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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
13
A federal witness acknowledged perjury during proceedings tied to a high profile case. The testimony challenge follows a senator’s legal confrontation as prosecutors underscore credibility concerns and seek to sustain findings against the defendant.
Albert Nugent admitted on cross examination that he committed perjury in filing a timber land claim and that an officer promised him absolute immunity for testifying. He said there was a verbal agreement to transfer lands but could not recall details. Trial adjourned as prosecutors sought further evidence and connections to senator William Borah.
Deer Lodge fair opened with good attendance and a lively opening, as Evets and WHK ushered in the event with a festive atmosphere and notable community turnout.
Visitors from surrounding regions attend the third annual Deer Lodge County Fair at Anaconda’s fair grounds and race track. Exhibits show strong grain and mineral displays, fine grasses, cattle, Norman Percheron colts, and a praised poultry and beach show as weather and crowds enhance opening day. Jockey Van Camp faces renewed scrutiny after alleged early starts while horse racing proceeds efficiently.
The New York Yacht Club, in a meeting tonight, declined Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge for a race for the America's Cup next year.
Missionary Bishop Dr. James H. Thoburn in Portland asserts Hindus Chinese Japanese and Koreans will flood the United States in coming years. He says the already arrived are forerunners of tens of thousands more and that efforts to deter them are futile.
In Helena on September 25 the labor assembly clash with Bell company users, many discontinue phones. A meeting condemned the labor action calling for boycott. Speakers recalled vigilante activity in earlier days, claiming men were disposed of for lesser offenses than alleged now.
In the Tirey L. Ford trial San Francisco witnesses testify that bribe takers on the board of supervisors would have voted for the United Railroads trolley franchise without money. James L. Gallagher says immunity talks with Spreckels helped no one, while Supervisor Davis repeats the claim.
Silverton Oregon Sept 28 A G McMillen chief of police was arrested by Constable Charles Johnson of Salem and taken to that city for a court appearance on Oct 4. J E Hosler of Silverton swore the complaint alleging neglect of duty. The arrest stems from an alleged failure to keep down the lid.
The Antwerp dock laborers strike that began last June ends this afternoon with a sweeping victory for the Federation of Ship Owners. Strike leaders decide the men will return to work unconditionally, under the employers' terms.
City railway firm part of Manhattan surface traction operations is in receivership after creditors petitioned. Douglas Robinson and Adrian S. Joline named receivers. Company admits inability to meet obligations. Financials show a deficit from 1902 to June 20 totaling 6,504,000.
President Roosevelt lands in Washington at 5 57 PM after a 3 1/2 month absence from the capital and proceeds by carriage to the White House with his party.
President Roosevelt left Oyster Bay at 10 this morning to start a journey to Washington marking the end of his summer vacation begun June 2. He travels by special train from Long Island City via New York harbor, then Jersey City to Washington with Mrs Roosevelt Miss Ethel and Quentin along with Loeb’s family and the executive staff. The Oyster Bay departure drew a hearty send off as villagers and neighbors shook his hand and shared in his cheerful farewells.
The Republican municipal convention nominated Daniel A. Ryan, an attorney active in Republican politics, for mayor. Edward R. Taylor was also nominated but Ryans slate won 104 to 454. William H. Langdon was nominated to succeed himself as district attorney with a unanimous vote.
Puget Sound navy yard officials urge the secretary of the navy to advertise widely in the East for mechanics of all descriptions to fill a shortage of about 1,000 skilled metal trades workers. Government wages are high, but labor scarcity threatens yard operations before the battle ship fleet arrives.
A head on collision between two long trains on a curve near Logan and Lombard killed one engineer and injured two other crew members, with several hundred feet of track torn up and 47 cars in the ditch. Misinterpreted orders are blamed for the crash, and it will take at least 12 hours to clear the wreckage.
Havana reports a conspiracy to spark revolutionary sentiment in Cuba. Governor Magoon ordered surveillance of several suspicious individuals over days, with officials suspecting New York capital backing the movement.
Rev. W Gustafson of the Swedish Lutheran church was stopped by two holdup men on Ninth avenue near the Meeker homestead and shot twice when he refused to surrender money. He was taken to Greeley hospital in serious condition as officers pursued the attackers who fled on foot.
In San Francisco on September 25 the launch Warrior was hit by a whale off Howard street wharf and sank within minutes after reaching the boat landing. The whale allegedly struck back with its tail after the propeller contact, jolting the engine and lifting planks, but no injuries were reported to anyone aboard the launch.
Harahan accuses Fish of wrongdoing in a heated exchange with his adversary. The dispute escalates as both sides present sharp accusations during a tense confrontation.
A Chicago report states Stuyvesant Tish loaned himself about $1,500,000 from the Illinois Central treasury secured by his own selection, deemed inadequate and unmarketable. J. T. Harahan, president, issues the letter to stockholders as a rapid rebuttal to Mr. Fish's criticism of Harahan's administration.
The Inter Ocean reports immunity granted to the Chicago and Alton for rebate payments removes the last barrier to Rock Island selling a controlling interest in the Alton to the Toledo St. Louis and Western Clover Leaf lines. Rumor says George H. Ross may replace Samuel E. Felton as Alton president. Felton likely to join Harriman interests. Stuyvesant Fish’s opposition to Harriman’s Illinois Central bid influences Hariman’s retention of J. T. Harahan as president of Illinois Central.
Helena Sept 25 State Railroad Commissioner Stanton says the coal shipment delays from outside the state are under investigation. He notes railroads may be trying their best and that Northern Pacific officials have sought the commission’s help to improve conditions and reduce the trouble.
Former U S Senator A G Foster vice president of St Paul and Tacoma Lumber was summoned to Boise. He left Tacoma last Monday as ordered by the court to bring all papers letters telegrams and carbon copies related to Barber Lumber company operations.
Paris reports the Breval station master states no Americans were seriously hurt in today’s wreck. Eight American passengers suffered bruises but all proceeded to Cherbourg.
The Commercial Telegraphers union local voted tonight to call out all leased wire operators affecting press and brokers offices if sanctioned by national officers. Awaiting national officers action before further steps. They also asked for a nationwide call for broker and press telegraphers to quit work to support struck workers against Western Union and Postal Telegraph.
A sensational hearing results in Mrs. Ferguson being ordered to an asylum. Proceedings unfold with dramatic testimony and political tension surrounding the case.
Mrs Arlington Ferguson the so called woman of mystery was ordered committed to the insane asylum in Butte after a sensational trial. She denied composing the letters and claimed she was persecuted. Evidence centered on mutilated newspapers used to form alphabet letters for threats to judges lawyers and property owners.
Private advices from an authentic source report a rich gold discovery on Valdez creek in the Sunshine valley, 74 miles from Upper Center on the Valdez Fair banks trail, 300 miles from Valdez. Peter Monahan, the discoverer, took out $30,000 two years ago and this summer mined a nugget worth $940 and several between $200 and $300, with machinery to work the bench above the creek. A stampede is predicted that could rival Fairbanks.
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