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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
8
Jurors reach a compromise verdict after eight ballots, finding the defendant guilty on a single count while acquittal on the remaining counts. The ruling concludes a high profile case with noted courtroom proceedings and surrounding interest.
A major blaze swept Hot Springs destroying a thirty block area including motels and infrastructure. Firefighters battled flames through the night as residents evacuated. Authorities investigate the cause and assess damages across the affected districts.
A jury found Farley Drew indicted on a Mann White Lavery Act count with a heavy sentence looming as a petition for appeal awaited. In Hot Springs Ark a massive fire destroyed much of the business and residence districts leaving $6 to $10 million in losses and prompting federal troop patrols for the burned area.
Manuel de Zamacona, envoy of Huerta's provisional government, heads to Washington to discuss Mexican peace negotiations and potential loan terms. U.S. officials weigh acceptable terms, armistice, and a constitutional election while awaiting Zamacona's arrival and possible talks with Washington officials.
Senator Dixon presided at the Montana Pioneers Society meeting in Missoula, praising pioneers and humor. Officers were elected including Maginnis as president, Sanders as secretary, and Power as treasurer, with Bozeman chosen as next meeting site and a festive program planned.
A report from Mot Springs Arkansas notes Caminett was convicted on a single count tied to a six million dollar blaze. The article covers respite for two weeks and other city items including a New Haven wreck and Montana Pioneer matters.
W A Clark of Butte was chosen president of the Society of Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers at a dispatched meeting in Helena. Henry Mailey of Twin Bridges was elected vice president with Mrs Lotte Owens secretary and Alice M Woody treasurer. An executive board was named by Mrs Whitcomb and Mrs Trask as Judge Woody and others spoke at the session.
Special dispatch reports Virginia hotel chief clerk Harry B. Hagenah engaged to Miss Mitchell Scanland daughter of Dr and Mrs J M Scanland Wallsprings Montana. The couple plan marriage at the St Francis hotel in San Francisco in September after a romance sparked by a photograph and a chance meeting with Miss Scanland and her parents at the hotel.
By thaw forces officers issued writ of promotion in Movereal delaying deportation to Vermont.
Coroner Mix reports widespread thefts from bodies and injured at the North Haven wreck. Witnesses describe finger picking for rings and clothing searches for valuables as four detectives pursue suspects amid ongoing investigations.
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