Ugly Handcuffs Ignite Conflict in Stland Stealer Case
A heated dispute erupts over the ill rated handcuffs used in the Stland steal attempt. Authorities cite equipment concerns as the clash centers on safety and legality surrounding the arrest.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
1
A heated dispute erupts over the ill rated handcuffs used in the Stland steal attempt. Authorities cite equipment concerns as the clash centers on safety and legality surrounding the arrest.
Secretary Lansing reviews British and German notes on neutral rights to detain ships and goods during war. British arguments defend suppressing trade through neutral Europe. U S precedents from the Civil War and upholding blockades are cited. The Neches incident spurs a stronger case for blocking Germany’s export trade to neutrals, while new notes assert an actual North Sea blockade under international law.
Fragmented items span international notes and local briefs including villa mediation, Warsaw reference, schoolhouse plumbing, Anaconda note, editorial tidbits, a death on payday, building dispute, rental reports, dairies, theater, horoscope, mining, cartoon ad, rescue efforts, constable troubles and burial of Mrs Phillips.
George H. Jones, 8, a garage owner, shot his wife, her sister, and her brother at his brother-in-law John Cosgrove’s home. He then attempted suicide after driving home with a young woman. His 18-year-old son escaped, and Margaret Bittner, 21, a witness, testified she did not know of Jones’s intent to kill anyone.
Detroit stockholders ratified a contract to sell the city lines of the Detroit United Railway to Detroit. After formal signing the commission sends the instrument to the city council for a popular vote on the charter amendment authorizing the purchase. The price will be set by Wayne County circuit judges.
El Paso reported Villa forces seized goods from foreign merchants and ordered their departure after a conference at Chihuahua City. Villa allegedly condemned merchant price gouging and warned the US to accept his actions. Guzman garrison revolted, soldiers pledged to support the first writer, with rail service continuing.
McAdoo treasury secretary arrived unexpectedly to see President Wilson for a social visit and potential departmental talks. Reports from Pasadena note C H McCormick of International Harvester and family visiting California expositions.
The British steamer Renvorlich, sailing from Mania via Marseilles to London, has been sunk. Sixteen crew members have been landed while the rest remain in lifeboats.
Berlin reports a three day mobilization of copper as crowds bring copper kettles pots desk ornaments and other articles to government depots for public use. Cash payments equal market price. Much supply remains in museums and public buildings awaiting need. Separate notices report a search for Sam Johnson in Colisa foothills after a shooting and a Los Angeles police order for saluting the flag by patrolmen as a show of respect and civic duty.
Oyster Bay N Y Roosevelt after western trip issues statement on progressive leaders’ plan to enroll with Republicans this year. He praises their fight for progressive principles, says he cannot join them, will stay progressive, and would advise others to enroll as progressives. Mrs Roosevelt accompanying him home. reports of her illness denied and health described as good.
Washington reports the United States will ask Argentina Brazil and Chile ambassadors and Bolivia Uruguay and Guatemala ministers to a Thursday conference with Secretary Lansing. The informal session aims to coordinate a regional approach, possibly combining diplomacy with the chance of military action if needed.
In Hudson New York Aug 2 a sudden ground collapse at the Knickerbocker Cement power plant near Greenport buried three laborers and injured eight as the night crew prepared to relieve them. The three acres sank three feet as water from a creek allegedly seeped through clay over limestone, halting operations for months.
News from Berlin notes the plan to abandon Warsaw as Austro German forces tighten their grip on Poland. Rail links from Courland to Kovno are severed, with Mitau captured and Riga within reach, threatening access to the sea. British naval actions include sinking a German destroyer off the coast and a British submarine operating near Constantinople, disrupting railway lines and troop movements.
Governor John B. Kendrick of Wyoming arrives in San Diego incognito to tour the Panama-California Exposition without pomp. He told President Davison he preferred anonymity, noting no suitable ceremony due to his decision to keep the visit quiet. Nearby, Remington Arms workers in Utica strike amid wage disputes, with 1000 employees affected and pending settlements discussed.
Spokane hosts the grand Aerie session as Governor Lister and city officials greet delegates. Grand Worthy President Conrad H. Mann reports the order strengthened despite 46 charters surrendered or revoked. Helena’s I D Weed delivers additional remarks on behalf of Governor Stewart.
Washington reports Charles K. O'Connor, a Red Cross agent in Mexico City, describes severe food shortages with people eating weeds and dead horses and mules. Americans have donated $8,000 and requested Red Cross to purchase and ship groceries including ham, lard, bacon, condensed milk, dried beef, fruits, tea, and more under protection. The Red Cross is ready to aid feeding the starving population as soon as supplies can be arranged.
In Seattle on August 2, William J. Bryan addressed the crisis of World War I, opposing a larger US military and detailing his work on 30 peace treaties. He forecast that in a millennium Woodrow Wilson and his own names would be joined in world capitals.
Petrograd reports a British submarine sank a large German transport in the Baltic. The Clintonia, a 3858 ton British steamship, was shelled and sunk near Ar Men after a surprise attack by a German submarine. Eleven killed, 1115 injured, 54 survivors perished. wounded taken to naval hospital. The ship was bound from Marguerites for Newcastle.
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