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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1909
Page
11
The report notes a waiter named Diacon Ras work ter facing distress as his son was kidnapped by unknown assailants. Authorities have not obtained a resolution or charge. The article emphasizes family impact and ongoing investigation.
In Cleveland a father wired ten thousand dollars for his kidnapped son Willie Whitla. He left the money in Flatiron park as instructed, but no kidnapper appeared and detectives failed to recover the boy. The thwarted plan ended with no sign of Willie. The case drew police from Cleveland and Pennsylvania into a tumultuous chase.
The House will begin debate on the tariff bill with Payne expected to speak first. Democratic leaders plan numerous amendments while Republicans may join in. Sessions may extend over two weeks. Senate aims to pass the census bill soon, with acceptance of the House version.
Pueblo, March 21 Patrolman Barner was shot through the head and killed instantly tonight by one of two burglary suspects he had just placed under arrest. He was calling for the patrol wagon when the fatal shot occurred.
St. Petersburg reports the death of Prince Michael Hilkoff a member of the empire’s council and former minister of communications. He emigrated to the United States renouncing his title and later returned, gaining railroad work and a role in ending the 1905 railroad strike before resuming imperial office.
Oyster Bay March 21 Former President Roosevelt prepares for departure Tuesday morning on a long African hunting expedition. He gathers bags, rifles and tents at Sagamore Hill as family reunion ends and crowds gather at the dock in New York. Roosevelt warns reporters he will not discuss the trip and plans no speeches at the steamship. Family present includes Mrs. Roosevelt, Quentin Roosevelt, Ethel, Archie Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., and other relatives.
Palo Alto California March 21 acting under orders of Mayor C D Marx the city attorney and city marshal prepare to resist an effort by Louis J Marin sergeant at arms of the state senate to remove Senator Marshall Black who is ill at home but should be taken to Sacramento to end the deadlock on the direct primary bill a citizens meeting adopted a resolution demanding respect for Black s health before any removal action.
Report from Peshwar and British India states 1,200 arrests at Jallalapad Afghanistan linked to a plot to murder the ameer and royal heirs. Advices say batches of prisoners are being blown from public safety items daily.
Washington March 21 report notes tuberculosis is eroding the Indian population at about a thousand per year. Officials of the Bureau of Indian Affairs strive to save the race while guiding it toward assimilation, with the Sioux in South Dakota showing the highest susceptibility. The text mentions unsanitary living conditions as a factor.
Indianapolis March 21. Charles Stinston died from hazing by fellow students at the White school. He was tied by the ankles to a sapling and left hanging, dying a few hours after being taken down. Arrests expected.
Secretary Arthur F L Francis calls the twentieth annual Trans Misssissippi Commercial Congress session to Denver August 16 to 21 with Taft expected to attend. Latin American delegates expected to boost ties with the republics, while political discussions are barred. Delegation rules set limits per state and organization.
Lieut Semmes Reed USN aide to President Taft was thrown from his horse four days ago and badly crushed. He remains in critical condition tonight with the extending surgeon unable to offer hope for his ultimate recovery.
In a tight six day race, Utan men hold a slim edge as rivals press, with mounting urgency and a looming showdown in the roller marathon contest.
In Spokane excitement rose as Willis Schatz of Utah and Walls Brinsford of Montana led a six day four team race at the Blolland rink. Schatz's crew faced stiff pushes from Bradford Reynolds and others with photo finishes and spurts drawing cheers. James Orton started the event and Schatz Hardy swapped leads several times, while spectators watched keenly for records not yet recorded.
Paris reports the great strike by post office workers that had paralyzed communications ends as the strike committee calls off employees and agrees to seek peace. Premier Clemenceau meets strikers and the government signals compromise as mass meetings note resumption of work starting tomorrow.
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