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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
3
Mrs Nicholson is accused in a formal charge of obtaining money through fraudulent means. Prosecutors allege a pattern of deception and wrongful monetary gains connected to her actions. The case has drawn local attention as investigators review involved accounts and timelines.
A special dispatch reports Mrs Nicholson accused of defrauding the Palst National Bank by posing as Mrs John McLeod of Helena. The scheme involved forged certificates and misrepresented estates. Investigators note Mrs Nicholson, previously Mrs Fitzpatrick, has ties to Helena and Marysville.
Special dispatch reports authorities seeking J T Conner who escaped from the county jail yesterday. Described as about 5 feet 7 inches, 135 pounds, with dark hair and eyes, clean shaved, wearing dark clothing. He was captured at Helena and previously sentenced for nonpayment of a fine. Indications point to a solo escape via a pane aperture, no clear aid detected.
Havre May reports grading on the Great Northern line between Honker's Ferry and McArthur completed and tracklaying started yesterday. The new city council met last evening with R. H. Lewis named alderman from the Third ward. Police annual report shows collections of $1,040, down from $1,040 record noted, with attorney and clerk allowances approved.
City officials announce a salary increase to nine dollars for a named role and four percent sidewalk work on Second Street. The report notes the city operating under a three class ranking system and cites ongoing municipal projects.
Alarge group of Italian laborers passed through Mayre en route to Kallpell to work on the Great Northern project. They aim to fill positions left by others, with Greeks and Kale lane expected to follow, as debris cleanup and a club fire response continue in Havre. Two sheepmen were arrested near the Canadian boundary on cattle charges. Helena reports the stenographers union failed to organize Monday and plans another meeting at Hibernian hall.
In Aden Arabia rumors claim the Mad Mullah attacked a British column at Galas Somaliland and was repulsed with heavy losses. The British reportedly suffered casualties as well.
In United States court Judge Knowles hears William A. Morris's motion in a Sage Creek water dispute covering Montana and Wyoming. Morris seeks an injunction to protect irrigation on his land, but the court questions jurisdiction and whether irrigation crops exist, ultimately denying the interlocutory injunction.
Oomaa, pul ie t kK. Moores, res lected mayor of ra time, after a heated race with Erast us Henson the bolting faction candidate. Howell, a Democrat, placed third. W. W. Moore, socialist, drew about 2am votes. The election was one of the most bitter in city history with fraud allegations by anti Moores supporters. Local officials re elected included city attorney William Flapping and tax commissioner Laebeck. Hes od William Hillhourne remained to be seated. The piece also touches on Confederate era references and distant notes on Japan Manchuria trade.
Special dispatch from Livingston May 5 reports Tripp of Bronx City Iowa arriving in the city to locate his father. He seeks whether a county bridge at Craig is complete. County Commissioner Frank We fener said the county commissioners’ meeting is progressing satisfactorily.
May days reveal labor shortage as Montana Midland railroad grade near Lewistown struggles to enlist workers. Weast Bros report seven miles contract but only eight teams in operation after attempts to recruit men from improved counties fail.
In Mere Paso Texas the superintendent of motive power discharged roughly two hundred fifty machinists and boiler house helpers amid a dispute over warping job duties. The action immediately triggered tensions at the plant as workers protested the abrupt terminations.
A morning fire at Mira Giart's millinery parlors caused smoke and ceiling damage. The blaze, reported by authorities, led to an insurance claim and investigation into the incident.
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