Governor Robert B. Smith Dies in Kalispell
Robert B. Smith, Montana governor from 1896 to 1900, died at Northwestern hospital after kidney trouble. Interment will be at Conrad Memorial cemetery. funeral Thursday afternoon. Family present. death peaceful, governor conscious until near the end. Flathead County Bar Association adopted resolutions and authorized floral tribute and funeral assistance.
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Governor Smith’s Career in the State Service
Robert B. Smith of Kentucky birth and Montana career is traced from Hickman County to Mayfield law studies, Dillon practice, Helena partnership Word, and later Smith & Word. He served as district attorney, joined the constitutional convention, ran for Congress, and was elected governor in 1896 on the Democratic Populist ticket, then returned to law in Butte and ranch farming in Flathead.
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Norris Receives Best Wishes From Senator Donlan
Governor Norris in Dillon on district court business received a message from Senator Edward Donlan offering sincere congratulations and best wishes for the success of Norris administration. The brief dispatch underscores bipartisan support as Norris handles client matters in court.
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Rumor of Trouble in De Sagan Family
Paris November 18 Attorneys for Princess Helle de Sagan once Miss Anna Gould of New York deny a local paper claim she had filed for separation from the prince. They say the princess contemplated the step to improve chances in her custody suit for three children with Count Bon de Castellan et. Negotiations for a settlement hit a snag and a hearing is expected Wednesday.
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Patrick Loses In His Final Effort
New York date November 16 The United States Supreme Court denied Albert T Patrick a writ of habeas corpus in his challenge to the murder conviction and death sentence for the killing of William M ilice The court held the case constitutional and that Governor Higgins acted within his powers in commuting the sentence to imprisonment Chief Justice Fuller announced the decision
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Springfield waiter commits forgery suicide after riots
Rollo Sturgis, a key witness against Abe Raymer during the Springfield race riots, shot and killed himself rather than face arrest for forgery. Once a waiter at Loper's restaurant, he was wounded protecting the business during the mob attack and later lost his possessions to the rioting losses.
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Hearst Responds To Foraker With Presidential Light Remarks
Washington, Nov. 1 Hearst said he had not discussed politics with the president and only socialized briefly. He released a statement via the Associated Press noting he refrained from charges, presented letters to the public, and trusted citizens to draw correct conclusions about Senator Foraker's defense of his ties to Standard Oil.
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Chicago business man van Vilissingen confesses forged deeds
Peter Van Vilissingen a Chicago real estate dealer admitted forging deeds and notes to obtain more than 700000. He said the scheme spanned 18 to 20 years and used a desk table with light to trace signatures. He received an indeterminate sentence from one to fourteen years after pleading for speedy punishment.
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Labor leaders face contempt case in Buck Stove suit
Washington November 18 After several postponements arguments began in equity court No 2 of the district supreme court in contempt proceedings against Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell of the American Federation of Labor in the Buck Stove and Range company suit It is alleged they interfered with the business of the con tacts at the publication of their name in a labor campaign The judge Alton B Parker of New York was to participate but could not The arguments may occupy two days.
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Montana Delegates Named for River Congress Navigation
Governor Norris selects state representatives to attend the River Congress in Washington. Delegates from Great Falls Glasgow Helena and other cities will discuss opening the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers to navigation for potential food and commerce benefits.
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Ruef Bribery Trial Seeks Change of Venue In San Francisco
In San Francisco on November 16, attorneys for Abraham Ruef asked Judge Lawlor to move the bribery trial citing hostile public opinion. Court precautions were heightened as Ruef arrived from Ingleside, surrounded by police while the courtroom remained tightly controlled and crowd access limited.
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Defense Seeks Change of Venue in Ruef Case
In a dramatic courtroom session, Ruef’s counsel and new pro sectionists arrived as Judge Lawlor set motions. An affidavit urged a venue change to another California jurisdiction due to public unrest and alleged threats against defense attorneys. The court may delay further while considering additional motions and continuances.
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Rescue Cheers as Steamer Perdita Survives Seattle Gale
Seattle, Nov 16. Sixty passengers cheered at a gallant rescue when the steamship Perdita, battered by a full southwest gale near Protection Island, teetered on danger. A boiler tube failure left the vessel helpless as it neared the straits, but crew and authorities saved the ship and its people with lines to the shore.
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Montana House and Senate party mix announced
Official returns show Montana's new house will be Democratic with 38 Democrats and 33 Republicans among 73 members, plus two ties needing special elections. The Senate will have 17 Republicans and 10 Democrats.
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