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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1903
Page
1
Edward Teasdale, a rancher, was shot and died nearly instantly after being struck over the head with a chair during an attack. Authorities indicate the incident occurred on site with Teasdale succumbing to his injuries.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Red Lodge June 2 Edward Teasdale was shot to death at the Ames ranch near Bridger between 6 and 7 this morning. Eden Buland, a farm hand from Billings, is held on suspicion after a preliminary hearing before Judge Hyde in Bridger and bound over to district court. Teasdale died within minutes after being struck with a chair, a struggle with Buland followed, and Ames and Figgins aided in subduing Buland. Buland fled to Minden’s ranch before being captured.
William R Battum, 49, a Billings area sheepman, fell from Alkali creek four miles from Billings and died at the hospital the next morning. Doctors report spine dislocation and internal injuries. no inquest planned. Funeral set for Wednesday at Charles F. Burton’s residence.
Cincinnati, June 29. Mrs Ida McCue, wife of Lieut W K Meue, notified police she has received cards announcing the marriage of her husband June 12 to a Mission of San Francisco. She cannot account for the notices beyond a theory he is insane from illness. They wed here while he was stationed at Fort Thomas. June 24 Lieut W W K Meue.
In Wilmington Delaware a planned mass meeting of colored citizens to protest lynchings and protect the Negro population was not held. Police urged influential Black leaders to avoid gathering, fearing incitement of further white Black clashes. A small crowd assembled near the venue but was dispersed by police.
Knoxville dispatch reports the case of outlaw Harvey Logan with rewards totaling 1,100 dollars after the U S marshal added 140 dollars to the existing 1,000. Officials under Judge Clark began a closed door inquiry at the jail, examining those linked to the escape.
St Paul June 29. Elliott general manager of the Great Northern Express company has added 100 to the reward for the capture of Harvey Logan the alleged Montana train robber who made a sensational escape from the jail at Knoxville Tenn Saturday.
Mount Holly New Jersey fragment reports Mrs Peters aged 30 striking details of a case as of June 9. The terse item references a prisoner and ongoing proceedings with limited readable context.
A county jail inmate since March faces trial today on charges of causing the death by poison of her husband Arthur A. Peters. The case centers on alleged poisoning within the couple’s residence and follows a lengthy investigation by local authorities.
Alfred A. Knapp faces trial for alleged wife murder in Hamilton Ohio. The defense plans to repudiate confessions to Maye Bosch and others, asserting he will deny all knowledge of his wife’s death. Witnesses testified on body identification, while Knapp’s conduct after her disappearance is noted.
Eight miles west of the city in Clayton jail, YY. Seymour Barrington faces murder charges in the McCann death. Authorities say Barrington and Metann were together the night of June 18 near Bonfils station where McCann’s body was found. Witnesses link Barrington to conflicts with Metann, and a note to Mrs. McCann is under scrutiny. A second suspect, Asa E. Mitchell, is held for questioning. a coroner’s inquest is reopened. Barrington claims innocence and vows legal trial. Kansas City court orders Barrington to pay $250 toward divorce costs for Mrs. Barrington.
At the H J Heinz plant in Allegheny the fifth floor elevator cage fell four and a half stories to the cellar after two intoxicated men crowded into the car against orders. Twenty three people were injured and at least two believed fatally hurt. Names of the injured include John Churney and Mrs Edward Holman among others.
A heavy rainfall overwhelmed New York and surrounding areas with thunder and lightning. Streets in Manhattan and Brooklyn flooded four to five feet, trapping numerous families in their homes as waters rose rapidly and widespread damage was anticipated.
Lieut. Marshall O. Roberts of the Boots guards and his bride Irene Helen Murray were injured in an automobile accident between Paris and Fontainebleau. Both were thrown from the vehicle but suffered non fatal injuries.
In London on June 2 4 George Meredith the novelist who has been ill for some time suffered a relapse. His condition is announced to be critical and distressing for his family and readers.
By midnight the Bilbao train wreck had 70 coffins remaining among the overturned cars in the Neferibs river. The corpses show heavy mutilation and authorities clash over rescue methods. Gendarmes report many prosperous victims, evidenced by the quantity of money and jewelry found.
A visiting group of Christian Scientists called at Mrs. Eddy’s Pleasant View home in Concord New Hampshire. Mrs. Eddy welcomed them from the balcony and wished them a pleasant journey home. The visitors sang songs composed by Mrs. Eddy and she waved farewell. A separate dispatch notes Sheriff Depew of Spokane arriving to extradite a man named Dunn on forgery charges awaiting conviction.
Paris June 29 the chamber of deputies adopted the committee report confirming the electoral victory of Boni de Castellane.
President Roosevelt and two Roosevelt sons enjoyed a long horseback ride despite heavy rain at Oyster Bay. Secretary Loeb arranged a July Fourth trip to Huntington for town founding celebrations. Abbott of Outlook dined with the Roosevelts. executive offices opened in the Monn block for summer work.
Jackson residents report General Murray's strict policy. Tom Tharp was fined 20 dollars and costs for shooting within town limits. Sandy Connor and Joe Palmer, who broke into a religious worship near town, were fined 15 dollars and costs each. Murray's officers claim the law is now in control with no shots fired Sunday. Lexington dispatch notes attorney French and Mr Livred in the Marcum case as they anticipate further testimony.
Rev. O K Posey aged 38 minister of a Christian church eloped with Miss Josie Bhellon aged 16 a member of a prominent family. They were traced to Healdville I T where they were married and it is believed they have gone to Canada. Rev Posey is father of two children.
The Montana Supreme Court denied writs of supervisory control in cases involving Huckey v Parrot and Anaconda companies and others against Boston Montana company, with hearings set for June 29 in Silver Bow County. Justices Brantly Milburn and others discussed limits of judicial power, noting impeachment and disciplinary options as remedies for alleged bias or improper conduct.
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