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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1902
Page
1
Democratic state committee chairman Toomey expresses certainty that tomorrow's election will produce the nominees for the Bozeman convention, though offering no specifics on candidates or process. The remark signals strong expectations despite a lack of detail.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports H. J. Toomey predicting GOP gains in Montana. He names counties likely to elect Republican senators and representatives, cites majorities for Evans, Dixon, Holloway, and outlines expected legislative control with caveats about last ballot counts.
On the eve of the election both parties claim strong chances. Estimates of majorities range from 50 000 to perhaps 16 000 or 15 000 in favor of one side, with divergent views on the Bronx Democratic vote and state Republican strength. Small bets appeared at odds around 2 to 1 on Odell.
Chicago November 2 1900 David B Henderson speaker of the house arrived in Chicago to rebut Democratic claims he opposed Judge Birdsall in Iowa Third district election. He stated his strong support and sent a telegram to a Dubuque newspaper confirming his position and urging friends to help elect Birdsall.
A statement appeals to voters that the district state and nation benefit from electing the candidate. The text emphasizes the broad significance and suggests strong support for the election.
Reno, Nov 2 The republicans show heightened activity near the end of the campaign with Fryington and Button claiming strong chances. Newlands the democratic U S Senate candidate relies on speakers and torchlight processions while Italian congressman Camnetti addressed local Italians in Washoe County. Sparks and Cleveland are engaged in close contests as fusion leaders forecast Nevada majorities from 1000 to 5000.
Intense feeling among McLean aligned Democrats grows as funds raised by Johnson supporters are not turned over to Hamilton County. Candidates seek court orders to block certain voters while a Silver Moon precinct shows discrepancies in black registration. Bundy declines marshal action without proof of registration fraud or 14th amendment proceedings amid broad election participation expectations.
Interest centers on Judge Johnson’s injunction against Clerk Richele barring certification of about 900 registered names alleged to be non voters. Attorneys will seek a supreme court writ of prohibition to render the injunction inoperative and test district judge authority in such certify actions.
A terse report notes an individual labeled a brute and pathologically inhuman by authorities. The brief mentions a confrontation and a claim of pursuit without graphic detail.
A Kentucky man Pleasant Spreading is held on murder charges after authorities say he killed his 4 year old son and injured his 15 year old daughter who later testified. His eldest daughter fled to the mountains and later testified before the grand jury. A sheriff’s posse continues searches as Judge Hensley orders safety precautions to avert lynching.
Genoa report says Charles M. Schwab boarded the steam yacht Marghari today and plans to sail tonight for Cannes.
Missoula reports William Reed carries word of a large robbery on the reservation. Michel, a Kalispell Indian, is said to be very wealthy. A strong box with cash and gold was stolen from his home near Plains. Suspected culprits include three half-breeds. white men are possible. Banks of funds: 10,000 in currency and rest in gold coin.
Negotiations in Constantinople concluded with a satisfactory settlement. The Porte modified its note to Britain and ordered the evacuation of the Hinterland, which had been occupied by British troops.
Baltimore authorities reported three trainmen killed when a Baltimore and Ohio locomotive boiler exploded at Haletop. Engineer F. W. Biggs, Fireman W. H. Barkeman, and C. O. Stallings died instantly as the blast halted traffic for about three hours.
A bomb placed under a house exploded killing the father and one child and badly injuring the mother. Police suspect a rejected suitor to the hand of a daughter near marriage planned at the time of the blast.
In Chicago Heights a dynamite bomb exploded under a cottage killing Joseph Kordeck and his daughter Lucy and injuring his wife and seven other children. Charles Smith, a former boarder, is arrested on suspicion after neighbors said he threatened to blow up the family if his suit for the daughter was refused.
A telegram from Minnehaha Minnesota reports Capt James L Fisk eldest brother of A J Fisk of Helena has died after a general system breakdown. A Civil War veteran and Montana pioneer, Fisk led immigrant trains via northern routes to Idaho and Montana, earning Lincoln’s commendation. his 70 years of life ended in Minnesota.
In New Straitaville Ohio on November 2 Maurice O'Brien miner Charles Sampson stable boss and Herbert Coran bookkeeper died in a gas explosion at the Lost Run mine owned by Buckeye Coal company Gas likely seeped from an adjacent abandoned mine and was ignited by the explorers lights.
C E Smith forgot to lock the door of his Montana avenue shop at dinner today allowing a thief to enter and steal a handful of jack knives and two air-shooters. The loss occurred during a big absence with no one hurt.
Arthur Howard, a purported lawyer, was arrested and removed from a Republican special train from Columbus to Billings this morning. He was jailed ten days ago and ordered out of town amid speculation he may be tried for insanity.
Eddie Bald, American cyclist, won the international scratch race at Parc des Princes in Paris. The 1453 yard event finished in 2:33.1 with Bald taking victory this afternoon.
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