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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
1
The Coal Strike Commission outlines preliminary steps for an inquiry into the anthracite region with a start set for Thursday. Baer offers a special train for members, but the invitation is declined with thanks.
The anthracite coal strike commission met in the interstate commerce hearing room with operators and miners present. Judge Gray presided as the panel outlined procedures, and the parties debated auditing miners wages and the plan for a physical survey of mines and homes starting near Scranton.
In a reported case, Boal chose chloroform to end his life, signaling a fatal self-administered method. The incident underscores concerns over methods used in suicide and highlights the era's medical and legal responses.
H S Boal son in law of Col W F Cody and leading cattleman in northern Wyoming and eastern Montana killed himself in his Sheridan Inn apartment after returning from the Chicago cattle market. Coroner says no inquest. body to be shipped to Chicago for interment. funeral plans via Elks Lodge No 020.
New York trial resumed as John F. Tyrell, Milwaukee handwriting expert, argues the disputed writings match Molineux’s known samples. Mrs. Rogers, daughter of the deceased, testifies about the theater outing, the morning headache, and giving the poisoned drink to Mrs. Adams, then disputes claims about a letter box setup.
Testimony identified the beaded glass used for a fatal dose and tied the poison package to the defendant. Experts Alfred Osborne and Alfred H. Graham said the disputed handwriting matched the conceded writings. A. R. Pugh corroborated a Cornish-Von Moh letter. Rumor of Osborne closing the case loomed after adjournment.
Washington reports from Lima that Peru’s copper industry faces paralysis due to low prices. American firms have built large plants, cut production costs with new methods and machinery, and expanded rail access enabling native miners to enter a wider production field.
Special Dispatch reports in Washington that Phileman Morrell of Butte received a government pension.
Witnesses describe the memorable day when Heinze packed the courtroom with MOP boosters aiming to disrupt a Democratic meeting. The events sparked debate in the high court as testimonies detailed the crowd and alleged agendas.
Helena dispatch reports the Montana Supreme Court finished the hearing over whether Clark or Heinze nominees appear on the Democratic ballot. Arguments resume tomorrow at 9:30 for three hours with two lawyers per side, aiming to finish before ballot printing next week.
In London a heated Commons session saw Irish nationalists condemn British rule and press to adjourn for discussion of the Crimes Act in Ireland. William O'Brien led calls amid protests, Wyndham defended the government as Campbell-Bannerman and Harcourt urged policy review. the motion failed 215 to 112.
Christopher Norbeck once with the detective force was sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary for bribery. He received leniency for a full confession and aiding the state in recent bribery trials.
Wu Ting Fang, Chinese minister to the United States since 1897, is recalled by an imperial edict to become commerce minister, heading a two member commission to negotiate treaties. He will work from Shanghai with La as colleague, leaving soon with Mme Wu and his entourage.
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