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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
7
Federal court proceedings reveal a cryptic telegram and Ford translation as part of the Darrow secret code case. Prosecutors present scaled reads and note coded messages linked to the defendant's communications.
In Los Angeles on July 31 prosecutors produced coded telegrams they say link Clarence Darrow and Indianapolis attorney Leo Rappaport to a $1000 payment to recover documentary evidence in the McNamara case. Darrow said the messages were part of earlier correspondence and that he sought to regain documents seized in Indianapolis. The defense faced the telegrams as the trial moved to Harrington’s testimony and continued into Page Three.
In New York, police officials face renewed graft claims as Bald Jack Rose and Bridgie Webber tell District Attorney Whitman that an earlier murder plan against Rosenthal failed when hired gunmen lost nerve. Becker allegedly pressured them to carry out the job himself.
Juarez July 3 Gen Pascual Grouco commander-in-chief of Mexican rebels declares he does not recognize the United States government to American consul Thomas Edwards delivering Knox’s message on Mormon settlers disarmament. Orozco says no intervention and taunts Madero family wealth as source of supposed stake.
New Jersey July 31 Governor Wilson favors a gradual and thorough tariff revision rather than immediate drastic cuts. In his first public discussion since accepting speech he met with Representative Redfield of Brooklyn to align on gradual reduction. Redfield said they also discussed trusts and education of young farmers as ways to curb living costs, with Wilson stressing clear government policy.
Mrs. Cora B. Myers widow of Peter Myers former second vice president of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway died after an appendicitis operation at Murray hospital. A Montana ranch owner and author she lived near Twin Bridges and Three Forks and was known for outdoor life and democratic views. Her Montana ties included backing agricultural college work and a notable book The Coming of the White Man. She planned a trip to Australia next month and was previously familiar with Pacific coast extension plans.
Helena July 31 Acting under authority of the state central committee the Republican state committee executive today issued a call for a convention to be held in Great Falls on September to nominate presidential electors and a full state ticket. There will be 656 delegates with Silver Bow the largest delegation and Broadwater the smallest with seven plus three at large.
Atlanta July 31 The prosecution rested after linking Mrs Daisy Grace to the shooting of her husband. Mrs Grace is expected to testify tomorrow to tell her side. Two letters to herself about the alibi were entered, and her greeting to her husband at the hospital was admitted. Detective Bullard testified about the meeting. The defense argues the letters do not prove her involvement.
Kalispell July. Despite bloodhounds from the Big Fork convict camp and several crews, the killer of John A. Newham, a young Big Fork farmer shot Sunday night, remains at large. Sheriff Ingraham and deputies report no arrests and a coroner's jury found death by unknown person. Motive not found, jealousy toward Newham's fiancée rumored. sheriff declines to confirm progress today.
Mexico City reports two Americans executed near Cananea Sonora within 48 hours. Bodies found today, governor orders inquiry. motive believed to trigger U.S. intervention. Victims unnamed. El Paso notes a refugee train bringing about 1,500 people to the city, with hundreds more mobilizing near Pearson and Colonia areas. A wagon train of 500 moves toward Machita with women and children. local railway to hire many men.
The Senate voted to reimburse providers of war and supplies to contractors on the Corbett tunnel irrigation project in Shoshone Wyoming, amounting to two dollars per claimant. The bill, introduced by Senator Dixon of Montana, passed mainly with Democratic progressives and Western Republicans crossing party lines. This marks the first time since May 23 that a president's veto was overridden in the Senate.
The United States Senate faces a vote on Senator Lodge’s resolution to affirm that foreign possession of harbors or sites on the western hemisphere could threaten U S commerce and safety. The foreign relations committee backed the measure noting it signals opposition to foreign bases, with emphasis on Magdalena Bay and foreign control risks.
Tokio reports Emperor Yoshihito proclaimed succession to command of the army and navy following Emperor Matsuhito's death. The nation grieves as funeral arrangements are organized, with the imperial birthday shifted from November 3 to August 31. The proclamation pledges continuity of the former ruler’s work and careful governance.
A cloud burst several miles northwest of Colorado Springs early this afternoon sent Monument Creek through Monument Valley Park and the city’s lower sections flooding the park is inundated. By 3:30 the water was at its height and though damage is not thought extensive much shrubbery donated by founder W. J. Palmer is destroyed.
Special Dispatch reports a Kansas City woman, Sisse E. Grown, lured by F. Connelly a Montana sheep herder, to wed after a long correspondence course in love. They traveled to Malta seeking a license, learned he was not the owner she believed, and she returned home while Connelly headed back to the sheep ranges planning another attempt next winter.
President Taft and officials fear postponement as disputes over tolls and railroad owned ships complicate the Panama Canal opening. Stimson and others aim to settle the canal operation but joint opposition in Congress grows. The White House, facing delays, once hoped to sail through on the Oregon when the ceremony occurred.
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