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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1907
Page
11
A vault was violently breached in a bold burglary attempt at an undisclosed location. Five suspects fled the scene before police arrived, leaving scattered tools and evidence. Investigators are pursuing leads as security footage is reviewed. No injuries reported.
Missoula authorities report burglars failed in a vault raid at the county treasurer's office inside the courthouse. A nitroglycerin blast damaged the steel door but did not secure the cash, as deputies and a jail detail frightened the robbers away. The incident, heard at 1 45 a m, led to a wake of ruined room fixtures and a search for suspects, with about 700 dollars missing before the getaway.
Three young college students from Kalispell and Seattle drowned when a canoe capsized on Lake Washington amid a squall. Edith Vogt a University of Washington junior survived incident as two men from Stanford and Washington universities perished. A fourth student, Eugene White, was rescued by a sailboat crew as the storm tossed canoes and damaged several other craft.
In Pueblo a messenger named George Sturat became trapped in a steel vault at the Minnequa office building. He tapped a wire along the ceiling with an improvised instrument and reached the operator, who aided in his rescue. Separate Utah note reports a peace society discussion in Salt Lake City with leaders from Mormon and Gentile communities forming a seven member committee to plan pacification efforts.
Pittsburg on May 19 reports a ten day popular subscription by the Young Women's Christian Association yielding a building fund over 200000 dollars. The drive completes with an endowment of 200000 dollars from H C Frick to finance a permit home for the association in Pitts.
Special Dispatch to Go Standard from Great Falls reports the inquest into A C Wall's death near Cascade found death from a head injury due to a collide with a trackside post. Jurors could not decide if he was struck while on the engine or after being thrown by its sway. The fatal wound was on the right temple near the post imprint, with belief he died before rolling to the river. The deceased's father was represented by a lawyer.
A report from Kansas City details General Bell defending against graft charges. The piece notes a streetcar company stance favorable to the carrier and references Ponce and a 4 Y vote. The account emphasizes political reactions and public interest in municipal corruption inquiries.
Denver May 18 Gen Sherman Bell who commanded state troops in the Or Creek miners union troubles says he will not appear as a witness in the Haywood trial at Rose Idaho unless compelled and warns he will intervene if prisoners are harmed or used as a tool by either side. He blasts bringing Colorado men to Idaho, calls the proceedings unfair un-American and a square deal demanded.
Madrid reports Queen Victoria abandons nursing duties for the Asturias prince. A Santander nurse will tend him. Vienna notes Neus Weiner Tageblatt answers on arms limits with mixed public reaction. Copenhagen announces ambassador to Japan in September and a London-bound departure for Mr. and Mrs. O Brien on June 5.
Kansas City dispatch reports Gov Joseph Folk active in investigations into police and Metropolitan Street Railway company ties. He met with policemen and detectives detailing irregularities and alleged collusion to shield the company from damage suits. Chief of detectives John Halpin named as a possible dismissal. he is Bernard Corrigan’s nephew.
Reading mourned as the bodies of Shriners killed in Southern California on May 1 arrived, with nearly the entire town paying respect. Ten survivors accompanying the corpses bore the marks of the ordeal, as a special dispatch reported from May 19.
The article notes mayor Schmitz faces trial today following a guilty plea by a related official. The piece underscores ongoing legal proceedings and potential civic impact as the case unfolds.
May 18 San Francisco. Eugene F Schmitz mayor will be tried in Superior Court Dunne's court on charges of extorting money from French restaurant keepers. Prosecution seeks custody order. Schmitz's lawyers oppose. Grand jury to reconvene with possible indictments based on Abraham Ruef testimony.
Great Falls report states William H. Berry a 43 year old Black man died at his south side home from morphine after arriving about 10 o clock and becoming unconscious in bed. A red light district woman admits giving morphine but says he was addicted and did not threaten self harm. Coroner to hold inquest tomorrow.
Boise May 18 Several key witnesses for the state in the William D Haywood trial arrived in Boise. Jury selection slows as 17 seats remain to be filled and peremptory challenges shift under new law. Former Sheriff Angus Sutherland, a close associate of frontier law and order, arrived to testify, while Boise remains quiet awaiting the session resumption.
Havana May 18 The army of Cuban pacification after a six month bloodless campaign may fairly take Tank as the crack corps of United States forces. It has not fired a shot yet but boasts moral triumphs including sanitation standards and a near perfect military map of Suba. The force originally 6500 men has dwindled to about 000 with about 1000 Marines under General Barry retained due to recruitment issues.
Denver May 1 The United Presbyterian church of America begins its annual general assembly at First United Presbyterian Church with 350 delegates from across the United States and Canada plus mission aries from Egypt and India. Notables include James McNaugher and William Meformer among others. The conference runs for a week. Separately in Washington the Baptist Young People Union met in connection with the general Baptist convention with Spokane named for the next meeting.
In Poignon? France on May 18 a protest drew about 190,000 people from the south to demand action over wine oversupply and adulteration. Demonstrators travelled by various conveyances and refused to pay rail fares as authorities prepared infantry and militia in case the turnout escalated.
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