Twenty Five for Jessie as Court Upholds Murder Sentence
The Kansas supreme court affirmed the lower court, upholding a 25 year prison term for Jessie Morrison who killed Mrs. Olin Castle at the Castle home in El Dorado three years ago. Justice Pollock described the murder as a savage, brutal butchery with no mitigating factors.
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Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
Jessie Morrison
Jessie Morison
Olin Castle
el Dorado
C. Pollock
Miss Morrison Out on Bond After Tennous Trial
El Dorado Kansas May 9 Jessie Morrison and Clara Wiley involved with Olin Castle a racket store clerk. Morrison three trials self defense claims led to 25 year conviction and bail pending. Castle remarried and living in California. Morrison visiting brother in Enid Oklahoma.
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el Dorado
Kan
Morrison-Castle
Kansas
Jessie Morrison
Clara Wiley
Olin Castle
Miss Morrison
Castle
Miss Wiley
Mrs. Castle
California
She Gets Her Damages but Man Disappears in Seduction Suit
Emma C. Tischer, 18, sued Barney P. Lehfeldt of Chinook for 7500 dollars alleging breach of promise and seduction. A Great Falls district court jury awarded the damages. Lehfeldt did not appear or have counsel. Tischer testified she met the man three months earlier, he seduced her with marriage promises, and vanished when she became pregnant with a two year old child.
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Standard
Great Falls
Emma C. Tischer
Barney P. Lehfeldt
Chinook
Miss Tischer
Lehfeldt
President Roosevelt Celebrated by Large Crowds in California Stops
President Roosevelt arrived in Ventura at 5 AM and Santa Barbara at noon, greeted by thousands in Plaza del Mar where 15 000 gathered. He toured Montecito, viewed the city from mountain boulevards, and visited the Franciscan mission before departing to San Luis Obispo with Monterey on the Sunday schedule.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Roosevelt
Los Angeles
Ventura
Plaza del Mar
Montecito Station
Santa Inez
Pine Mountain
Victoria Street
San Luis Obispo
Monterey
Roosevelt Visit Dazzles San Luis Obispo Crowd
President Roosevelt drew a large crowd to San Luis Obispo as the city decked itself in loyalty. He toured the Old Mission in a carriage, then spoke to an enormous grandstand audience praising education and California children before departing to cheers and a safe withdrawal without incident.
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San Luis Obispo
Cal
Roosevelt
California
Woman pleads not guilty to fraud charge in Helena
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports in Helena district court Mrs. W. H. Mcleod pleaded not guilty to the charge of obtaining money by falsely impersonating another. Judge Smith reduced bail to 250 dollars, likely to be furnished.
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The
Standard
Helena
W. H. Mcleod
Chief Clerk Resigns in Havre Customs Office
Havre May 9 A Ringwald resigns as chief clerk in the United States customs collection office due to ill health He will enter the stock business.
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Standard
Havre
A. Ringwald
United States Customs Collection Office
Death From the Blow in Aldridge Saloon Brawl
In Aldridge a saloon brawl left Frank Sheplock Austrian fatally injured. He exchanged fire, was struck by a chair, fell unconscious, and died Friday afternoon after a physician was summoned. Coroner and undersheriff traveled to Aldridge. inquests underway. Names of the other three involved not learned.
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Aldridge
Frank Sheplock
Benner
Sheplock
Livingston
Tragic Mohawk Train Collision Claims Three Lives
Utica reports a head on collision on the Mohawk division near Nelson Lake between McKeever and Fulton Chain results in three dead Frank Foulks conductor William Rierdon fireman John Glynne newsboy all Utica residents. Eight injured hospitalized and engineer Platt in precarious condition feared dead.
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Utica
Mohawk
New York Central
Hudson River Railroad
Nelson Lake
Adirondacks
McKeever and
Fulton Chain
Frank Foulks
William Rierdon
John Glynne
Engineer Platt
Acrostics and Poe Drafts Sold for 775 Dollars
The unreleased acrostics of Elizabeth Poe and the original draft of "For Annie" by Edgar Allan Poe were sold in Philadelphia for 775 dollars. Poe called the poem the best he had written.
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Philadelphia
Elizabeth
Edgar Allan Poe
Annie
Poe
Auction Sells William Penn Letters for 2882 Dollars
Philadelphia May 9 denotes twenty seven letters from William Penn's correspondence were sold at auction for an aggregate 2882 dollars.
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Philadelphia
William Penn
New Pastor Named for Harlem Presbyterian Church
The Harlem Presbyterian church has secured Rev. Mr. Hutcheson from Ontario Canada as its pastor. The appointment announced in Havre on May 9 signals a new period of leadership for the congregation.
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Havre
Presbyterian Church At
Harlem
Hutcheson
Ontario
Canada
Letter Exalts Major Scott Over Spine Cure Claim
Major Scott of the Leech Lake Agency writes on behalf of his daughter Bessie praising Dr. Arons of Hudson Wis for a three month cure of spinal curvature without medicine. He commends professional skill and declares lifelong gratitude while defending the doctor against opposition and praising his character.
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Northwest
Major Scott
Walker
Minn
Department of the Interior
United States Indian Service
Leech Lake Agency
Onigum, Minn
G. L. Scott
10Th Cavalry
Arons
Hudson
Wis
Scott
United States
New trial granted in Zidmair murder case
Martin Zidmair, convicted of first degree murder for killing George Reider at Trail Creek, was granted a new trial by Judge Henry in Park County. The motion cited an erroneous jury instruction on second degree murder. Trial set for July 13 in the next term.
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Livingston
Martin Zidmair
George Reider
Trail Creek
Henry
Park County
Stark
Red Lodge
Money Appropriated to Wrong Company
Helena notes misallocation of funds for Montana National Guard deficiencies. Warrant for 550 dollars intended for battery A became listed as company G, with Captain Moore handling the matter and seeking approval from the state auditor, governor and adjutant general to recover the funds without new legislation.
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Helena
William A. Moore
S. C. Ashby
Montana National Guard
Bozeman
Butte
Livingston
Dillon
Ashby
Moore
Adjutant General
Harris Jury Deliberates in Betrayal Case in Bozeman
The Harris betrayal trial went to the jury at 4 15 pm after four lawyers argued. Defense attacked the prosecuting witness Miss Abbie Hardenbrook while Attorney Hartman urged that Hardenbrook trusted a gospel minister and that Harris gained her confidence. Hartman read letters showing mutual love before jurors retired for the night with no verdict in sight.
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Standard
Bozeman
Harris
Abbie Hardenbrook
Walter Hartman
Bowen Demanded Apology From Venezuela Over Flag Incident
Washington reported that Minister Bowen pressed Venezuela’s foreign minister to apologize for the improper use of the American flag by the Restaurador’s commander. Bowen demanded 24 hours to report. Venezuela issued regrets, the flag was saluted with 21 guns the next day.
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Washington
Bowen
Caracas
Restaurador 9
United States
Venezuela
Successful Teachers Examination Winners Named
Great Falls May 9 The county superintendent of schools Martha A Kearns announced the successful candidates for teachers certificates from last month's exam First grade Martha Weman Mary Murphy Mabel Cochran Annie Brady Great Falls Roneta Lecke Dollie Getts Margaret Getta Cascade Mary Brady Belt Second grade Alice Holbrook Great Falls Ira J Kelly Sand Coulee Eliza beth B Davies Sun River Cornelia Epperson Cascade Third grade Theresa King May Hanks Alva J Vinton Great Falls Edith King Monarch Edith Atkinson Cascade
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Standard
Great Falls
County Superintendent of Schools
Martha A. Kearns
Martha Weman
Mary Murphy
Mabel Cochran
Annie Brady
Roneta Lecke
Dollie Getts
Margaret Getta
Cascade
Mary Brady
Belt
Alice Holbrook
Ira J. Kelly
Sand Coulee
Elizabeth B. Davies
Sun River
Cornelia Epperson
Theresa King
May Hanks
Alva J. Vinton
Edith King
Monarch
Edith Atkinson
Rich philanthropist Milton Stark dies at 54
Peru Indiana May 9 Milton Stark a millionaire philanthropist and banker died tonight of paralysis aged 54 Justice Dawes reports an unknown man from Hancock Michigan arrived at Shelby Junction on the eastbound train and remains in a stupor at the Palace hotel with papers indicating his identity and mental state.
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Peru
Ind
Milton Stark
The
Standard
Shelby Junction
Palace Hotel
Justice Dawes
Hancock, Mich
Grocer Sues Over Slander Charge in Sweet Grass
Deputy Sheriff served papers on A Goeddertz for defamation brought by P H Summers, former Gem restaurant proprietor. Summers seeks $10,000 after Goeddertz allegedly claimed the restaurant had an unsavory reputation and made remarks about Summers's employeeg niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Great Falls
Wilcox
Sweet Grass
A. Goeddertz
P. H. Summers
Summers
Gem Restaurant
Goeddertz
Marriage at parsonage ties Burt Mitchell to Dora Gill
At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Billings the Rev. Charles E. Miller officiated the marriage of Burt Mitchell and Dora Gill, both of Park City. The couple left tonight for their future home near Park City.
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The
Standard
Billings
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Charles E. Miller
Burt Mitchell
Dora Gill
Park City
Love of adventure lands Red Lodge youths in court
Three Red Lodge boys George Sproule Fred Itzen and Lester Good faced district court next week on petty larceny charges after a runaway adventure. They allegedly tampered with private mail boxes and stole bridle parts while traveling with Joe Simkins and Swan Youngstrom who brought them to Red Lodge. Justice Hawthorne bound them over amid family arrangements for two to appear before Judge Henry.
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The
Standard
Red Lodge
Red Lodge Creek
George Sproule
Fred Itzen
Lester Good
Joe Simkins
Swan Youngstrom
Justice Hawthorne
Sproule
Itzen
Herder Oz Macklin Found Dead Near Great Falls
Oz Macklin a 55 year old sheepherder employed by George Hay of Geyser was found dead in the road near Great Falls on Friday. There were no marks or signs of a struggle and authorities consider his death likely self inflicted based on a remark he made before leaving with his sheep. Macklin had no local relatives.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Oz Macklin
George Hay
Mr. Hay
Macklin
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Appeals to Sufferers
A long medical advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder cure. It includes patient testimonials a free sample offer and a guarantee. The patronage emphasizes health risks from kidney trouble and urges trial by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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East 120Th St
New York
Ciy
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Anaconda
Kilmer
N. Y
Two Company Physicians Added at Rocky Fork Mines
Red Lodge May 9 The Rocky Fork coal mines appoint two company physicians Dr H M Souders now equal partner with Dr F E Doty The latter has mining interests near Helena He returns from Chicago where he underwent a difficult surgical operation by Dr A C McClanahan once the company surgeon now a leading Chicago practitioner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Red Lodge
Rocky Fork
8. M. Souders
F. FE. Doty
Doty
Helena
Chicago
A. CC. McClanahan
Helena High Alumni Elects Alice Israel President
Miss Alice Israel of the class of 1898 was named president of the Helena High School Alumni Association for the coming year at a sparsely attended annual meeting. The group plans a banquet on Saturday evening June 6 at the Grandon hotel with an elaborate spread and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spec'al
Standard
Helena
Alice Israel
Helena High School Alumni Association
Grandon Hotel
Three Men Charged With Robbery Fined After Wild Hold Up Tale
Great Falls news reports Deputy County Attorney O'Leary's Sand Coulee trip over a sensational hold up. Matt Hakala Matt Watkari and Wala Kisdnen were arrested, charged with robbery and assault, then fined 25 each with 16.60 costs. Investigation showed the men were just drunk and the tale of crime unraveled into a drunken fracas.
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Standard
Great Falls
O'Leary
Sand Coulee
Matt Hakala
Matt Watkari
Wala Kisdnen
Rand Coulee
Ottio
Nemi
Stockett
Kisdinen
Ottle Ut
O'Neil and Riordan Receive Marriage License in Billings
Billings authorities report that Henry J. O'Neil and Miss Jessie Riordan of Billings were issued a marriage license late this afternoon. The couple plans to wed tomorrow in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Standard
Billings
Henry J. O'Neil
Jessie Riordan
Lawyers Host Prickly Pear Ball Nets Big Sum
Helena observers report a Friday night country dance at the Auditorium by the Prickly Pear Hunt club lawyers. The executive committee says the ball netted $402.45 and the entertainment raised a total of $505.85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Prickly Pear Hunt Club
Millie C. Ryan Sells Ranch Near Billings to Daniel F Young
Billings residents report Millie C. Ryan sold her ranch west of the city to Daniel F. Young for 3000 dollars. The transfer marks a local property deal as of May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Billings
Millie C. Ryan
Daniel F. Young
Supreme Court Rules Liquor Price Recovery Blocked
Topeka Kansas the supreme court ruled that prices of intoxicating liquors illegally sold in Kansas could not be recovered in court. The decision narrows remedies for illegal liquor sales and affects prior claims for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
Kansas
Fines and Warnings After Market Scuffle
After a market scuffle, arrests followed. Proprie tors claimed losses from 0 to 1 dollar but no evidence supported theft. The men were fined and released with a warning to be more careful in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ners
Red Lodge Observes Eight-Hour Day Anniversary
Union labor in Red Lodge celebrated the second anniversary of the eight hour day law with a fine programme and refreshments at Italian hall. Speakers Eugene Zeller and Thomas Burke of Springfield Illinois, organizers for the United Mine Workers of America, addressed the crowd. The Rocky Fork Coal company granted employees a holiday and union men observed the occasion with a ball at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Red Lodge
Opera House
Eugene Zeller
Thomas Burke
Springfield
United Mine Workers’ of America
Rocky Fork Coal Company
GeBo resident claims Alaska mine may outshine Montara finds
Red Lodge reports James Holland, a Gebo resident back from Alaska, says he found a black quartz and copper mine on an island about 800 miles north of Seattle. He plans to return in about 30 days to develop the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Red Lodge
James Holland
Gebo
Alaska
Montara
Seattle
Holland
Mrs. Roosevelt Hosts At Home Tea at White House
In Washington on May 9 Mrs. Roosevelt welcomed about 50 special guests to an afternoon reception on the south portico and lawn of the White House. Miss Aliee Roosevelt was absent due to a brief indisposition.
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Washington
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Henry AT
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Min
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Herder
Robert Berner
Bright
Wilson
the Wilson Pyistilling CO
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