Pooley Claims Self Defense in Double Killing Case
Defendant Pooley presents his version of the double killing alleging his son in law threatened the Pooley family and that he was attacked by Littlejohn. He says he used his gun in self defense.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1900
Page
1
Defendant Pooley presents his version of the double killing alleging his son in law threatened the Pooley family and that he was attacked by Littlejohn. He says he used his gun in self defense.
The Thomas Pooley murder trial over the death of Thomas Littlejohn draws to a close as testimony winds down. Pooley, claiming self defense after being attacked, faces a case portraying him as the aggressor who pursued Littlejohn and his wife, leading to a fatal shootout on a North Montana street.
W A Clark issues a direct interview from Europe via New York Herald. He accuses Marcus Daly of disloyalty to Democrats and attacks Daly’s influence in Montana while predicting Democratic victory. Clark claims Daly is dying at the Netherlands hotel and denounces his past tactics and seven-figure conflicts.
A Morristown tornado struck near Faribault Minnesota hitting the Paul Gatzke saloon where 16 sought shelter. Eight were killed and three injured as the saloon collapsed. names include Jake Miller Jake Weaver Jr Frank Pitman Otto Gatzske John Rhor Jr John Elms Brooks and W S Waite.
The note reports strides by the strikers as they began actions to gain ground. The lines indicate early progress and efforts toward improving their position.
Philadelphia report details a peaceful day as expected troops clash failed to materialize in Schuylkill coal fields. No disorders. some miners returned to work while operators faced reduced activity and ongoing strikes. Strike leaders claim growth in their ranks as prices and shipments falter.
Hazelton Pa Sept 24 The strike in the Lehigh region shows no new developments as troops remain in the field. President Mitchell reports 2000 miners joined today and gains in the Lehigh area while Read ink mines also saw workers quit. Archbishop Ryan may pursue arbitration with railroad presidents to aid settlement.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor spoke at Music Hall Cincinnati to a fall festival audience. He said the men striking in the anthracite region will win and described their suffering due to prolonged idleness and paltry wages.
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