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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1900

Page

9

Theoutrageous tale of Lucey and Gilligan in Butte

A long narrative recounts Lucey’s accusations and diversions in the Reagan murder case. It notes Lucey’s stories about Gilligan, a mysterious disappearance of Luke Gilligan, and Lucey’s past troubles including a Pony, Montana episode and a false pretenses conviction in Hennessy goods case.

Luccey Butte Lucey Gilligan Reagan Luke Gilligan Deadwood Gillgan Leary Lacey Pony Henry Elling Virginia City W. W. Morris Hennessy Company Dan Sullivan

Lacey’s Murder Conviction Based on Circumstantial Evidence

The article reviews Lacey’s Butte murder conviction, noting the circumstantial evidence and alleged early confession. It details his wavering plea options, attorney appointments, and the shifting defense narrative discussed with several lawyers before the trial verdict.

Murderer and victim born in Ireland long past

Daniel Lucey born in County Kerry Ireland on September 13 1858 and later enlisted in the 13th infantry and sixth cavalry before deserting from Fort Wingate New Mexico in 1884. He used the alias Dan Sullivan and traveled through mining camps in Arizona and western states before ending in Montana. Patrick Reagan born in County Cork Ireland in March 166 joined mining life in Leadville and Butte before his murder in Silver Bow canyon.

Daniel Lucey County Kerry Ireland America Boston Toansas United States Army 13Th Infantry Texas Sixth Cavalry Fort Wingate N. M Dan Sullivan Butte Meagan Arizona Montana Providence Patrick Reagan Luery County Cork Leadville Colo Fast Broadway James Ryan Patrick Regan Silver Bow Canyon

Murder Plot Tied to Robbery in 1898 Labor Day Incident

Daniel Lucey planned both a murder and his marriage three days after the Labor Day 1898 date. He is believed to have killed Patrick L Reagan to facilitate a robbery, with investigators noting the dual timing of the nuptial plans and the crime.

Daniel Lucey Patrick L. Reagan Reagan Lucey

Lacey's Fiancée Revealed Amid Murder Trial Secrecy

The trial shows Lacey aimed to obtain $500 believed to be with Reagan to fund his marriage to Margaret Gallagher, a west side domestic. Gallagher’s name was kept out of press due to disgrace fears but later surfaced as she visited Lacey in jail, confirming her involvement to many.

Reagan Margaret Gallagher West Side Lacey'sareer Lacey

Raw Cotton Market Surges as Sellers Gain Upper Hand

Bradstreet's notes expanding demand and rising prices in raw cotton with sellers dictating terms as buyers concede. English spinners short of supplies, US exports, and fluctuating steel, pig iron, and Wool markets shape a complex, uncertain industrial outlook.

New York Bradstreet Philadelphia Birmingham Pittsburg Chicago Isv Isfe United States Dominion of Canada

Market outlook and political uncertainty weigh on New York stocks

Bradstreet’s financial review notes little improvement in stock market activity and trading quality. Public interest remains weak with professional contracts dominating, while bond and dividend stock demand slackens amid ongoing political speculation and looming miners’ strike risk in anthracite coal shares.

New York Bradstreets’ Financial Review Stock Exchange Well Street

London markets dull in foreign influence noted

The text notes London markets as dull with limited foreign participation and influence. It compares daily news space costs, asserting The Anaconda Standard provides more for the money than other Montana dailies. It advertises Orton Bros. at 219 N Main St Butte for piano or organ needs.

London Anaconda Standard Montana Orton Bros N. Main Street Butte

Special Excursion Train to Wipeston Whitehall and Twin Bridges

Northern Pacific runs a Sunday excursion from Butte to Pipestone and back to Whitehall, Twin Bridges. Prices: 1.00 to Whitehall return, 1.50 to Twin Bridges return.

Wipeston Whitehall and Twin Bridges Northern Pacific Butte Pipestone Whitehall

Smelting Plant Under Construction in Anaconda Shown

In tomorrow's Standard color pages a double-page picture highlights the large smelting plant rising in Anaconda as construction progresses, illustrating the industrial expansion and regional impact.

Toemorrow Anaconda

Rear Admiral Montgomery Ricard Dies of Apoplexy in New York

Rear Admiral Montgomery Ricard died of apoplexy at 11 a m at his summer home in Westernville near Rome New York. The death leaves a vacancy in naval leadership and prompts tributes from colleagues and officials.

Rome N. Y Montgomery Ricard Westernville

Window Shades Sale Offer in Three Lot Colors

Opened yesterday we offer 3 ft by 7 ft window shades at a special price for bulk purchase. Shaded bundles are stacked in three lots with a choice of colors and complete with good springs and rollers.

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