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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1908
Page
1
A husband defending his wife during a London incident forced entry with a loaded rifle and was met by gunfire from Williams. The confrontation involved doors breached and shots fired, with no further details available.
In Great Falls area on November 14, George F. London confronted his wife and Thomas Williams at the Rhoderick Bremner ranch near Square Butte wielding a rifle. Williams shot London in self defense, then aided Mrs. London and her child to Cascade, where he surrendered. Coroner and jury ruled London died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Williams. Williams, a Cascade County resident from Michigan, was jailed pending further proceedings.
A dowager is dying while reports say the emperor has five deaths. No outbreak in China is reported if the regent is accepted by the government. The situation centers on court health and policy response during succession speculation.
Reports from Peking say Emperor Kwang Hsu died after 5 PM as the dowager empress collapsed upon learning of his death. Regent Prince Chun’s position may ease tensions. the emperor’s long illness left him a puppet, his mental decline stark in later months.
Miss Corinne McGowan, 20, a confectionery clerk in southern Kansas City, shot Nowell Powell, a Black man, late this afternoon. Powell died about 30 minutes after the shooting.
John D Rockefeller is expected to take the witness stand as the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil resumes next week. The company will subpoena Rockefeller Archbold and Moffett to testify, with Archbold and Moffett likely following Rockefeller.
Secretary Metcalf considers the court martial record of Lieut. Frank T. Evans of the Louisiana fleet. The sentence includes a 150-step reduction in rank and a reprimand. No clemency petition has been filed officially. Evans is the son of Rear Admiral Evans.
The pope instructed Vatican representatives accredited to powers likely to attend the Balkan peace congress to press for peace. He urged use of influence to avert further conflict as talks were anticipated in Rome.
Dr Von Tidemann postmaster of Cortez Nevada accused of embezzling 4300 dollars attempted self harm with chloroform in Austin Nebraska. Prompt medical help thwarted the act. United States Marshal Mack transported him to Reno jail under Federal Judge Farrington order. Trial postponed to November 2.
Boston dispatch reports the Butte author Mary MacLane, famed for The Story of Mary MacLane, has disappeared from Rockland Massachusetts where she lived with Mrs. Catyie Branson at the Mare Louise Poole homestead. No clue to her whereabouts is offered and friends withhold information.
Morris Haas shot himself in the forehead after yesterday’s attempt on Francis J Heney at San Francisco county jail. He died in his cell after guards found him with a .41 caliber Derringer. investigators question how the weapon was brought in and review security lapses. Police and district attorney vow a thorough probe amid civic resolutions backing law enforcement and reforms.
A monster mass meeting in San Francisco drew 8 000 to 10 000 citizens with Mayor R. Taylor presiding and speeches urging moderation and observance. The event reflected strong civic concern and calls for ethical conduct among grafters.
Lewistown reports the death of William D. Deaton former sheriff and famed cattleman who died in Billings yesterday morning. He arrived with the body. funeral set for Monday. Deaton built stock interests for Senator T. C. Power and later managed Judith Cattle Co. before entering public service.
Report from Havana at 9 30 p m shows complete returns favoring General Gomez by 24000 to 30000. Liberal crowds celebrate while a clash near Hotel Inglaterre leaves two injured. Marine Lt McReynolds intervenes and a police reserve clears the square.
The 1908 football season sees Penn crush Michigan 29 to 0 at Ann Arbor as Harvard battles Dartmouth to a 6 to 0 win and Yale, Princeton, and Chicago all in tight races for a title. The article lauds Penn as the standout, with Harvard and Yale still in contention and Princeton’s fade noted.
Yale, overcoming a slow start, rallied to beat Princeton 11 to 6 in a dramatic second half. Coy starred for Yale with sweeping runs and a decisive touchdown after a 12 yard return, while Princeton’s Tibbott produced standout open field work. Captain Dillon was carried from the field but is reported not seriously hurt.
Kalispell reports former Governor Robert B. Smith in steadily declining condition. Doctors at a late consultation said there is no hope, though he remained mentally clear and able to converse with visitors during permitted hours.
William Read aged 78 was murdered at his Vineland home. He was struck with a blunt instrument and shot twice in the head. The robbers took rail way bonds valued at about 50000 dollars and roughly 3800 dollars in cash, leaving no clue.
Topeka committees of the home missions of the Methodist Episcopal church appropriation $100,000 for rebuilding damaged and destroyed churches in the San Francisco earthquake. They suggested another $100,000 is badly needed. Bishop Hamilton of Boston led the debate in favor. Division of the state funds may not be completed before Monday.
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