Dempsey Sanity Jury Verdict Before Gallows Next Tuesday
The jury in Butte found Peter Dempsey sane after hearing evidence on mental condition. Judge Clancy set next Tuesday for sentencing after the insanity inquest.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1900
Page
8
The jury in Butte found Peter Dempsey sane after hearing evidence on mental condition. Judge Clancy set next Tuesday for sentencing after the insanity inquest.
Shay escorted back to jail after remarks about a poor man’s lot awaiting his fate. He taunts a possible new trial and laments lack of money. Judge Clancy says sentence due next Wednesday as Dempsey accepts cigars from a juror and county attorney while awaiting verdict.
The Anaconda Standard emphasizes its breadth of state and general news and boasts better illustrations than rival papers in Montana. Subscriptions are offered at $1.00 per month.
Under an agreement with the boss butchers, all meat markets will close Monday September 3 1900 for Labor Day after Sunday hours. Butte Butchers' Union calls members to meet at 9 a m for a parade. Laver day picnic for Butte and Anaconda Maccabees at Mountain View park with trains from 9 30 a m to 11 12 p m and return fare one dollar. Special train times listed both directions.
Women’s shirt waists in season styles priced from 1.50 to 4.00 are closed out at 50 cents this week. Tailor suits in light cloth appeal for fall wear, all marked at half price, promising substantial savings and value for shoppers at Hennessy’s.
United States Court plans to open and adjourn the term Tuesday under Marshal Woolman. Judge Knowles in the Helena department will remain busy for several weeks. Special excursion to Pipestone Springs Sunday September 2. Tickets good from Saturday until Tuesday.
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