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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
1
Rescue teams search the Egland Mine after a cave in traps three imprisoned miners. Officials believe the men lie under fallen earth as grim work continues with no signs yet of life.
Relatives accept grim news from Helena as rescue efforts confirm three miners Alexander Murray Henry Miller and Michael Purcell have perished in the Egland mine cave-in near Lincoln Gulch. Coroner Yeager reported the bodies likely to be brought to Helena for interment.
Curtis Jett, the alleged killer of Attorney J. B. Marcum, faced a jailhouse intrigue when a stranger offered him poisoned whiskey. Jailkeeper Boone intervened, the bottle tested as poison, and Jett remains in custody as Breathitt grand jury weighs the case. The habeas motion was overruled and hearing set for June 4 to decide if Jett can be held.
Special Dispatch reports Senator Clark purchased the Checkmate mine at Pearl from E. E B. Calvin of the Oregon Short Line and associates for about $200,000 Boise May 19. The company paid $6,000 for the property in 1896 and it yielded $120,000 last year.
Robert Gordon Stickney, an accused ex minister and ex-professional, was found guilty of kidnapping. He faced possible penalties ranging from one year to life in prison, with sentencing to occur Saturday after months in county jail.
President Roosevelt will lay the cornerstone of a Lewis and Clark monument in Portland Oregon with a grand ceremony. The 40 foot fluted column is to be unveiled at the 1905 exposition opening and will include coats of arms of Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana.
In Sonora California on May 19 attorney J C Webster was shot and killed by Frank Price. Saloon keeper J M Watkins was seriously wounded in the head during the office assault. Webster had secured a divorce for Watkins' wife. Webster surrendered to the sheriff and both he and Watkins are reported to recover.
Alexander Kerr was shot and killed four miles south of Independence by his nephew William Peacock. Peacock fled to Portland then surrendered, offering no reason for the killing though reports say they had past trouble. Kerr was on his porch when Peacock opened fire with a shotgun.
A white man was beaten by a mob in a town riot amid rising tensions. Police intervened to restore order as residents reported fear of further violence. Local officials called for calm and a probe into the incident.
A mob entered Madison Florida last night, seized the jail keys from the night watchman, pulled out Washington Jarvis a White man, lynched him tied him to a tree and shot him dead. Jarvis was accused of murdering his cousin John Waldrop.
Philadelphia residents recount two acts of honesty on May 19. Carmine Camorrati, a bootblack, finds a $10 bill on Twelfth and Market and returns it, receives $10. Police officer Vollmer retrieves a $850 pocketbook at the same corner and returns it, earned a thanks. A later incident leaves a man fainting after his missing note is recovered.
Bay City Michigan May 19 The Masonic temple was destroyed by fire today after being struck by lightning incurring an estimated loss of 100000 dollars.
Red Lodge May 1. Anthony J Crowe a miner from Butte with ranch in Cody Wyoming was acquitted by a district court jury of assault with intent to kill. The defense argued self defense over cattle disputes and prior payments. The verdict came after a brief jury deliberation.
Indianapolis in May 19 Booth Tarkington is reported to be ill with typhoid fever. Dr Run dell confirms no alarming symptoms with fever at 102 and pulse between 96 and 100.
A medical council in New York decided to operate on E. H. Harriman the next day if advised byDr. Elfe Trudeau who treated him during last summer's appendicitis in the Adirondacks. Harriman is reportedly recovering and in good condition for surgery with Dr. W T Bull in charge.
Rescue, Iowa May 18. T Ahearn roadmaster of the Iowa and Minnesota division of the Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad was struck by a northbound train while attempting to board and was instantly killed. His body was cut almost in two. He had served as roadmaster for this division for over 30 years.
Fairfield Iowa May 19 William Hoppe superintendent of bridges for the Iowa division of Burlington was run over and killed by an eastbound Rock Island Passenger train as he stepped from his own train Hoppe on inspection with Burlington officials had served the road 30 years
A three day blizzard in northern Montana devastates sheep herds and cattle. Reports from Great Falls and Shelby Junction cite about 15,000 sheep lost with many bands adrift and without herders. Several herders are missing, with damages in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and cattle also perishing or stranded without shelter.
Lewistown May 19 Weather from Fergus county shows about 20 percent livestock losses expected due to a recent storm. Snow began Sunday around 4 am with six inches by Monday morning. Some areas report lighter losses, including Senator Walte who lost about 35 head of lambs and Utica with 15 percent losses. In Garnell and Gilt Edge Kendall stockmen anticipate limited damage while Len Lewis flocks expect very light losses. Rain in the grass range helped mold the ground and start grain.
Havre reports an ongoing snowstorm with a high southwest wind and several inches on the ground. Early tallies show heavy losses of young lambs while other livestock remain unscathed. Temperature sits at 30 degrees above zero.
A cold day in May 19 brought unease to sheepmen as lamb losses were reported in Ueno. The rough conditions affected flocks with concerns rising over future pastures and animal health.
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