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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
1
Senator Myers declares Montana is not complaining of free wool, insisting supporters push the tariff bill despite opposition. He argues the measure will aid industry and protect workers while dismissing regional complaints as unfounded.
Senator Myers of Montana in the senate decries tariff discrimination against western interests. He argues wool growing, protected for nearly a century, is in decline and should be allowed to fail if unable to compete, contending wool is raw material and may not need further protective duties.
The edition highlights President Karling praising Montana, reports extensive carnage around Butte from Monday's storm, and mentions ongoing political and social items including miners' union disruption efforts in Calumet and various market and racing notes.
Devastation unfolds as lawns are torn and flower beds cover the grounds of the Columbia Gardens Resort after the recent storm. Officials assess damage and secure areas ahead of repairs. Local residents report trees uprooted and power outages amid cleanup efforts.
A severe storm sweeps Mutts area causing floods and damage across Columbia gardens and the city. Water damps streetcar lines, floods Hennessy basement, collapses flume, and temporarily halts pumps at the Butte Alex Scott mine though surface work and a 40 man wrecking crew resume by night.
Howard Elliott, former Northern Pacific president and new NYNH&H board president, said the Northern Pacific exec committee will recommend creating a chairman of the board role. They will also push William P Clough from first vice president to chairman, and J M Flannaford from second VP to president, with George T Slade from third VP to first VP, to be sent to the board.
Joplin Missouri August 4 A new heat record for the season was set today as the temperature reached 106.4 degrees surpassing the previous mark by half a degree. No prostrations were reported and residents sought shade and relief from the heat.
James Conley, a Black factory sweeper, testifies in Atlanta at Leo M. Frank's trial for Mary P. Hagan's murder. He accuses Frank of killing the girl after she resisted him and says he helped dispose of the body. Conley details staging, notes, and threatening talk as Frank grows nervous, then asks for protection. He claims Frank paid him $200 and instructed him to return to the basement to place the body on a furnace as tense cross examination follows.
President Wilson accepts Ambassador Wilson’s resignation and names ex governor John Lind of Minnesota as the president’s personal representative to Mexico to advise the embassy during the Mexican crisis. Lind travels with Mrs. Lind to Mexico City as talks on restoring peace unfold, with a fuller policy announcement expected in coming days.
International Falls Minnesota August 4 A Minneapolis student of the state university Clyde W Buell escaped drowning in Rainy river by grabbing the antlers of a large bull moose swimming across the river He rode the moose to shallow water after clinging to its back as the raft jammed and pulled him toward the rapids.
Helena August meeting shows Little Bear and chiefs seeking land without taxes amid criticism of white settlement. Secretary Lane stresses government penalties for lazy use of opportunity while Little Bear urges fair treatment, taxes waived, and land granted with capable supervision. Conversation underscores historic displacement and hunger among Chippewas.
President Earling of the Milwaukee Road praised Montana in Butte last night predicting record small grain yields. He cited Montana’s soil and climate as drivers of future abundance, asserting the state will outproduce any other in wheat oats rye and barley this year. local officials and farmers listened as he urged continued plowing and planting to unlock agricultural potential.
President A J Earling of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road, with son George P Darling and other directors, made a brief stop in Butte on an inspection trip. He praised crop prospects, railroad readiness to move grain and fruit, and urged Montana residents to farm aggressively, predicting strong future growth and continued railroad extension.
Wheatland Cal Aug 4 six militia companies guard the Durst ranch hop pickers camp after a riot that killed four, including Yuba County District Attorney Manwell. The camp size shrinks as workers depart. authorities plan further withdrawal amid unsubstantiated I W W rumors. Durst recounts demands, the shooting, and the sheriff’s attempt to restore order.
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