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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
2
Union delegates consider accepting a plan to end the strike and return to old jobs with disputes referred to Roosevelt's commission. Mitchell urges caution, notes possible non reinstatement for some workers, and explains union protections while awaiting the tribunal decision.
Slow healing sores are painful and dangerous, often from long illnesses that weaken the constitution. The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta promotes S S as a cure by purifying the blood and improving circulation, offering free medical advice if you write to them.
Roland B. Molineux sits at the second trial for the murder of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams as testimony begins. Dr Edward F Hitchcock testifies to a suspicious throat appearance and mercurial traces on the victim. Henry S Cornish recounts receiving a poisoned package at the Knickerbocker club and passing the wrapper to the holder. The judge adjourns the case to continue tomorrow.
In San Francisco on October 20 Marian Nolan, famed as the California Venus of 1893, was shot by Edward Marschutz who then killed himself. The couple quarreled on Nolan’s steps after she ordered him away and she struck him with an umbrella before he fired. Marschutz, a stenographer, died by a self inflicted wound after viewing the scene.
The governor said he would not give a speech at campaign events, citing his Democratic alignment but indicating no plan to participate in the current campaign. He had been invited after discussions by the state central committee.
The Helena monthly session approved bills for the prison and insane asylum contractors. Dr Mussigbrod’s care bill for the insane was paid. Conley and McTague presented a $7 600 claim, allowed but unpaid due to exhausted funds. Interest on back bills may be decided by the legislature.
Helena Oct 20 The Montana Democrats lose the aid of Governor Toole who will support the ticket but will not take the stump. He has declined to state his exact stand earlier and today told the Standard he would not campaign publicly for the party.
The Havre report says 18 smallpox cases found in a Cree camp two miles east of Havre with two deaths. Marshal White and Dr. McKenzie plan a strict quarantine and roundup of Indians in town, erecting a single camp for containment. About 400 Crees are in the area, with several Canadian half breeds ill. The outbreak appears long-standing and previously unreported.
Havre authorities intensify cleanup of the Indian camp under Health Officer McKenzie after reports of sickness. Marshal White leads renovation while County Commissioner French travels to Helena seeking state help to restrict Indians from streets. Trouchee previously denied illness, though his son suffered from smallpox.
A man, claiming to be Silas Hulin, interrupted the Supreme Court session in Knoxville to insist he survived the murder for which Clarence Peake was convicted. Peake, son of a prominent family, is in an asylum after a lower court sentence of ten years. Hulin asserts Peake killed another man and that Hulin fled to Colorado before returning to prove he lives.
Fort Benton reports Joseph Streit will decline the Democratic nomination to succeed T. Ek. Devlin as county treasurer. Miss Meilbach of Gold Butte also declines to run for county superintendent of schools on the Democratic ticket.
Helena Oct 20 James Golden a Havre dentist filed for bankruptcy in U S court his liabilities total 1088 with assets 269 mostly personal property.
London Oct 20 negotiations are under way to combine linotype patents held by British German and American firms. No definite agreement has been reached.
A historical notice states that Jim Youngeicus requested burial wishes will be fulfilled as described in the will. Officials confirm execution of the recorded request.
St Paul reports Jim Younger's body awaiting disposal with embalming done and family in Dallas seeking clearance. Cole Younger cannot leave Minnesota due to parole and may not accompany the body. Alixia Muller, his fiancée, travels from Boise to plead cremation per Jim's wish, denying scandal and planning public tribute.
A Portland cannery, recently preparing to resume horse meat canning, burned Saturday night. The loss is estimated at 15,000 dollars, with 5,000 dollars insured.
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