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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1901
Page
2
Rear Admiral William S. Schley testifies about his naval services during an inquiry. He describes assignments, duties, and contributions in the late 19th century context, highlighting key operations and leadership roles.
The court convened as Adm Schley faced cross examination on May 2 3 and 4 recounting hits scored by Brooklyn five inch guns and the timing of movements from Key West to Cienfuegos and Santiago. He defended not issuing a written plan of battle citing naval regulations and reliance on signals.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Great Falls Oct 28 Jefferson D. Raser a man brought back from St Paul charged with bigamy pleads guilty and is sentenced to two years The judge denounces the law setting bigamy at three years or $2000 as the worst he has seen noting it is harsher to steal a calf than to marry a second time The court remands Raser to state prison for two years with hard labor The defense had urged a one year sentence citing trial costs and justice served by leniency
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes pharmacists refund the money if it fails and mentions a signature from Wye Grove on each box.
County court reopened with Judge Hallowsay presiding. George Wells pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to two years. George Blake faced grand larceny, demurrer denied, trial set for Oct. 3. John Wick sues Henry Claussen over 24 sheep losses. jury verdict favors defendant.
J W Freeman, attorney for Perry De Wolfe, filed in the district court a motion to arrest judgment arguing the information does not state a public offense and the court lacked jurisdiction. The sentence, set for today, was postponed to Wednesday forenoon pending the motion.
In Helena on October 28 Coroner Brooke testified for most of the day in the Bromley case detailing autopsy findings on the Bromley girl. Colonel Nolan counsel for the defense subjected the witness to a thorough cross examination.
The Montana supreme court dismissed two appeals for nonprint briefs. W A Jordon and others against W W Andrus from Custer county, and Michener against Fransham from Gallatin were ruled invalid due to failure to file printed briefs. The court noted a new law allows typewritten or printed briefs.
The court sua sponte rules the new law invalid in light of established court rules. Today's decision marks the first since passage of the law and dismissals are without prejudice, allowing appeals to be renewed with printed briefs.
Helena dispatch reports Fred Aker will recover from a bullet wound suffered in a running pistol duel with Officers Farnham and Flannery. The bullet narrowly missed his jugular, and doctors expect only a flesh wound. Aker expressed a wish to be killed and said he would rather be hanged than jailed.
Nashville police fail to locate the Great Northern express robber after he fled from officers. A Cumberland River ferryman reports carrying a bleeding man across the river, suspected to be the bandit, marking the last sighting near Nashville.
Special dispatch reports the death of Mrs Rose Sullivan wife of Joseph Sullivan a leading local politician in Fort Benton from heart disease She was among the first white residents and a former public school teacher She leaves two daughters and will be buried from the Roman Catholic church Wednesday
Great Falls October 28 Camille Peres charged with criminal assault faced a jury slated for tomorrow at 11 am The defense presented alibi testimony while the state relied on the complainant Adrienne Bauque Her fainting episode in court drew attention as she was carried out and treated before resuming testimony
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