30 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
1
Rowdy gang linked to graveyard looting near the medical college. Police say the group may have targeted graves and regarded the desecration as routine. Investigators chase suspects amid public concern over cemetery safety.
Seven men including Cantrell confessed to a widespread grave robbing operation around Indianapolis. Doctors and a medical college figure are sought for charges as more than 100 bodies allegedly were stolen and sold to several colleges. Cantrell claimed Mt Jackson cemetery was repeatedly robbed since July, with some graves left untouched due to flowerbed protections.
Silver Bow county Democrats unveil a record setting ticket with 176 delegates in attendance and apacked hall. Miss Cassie Laird wins superintendent of schools as three women contend for the post amid spirited debates and a late hours adjournment.
Noted novelist Emile Zola was found lifeless in his Paris room, the gas stove burning in the apartment blamed for asphyxiation. Authorities reported the death is believed accidental, with Zola’s associates confirming his illness and despair in recent days.
Paris dispatch notes Emily Zola found dead in his home from gas asphyxiation after stove trouble. Mme Zola briefly conscious, reluctant to believe husband’s death. officials debate accidental poisoning versus self harm. Paris literary figures gather. Miles City Democrats nominate local ticket in brief report.
In St Louis on Sept 29 five persons were arrested on charges tied to the December 18 1901 robbery of Oscar Koelling a mail carrier whose pouch containing registered mail valued at 3000 dollars was stolen. Jack Fickles Tom Conniff Jerry Kahler Jerry Creedon and Emma Higgins face hearings after Conniff and Kahler posted bonds.
Special Dispatch reports William Rea of St. Paul shipped 20 cars of sheep from Custer station to St. Paul. Chicago receipts reach 15 000 sheep, a record. Burlington stock movement noted as W L Linton of Billings loaded two fur trains of fat cattle at Lodge Grass, and a carload of Texas horses arrived for Scott Robinson to sell in Eastern Montana.
Billings, Sept 29 Rev C B Miller formerly of Belt has accepted the pastorate of the Billings Baptist church and arrived today. Rev Mr Remington the former pastor will move to Belt in a few weeks.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports United States Deputy Marshal Gage brought Peter telish to Belings, arrested two weeks ago for passing counterfeit money. English plans to plead guilty when his federal court trial at Helena arrives.
Five trainloads of Democrats arrive in Saratoga as party leaders debate the gubernatorial ticket. Parker declines nomination while Hill seeks to steer the convention toward his candidacy, with Coler and Guggenheimer among possible picks. A tentative platform promises tariff and trusts scrutiny but omits a money plank, stirring internal debate.
Special Dispatch reports Maggie McVay bought four lots in the Western Addition yesterday. She plans to build handsome residences on the four parcels, using the new holdings as a foundation for upscale homes in Billings.
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