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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1901
Page
1
W J McCaine a Butte miner was shot and killed in a mine likely by fellow miner Patrick F Hayes The incident appears to be a fatal altercation within the mining site authorities investigate suspect in custody and no motives released yet
William J. McCaine was shot dead at 5:30 PM behind the Parker boarding house by Patrick F. Hayes who fled as officers pursue him. Hayes, a miner and former Spanish American War sergeant, is believed to have fired after an argument over words condemning the act of striking a woman. Coroner to hold an inquest while witnesses describe a premeditated killing in which McCaine sank by a stove, leaving Hayes at large with the revolver hidden under the rear porch.
Western powers keep a wary eye as Habibullah Khan takes control in Kabul after Abdur Rahman’s death. Fearing renewed tribal strife, rival princes fled the capital and may plot rebellion, prompting Lord Curzon to safeguard peace and India's northern boundary.
Hayes forced Mc Caine upstairs at gunpoint and was arrested after Miss Joyce summoned a policeman. He posted a $25 bond and was released on Friday night. Later, at 7:30, he returned to the Parker house seeking a quarrel.
Miss Annie Rogers and Miss Joyce testify that Hayes fired at a woman after denouncing a man who struck a woman. Hayes and roommate King were in the Parker house after drinks at the People's saloon. Police and sheriff's departments work to arrest Hayes, who fled to avoid capture.
Omaha reports Patrick Crowe asked to surrender through a friend. Chief Donahue refused the $50,000 reward but offered to waive it himself, fearing false testimony if the reward remained. Crowe is said to be near Omaha and not with his relatives. Edward A. Cudahy Jr. confirmed officials may withdraw the reward.
In Omaha on October 12 a legal fight began over James Callahan held for perjury in the Cudahy kidnapping trial. Callahan’s lawyers moved to quash arguing indictment rather than information, with a ruling expected next Thursday. They anticipate Pat Crowe may figure in the case soon.
Harry Sommers of Rocky Mountain Bell, and lawyers Syd ney Fox and 8 H McIntire, filed for a temporary injunction in Red Lodge. Sommers crew was arrested during line construction and fined up to 395 dollars. The writ restrains city interference until a permanent order is sought on Oct 16.
Judge J M Clements in department II of the district court dismissed the action by W J MacHaffie against State Treasurer A H Barret to stop payment of a $5000 warrant to the Independent Publishing company for printing 50000 copies of the report of the commissioner of agriculture labor and industry. MacHaffie alleged the work had been...
His years of exile in Samarkand ended after 15 years of war and British help under Lord Roberts. He describes ruling with swift, sometimes cruel means to strengthen Afghanistan as a permanent independent buffer state, ready for battle with revolvers and loaded guns at hand.
The Independent could not collect for unperformed work. A published bill was allowed by the state board of examiners and a warrant for the full amount was drawn. Judge Clements granted a temporary restraining order on the warrant, which the court dissolved today. The court ruled that supplies bought without a contract are legal state claims despite the attorney general’s opinion.
Miles City reports Otto Cheneworth, arrested in Billings for complicity in a 40000 horse theft from the Little Missouri company, will be tried in Medora North Dakota in November or December. If convicted there, he faces no extra charge. if not, he will be returned to Custer County Montana for trial on bringing stolen property into the state.
In Duncan Nebraska 14 year old Jake Struman shot three companions in what authorities term a display of marksmanship. Thomas Baudaur Thomas Nowiski and Gustave Gonsor were wounded with Baudaur critically in the head and not expected to survive. The other two were struck in the leg and shoulder.
City officials of Red Lodge disobey an injunction issued by District Judge Henry, prompting concerns over enforcement and legal battle.
Rocky Mountain Bell workers arrested in Red Lodge while laying poles under an injunction. Ten men released on 1900 cash bail. City claims right to underground wiring rule. district court hearing pending to make the injunction permanent.
A $10 Treasury note purporting to be from the National Bank of Helena Montana arrived at a St. Louis post office clerk’s window. The signatures did not match Helena bank officials Thomas B. Hill and John R. Smith. the Helena president and cashier are T A Marlow and A L Smith. The note appears linked to a stolen $50,000 shipment from the Great Northern robbery near Malta Montana on July 3, with counterfeit signatures likely forged by one man.
Albert L. Martin and Harry Velthusen, president and secretary treasurer, faced perjury charges in New York City for allegedly swearing to an affidavit claiming the Delaware Surety company had 1,000,000 dollars capital paid in. The case was continued after defense motions to dismiss and a request to correct the complaint.
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