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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
3
Col Butler a politician and millionaire stands as defendant in a bribery case with prosecutors outlining alleged payments and influence schemes. The trial centers on alleged corruption linked to political decisions and financial favors.
In Columbia Missouri on October 13 Col Ed Butler a St Louis financier accused of offering Dr Chapman of the city's Board of Health a bribe to back a garbage collection bill faced a trial delay. Judge Hockaday postponed proceedings until tomorrow after defense demurrer issues and a venire motion were discussed.
Julius Lehmann, once a Delaware perjury convict and indicted for bribery, was captured by a deputy sheriff as he approached his home after weeks as a fugitive. He planned to surrender for appeal proceedings tomorrow, seeking a reversal of a May verdict tied to a $47 500 bribery distribution at the birthday Party. He was sentenced to two years in prison and denied a habeas corpus release to attend the supreme court session.
Forsyth dispatch reports that the preliminary hearing for W. Hildebrandt will be held tomorrow before Judge J. A. in the county court. The item reflects district coverage and a scheduled judicial proceeding.
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment rather than local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to affect the blood and mucous surfaces, touted as a genuine prescription backed by a physician, with testimonials available and Toledo, Ohio as the source. J Cheney & Co. promote the product with reassurance of quality and value.
Hildebrandt was brought from his Musselshell creek ranch over a hundred miles by Under Sheriff Lyndes on a charge of flourishing a loaded weapon in an angry manner. Frank Mack claims Hildebrandt’s man killed chickens during a wage settlement dispute. County Attorney Gibson prosecutes, Lyndes defends.
In London on October 13 Ambassador Choate General Corbin General Wood and General Young joined King Edward at Buckingham Palace for a luncheon honoring Lord Kitchener before his India command. Lord Roberts attended and Roosevelt message sparked a private royal discussion on the Anglo American alliance. The king praised President Roosevelt and pledged to answer the message personally.
Special Dispatch reports Helena Oct 13 10000 trout fry were added to the Prickly Pear river system by order of the Helena division of the State Fish and Game Protective association. The government hatchery at Bozeman sent the fry and local streams near Montana City received the distribution under official stocking plans.
Carlos Warfield advance agent for F Augustus Heinze of Butte is in Great Falls arranging an Oct 20 appearance and has booked the opera house for Oct 21 with a lesser attraction yet unnamed. Warfield also urged local Democrats to unite and field a ticket.
In Forsyth on Oct 13 the democratic congressional candidate Judge Evans addressed a crowded hall. The audience reacted with enthusiasm to his masterly speech and democratic principles. Registration began across Rosebud County today.
Secretary Fred A. Woehner travels from Helena to Missoula for a regular state board of pharmacy session with president C. B. Hoskins and treasurer RE. A. Heuser. They will begin at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning and examine 15 to 20 applicants in a thorough test.
Miss Wilhelmina Dorothy Litter dies at 20 after a long illness at 1224 Wilder Avenue Helena. She is the only daughter of Fred Litter. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the family home with burial at Forest Vale cemetery.
Sir Michael Herbert, new British ambassador, was presented to President Roosevelt at the temporary White House on Jackson Square. Hay introduced him. Herbert delivered his credentials and offered a felicitous address. Roosevelt, seated due to his wounded leg, welcomed the envoy and expressed mutual good will and support for healthy ties between Britain and the United States.
Hamilton Ohio October reports reveal George Meyer's disappearance tied to a $2365 bank shortage at First National Bank Oxford with alleged forged signatures and questioned witness, amid Meyer’s sudden departure after collecting accounts. Meyer, five feet five inches tall, 225 pounds, florid, Knights of Pythias member, is sought by authorities.
Reports from Santo Domingo say General Deschamps rebels seized Monte Cristi and other towns while the revolutionary Artibonite army won at Montreuz. The government gunboat Nouvelle Voldroge was sunk by Fort St Marie as pro government losses mount in land battles. The U S cruiser Cincinnati sailed for St Marie as Navarro seizes Monte Cristi and authorities vow to restore order.
Washington October 4 It is here that if the Colombian Government wins a judgment against the Panama Railroad Company for failing to carry Colombian soldiers and munitions the railway company would have the right of reclamation against the United States government The United States would then seek repayment from Colombia under the treaty stipulation guaranteeing free transit across the isthmus and the right of reclamation would be exercised
The Big Ditch company meeting adjourned after debate over stock proxies and whether a proxy can be transferred to a third party. New York investor Iae ham had shares transferred to him to secure loans, and proxy handoffs from H B Palmer of Helena to Austin North attempted voting. Directors J W Cole J W Calloway Charles King and A Le Allard may have to be reconsidered. Reports show 1690.82 spent on improvements and capacity rising from 12000 to 13000 inches. Total year assessments 6400 with another levy planned to cover deficits and fund further work including potential headgate construction and a possible extensive ditch enlargement at the next meeting.
Doce Hullet was arrested by Officer Hayden on a charge of picking $200 from cattleman Andy Chapman. Chapman said he was watching a wheel game when he felt a push and later found the money missing from his hip pocket. Hullet is a stranger in town.
An advertisement for Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root claims its kidney bladder and liver remedy cures distressing kidney problems. It cites testimonials including a 74 year old man and many family uses and offers a free sample bottle by mail with a testimonial book.
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