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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
13
Pared counts charged in indictment against the defendants. The record centers on the Jacobs case at the Negro Quarters site and the involvement of WH. Haupt in the riots. Details outline counts and legal actions in the proceeding.
In Helena a federal court trial opened with Daniel J Jacobs of Butte and Holt Haupt of Spokane accused of leading a lottery scheme. Witness M Perkins testified about forged certificates tied to the Montana Art Investment, while defense raised objections. Separate reports noted arson and racial violence in Springfield Ohio amid federal troops patrolling, with fires burning several houses and a black neighborhood under attack as investigators pursued suspects.
Special dispatches note the Timber and Stone Act repeal was defeated 7 to 4 in the House committee on public lands. Western members opposed the repeal citing revenue losses to the reclamation fund. Berlin reports German high school girls donated to bolster the navy, presenting $3,000 to the emperor at a silver wedding gift.
Louisville February report notes the National Educational association's department of superintendence adopted a resolution to use 12 phonetic spellings in all publications. Words include bigness for business and plesure for pleasure. The lively discussion covered pronunciation and teaching implications.
Investigators will present the case against Moyer and associates for former Gov. Frank Steunenberg murder before Caldwell grand jury starting today. Governor Gooding noted Orchard’s possible confession may be included, with limned details on prior attempted assassinations and related explosive device plots tied to the Denver case.
Guayaquil Feb 28 Leonidas Plaga former minister of uader at Washington recalled by ex President Garcia to command troops during the revolution. He arrived as the crisis peaked and was then recalled by President Eloy Alfaro. Citizens favored General Plaza who escaped to Beusdo San Hlon bound for Pare intending to return to the United States. Senor Gare bjeras appointed charge Aiastalres of Venezuela arrived last night and took charge today amid tensions.
Port Townsend Washington February 28 Charles Howard a private in the nineteenth coast artillery stationed at Fort Flagler is under arrest after an officer arrived seeking him in connection with a shooting. He and companion Vernon Singleton allegedly fired along a Somerset Kentucky rail line months earlier planning to shoot a tramp ejected from a freight train. Howard claims intoxication but asserts he did not realize the act.
Mt. Carmel Illinois February 22 two men dead and two others jailed after a drunken riot in the depot crowd. C E Dodd and J W Murp ted ejected when shooting began. One intoxicated bystander shot in mouth died instantly while another was shot in the head and died hours later. The dead men are strangers.
In Brooklyn's Flatbush section Thomas Dettwn shot and killed his brother in law during a quarrel tied to the death of Mrs. Fennen. The tragedy unfolded at Mrs. Fennen's home as Dettman attended the funeral and argued with relatives over a surgical operation.
A B Moss, manager of the Lytie theater in Salt Lake City, died at Holy Cross hospital from organic complications. A longtime West and Northwest theatrical figure, Moss worked with Ed Booth and Kane Kendall and served as a sailor in the Spanish American War, seeing action at San Magos.
Hot Springs Arkansas reports a formal declaration about a move by D Jordan, city comptroller, described as a bid to safeguard him from intrusive newspaper reporters lingering at Nye Hotel. The announcement signals a shift meant to ease media pressure on the official.
In Portland Oregon and Washington state reports a rector from St Episcopal Shrek Muryaville led a journey along the Jelfie coast today. Foreign charges appear in the text with scattered reference to air water and stay.
Public notice states Shamokin will operate Saturdays under Pennsylvania authority. Beginning now, all colliering will be worked full on Saturdays and the hours will be posted at noon after further orders.
Major Gillette resigns as chief engineer of the filtration bureau and is immediately appointed by Mayor Weaver as chief engineer in Philadelphia. The position pays 412,000 a year. Gillette had sought additional leave from the War Department but could not obtain it.
In Jeannette Pennsylvania on February 28, thirty five miners from Westmoreland Coal were discharged after forming a union about a month earlier. A general strike was predicted by the Standard Boxeman reporting service.
San Francisco in late February reports owner Andrew J. Clune of the Pacific Coast Baseball league threatens to withdraw from the Coast league and close Recreation park to league games. He cites high demanded sums for players and a grievance with Seattle over Second Baseman Mohler. Clune aims to form an amateur league, offer a $5,000 trophy, and move tests to Recreation park if negotiations fail.
The condition of John D. Spreckles, prominent financier and Calumet Call holder, was reported improved in San Francisco as of February 28, with doctors noting stabilization and potential for further recovery.
Pittsburg February 28 report says a conference of bituminous operators from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois opened with mixed support for a 45.5 percent wage increase. A general meeting in Indianapolis March 29 was proposed to gather all views before any settlement, with strong opposition from independent operators and some district leaders.
Vienna dispatch states Dr Tot, King Edward’s Marienbad physician, publicly denies illness reports as politically motivated. The doctor says the king has never been healthier and disputes rumors after his return from England.
Secretary Taft testified before the senate committee on the Philippines. He argued Americans should guide Philippine democracy, warned loyal Filipinos may fear speaking out, and suggested U S liberal policy could foster gradual Philippine exports and growth. He also linked health issues in the islands to opportunity and habit.
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