Condemned Man's Last Statement Dictated Before Death
The Inter Mountain prints Joe Hurst's last words dictated to Deputy Sheriffs hours before his execution for Mr Cavanaugh's murder. He proclaims innocence, details his actions the night of the crime, and questions the trial, jury, and judge while naming several local figures and a list of errands from that day. He appeals for forgiveness and asserts he is innocent.
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Hurst
Warman
Ath
Inter Mountain
Gilmore
George
Twible
Mr. Cavanaugh
Mead
Guy Lowe
Harnens API
Mizsa Migkimen
Misa Mack
Dawson County Review
John Voorhles
Harley Miskimen
Lowrey
Jon
Mr. Montford
Mr. Schwanke
Chas. Gallagher
Mr. Aiken
Charlie Gallagher
Rial
Bryman
Aifair
Joe
Slas
Jennis
Judge Loud
Remorse Follows Accused as Blood Is On Their Heads
A distraught speaker vows forgiveness for persecutors while warning that blood guilt will haunt those who prosecuted the crime. The message targets Nellie and others, insisting innocence and foretelling a lasting stain on the culprits as their children grow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Supreme Court hearing opens with Peterson murder appeal
Special to The Tater Mountain Helena April 2 The supreme court today began hearing appeals including State versus Peterson convicted of murder in Ravalli county The court in a decision by the chief justice reversed Flathead county in Missoula Mercantile Company versus B C O'Donnell et al an action to enforce a lien on a house for material furnished The lower court ruled for plaintiff but was reversed for defects in complaint and other errors.
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Tater Mountain
Helena
Supreme Court
Peterson
Ravalli County
District Court
Flathead County
Missoula
Quiet Helena Election Report Prompts Local Confidence
Special to the Inter Mountains from Helena Montana notes a quiet April election. A large noon vote arrival accompaniesRepublican confidence in electing the mayor, city treasurer, and police magistrate and at least half of the seven aldermen. Democrats claim a majority of aldermen and city treasurer but no mayor or police magistrate certainty.
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Inter Mountans
Helena
Mont
Thia
Bryant Begins Second Week Campaign Stop At Whatcom
William Bryant arrived in Whatcom Washington for the second week of his Pacific coast campaign addressing about 10 000 people at an open air meeting He spoke an hour and ten minutes chiefly on the Philippine question and criticized the administration for not extending sympathy to the Boers
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War Office
Bloemfontein
Broadwood
Thaba D-Chu
Here
Warta
Martyr
Ogees
Deep Mullah
Spruit
Roberts
Chesterhjaatera
Remington
Soruit
Brogawoods
Andwood
Broadfood
French
Royal Household Cavalry
Tenth
Hussars
Royal Horse Artillery
London
Fee
Sunesday
Ladybrand
Lord Roberts
Chronicle
Bidemfontein
Tyra
Whatcom
Wash
William
Bryant
Pacific Coast
Debate on Porto Rican bill Continues in Senate
Washington April senate session opened with crowded galleries as Bates of Town opposed the Porto Rican bill, Cullen spoke for it, and Depew followed with a pro bill argument. Depew painted a vivid image of conditions in Porto Rico and argued the bill would greatly aid the people.
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Washington
Senate
Bates of Tewn
Bil Cullen
Depew
Porto Rico
Apa
Strike in St Louis Drives Wage Demands by Trades
Workers in St Louis including carpenters and painters refused to work pending wage talks. Carpenters seek a raise from 3 percent to 45 cents per hour and painters want from 240 to 3 dollars per day. Protest centers on April 2 and calls for higher wages.
Big sale launches dress goods and domestic line
We are in a fast moving market with no pause as a big sale begins in a first class dry goods store. We have bought out eight firms for spot cash, taking the entire stock of a well known firm to bolster our merchandise.
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Joseph Hurst
Davia & Farnum's
Aru
Nora
Grace
Minnie
Charlie Parker
Dr. Hurst
Charlie
Willie Shawk
Tean
Foster's
Douglass & Mead's
Chas. Ross
Harpster
Morris Cain
Yellowstone Hotel
Sheriff's Office
Cavanaugh
Mr. Cavanaugeh
CIA
Court of God
Nora Gillespie
Jo Ens C. Hurst
Sheriff Conley
Conley
Deer Lodge
W. P. Maxon
Kimberly
Kimberley
Veal River
Valis Pointa
Chriastiana
Witrand
Klipdam
Bootsap
Dewit
Household Cavalry
Tenth Hussars
Pre-toria
Kruger Ia
Paardeberg
Roberta
Great Britain
Mealiespruit
Modder
Lourenzo Marques
Haldane
Gordon Highlanders
Lemesburier
Dublin
Toemfontein
Herolam
Bryan
THE
St. Louis
Colossal Clearing Sale
Montana
Goode
Ehake Montara
Hennessy's
Paris
New York
Hennessy’s
Butte, Montana
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