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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1902
Page
1
Special dispatches predict Jere B. Leslie as Montana associate justice and John M. Evans as Democratic congressman, amid campaign fervor in Helena and Bozeman on November 3 with calls for Missoula pride.
In Cascade county both parties claim leads and a split ticket is expected with the Boston Montana smelter precinct likely to decide. Republicans may win Fletcher Maddox for senator while Democrats are favored for sheriff, auditor, surveyor and superintendent of schools. Valley county shows Democratic and Republican tickets with Judge Tallan having a walkover and Kerr unlikely to win county attorney.
In Missoula on November campaign events drew large crowds. Democratic speakers John M Evans C H Hall and M Joye addressed an enthusiastic audience at the Union Opera House, while Republicans led an open air gathering on Higgins Avenue in front of the Florence Hotel with Joseph M Dixon W H Thompson W L Murphy and E Mulroney focusing on state and national issues.
Billings on November 3 saw both democratic and republican gatherings end the campaign with local speakers focusing on neighborhood issues.
Robert Madison, a Colored Porter employed by the Apicius Club, fatally wounds himself after being taken into custody on a charge of murdering his white wife. The incident follows alleged ill treatment and a bitter domestic dispute.
Police believe Madison killed his wife Jennie Madison after finding her with Martin Schuey, then stabbed himself. Inquests, autopsy ordered, and multiple witnesses describe the snow covered yard where the body lay and Madison’s final confrontation with officers.
Michael J. Dugan, 4 year old daughter beside him, shot himself in the temple at home after heavy drinking and gambling losses. His wife found the body, the coroner declined an inquest, leaving a widow and two daughters, with prior work as a bartender and ties to the Eagles and Bartenders' union.
Peter Melver of Wilmer in East Kootenay endured five days without food and frostbite after a week lost in the mountains. Found near a creek under logs with head on a rock, four toes on his left foot were amputated, then carried to safety. He survived due to his strong constitution.
Springfield New Jersey reports Governor Yates endured the most critical day since illness began. Fever peaked at 103.45 degrees and pulse at 98, with periods of irrational behavior. He rested and took nourishment, showing signs of revival before fever rose again late at night.
Miss Laura Biggar, sought on a warrant for attempt at fraud tied to the late Henry M. Bennett will, surrendered to authorities in Freehold New Jersey. Her counsel said she has been living in New York and would not accept bail without it being provided by Hendricks and Stanton. No indictment had been found yet.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on November 3 Eugene Madden motorman and James T Keller conductor of the electric car involved in the collision with President Roosevelt's carriage waived examination on a manslaughter charge. Madden was released on bail of 5000 and Keller on 2500.
In St. Louis on November 3 a case against Colonel Butler, noted millionaire politician charged with bribery was sent for trial on a change of venue to Multon County. The move aims to address potential jury bias.
Helena on November 3 reports the restoration of John Dunkin's full citizenship. Dunkin had been convicted in Missoula county on October 24, 1898 for assault in the second degree and sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary. his term expired July 24, 1909.
The Livingston fair for St Marys Catholic church closed yesterday with receipts over 800 dollars. Many handsome articles sold and suppers well patronized. The gold watch and gold pen contests for the most popular young ladies were won by Lettie Nolan and Marguerite Dyer.
London reports Andrew Carnegie has given 75000 dollars for a new public library in Belfast. The gift supports construction and furnishing for the project.
November political preview shows Democratic and Republican leaders clinging to differing victory planks. Democratic chairmen Carlisle and Campbell forecast Coler or Odell margins from 35 000 to 60 000 while Dunn sticks to 37 000 for Odell. Odds stay two to one on Odell as NY County returns loom.
In Columbus Democrats predict possible state ticket surprise and expect two to three gains in Congress. Ohio’s current delegation stands 17 Republicans and four Democrats. Chairman Dick, as he left for Akron, anticipated a Republican gain of one with A H Jackson defeating James A Norton in the Thirteenth district and stuck to a 70 000 plurality on the state ticket.
San Francisco reports a close governor contest with factional divides and labor votes shaping outcomes. Republicans claim Pardee leads by up to 24,090 while Democrats forecast Lane victory with eight congressmen and possible legislative control. San Francisco could swing 12,000 to 16,000 for Democrats.
On the eve of election party managers release results projections. Fille Voricron, chairman of the Republican state central committee, predicts if turnout matches two years ago the Republican ticket will win Washington by 20009 votes, control both houses, and hold 90 to 100 on joint ballot. Continued on Page Two.
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