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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
1
A pitched battle with outlaws in Indian Territory results in the tolling of three deputy marshals after being AIHUSITRD. The confrontation highlights ongoing law enforcement struggles in the region.
Six United States deputy marshals were ambushed near Spavinaw Creek in the Cherokee Nation, Vincita district. Three deputies were killed, others injured, as authorities rush to scene with 400 extra deputies and a $1000 reward per outlaw dead or alive. Outlaws allegedly led by Charles John and Tom Wick.
The betrothal of Alfonso to Ena of Battenberg is announced and the upcoming wedding set for June 2. The ceremony will mark Ena's conversion to Roman Catholicism at Miramar Palace with Premier Moret and the Duke of Aosta as witnesses.
In a remote Indian country, Wickliffe brothers tied to a 5 year old murder and a dozen robberies are pursued by deputized men. A night ambush wounded three deputies and sparked a siege around the Wickliffe home as reinforcements rush to the Nighthawk settlement amid fears of more bloodshed.
Vinila March 12 A large posse of about one hundred men chased the Wickliffe band of lucan outlaws in Cherokee country after they ambushed a U S marshal posse injuring one and killing Deputy Sheriff J L Glistrap. The fight lasted about an hour as the posse, shielded by a ravine breastwork, withdrew. Deputy Terry was wounded. Wickitttes and Indians were said to be in a confrontational mood with reports varying on casualties and the dead deputy.
Special dispatch reports late day progress at the North Kearsarge branch of Osceola. Promising site on the Kearsarge lode hints at a more profitable era for operations at Wolvertae Kho Koni Mings-Opewlas, with prior disputes and ground conditions contributing to mixed results.
The text outlines shaft development at North Kearsarge with levels from Nos 1 to 3, expected ground availability in about a year, and connections at the twenty-fifth level. It notes drift work, skips, and imminent improvements, while projecting production potential and related plans for Wolverine and Baltic models at Superior and Isle Royale properties.
A large dynamite blast at the Great Northern Power Company works in Thormpeon Mint Duluth injures seven workers though none fatally. A powder house and steam shovel were demolished and nearby buildings were shaken by the blast. The incident echoes amid a bustling industrial area as concussive shock is felt over a wide radius.
March 11 reports describe a rescue party of 25 Westphalian miners sent to Courrieres by imperial request. After hours of ventilation a salvage team descended and recovered 200 bodies in the long tunnel, bringing tragic confirmation of the calamity that struck workers in the coal mine.
Cleveland March 12 An explosion occurred shortly before midnight on the roof of the Frankfort hotel at Prospectum Ontario Streets in the business district. A dynamite bomb with a slow fuse torn a large halo in the roof above a room occupied by many non union structural iron workers amid a strike against the American Bridge company. Police arrested a man fleeing through an alley. no one was hurt.
Eneciul Dispatch to the Standard Helena March 12 The examination to determine admission to the naval academy was held today in the Office of Superintendent Randall J Condon with principal and alternates to be announced after tomorrow. Eighteen inquiries were received and the list of examinees includes John G Evans of Butte William W Gao wen of Great Falls Oscar H Breidenbach of Helena Rodney Hodson of Bozeman John W Mountjoy of Twin Bridges Ernest W Fredell of Anaconda and George Melton of Dillon.
Billings March 12 The sudden disappearance of Frank Glander a night bartender at the Sideboard saloon has the city puzzled. Glander left work last Thursday telling a man he was going to Chicago on a freight train. Police say he may have left behind extra clothes and overcoat while investigators press the case.
A life buoy and oars marked S. S. Gapste were found on Graham Island with two unmarked horses. Two broken ship boats and 20,600 feet of lumber also washed ashore between Skidegate and Rose Spit. The Zapora, a steam fishing vessel with about men aboard, is reported near Queen Chante sound.
The supreme court sustained the state's habeas corpus motion for Charles F. Moyer and associates from Denver charged with the murder of former Governor Steunenberg. It struck out the extradition and removal portion of the Colorado prisoners' answer.
In Deer Lodge County Montana district court Jennie Srow sues Wilbert Moon for dissolution of marriage on grounds of desertion since February 403. The summons requires a 20 day answer. failure to appear risks default judgment. First published March 1, 1904.
Sealed proposals will be received by Laurel Construction Company for excavation and embankment work on the Cove ditch near Park City Yellowstone county Montana. Bids due by 12 o clock m on March 19 1908. Project includes 2004 cubic yards solid and 5887 loose yards of fill 18908 cubic yards earth 76 cubic yards dry wall and 248 masonry retaining wall. Certified check for 5 percent of bid required. Plans and specs at Henry Gerhart office. The right to reject any and all bids reserved.
The board of registration for the city of Anaconda announces the city hall is open for voter registration for the upcoming annual election on April 2, 1908. Registration hours are 9:00 am to 1:00 pm daily from March 12 to March 21. Individuals may register or seek correction if they cannot register on time.
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