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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
4
Newport Ky March 4 Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling were hanged for Pearl Bryan's murder after confessions and lengthy court trials. Witnesses placed them at key crime scenes, with evidence tying them to Greencastle Indiana and Cincinnati. The double execution followed a drawn out legal battle and public suspense.
In Frankfort on March 20 Governor Brad ley spoke by phone with Court Judge Helm about the Walling Jackson murder case. Helm relayed Jackson’s claim of Walling’s innocence as a delay tactic, and the governor urged Jackson to reveal circumstances proving Walling’s innocence while telling Plummer to proceed with the hanging. Jackson refused to exonerate Walling, fixing the execution time at 11:20. Walling, remaining silent at the scaffold, proclaimed his innocence to the end.
Cincinnati reports a February 1 murder unearthed by a boy en route to work. A headless young woman lay near a farm bank, with blood pools, a corset, and shoes stamped Lewis & Hays of Greencastle, ports mouth Ohio. Bloodhounds found little trace.
The Farmers' Loan and Trust Company of New York sues the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Company and others to obtain time to extend $12,000,000 in bonds issued to take up O M Railway obligations. The 30 year extension at 4 percent would protect bondholders as the unified company entered receivership in February 18__, with guaranties unpaid and market value of the consolidated bonds falling. The trust company seeks court guidance in securing the extension to prevent default.
Professor David Starr Jordan heads the commission on the fur seal industry and reports that the new administration aims to settle the issue by a total ban on pelagic sealing. If Britain refuses cooperation, the U S will pursue aggressive action. Female rookeries would be branded and skins destroyed to remove temptation to kill. Assistant Secretary Hamlin stays until April 1 to handle negotiations with Great Britain.
Snow has fallen in Denver since yesterday afternoon and continues this morning. The storm is general across Colorado with trains delayed but no major blockades reported. Snow depth is around three inches after partial melt.
Boston and San Francisco capitalists led by A. R. Lane arrive in Seattle and announce a hydraulic placer method to extract about 40,000 dollars in gold from 12 acres near Anchor Point Turnagain Arm Cook Inlet. They have hired 100 laborers to build a nine mile ditch as part of the project.
A strong revival in the woolen business hits Pittsfield Massachusetts with mills running full time. The Pontoosac Woolen Company leases the Pomeroy mill to produce dress goods and will hire about 100 workers in the coming days.
A Berlin report states a syndicate with 100,000,000 marks will fund shipbuilding by Herr Krupp. The vessels would be used by the government as the Reichstag approves funds in the coming years.
The funeral for Rabbi Ignatz Grossman of Detroit was held at Temple Rudolph Solomon with Rev. Dr. Koeller and Rev. Dr. Silverman officiating. After services the body was sent by train to Detroit for burial where he served for many years.
Report that Servian reserve militia were called out is false. Reserves are at the military academy taking lectures, and the government says no frontier troops are massed nor is such a step contemplated to endanger peace in Europe.
The Mississippi River remains high with levee breaks from Osceola to Memphis and Modoc Arkansas. Vicksburg reports a rise to 40.4 feet and Greenville expects 45 feet by April 1. Marion Arkansas suffers flooding with overturned levees and rapid currents. rail service degraded with Iron Mountain lines. No additional deaths reported.
Missouri River rises to 13 feet above normal near Omaha with water breaking through gorges from Yankton to Vermillion. Des Moines and nearby tributaries flood bedding towns while rail lines suffer washouts and bridges are threatened.
Floods have subsided across Wisconsin except on the Milwaukee river north of Milwaukee where ice jams loosened and released a vast ice field. The dam and foot bridge suffered damage as the river rose rapidly, backing into sewers. state losses are estimated between 200000 and 300000 dollars, with the worst danger easing as the headwater subsides.
The steamer Coptic from China and Japan docks with opium as its main cargo. Customs duties expected to total about $154,000. Reports say Captain John Harry Ward of the Grafton, in Japanese waters, died by suicide in late February after possible financial troubles.
Owing to unfavorable weather the speed trial of the gunboat Wilmington set for tomorrow in New London is postponed for a few days and likely will be held on Wednesday.
A boiler blast on the Chicago and Boston special of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway killed engineer Alexander Pranks and fireman Edward R. Smith as the train departed Englewood. The engine was hurled 200 feet, wires torn, fireman thrown into a cattle car with major injuries. Passengers and other crew were unharmed. The train leaves Van Buren depot at 10 30 a.m. and was traveling about 20 miles per hour.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Governor Bradley told friends he would resign the governorship immediately after the current legislative session ends regardless of the senatorial election outcome. He declined comment publicly but reiterated the plan to associates, affecting strategists about Bradley’s possible bid against Hunter. Prominent Kentucky politicians converge in Frankfort for the senatorial fight.
Helena police had three suspects in a March 17 robbery, later tracked to Missoula lodging house. Miners reported $200 missing, and in Missoula the men were arrested after a street confrontation. Names given as B. Hughes Tom King and Jack McCue with small amounts found on them.
Detroit March 21 Governor Pingree will not resign the governorship and will not run for mayor in the April 5 special election A meeting with advisers ended with a recommendation to nominate Albert Stewart a Detroit vessel owner and legislator to succeed Pingree The Republican convention paused awaiting Pingree’s decision while the Democratic convention set to decide on Tuesday.
The Society of Compositors and related printing groups in London plan a fundraiser to raise 10000 dollars to pay the debt on the Caxton convalescent home for sick and infirm printers at Limpsfield Surrey. Lord Mayor and Sir Edward Lawson support. full amount hoped by June 1.
In San Francisco on March 21 J F Blanther, reported dead by his own action, is sought for the murder of Mrs Philo pena Langfeldt on May 15. She was found with her throat cut and valuables missing. Blanther had bought a railroad ticket to El Paso, after which he disappeared.
Montreal March 21 The Dingley tariff provisions have sparked debate with a strong view that they harm Canadian interests. The lumber trade leads calls for export duties on sawlogs and pulpwood as pressure grows. Indications point to a government shift toward export taxes rather than broader duty cuts in tariff revision.
News from Corea reports the king has returned to his Seoul palace after fleeing a year ago and living under Russian protection at the legation. Subjects welcomed his return, ending fears of assassination and signaling stability.
The World reports Berlin messages denying reports of Emperor William’s insanity. Dispatches to the United States claim the emperor’s condition is grave, while an official Berlin reply insists his condition is excellent.
Portland March 1 After a 20 day trial a jury acquitted W E Ellsworth of poisoning his wife This was his third trial The first ended in a hung jury the second resulted in a manslaughter conviction Ellsworth formerly lived in Casper Wyoming and St Louis where he worked as an advertising solicitor Ripe Age of 102 Woonsocket Rhode Island March 21 Mrs Mary Waiffington died today aged 103 years
Berlin March 22 ceremonies marked the centenary of Emperor William I. The emperor and empress visited the mausoleum, greeted crowds, and led troops to Festival Square. The monument was unveiled, prayers and music followed, and wreaths were laid amid lavish display including captured French banners.
Victoria March 22. The Women s Christian Temperance Union and Women s Council push anti Sunday laws seeking to bar barber cigar and candy shops on Sundays while the water clauses consolidation bill advances with expected debate on appropriation sections Kellie s Revelstoke Trout Lake and Big Bend telephone bill passed today.
Populist members send a letter to Speaker Reed asking recognition in debate and committee construction as a distinct minority factor. They note their party cast one seventh of national votes, elected seven governors, hold seven senators, and have 26 to 27 members in the current congress.
Laughead wins the two mile open for professionals by half a wheel over Heaton as the event shatters the world indoor record with a 4 24 time. Amateur half mile see Russ win with Bacon second and Cook third.
The tug Fearless took a party of Cuban filibusters out Saturday and transferred them to a sea going vessel unnamed at Boca Grande near Punta Gorda Florida on March 22.
Chicago reports confidential talks among national officers of Royal Arcanum National Union Royal League and Maccabees on creating a reserve fund and raising assessments at the National Fraternal Congress. Opponents warn of costs and consolidation, while supporters cite aging membership and epidemic risks. The plan would mobilize hundreds of thousands of members and could trigger a major political storm if endorsed.
Berlin crowds fill streets as Emperor William issues army cockade orders and a bronze medal to honor March 23 1897. The day includes royal ceremonies at Potsdam station William I palace and a forthcoming Schloss Freihart monument unveiling with a banquet and reichstag events.
Reports from Camaguey claim Salvador Cisneros is dead and Bartoloma Nasro becomes president with Dr Capott named vice president. Insurgents concentrate near Surde Spiritu as Weyler suffers throat ailment and rests. Washington expects inquiry into Dr Ruiz death in Cuban prison with Consul Lee attending.
Cincinnati reports a new chapter in Pearl Bryan’s murder as William Wood, her cousin, faces potential indictment for use of the mails in abortion schemes. Letters from Wood surfaced via Jackson and were shown to federal authorities. Wood’s whereabouts are unknown as Jackson and Walling have been executed. Jerry Scott Jackson’s ashes were moved to Greencastle, Indiana, while Pearl Bryan rests in Greencastle Cemetery and Walling’s burial remains planned at Mt. Carmel, Indiana.
In Berlin on March 2 the Reichstag backed a 1,000,000 mark credit for a new ironclad amid opposition describing naval plans as boundless. Vice Admiral von Hofmann said 10 percent of fleet value, about 33,000,000 marks, needed yearly for maintenance, while cruisers faced rejection on key votes.
Salisbury remains confined to bed with influenza but shows improvement and completed some routine tasks after receiving Mr Bal four. In Washington, Treasury issued warrant No sav for 277.78 to Grover Cleveland as final payment for his services.
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