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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
2
Emma Goldman anarchist is released on bail set at 20000 dollars after hearing at the Harrison Street station. Attorneys secured 15000 dollars and seek remaining funds while the case on conspiracy to murder President McKinley is set for tomorrow.
John Peterson claiming Norwegian heritage was driven from Marshfield on September 18 for comments deemed insulting to President McKinley. A mob of local businessmen tried to tar and feather him, but he stayed inside, then was seized by a citizen committee who offered him a choice between tar and feathers or exile, with a warehouse stockpiled for punishment.
Cleveland authorities turn over Frank Idings to the Ohio state penitentiary after identification as a paroled convict who claimed membership in a society offering fifty thousand dollars for Roosevelt's death. He faces at least two more years in prison. originally jailed in March 1898 for burglary and larceny and paroled in December 1898.
After warnings from Chicago police, three men assaulted Fred Young a trunk factory proprietor who says he is a socialist not an anarchist. Police protect Young's shop amid fears of more violence. Editor M H Tichener of New Dispensation fled the city. An anarchist effigy was hanged and burned in the public square as a crowd gathered.
Buffalo New York September 18 Loren Lewis and Robert C Titus accepted the assignment of Judge Emery to act as counsel for Leon F Czolgosz in his first degree murder trial for killing President McKinley He is confined in Erie county jail under close guard in iron cell tiers and not allowed to read smoke or see his attorneys.
Governor Voorhees received a postal card from Hoboken reading threatenings to keep quiet and detectives away or face what McKinley got. The message, unsigned, is linked to Hoboken anarchists amid state detectives and Secret Service watching after the McKinley shooting.
In New York on September 18 Magistrate Cornell confronted a man who mocked the mourning band worn for President McKinley. The offender, William Davis of Troy New York, was arrested and sentenced to two months at Blackwell's Island.
Valentine Gobel attempted suicide on a westbound Great Northern train near Spokane using laudanum. Two anarchistic pamphlets with sedition were found on him. United States Secret Service investigates Gobel after he was revived at Elwall.
William Graham, a section hand in Quenemo Kansas, told remarks critical of the late President McKinley. The mayor ordered him to depart at once with a deadline of tomorrow evening or risk tar and feathering by irate residents.
Alfred Dansehall Dane aged 52 was jailed in Plainfield New Jersey for six days in default of a 60 fine after using abusive language directed at President McKinley.
Robert Walsh was jailed for three months in Vanderburgh County for stating he was glad President McKinley had been killed.
Deputy Collector Mitten ruled local customs acted within jurisdiction in seizing four British Columbia built fishing schooners on Monday. Owners may file a protest in federal court, outcome unknown.
A destructive timber fire in Clark county between Mill Plain and Fourth Plain spreads over a large district under a strong north wind. Considerable damage to farm property is reported as the blaze advances. C. N. Sedgwick sustained injuries in the incident.
A blaze caused the loss of about $2000, destroying two barns, 80 tons of hay, farm machinery, and several small farm buildings.
County Attorney files informations against M. Pallps, Denny Dulin, Robert Johnson, James Mathews, James Jewel, and Thomas Wirwin. Wirwin charged with gambling on September 11 in Great Falls. others with permitting gambling in their business premises. Six citizens released on $300 bail each to appear next Friday to plead. Arrests made by Sheriff Benner with notices.
Helena on September 18 reports show about 200 in attendance as officers were elected for the grand lodge of Masons. George T. Slack of Missoula becomes most worshipful grand master with Frank E. Smith of Lewistown as right worshipful grand master and other officers named. A plan for a Masonic home was shelved due to insufficient funds. A site committee led by H. L. Frank of Butte presented offers including a Helena option from Montana Wesleyan University and a Missoula offer of 20 acres within city limits.
Seattle hears allegations against Mr and Mrs C F Summers who arrived from Butte a year ago and are sought on charges of grafting and stealing ten dollars from a letter to John Moore of Hallard. Authorities believe they fled toward San Francisco or Spokane after exploiting the Catholic Progress connection to obtain funds and collect debts. Mrs Summers is described as a principal figure in the alleged schemes.
Charles E Jones, secretary to William Marsh Rice, claimed he killed Rice with chloroform and made two suicide attempts. He first tried to cut his throat with broken bottle shards and then tried to hurl himself from an iron bed frame. Police halted both efforts as Jones had suffered fits of melancholy.
The Pilanto gold mine on Tuxedo Island was sold today to a syndicate including Governor White of North Dakota Judge Dennett and Mr Lockey of Valley City North Dakota.
Two English frigates the Indefatigable and Psyche left for Montreal this morning. About eight miles up the river the Indefatigable ran ashore and, after four hours of work, was hauled off and returned to port in a leaking condition. She will be docked for survey.
The czar and czarina arrive in Compiegne aboard the presidential train after a gala at Dunkirk. Guards line the tracks while crowds watch from windows as soldiers in double lines form along the route to the chateau. Cannon salutes punctuate the arrival before a luncheon and a later transfer to the Standart for a fleet review.
The scene moved through the covered passage lined by French officers to the chamber of commerce amid loud applause. The vivid moment connected military presence with civic business in a ceremonial context.
Paris celebrates Nicholas II arrival with widespread lights and flags. French and Russian banners line main streets while crepe draped American flags hint at mourning. Cafes and boulevards glow as crowds fill streets. similar rejoicings reported from the provinces.
Paris reports manager Grandier of the anarchist journal Liebertauer arrested for articles aimed at arousing anti czar sentiment. Laurent Tailhad, who signed one article, may also be arrested for inciting murder. The Echo de Paris notes Grand Duke Alexis seen in Paris yesterday.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York arrive in Montreal from Quebec to an enormous friendly reception. Lord Minto, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and Dominion Cabinet members travel ahead by special train. 140 South African War veterans receive service medals before the royal party proceeds to Lord Strathcona’s home.
A torchlight procession and fireworks display were held as a mark of respect to the American people in mourning. No public functions will be held tomorrow.
A switch misset on the New York New Haven and Hartford main line at Avon Brockton mass leads to a collision between a passenger express and a freight train leaving six dead and 25 injured. The express left Boston at 08 Pp m traveling about 40 mph. Identified victims include Everett Joyce Brockton Gustavus Hay Jr Boston Miss M W Tonkin 18 of Bridgewater and William Coughlan Lowell Boston. Two female corpses remained unidentified. The freight crew member had set a crossover switch causing the freight to divert onto the main track. Engineer Sheldon could not stop in time.
Klondiker F W Gustafson lost more than 4000 dollars in gold on a voyage south. The treasure was found by chance when a fireman dropped a knife and pulled a cord leading to the bilgewater. A sack of over 200 ounces was recovered and returned to Gustafson. No thief was identified.
W A McCormick a timber lands dealer aged 33 and a junior partner of Charles R Mee Cormick & Co. shot himself in the mouth this afternoon in Portland Oregon. He had recently moved from Menominee Michigan and there is no known cause for the act Charles R Mee Cormick was notified while in San Francisco.
Judge Johnson suspends District Attorney Lindsley in Denver and appoints a special prosecutor to present alleged jury bribery cases to the special grand jury.
Delegates from seven reform parties in Kansas City outline a platform favoring initiative and referendum, public ownership of utilities, anti land speculation, and a scientific money system. The allied party aims to unite reform groups with direct election of federal officials, labor department, and portal savings banks. A convention time and location will be set to ratify actions and organize the new movement.
Hartford headline reports the death of James G Batterson 64 president of Travelers Insurance Company at his home after a brief illness of sciatic-related pain. He led the firm with prominence in Hartford and national insurance circles.
Blooming Prairie Minnesota reports that the Brainerd Co bank safe was blown open last night by cracksmen. Authorities say between 34,000 and 5,000 dollars in currency were stolen. No crew has been found or identified.
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