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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
14
A swift courthouse ambush in Hillsville Virgina leaves Floyd and Sidna Allen deadlocked with lawmen after 75 shots erupt in the courtroom. The siege follows weeks of mountain pursuit and family feuds tied to the Carroll county murders.
West Virginia Hatfields, led by Captain Hatfield, offer to cross into Virginia to aid in追捕 the Allen brothers who shot up Carroll county court. He would organize about a dozen men if Governor Mann asks. He condemns the Hillsville outrage and notes his brother William Hatfield’s recent seven year murder sentence.
A New York Herald correspondent profiles the Allen family in Hillsville, Pennsylvania describing their wealthiest farmers status, hospitable lifestyle, and tight control over local law and order. Sidna and Floyd Allen are highlighted for power, hospitality, and intimidation that guarded their wealth and thwarted prosecutions.
A London Chronicle report notes Dutch church practice where hats stay on during services and smoking is tolerated when not in progress. A visitor says Dutch Protestantism is comfortable: hats in church, casual talk, and courteous servants guiding worshippers around the neat Dutch pews.
Toledo correspondent notes the Sisters of St Francis de Sales plan to wear lace mantillas in church inspired by Spanish custom. Rev Dr O Connor proposes the change at altar society meeting and during communion.
Injuries to Nick Oja 535 East Broadway after a rock struck him while working in a sump at the St. Lawrence mine. He suffered a double skull fracture and a skull crack with brain tissue oozing. Death predicted hourly at midnight.
The bandit wounded during a holdup is in danger of infection from a shoulder wound. Watchman Casey was murdered in the holdup. George Meade, charged with the murder, has been treated at the emergency hospital after a doctor lanced the wound and drained pus. He remains under daily care.
The Castle Squire entertainers closed the teachers' lecture course at the Auditorium with impersonations and musical numbers. The four young men won favor especially with their cornet solo while a quartet of cello violin violin and piano performed Schubert's Serenade to an audience that filled the hall and approved the program.
Tourists will be offered fares earlier than last year due to the early closing of several schools and colleges. A meeting of the division freight and passenger agents of the overland roads was held to discuss the change.
The Northern Pacific announced the regular tourist season will open May 11 for eastern travel with rates valid on several dates through May to September. Return limit is October 31.
Funeral arrangements are set for Abbie Sullivan at 9:00 AM at 832 North Montana Street before high mass at St. Lawrence. Infants Harry Lewis McQuiston and John Gibbons have services or ship arrangements noted for this Tuesday. Additional notices: Mary Aikens and John Cunningham await funeral details. William Merritt’s service is 2:00 PM at 1126 Nevida Avenue with Rev. Dr. Atchley officiating.
George Sutton will meet Ora Morningstar in Chicago on May 18 for the 181 balk line billiards championship. Sutton, like Willie Hoppe, will demand that all gate receipts go to the winner.
The National Sporting Club of America offered a 16000 purse for a 10 round bout between Matt Wells England light weight champion and Packey Mc Farland Chicago. The fight date to be set by both fighters.
Cambridge Mass March 25 spring football practice and outdoor track work at Harvard were postponed due to a badly weathered field from yesterday's snowfall and subsequent rain. The field is out of commission for a week or more.
Minneapolis March 25 George Sutton of Chicago world billiards champion played 18.2 balk line billiards here tonight and scored 40 in five innings for an average of 8.0.
In New Orleans on March 25 the Philadelphia Americans were defeated 7 to 5 in a baseball game.
The Union Baseball association convened in Salt Lake City with President W H Lucas announcing a meeting for managers and owners of six teams in Ogden Utah on April 3.
Alameda California will use placards to rate sanitary condition of homes and businesses. Plans call for labels clean filthy or dirty to mark premises not meeting Health Board standards.
Chicago reports that William Carson Long son of Alderman Theo K Long disappeared March 5 from North Yakima Washington is held by four men in St Paul. Ransom demanded for his release. An informer named Smith says captors tried to involve him but he declined. A $5000 reward exists for Long's recovery. Smith detained for investigation.
In St. Paul on March 25 police raided a house identified by William Smith but found no occupants. Investigators plan further inquiries to locate witnesses or suspects.
Howard Elliott, president of the Northern Pacific railway, blamed political unrest and the mania for regulating business for the trade decline. He said the country is healthier than six months ago and noted railroads earned low returns hindering new line expansion, with 50,000 freight cars built last year though 220,000 were needed.
General Manager Goodell of the Northern Pacific rode in on the first east bound train with W. H. Merriman from Missoula. They are part of President Howard Elliott's annual system tour and were hosted by the Missoula Chamber of Commerce in Helena. The party heads west next and Goodell returns to St. Paul after visiting the Silver Bow club last night.
John Cunningham, a miner and prospector known as a street figure, died last night at a local hospital after a lingering illness. He was 46. No funeral arrangements were set pending word from a brother believed to live in Chicago.
Avoca silk mill owned by Ashley and Co. of New Jersey burned in Avoca. Loss estimated at 225000 dollars. Fire reported in Scranton. date March 25. Valuable equipment and stock reported damaged. No injuries mentioned.
Base runners rarely steal on catchers, say Paul Krichell and Barney Petty citing pitchers as the main fault. Giants led in steals last season but were shut down in the world series by Bender Plank and Coombs. Lefty George praised as a polished pitcher with strong motion and good control by Cleveland News.
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It claims druggists refund money if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. 2450.
The advance guard of the Butte ball club arrives with A. B. Conley joining from Helena and checking into the Finlen ahead of departure for Gregson Saturday. He eyes a garden position after trials with Dock Arader and others as McCafferty plans opening series with Missoula and seeks a Sunday practice game with Anaconda.
The Grand Central five of Rochester New York set a world record in the National Bowling Association tournament at Paterson New Jersey by totaling 2 07 over three games. Members included Larry Sutton Major Tyser Ward Vaughan Frank Brett and Otto Kaillus with scores listed for each game.
Boston has again been awarded the right to hold Amateur Athletic Union boxing championships at Mechanics Hall on April 9 under the Boston Athletic Association. The series will bring together the top winners from sectional events and a rule states any athlete who weighs in and then fails to compete without a satisfactory excuse shall be suspended for six months.
Chicago reports that Fran Chance manager of the Cubs has forbidden his pitching staff to smoke cigarettes. He ordered the twirlers into a meeting and warned of a stout fine for violations. Players must do extra conditioning to improve their legs and wind.
Philadelphia March 25 James Maturos of Denver defeated William Delengh of Philadelphia 150 to 19 in the first game of the national pocket billiard championship tournament opening tonight. Thirteen frames played with Maturos high run of 26 to Delengh's 6. Eight top pool experts entered. winner takes a trophy $1 000 and a share of receipts.
Frankie Burns of Jersey City defeated Willie Gibbs of Philadelphia in an eight round bout. Gibbs started strong with early body blows, but Burns withstood the punishment and battered Gibbs’ face through the final six rounds for the win.
Dr. B F Roller of Seattle toppled Samson the German in the first bout in Boston. A dislocated shoulder forced Samson to retire, as Roller secured the fall in zero minutes with a hammerlock and reverse nelson.
Chicago reports at Waco training camp that First Baseman Tex Jones and Outfielder Kelley are returned to St. Joseph Western league teams. Catcher Clemens is released to Wichita, the club he joined from.
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