Tony Lepping third in 1:42.

St. Louis Fair Grounds Royal Athlete Colonel Stone Gallagher Sard Sandy Cogswell Bean Eugenie B Nandora Gen. Magruder Northern Spy Chappaqua Ed L Reducer Hurry Kisme Tony Lepping

Logan Wins Three Heats at Overland Park Pacing Meet

Denver report shows Harry Logan capturing three straight heats in the pacing race at Overland Park on June 27. Times were 2 12 and 2 12 and 2 15 with Plenty, Gold Standard, Floretta Bell and Allie W. among the starters.

Denver Colo Overland Park Harry Logan Plenty Gold Standard Floretta Bell Allie W

Seattle 4 Spokane 4 percent score report

Spokane 4 percent June 27 game details show dehia 1 est eo 6 OS DORVEID visionse. batter ies Miller Swindells Stovall Frary credited. Umpire McDonald.

Seattle Spokane R.H.E Dehia Este Oe OS Dorveid Visionse Cachbconse Shanesatar Miller Swindells Stovall Frary McDonald

Winter and spring wheat outlook improves toward record yield

New York reports from Dun and Co indicate winter wheat is broadly favorable with higher yields per acre. Acreage is smaller than 1900, but overall production should exceed all records, with spring wheat also gaining. Total harvest expected above 700 million bushels.

New York Rk. G, Dun & Co

London Market Summary Consols and Silver Reported

Consols to 98 3 16 in London trading and silver at 275 16 pence per ounce with no further context or related events provided.

London

Supreme Court Asked to Reinstate Butte Attorney

Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena June 27 The Montana Supreme Court may reinstate William Newton of Butte disbarred in 1897 after a petty larceny conviction. His attorney argues the judgment was void as Newton was absent and not tried by a jury.

Standard Helena Supreme Court William Newton Butte Justice of the Peace Court Petit Larceny Newton Justice of the Peace Larandeau Miles J. Cavanaugh Shafer Jerry D Murphy Alaska Clancy Montana E. J. Larandeau State of Cavanaugh

Institute of Naval Architects Members Hear Messages

In Glasgow on June 27 members received telegrams from Emperor William and King Edward. William expressed support for shipbuilding and international commerce as a means to knit closer nations and extend sympathy, wishing success to the navy architects in their enterprise.

Glasgow Institute of Naval Architects William Edward

Timber Deal Near Closure In Astoria Region

In Astoria, Oregon, on June 27, a major timber deal covering 5,000 to 6,000 acres tributary to the Clatskanie river near the city is set for closing. Purchasers are Ashland Wisconsin residents and deeds and abstracts have been sent East for approval.

Astoria Ore Ashland Wis Clatskanie River

Robbed and murdered cattle buyer found near Ponca

The body of a man believed to be cattle buyer Martin Ayres was discovered under a bridge 16 miles west of Ponca Nebraska. Authorities think he was held up and killed with no money on his person.

Ponca, Neb Martin Ayres Here

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