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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1902
Page
1
Billings police sergeant is rearrested following the death of John Patrick McBride. Formal charges are to be entered today in connection with the fatal shooting, marking a decisive step in the homicide case and underscoring ongoing investigations by city authorities.
Pollew Lewis M. Hayden, who fatally shot John Patrick McBride last Tuesday, was rearrested this morning by Deputy Sheriff Robbins at Hayden's vacant home. A charge of murder will be filed tomorrow. McBride’s father James, a rancher, has retained Attorney Goddard to assist County Attorney Hathhorn, as the family moved to Billings two weeks ago. The defense has lawyer W. M. Johnston. McBride died this morning after a Friday operation left a shattered thigh with many bone fragments. Mrs. McBride, already in frail health, remains seriously ill as her son’s death shocks the family.
Reports indicate no progress for 43 hours in the Gore death case with examinations planned Tuesday in the room of the tragedy. Criminologist M. Bortilion will diagram the scene while De Rydzewski faces potential charges. Russian friends defend him amid public sympathy and official scrutiny.
The McGeary murder case faces a probable mistrial as expert medical testimony on the defendant's sanity has failed to yield consensus. Six prominent physicians offered opinions on whether John McGeary was sane or afflicted by a delusion of persecution when he killed William J. Evan Roane. The defense asserts a delusion of persecution, while prosecutors dispute the insanity claim, leaving jurors divided and a new trial likely.
Harvard President Eliot argues unions are here to stay and outlines humane employment goals. He cites wage fairness based on merit, probationary periods, home ownership, dignified service, and employer generosity. He criticizes apprenticeship limits, uniform wages, and strikes, urging conciliation between capital and labor.
Davenport reports say Rock Island train robbers who blew a safe near the city Saturday morning possibly escaped. A sheriff's posse pursued on a special train while auditors and confusion surrounded a Buchanan incident. Prisoners reportedly captured but records were unclear as officers chased hints of further trouble.
A historical report states that the German armaments magnate Krupp died from apoplexy rather than self harm. The piece emphasizes surrounding circumstances and dismisses theories of suicide, noting his prominence as a multitalented industrialist and financier.
Berlin reports contradict initial claims that Herr Krupp died by his own hand. Doctors and professionals say he suffered a stroke triggered by mental distress, with two physicians in attendance and Mrs Krupp en route, as officials note his frail health and history of asthma and fainting spells. The funeral is planned for Wednesday with Chancellor von Bülow and ministers sending condolences. The Krupp works, famed for artillery, are led by Arthur Krupp and cited for extensive social and labor initiatives.
Col W G Rice of Albany said Justice Peckham, then associate justice of the U S Supreme Court, was asked to allow his name to go before the New York Democratic convention. Hill and Athens urged his candidacy, promising broad support, but Peckham refused to run for political office, citing personal reasons. The disclosure was authorized by Peckham.
Savannah dispatch reports Gypsy the elephant, belonging to a circus, went mad near Valdosta after a wreck and killed keeper James O Rourke. The animal escaped into the woods after being shot several times. the keeper died from injuries. A separate Sheridan item notes John Collins, a discharged convict, attempting wife murder and then suicide. both he and his wife were wounded but to recover.
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