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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1906
Page
15
An article fragment reports a wreck on the C N Taft line and explains deaths of men including referred names The Wood case is mentioned with bridge links under construction The piece notes workers training and laborers dying and a general figure Canen and expenses tied to cover the losses
A work train returning to Casper from Walton construction camps plunged into a stream near Natrona due to undermined piling and flood damage. Six confirmed dead and twenty-one injured, with dozens rescued after hours under wreckage. Officials, bridges, and relief teams raced to the scene as coroner prepares inquest amid harsh weather conditions.
Fragmentary report outlines Scott the Mysterious posting a $1,000 bond in a San Bernardino arrest case connected to a writ of habeas corpus and a weapon suspicion. It mentions Walter the Death Valley miner, Judge Graham, Judge Du, an apparent writ dispute, and a release after bail. The piece also references British insurer Mutual Life and New York attorneys amid policy differences.
Eastern trains on the Salt Lake line are halted until further notice after washouts cut 70 miles of track. The Ans keeles Limited and the regular Overland were unable to proceed east from Salt Lake City, returning passengers unable to reach their destinations as trestles and repairs from earlier week were damaged further.
Officials reveal crucial details as the secretary discloses facts related to a developing case. Ogden is reported in critical condition while M Vicars death is noted alongside Williams being jailed. Cogllly is connected to the plan, with authorities denying other suspected acts.
The Belfry area reels after Hank Williams shoots Dioned Ogden at a saloon. Ogden, seated playing cards, is wounded in the spinal column. doctors sew punctured intestines, Williams denies intent and cites prior disputes with Woodcock. Under sheriff and physicians race to scene sixteen miles away to aid the injured man. The story recounts Williams's past roles and the tense aftermath in the Clark Fork country.
A telegram from Hilo Hawaii reports seven Koreans were convicted of murder in the first degree in the superior court. The crime involved brutal torture to extract a confession after a theft led to a chase through cane fields. The men will be hanged.
Moscow reports that M Teslinko counsel for Mile Spiradonovo the 11 year old girl who shot M Lushenoffeky chief of the secret police at Tamboff has returned from Tambo where his client was found guilty of the charges. He claims the torture endured was worse than the Spanish Inquisition and notes her spirited replies to the judge. She vows the oppressors’ reign will be brief and says you can kill me but death is welcome after what I have suffered.
The House passed Dixon's Red Rock lake reservoir bill under routine consent. Objections rose briefly but Dixon's short speech affirmed the measure’s merits. The proposal would surrender 45700 acres to a county and affect Beaverhead, Madison counties along the Beaverhead River. Special Dispatch to the Star Washington. March 3. The Senate considered Dixon bill creating townships to provide for a ware and a government lien for preservation of hot springs at Camas Prairie near Plains.
A Juneau telegram reports Wrangel Alaska nearly destroyed by fire starting at the Pioneer Hotel barber shop. All stores burned, 38 homes lost, population about 400, including many Indians. Damage listed as total with appeals to Times and associations for aid.
New York reports the Committee of Seven outlines wage demand scope. They challenge the belief an eight hour day and ten percent raise suffice, arguing a wider increase is needed for outside men and warning of severe changes in working conditions. The statement names F Tact W Hi Truce ld Willcox Morris Wile mas and JL Cake.
The House Interstate Commerce Committee reports in favor of an extension to the current cattle shipment retention limit. March 26 record shows a favorable report authorizing a longer holding period, with the secretary of agriculture empowered to extend within existing conditions. The proposal preserves the present three hour limit while allowing adjustments.
A Perry correspondent reports a cyclone struck south of Billings Oklahoma at 10 p m Sunday causing severe injuries to three people and destroying thousands of dollars worth of property. Wires are down and details are scarce. Mr and Mrs Amensussen suffered critical injuries as their home was torn apart while Mrs Merrifield incurred serious injuries. A cloud split with debris directed toward Red Rock and the Russell Nome area, twisting a farmhouse and wrecking outbuildings.
Washington reports the House approved measures to curb wasteful printing of public documents and empower printing committees to set edition numbers. The action, supporters say, could save the government about 140,400 dollars annually. The session focused largely on District of Columbia business.
Pittsburg March 28 Four arrests were made in connection with the failure of the Enterprise National bank. Forest Nichols private secretary to W H Andrews and George T L Ralston Charles Meseer and T McMillan former clerks were arrested on charges of conspiracy to defraud on information by Special Bank Examiner Edward P Moxey Ralston gave bail of 5000 and the others were expected to furnish bail later in the day.
A coroner’s jury in Canon City finds Denver and Rio Grande wreck on March 8 caused by carelessness of F. Lively who was asleep at his post. It absolves the railroad of criminal liability and criticizes Night Operator Vandusen for leaving his post. Also notes Bright electric light franchise defeated by a vote and mentions artist Jean Baptiste Mitlette’s death.
Washington March 28 Bills pass ed in the house authorize construction of a Yellowstone River bridge in Montana and permit action on lands in public domain. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line gains approval to build bridges across the Missouri River in South Dakota and across the Shake River in Montana to carry out verification projects and other land dealings.
In Washington March 2 there was a hint in the senate of an effort on a railroad rate bill but doubt remained on a justified time. Mr Tishna said he would bring the matter up in the morning. A day specific request may be asked amid amendment discussions led by Tillman and others.
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