02 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
1
Pred Hardy dies on the gallows at Nome after admitting no guilt and maintaining innocence at the last moment. The crime occurred on Unimak Island in June of the prior year.
The Nome jury executes Fred Hardy for the June 7, 1901 killings on Unimak Island of Con and Florence Sullivan and a companion. Hardy, born Wat kins in 1876, proclaimed innocence, expressed faith, and died on the gallows after a calm, defiant last speech.
Paul Underwood, charged with drowning his infant in Salmon Bay with his wife, was found guilty of second degree murder after a short jury deliberation. The crime occurred at the end of May, with Underwood captured after a two week statewide chase. Sentence ranges from 10 to 20 years.
Hunsaker charged with killing Daly estate cattle forfeited his $1500 bond after he failed to appear at 1:30 PM. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest. He was last seen Friday September 19 with his wife, claiming a Seattle trip.
The Vermont legislature elected John G. McCullough, Republican of Bennington, as governor after a majority vote in the convention. He won 164 votes to Percival Clement’s 59 and Felix McGettrick’s 45, with Stanton elected lieutenant governor and other local option and party votes noted.
United States Circuit Court Judge Henry Caldweall rules in Bartlett v Gates Blair Mitch ell et al ordering Colorado Fuel and Iron stockholders meeting moved from August to December tenth. Meeting will be chaired by Chairman Osgood per company by laws and Colorado statutes.
Rees Powell, old Welsh farmer and Civil War veteran living in Ravalli County since 1867, was found not guilty of shooting Charles Linscott after a one hour jury deliberation. Defense argued self-defense and insanity amid Powell’s claimed destiny guiding his actions.
A 24 member jury pool is drawn to try Robert M. Snyder on bribery charges over the central traction bill. State witnesses include Fred G. Uthoff and city officials. Defense objects to evidence related to the traction bill and juror queries on penalties.
A Utah bound wagon careened down a near hundred foot cliff near Blue Lakes Idaho. Mrs. S Tuckford suffered a broken leg pinned under an iron bar while Miss Allie Wilson and Mrs Hansen were bruised. An 11 year old girl Lillie Hansen found help after guiding rescuers through brush and fields.
A rancher near Laurel was thrown when his horse shied then dragged for some distance. Tom McCormick sustained serious injuries and Father Van Clarenbeck was sent for but no further details were available.
President Roosevelt invites leaders of coal companies and the miners to a morning conference at the temporary White House on Friday to seek settlement of the ongoing strike.
President Roosevelt plans a Friday meeting in Washington with leaders of the anthracite coal companies and the United Mine Workers to urge a settlement of the supply crisis. He will press both sides to speak honestly and may seek a temporary arrangement to endure the cold weather.
Wilkesbarre, Pa on October 1 reports President Mitchell’s broad smile when opening Roosevelt’s telegram inviting him to the White House conference. He stated he will accept and will be in Washington early Friday morning after sending his reply.
Philadelphia reports President George F. Baer of the Reading company will attend the coal conference in Washington on Friday. He called the president's request a command in reply to a question.
District court presided by Judge Lond sentenced Walter Hare and John B. Oswald to one year each in the penitentiary for second degree burglary. They admitted entering a cabin near To Luca last spring and stealing items. On arrest they named Miller and Humphreys and produced letters from reputable families, leading to the minimum sentence.
School District Clerk Tra L Whitney reports the total district children of all ages at 275, a drop of about 1 1 10 per cent from last year. The tally reflects a minor enrollment change and provides the latest census data for district planning.
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