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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
13
A fragmented, cryptic clipping describes a frightening era and an invisible force. The text mentions satanic wiles and a dramatic, spellbound encounter affecting a day, with references to a black philosophy and unsettling phenomena. The readable portions imply a supernatural crisis rather than concrete events.
Frank McCarthy a Stockett resident and former rancher, despondent over alcohol and financial loss, shot himself with a .22 revolver at the Burlington lodging house on First Avenue South. He left a wife and two children and had recently faced delirium tremens while seeking help in Aberdeen. His death follows a life in mining and livestock, with strong ties to the Eagles fraternal order. The piece also notes mineral discoveries near Black Pine and historic mining activity in Granite county.
Special to the Standar Bozeman reports Bishop Carroll of Helena arrived by train and will confer with trustees to select a site for a new Catholic church. The parcel will include room for the church, a parochial school and pastor residence. A Sisters' project is also contemplated. construction will begin when spring weather settles.
Washington reports President accepted the resignation of Associate Justice Brown of the United States Supreme Court. The exact successor was not named and retirement was expected in the near future.
In Washington the new executive order requires all government departments to enforce tuberculosis controls. Officials must post rules, conduct inspections of facilities, and report findings to a sanitary board. A medical competency certificate may be required for workers, with potential separation for noncompliance. Rochester notes Susan B. Anthony rests but is very weak.
In Great Falls at 4:20 p m the jury found George W Ricketts guilty of first degree murder in the killing of William Hedge at Geyser last July 6 The judge set sentencing for not more than ten twenty minutes after jurors retired.
Washington reports an appropriation bill of 191,908,486 dollars for the postal service, agreed by the house committee and to be reported to the house in about ten days. The measure bans government franking on items not mailable at regular rates and excludes committees and organizations from the franking privilege. Last year’s postal appropriation was 181,005,488 dollars.
A joint protest signed by Senator Carter and Representative Dixon was filed with Commissioner Leupp of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It challenges the Mountain Indians settlement in Valley County, argues the lands would hinder the Milk River reclamation project and taxes, and asserts the treaty of 1802 requires Indians themselves to select lands. Also noted: Harry, Raymond, and “Lee Box” Ryan were found guilty of murder in the prison escape case, with sentencing set after a possible new trial.
A mutiny on the steamer Massachusetts at Brooklyn dock led to one death. Fireman James Slocum was killed in a revolver duel between firemen and ship officers. Six crew members and officers Albert Evans and Elmer J H Kermen were arrested and held as witnesses. The dispute began after the vessel left Cardiff on February 5 and continued through the voyage and arrival in Brooklyn.
The Christian Herald under editor Dr Kloepisch again donates to the Japanese famine relief fund. A ten thousand dollar contribution was sent to the state department for transmission to Sagan, with plans for ongoing weekly support for some time.
Milwaukees interest announced by a dispatch to the Standard outlines a new road plan from Jawbone to Musselshell and Lombard, with a branch to Lewistown, linking Miles City to Butte and signaling a larger Milwaukee St Paul system expansion. Also reported: William Benton convicted of murder sent to 30 years and Giles killed Sudel Rost in Havre in December.
Brief dispatches report the emperor of China, age 48, gravely ill in Peking after a serious attack. Telegrams go to viceroys urging physicians to hurry to the palace as palace doctors say the lines are serious but not alarming.
The cases concern preliminary habeas corpus proceedings against the extradition of Charles H. Moyer and George E. Pettibone from Colorado to Idaho. They claim plotted arrest and removal violated constitutional rights and that the governor knew they were not in Idaho at the crime time. Proceedings continue in the Idaho Supreme Court with arguments set for tomorrow.
Five indictments filed in York fast track Mutual Reserve officials including president Frederick A Burgham and vice presidents Eldridge Burnham face charges of grand larceny and forgery. Prosecution alleges $300 payments to law firms aimed to build claims against the company. Larceny counts claim embezzlement of 7300 and 1500 from the company. Court actions set for next Thursday for pleas. Burnham Jr comments on defense plans.
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