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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
1
The story follows the daughter of a hunter as she recounts her relationship with her father and the events around the death of Otis Walbridge, her husband, near Georgetown Flats. Her testimony builds a narrative of custody and suspicion surrounding the fatal incident.
In Philipsburg a key witness, the defendant's daughter and Walbridge’s widow, testified in illness from a hospital cot for about five hours. She described incest, threats, elopement, and a covering of crimes by Hunter as the case unfolded, with cross examination revealing new details and discrepancies.
The Democratic caucus in the House unanimously adopted resolutions pledging to express the American people's feelings on the Boer republics and urging neutrality. The Sulzer proposal was defeated 52 to 35. the Randall measure passed unanimously, calling for peace efforts, British settlement, and neutral conduct, with a promise to push committee reports to the floor.
Helena dispatch reports Governor Toole again refuses clemency for murder convict Dotson after reviewing his appeal. The governor cites the jury verdict and supreme court opinion, stating no extenuating circumstances justify commutation to life. Judge Clements will set the execution date, expected between April 4 and 11.
Senate debates majority and minority reports on the New Panama Canal Company title and its right to transfer Panama Canal property to the United States for 40 million dollars. The majority cites French bondholders and French court actions while the minority upholds clear title and outlines consent from Colombia for a U S transfer.
Santos-Dumont accepts invitation from St Louis exposition officials to assist in organizing a balloon contest and choosing a shed site in St Louis He will sail to New York on the Deutschland April 4 and will not bring a balloon He plans to be in New York for the voyage southbound later in spring
The Senate confirmed Carl Rasch today as United States district attorney for the district of Montana. The confirmation occurred in Washington on March 19, formalizing Rasch’s appointment to the prosecutorial role.
Governor Toole denies clemency for Clinton Dotson and urges preparation for the inevitable fate. The condemned man faces execution as the official decree stands.
Fire at a reform school six miles from Lexington Kentucky destroys eight buildings. 287 boys were confined. no deaths reported. City engine arrived with water to battle the flames as the Bradley and manual training buildings burned. Origin unknown.
Helena March 19 The poolroom shuts down after last race as managers cite inability to pay daily $15 license. City seeks back license of $1,070. suit pending likely two years. Some see closing as ante election bluff amid voter anger over lax license enforcement. Businessmen welcome move as gambling prejudice grows.
Governor Hunt reports $1,497 raised in the islands for the McKinley memorial with thousands of contributors. Each small gift of not over 10 cents will earn a certificate, and pictures of McKinley and the White House will reach thousands of homes in Porto Rico.
Hot Springs Arkansas on March 19 reports the condition of John Noyes deteriorating today and tonight. The brief bulletin notes his health remains less favorable with no additional prognosis provided.
A Cape Town bulletin issued at midnight reported Cecil Rhodes had taken nourishment and was slightly stronger, and that he was sleeping at that time.
Deputy Marshal Grimshaw and Sayaka Saika left Minneapolis for Seattle with the fugitive mayor. Japanese authorities seek him at Yokohama for alleged forgeries tied to a laundry business. They plan to sail from Seattle on March 25.
Washington March 19. A senator today introduced a bill to extend the present law governing Chinese relations until a new treaty with China can be negotiated. The measure aims to preserve current rules while negotiations proceed.
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