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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
10
A court ruled there was no intent to kill Dan Sweeney after Farrell was discharged. The decision cleared Farrell of homicide allegations, noting the evidence did not prove an intent to cause fatal harm.
In Judge Nelson s court Michael Farrell is discharged after jurists find no intent to kill Daniel Sweeney. The Sept 4 clash on Hornet Street near the courthouse ended when a bullet struck Sweeney s breast but glanced off a suspender buckle. The feud between the families is noted as eight months long.
In Butte the Grand Opera house lease dispute pits Sutton theater manager against veteran builder John Maguire. Receiver Sanders seeks the highest bidder as talks of competition in local theater continue. Religious observances are announced by the Orthodox Hebrew Benevolent Association at K P hall with Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services.
Edward Lawrence, 16, employed at Montana Stables, was kicked while leading horses to water at St Pauls hospital in a serious condition. He remained unconscious at first, with internal injury feared, but later regained consciousness. His parents live near the boulevard. his father is said to be a blacksmith.
The Short Line announces a last Salt Lake excursion on Sept 4 with return tickets valid 10 days. Elks carnival week sales Sept 1 to 27 include San Francisco round trips via Ogden or Portland with 48 hour service. Berths reserved at city ticket office Butte. Also notices of funerals for Francis Downing and infant Robert Hawley.
The Northern Pacific will sell round trip tickets to Twin Bridges on Sept 12 and 14 at 2.35 for the round trip. Tickets are limited to Sept 15. On Sept 15 the last day of the fair a special excursion train will run at 1.50 for the round trip.
Reports from Judge Boyle's court show a string of unusual defences. One man claimed American citizenship gave him a right to drink, while John Cullin argued Friday was an unlucky day for his hearing. Katie Hulton, an escaped Salvation Army resident, appeared intoxicated and was fined before being placed in the home. Others pleaded guilty or were discharged. several vagrants received 30 days with orders to leave town.
An opinion by the attorney general states local boards must not contract for maintenance supplies and printing. the state furnishing board handles all such purchases. At a trustees meeting for the School of Mines, 5 students attended with 75 expected. bills totaling 3935.90 covering freight, plumbing, supplies and labor were audited.
J B King reports Salt Lake Elks preparing for a city street fair from September 16 to 21. Vice President Roosevelt has signified intent to attend, but details remain unsettled. King also mentions returned from Salt Lake with Jack Wade and sparring partner Young Thomas.
The piece describes a Salt Lake Elks carnival with Miss Mabel Snow as queen and a state wide belles court. Salt Lake Elks plan harbor attractions, Pan American items, and expect Montana guests in Saintly City. An elk named in the contest and a novelty act by cattleman W J Ennis are mentioned.
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