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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1903
Page
3
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates daily and Sunday six months in advance and annual options. It details main office Standard Block Anaconda and branch contacts in Missoula Dillon Butte and other cities with telephones and advertising offices.
A Portersan woman on trial, noted for a sensational case, faces a third session as jurors fail to agree. The defense urged first degree guilt or complete innocence while prosecutors pressed for a conviction. The judge cautioned jurors to base their verdict on evidence and not sympathy, amid ongoing public attention.
Democratic and Republican factions argue how far campaign activity can reach postmasters. The dispute touches civil service rules, state practices, and quotes from Cortelyou as governors seek clear guidance on pernicious activity and political neutrality during campaigns.
The article cites Admiral Dewey in praising American naval power and criticizing Russian and German fleets, while also detailing temperance studies and alcohol consumption by nation. It references various figures, including Jill Kellef, and notes discussions on naval policy shaping and public health efforts in Britain and the United States.
A fragmented report recounts Elizabeth Morrison and others including President Harnco and Githosyir ti Mover attending events in New York. It notes memberships, academic achievements, and mentions a long career in law and diplomacy, with references to Howdolp College and the Alaska boundary discussions.
After a March council session a new slate for city offices was announced including U S Graves clerk, Signey K F Morse as former chief, W C Remwick as commissioner, and William Schnebied named patrolman. Renwick and Morse did not apply. Renwick said he would not accept. A large banquet followed the adjourned meeting at the Grand Hotel.
The first through train from San Pedro to Salt Lake arrives in Los Angeles at 7:49 AM. Crowded with passengers, the east bound wreck near Kane Lake caused delays and damaged track, but minimal damage and a two hour halt. In Billings a shooting incident ends with Tom Hollister admitting to defending his home as Glen was found shot and hospitalized.
The Butte mining case before Judge Hunt concerns the Rut e & Taston Mining Co and the Gayman Mining Co. Testimony shows drilling and drifting beyond an injunction with witnesses describing shale work at West Denk and levels connected to the Gayman shaft.
A court described a German mine and ore extraction operation tied to a German company. Seven men were involved in a development project with an individual named Tha, who identified several miners as his associates in the Gesymar, revealing the mine's personnel connections.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings dated May 3 reports Chief Morse’s April fines totaling 1860 and the city clerk’s annual maintenance cost at 74954.50 for the past year. Major expense was smallpox epidemics at 16551.37. Other items include officers salaries 3048.95, street work 9362.02, street lights 5773.23, sprinkling 3129, police 5721.72, bail and interest 240, miscellany 2602, prisoners’ board 850.75, printing 45.47.
Special Dispatch to the Stanved sty reports Sherrit Tanner of Little Falls Minnesota and storekeeper Fredericks visiting to identify a suspect in the Miles City murder. The man identified as the killer was released as not the man wanted.
Special Dispatch reports the regular May term of the district court opens Friday morning with 137 cases across classes. Ten initial cases are listed including the state against Brown v. Grand Jury, and the state against Andrew Herelin for forgery. The state also against H. A. Bock for forgery.
Seeles Armstrong was brought to the hospital from Lava with a serious wound in the left arm caused by an accidental pistol discharge. Calling cards at the Standard office.
A historic snowstorm dumps over thirty inches, causing roofs to cave in and sparking shelter shortages. Lambing losses loom as cattlemen face rock damage and blocked deliveries. One saloon and a bank block suffer structural strain as roofs buckle under heavy snow. Authorities report the storm as the worst in memory, with continued cold and drifting snow through the night.
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