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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1906
Page
17
Jurors are being chosen in the Polich case with a lengthy selection process likely to span one to two days. Court officials indicate the process may proceed more quickly if suitable jurors are identified sooner.
Matt Polich stands trial in Deer Lodge county district court for first degree murder in the July 2 incident in Anaconda. The case draws broad attention as juror panels are formed, with 75 veniremen requested, 66 appearing, and multiple challenges filed.
In Carbon County court the defense for Bhouwer faces arguments by Mr Walsh as the case proceeds. The proceeding focuses on the lengthy trial and related political implications amid strong voter interest and coverage.
Dr Frank Brouwer testified about his wife Mrs Brouwer a quarrel tied to finances and his medical care and of her last illness He denied poisoning or adulterous affairs and described meals before her decline and his use of medicines including a strychnine dose The case centers on Brights disease and suspected foul play during the illness with exhumation urged.
Havana October 15 Governor Magoon says liberals appear sincere in not seeking office. He may appoint cabinets but keeps them in abeyance and is considering commissions on new laws civil service and damages from the insurrection. Committees would include Americans and Cubans and draft general election municipal laws and a Cuban suited civil service system.
The U S Supreme Court denied former Senator Burton of Kansas a rehearing in a case where he is imprisoned and fined for accepting an attorney fee while in office. Burton faces immediate imprisonment unless his lawyers obtain a delay. The case began in 1903 over a fee from the Ri alto Grain company to hinder its use of the mails. a six month sentence and 2500 dollar fine were upheld on appeal.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports editor William W. Alderson of Bozeman died early today after a lengthy illness. Funeral is planned for Thursday at his family residence. Alderson, born in England, came to the U S in youth and later lived near Galena before moving to Montana. He was married to Frances Featherley and survived by eight children, most residing in Montana.
Madrid reports the War Ministry announced a budget increase of 2,160,000 dollars. The rise funds military operations and defense priorities as the government releases updated fiscal figures.
In Essen on Oct 15 Fraulein Bertha Krupp married Lieut. Gustav von Bohlen and Halbach in a small chapel beside Villa Huegel Huegel. Emperor William attended and greeted the couple after the Lutheran service. The bride wore ivory crepe de chine with Brussels lace and myrtle, and dowry gifts included 250000 dollars to the workers fund and land for model cottages. The couple left for Krupp castle Rheineck on their honeymoon.
Adeline Kansas October 15 Joseph R Burton former U S senator from Kansas refused to discuss the Supreme Court ruling denying a rehearing. He reportedly asked that his prison term begin at the earliest possible moment and had previously stated he would not seek or accept a pardon if offered.
Atchison Kansas October 15. Baille Waggoner one of Mr Burton's attorneys said at noon today he had not received any communication from the former senator about his wishes. He noted that Burton had previously expressed a wish to begin serving his sentence if the Supreme Court decision against him becomes final.
Topeka Kansas October 15 Senator Burton directed his lawyers to arrange for the start of his term of imprisonment at the earliest moment. He has not yet received details on how the Federal Judge Vanderven ter sentence will be carried out.
Sam P. Jones, famed evangelist of Cartersville Georgia, died of heart failure on Rock Island train No 4 near Perry Arkansas while returning from Oklahoma City revival to Georgia. He collapsed after drinking hot water following morning illness, with Mrs Jones and daughters at his side. Embalmed remains to be sent to Cartersville for interment. funeral conducted by Rev George Stuart Rev J A Bowen and Rev Holcomb.
Democratic central committee announced a countywide tour by candidates John Walsh LT L Colbern B B Law E T Cowan James Arnold to Flathead Belgrade Willow Creek Logan Manhattan and Central athletic fields on dates in October.
The director of the mint bought 150000 ounces of silver at 70.13 cents per ounce delivered at the mint in Denver. Bids for silver sales will open on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays each week instead of only Wednesdays. A Steamer Sierra sailing from Sydney to San Francisco carried 1500000 dollars in gold.
Santiago reports the cabinet resigns following Saturday's defeat of a member of the state council, triggering political shakeup in Chile.
Dillon October 15 a fatal timber accident near Grant on Horse prairie killed William Payment hotel proprietor at Grant. He fell under a runaway wagon wheel while descending a steep hill, dragged 300 yards to a pine shelter, died Friday evening. He leaves a wife and infant daughter, body shipped to Valley Held Canada.
Willam J Bryan spent two hours in Jacksonville on his way through the state. In his home town he was greeted by many personal friends of all parties and at the city park he spoke to an immense, enthusiastic crowd.
Helena Oct 15 Attorney General Galen issued an opinion to Secretary of State Yoder detailing voter registration rules. He notes no precinct residence time is required beyond being a resident of the precinct to register or vote, and explains procedures for moving within a county and cancellation of prior registrations.
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