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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
12
Joseph Smith pleads guilty to the Robbery of Chinamen, admitting involvement in the incident that surprised investigators. Court records indicate Smith admitted taking valuables during the offense and faces potential sentencing.
In Missoula on September 1 the district court granted a motion for non suit in the damage case of Fick against the Northern Pacific Express Company. The decision followed arguments over alleged arrest and authority, with the jury discharged and similar Freeman case continued. Separately Joseph Smith pled guilty to robbing Chinamen gardens, receiving a three year term in the state prison. Cody was released. The term was adjourned for the next morning.
Missoula report notes a letter from Dr. A F Longeway of Great Falls interpreting duties of the county board of health. It states the county health officer is the superior of sanitary affairs, cities may share a pesthouse, and vaccination rules can be enforced to prevent smallpox outbreaks.
Bishop and Kern with Dr Gwinn oculist showcase premiums for a year's Standard subscription. Call at the Standard office to see offers that outshine all others.
A Florence crowd formed a committee to demand the ouster of Chris Vigler, an engineer for a thrashing crew, amid claims he praised McKinley’s death. Manager Clark refused to discharge him citing a need for an engineer and potential shutdown profits. The man remains in Missoula awaiting developments.
Reverend Walter Hayes of First Presbyterian Missoula and Miss Ethel Grant wed at 7:30 pm in Missoula with full congregation present. Officiants included Dr. A K Baird and Rev. E J Groeneveld. The ceremony featured red and white asters and a Lohengrin Wedding March.
The Standard notes another Florence man echoed Tigler’s remark and that measures may be taken after the next meeting. The man is a railway company official and efforts will be made to have him cleared of charges.
Coroner Hayes to ship W. A. Brown to Desoto Missouri where his brother F. T. Brown resides after an accidental shooting on a Coeur d Alene train. Brown’s wife from Wellage will accompany remains. Kellogg Idaho Orangemen offer to claim body but will not be honored as wife and brother handle arrangements. Salvation Army harvest festival planned in Missoula with dates Sept 23 onward and local store ads mix with theater manager travel notes.
Missoula Sept 17 T s Letterman superintendent of the mines near Plains has returned from a trip and says work on a new tunnel has started. The ore in both tunnels looks well and the prospects for a good mine are very encouraging at present.
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