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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1906
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 130 High xivs avenue in Missoula, with telephone number 118. Advertising rates available on application.
The case known as Coyote Bill received a new trial order from Sumennt Court officials. Prosecutors indicated cash implications may extend the proceedings into a future juried session.
The Montana Supreme Court orders a new trial for F. W. Beesakove convicted of first degree murder in Missoula County, finding the information insufficient to establish venue. The ruling notes one evidentiary error and cites the defense that the indictment failed to specify Missouri county as the offense site. Public reaction split between harsh punishment advocates and those questioning defendant’s mental state.
The article profiles Beenskove, known as Coyote Bill, his feared local presence in Missoula, and his eventual murder charge. It recounts years of quarrels over land and timber, his gentle acts toward children, and his volatile final days leading to a fatal June 22 shooting.
In Missoula on March 18 the state supreme court granted a rental to 11 AW Bross Kove. Coyote Bill learned the decision at 1 pm and faced mixed prospects, while attorney Parsons hailed the ruling as addressing defects in information and evidence and opening the door to a new trial with same defense, including self defense and manslaughter issues.
Missoula March 1. Mark Peppardt and Jamea Driscoll, formerly regimental men of Missoula, arrived in the city Sunday from New York en route to the western yard of Arlmn where he is engaged in a repatriation of the blee ouir the Colorado River. Both are veterans. Peppard has been in South America for years and visited his brother Obert Peppard whom he had not seen for years. One hundred calling cards and plate for $1.39. Standard office, Missoula.
Council considered opening bids for cement walks and curbing improvements in district four but postponed pending revised ordinances. Controversies over cost sharing and project guarantees prompted referrals to the ordinance committee as officials recommended adding two extra fire department staff and approving a new subordinate appointment. The meeting adjourned with resignation of Patrolman George Tenanti and other routine business.
Missoula March 15 President Eliioth of the Northern Pacific with Dan Bayle and others arrived in Missoula on passenger No 3 for a general inspection trip. The party departed for the Bitter Root by a special train to Hamilton with plans to visit Drummond Philipsburg and other branches, then return.
William A. Reely of Missouri narrates a difficult return from a rough excursion to Niagara on the Gleat Whaler frontier. He traveled with James Cornett and others, crossed the divide after days, covering about 21 miles. A fierce storm hit the summit, but snow was light and winds were hurricane-like, leaving little trouble overall and prompting reluctance to repeat the trip this season.
Miagoula reports the Elks minstrel group rehearsing for an upcoming show. The Sneelatty committee arranged the first chorus rehearsal for next price night. The latest Wilmark production from Chicago has arrived. Thirty performers chosen from the city’s top musical talent will participate.
Missoula March 1 ceremony filed by Clerk Kemp George W Parrish aged 34 and Eleanor Padden aged 18, both residents of Missoula, as official witnesses to their marriage in the court records.
Missoula notes mention W O A Van Valen returning from New York and eastern cities, T McLeod in Missoula, Edward Uisheo plumbing inspector from Butte visiting, Frank Wagner superintendent of the Allan mines near Princeton, and several Butte men showing interest in local district matters during the week.
Missoula March 1 delegates and party committees meet to plan spring activities. Absence of Chat Biwird noted. Marlowe presides, Woodworth secretery. W McCormick announced nomination for Second Ward. Adan Hirskell named for Pottrth wart JE role. Girl Gurion event set for March 27 at 6 to 7 pm. convention on March 23. Ward delegates allocated. ward committees to set times and places for Wohlftis churches.
March 11 Missoula reports the remnants of the municipal ownership party met at the courtouse to choose lifetime delegates for the convention to be held tomorrow evening. Mayor Smith was absent. Ten delegates were selected from each ward with lists including George Lichen, T Layfick, Pred Morgan, Charles Likes, William Devan, John Schuermaryar, J P Tallant, A J Martin, Wentz, and others across wards one through four.
The governor approved a pardon for Arthur W. Reace, a 18 year old convict in Gallatin County, after serving about nine months of an 18 month sentence. A county attorney and local officials supported clemency, while Reace's sister Mrs Tr Savang appealed directly to the board.
Special Dispatch reports Nora Mentuel stands trial in Helena for the killing of W. F. Cyrus, a private in the corps. The jury has been secured as adjournment occurs. The State argues murder, while the defense claims self defense.
Special Dispatch reports the People’s Mercantile Company of Livingston ally filed for incorporation with the Secretary of State. Directors listed include J. C. Bean N. Bhert B. Camoran J. A. Loviegend and WW from Livingston. Capital stock set at 100000 with unspecified net figures noted, data unclear due to transmission errors.
In Petersburg on March 9 a rumor spread that Count Witte planned to retire as premier. The Associated Press could not confirm retirement, but an empire council session yielded an enigmatic remark seen by many as signaling the end of his tenure, with Privy Councillor Kokovsort named as a potential successor.
Jane Walsh, arrested previously on charges tied to the Chicago National Bank of this city, had her preliminary hearing postponed to March 27 due to the absence of Walsh's attorneys. The delay marks the latest in the bank related case and preserves the ongoing legal proceedings.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a stomach-free remedy for nasal catarrh. It describes an inhaler, a medicine dropper, and a bottle, claiming the inhaler lasts a lifetime and extra bottles are affordable. Readers are urged to mail order for samples and free consultation.
At a March 10 meeting of the board of Mississippi association held in ELT Wilkinson's office the resignation of Louis H W Battersby physical director was accepted to take effect April 1 He has been offered as physical director of the M C A at Mobile Alabama and will assume duties May 1 He will leave Missouri in a few days for Mobile A communication from Secretary T Flanagan says he cannot return to Missouri because he accepted a navy department position in Brooklyn and will start there immediately With both officers absent the association elected Wille Gatley to guide a local unit until a new man is secured within 30 days
Mrs Aneliett Belehur faces a lawsuit in Ir edges of Lewistown over alleged seduction of her husband by Dr Mudge. The case notes her claimed insanity from the trouble, with a long marital history, prior marriages in this county, and later events involving wealth and wills.
Citizens league box addressed communication authorized by a motion at its last meeting. It asks the county to convene the grand jury at the April term of the district court.
In Butte a railway accident on the Northern Paddle line near the Barras mine left Qooney Rooney paralyzed from the waist down. He is in St Ines hospital, with his wife and two children visiting as workers and friends express support and hope for his recovery despite severe injuries.
A note from the subrente court informs Puller Fuller of the murder conviction and forthcoming execution. The defense plans a rehearing before the supreme court and, if denied, a petition to the Governor for a sentence commutation. Fuller, aged 64 or older, faces potential execution with special guard confinement.
Sworn complaint filed yesterday charges G. J. White with obtaining money under false pretenses. A. Walker, Finley hotel manager, testified. A warrant issued, details unclear as prisoner was moved to Butte. McSneny, involved in the case, started for Metona Urls before the night scene.
A garbled March report notes the senate starting an executive session toward May to consider nominations. Names appear partially as Ma Tunas OW and Prvine BulGt with unclear roles.
A man identified as William Dillon died in a Dillon lodging house by drowning, found in a bowl of water with no sign of struggle or poison. Inquest heard he had a strange week of lodging and kept his name private, with a witness claiming the deceased once worked in Bridger, Montana. Coroner and jury concluded death by suicide, noting no alcohol or poison, and a few personal items found on the scene.
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