Trial May Last Several Months Promised
A high profile trial with anticipated lengthy proceedings opens amid complex legal questions. Prosecutors and defense teams prepare for a protracted battle as evidence and witness lists expand.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
13
A high profile trial with anticipated lengthy proceedings opens amid complex legal questions. Prosecutors and defense teams prepare for a protracted battle as evidence and witness lists expand.
District Attorney Wise in New York reveals that the sugar trust pursued a policy of purchasing and closing rival refineries to monopolize the industry. Witness Charles Heike testified to closing plants, while defense argues the moves were transfers and will prolong the case. Judge Hand allowed some testimony on refineries and loans but excluded one witness temporarily.
Senator Balfour is set to lead the fight over a wage bill as Wale bill Ficht wage measure moves forward.
London reports debate over a minimum wage bill as A J Balfour reemerges as opposition leader. Unionists split on strategy while Labour and Nationalists back the bill second reading. UK coal strike devastates industry with 1 million miners idle and widespread aid appeals.
Omaha reports intense local interest in the killing of Roy Blunt during a confrontation with convicts near Chasco. An inquest is set for Friday and residents asked Governor Aldrich to oversee the probe amid conflicting witness statements.
Mounted Policeman A A Sena testified before a 15 member committee probing bribery in the U S senatorial contest. He described events leading to the arrests of Representatives Lucero Trujillo Montero and Cordova on bribery charges. The four arraigned before District Judge David J Leahy with bail set at 2000 dollars each. They had been jailed two nights without warrants or commitment papers.
Woman suffrage and direct election of senators were defeated in the State senate in Boston by a narrow margin. The defeat marks a setback for the suffrage movement and indirect voting supporters in the chamber.
Wage talks between operators and 200 000 union miners in Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois failed to yield a pact. A general mine shutdown after April 1 looms as unions press for 10 cent per ton raises and shorter hours while operators seek a 10 percent cut. About 259 000 miners across several states could face idleness amid standstill.
President Taft postponed indefinitely his conference with John Mitchell over the coal situation. The White House gave no reason. Nagel and Neill, keeping in touch with developments, attended a preceding discussion with the president.
Mrs Pan Yue, a 24 year old San Francisco native and the first Chinese woman to register there, verified her eligibility to vote in California with the city registrar. Her husband works as a produce merchant.
Riverside California March 20 two women were killed and buried near Iris 28 miles north of Imperial Junction. Suspect Frank Bauwarerts was arrested and an accomplice M D C Putnam a prospector is involved. The Belgian suspect allegedly shot Harriet Guyot and Julia Francois ages 69 and 19 respectively after a dispute over funds and a trip from Portland.
In Helena on March 20 the Helena high school senior class adopted resolutions praising Dr. C A Duniway, disputed claims of unpopularity by the state board of education, and sent the message to both Duniway and the board as they prepare to choose a successor to the noted educator.
Charles Wagoner and Edward McBride were killed when 500 tons of sheet steel slipped from a rack at a hardware store in Los Angeles. Peter Reilly and John Golden were seriously hurt in the incident that occurred late today.
Libby Montana dispatch reports John Willis, ex Northwest hunter and Roosevelt ally now in life insurance, believes Roosevelt has misread support for another presidential bid. Willis, who hunted with Roosevelt, warned the colonel against leaving his roost, citing scant public backing and noting Roosevelt invited a visit in New York. Willis accompanied Roosevelt on three Northwest hunts and remains an admirer.
Livingston reports engineer E. Rugimier was found seriously injured beside a freight train near Young's Point with a deep head wound. The cause of the accident remains unknown and Rugimier remained unconscious late tonight.
Charles Hamilton was struck by a gust while landing in Sacramento on March 20. His aircraft sped along the back stretch, dragging him briefly as wheels caught his clothing. He escaped with bruises though the machine suffered heavy damage.
Deputies were killed in an ambush at Shatlilow Graves triggering a murder inquiry. Authorities labeled the incident a targeted attack and pledged a full investigation with federal aid pending.
In Mason County Washington deputies McKenzie and Elmer were found shot and buried in a shallow grave near Matlock after seeking John Turnow for the murder of Henry Bauer and his son Will. Turnow, pursued for a prior homicide, is believed to be in the area as fifteen deputies head to recover the bodies.
A report notes scant chance for survival of men trapped in a malt disaster with rescue operations ongoing and authorities tracking the situation as time runs short.
In McCurtain Oklahoma a mine blast trapped 116 workers on the day shift with 105 reported dead or likely dead. Rescue efforts found four bodies as officials ordered coffins. volunteers faced toxic fumes as a special train carried physicians and aid to families.
Mobile & Ohio passenger train No 4 halted two hours behind schedule after a robbery near Corinth Mississippi. Express messenger William Snoddy described a quick in car hold up, a safe blown open and a possible haul of about 79000 dollars as the express car wrecked beyond repair.
A Juarez street demonstration erupted as the embargo on munitions was said to include food and soldier essentials. A saloon keeper led the crowd toward the international bridge where Americans retreated to the U S side after Gen. Orozco Jr. and his 600 man garrison left Juarez. El Paso reports warned locals not to cross back.
Aberdeen March 20 Chief of Police Templeman faced about 200 strikers at the Aberdeen Lumber and Shingle mill and ordered the crowd off company property. The mill remained open while Hurlburt mill shut down and may not reopen. No American workers have struck. skilled labor backs the walkout while business interests plan to drive out all mills for labor replacement.
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