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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1901
Page
1
Powell County jury after one hour deliberation finds elderly John Warne not responsible for Eveline Blewett’s death. The case concludes with a clear acquittal and ends the pursuit of charges against Warne.
In Deer Lodge on Oct 15, the jury found John Warne not guilty after one hour, reaching the verdict on the first ballot. Warne, who faced charges of burning a cabin to conceal an assault on Eveline Blewett, greeted officials and spectators as the court discharged the jury.
New York reports General Kitchener may declare martial law in Cape Colony to crush the rebellion and starve Boer forces there. The London view weighs reprisals, Cape ally support, and timing of aggressive actions by Kitchener and Milner.
The passage notes Botha De Wet and Delarey at the end of resources unable to capture British troops. They contemplate retaliation by shooting British soldiers in response to the hanging of Cape farmers.
John H. Hall alias D May was convicted in a federal court of forgery related to soldiers additional homestead lands in two cases. He received three years at Fort Leavenworth and a $250 fine in each case. It is the first conviction of this offense in the United States court. nine indictments remain pending in the state.
A War Department dispatch from Dutch Harbor Alaska dated Oct 15 reports the department of Alaska was discontinued Sept 30 and its forces will move to Valdez and Skagway. The department has been merged into the department of the Columbia.
Chicago reports Jake Dowling alias Jacob Brown, long accused of stealing thousands of horses in the West and Northwest, has been taken to Madison Wisconsin to face charges for a horse theft. Dowling, once known in Chicago as an artist who sold many of his horses, originated from Montana where he owned a sheep ranch.
Berlin Oct 16 The Munche Zeitung today prints a dispatch from Hilversum stating that Mr Kruger is severely ill despite denials and adds no further details.
Des Moines reports an L near Fay Elite on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. Engineer Culberman died and Conductor Haefner was seriously wounded in a dead end collision last night.
Two members of the Highland Park college football team named Miller and Henry sustained slight injuries in the incident.
Omaha police chief moves to meet terms in Pat Crowe letter for surrender. City council to rescind the $25,000 reward while Judge von Sonhaler refuses to fix a bond in advance, stating Crowe would be treated like any criminal. If he surrenders voluntarily, bond considerations may change.
Lt Cmdr James H. Sears testifies on the Cuban engagement including the Cienfuegos siege the Santiago blockade the Cristobal Colon bombardment and the July 3 battle. He praises Schley’s cool bearing cites distances and notes Sears often placed himself in exposed positions during fighting.
Special Dispatch reports the coroner's inquest into John Black’s death begins behind courthouse doors. About a dozen witnesses are questioned and an adjournment is taken. Authorities indicate enough evidence to hold Mrs Black and Fred Ainger on the charges. A Vigilance committee reportedly formed nearby but was restrained by calm officials.
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