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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1911
Page
13
A reported union involving Col. John Ancon and Astomante Young Women sparks debate in Congress. Details from the alliance reveal contested motives and shifting support while observers weigh potential political consequences.
In Washington and Philadelphia reports describe a storm of protest over Col. John Jacob Astor and Miss Madeline Force’s upcoming marriage. Senator Curtis of Kansas backs uniform divorce laws, urging limits on marriages after divorce and calling for a commission to study nationwide standards. Episcopal clergymen in Philadelphia react to harsh public criticism of Astor and New York society, sparked by Rev George Chalmers Richmond.
The Episcopal Church condemns John Jacob Astor's proposed wedding as unholy and declares no clergy would perform it. The pastor denounces the alliance as defiance of God's laws and calls for a national uniform divorce law to end court decree overreach.
Washington reports Aug 14 as tariff revisionists push the wool tariff bill through the house by 206 to a vote with no Democrat crossing party lines. The measure imposes a 2 percent ad valorem duty on raw wools and lowers rates for woolen manufacturers, while other tariff bills are set aside to rush this to the White House for a veto. Senate debate on the cotton bill continues without action after House passage.
All traffic in England stops following a disorder at the docks. Authorities reported a halting cordon and a low wind condition affecting Halo CDS CFP as emergency crews responded. No injuries confirmed yet, investigations underway.
London managers of all London terminals meet and vow to resist railway workers demands. They cite a 19th century conciliation pact due to 1914 and warn of widespread disruption as sectional strikes spread to Manchester Liverpool Sheffield and other cities. Some lines have already given notices of inability to handle freight.
Liverpool with a 12 o clock strike order as transport workers including railway men halt, affecting local steamboats and Mersey ferries. Seven thousand dockers strike at Birkenhead amid amid disorder, police and troops clash with mobs, fires, bayonet charges, and ongoing turmoil through the day and night.
San Francisco August 14 Harriman lines officials told the Federation of Railroad Employes committee that no wage or shop rule concessions will be made. FE vice president Calvin said wages have risen 12 percent over the past year and the company intends to stand by its position.
The German ambassador Count von Bernstorff delivered Germany's reply to the United States on a general arbitration treaty. The reply is understood to be distinctly favorable to negotiating a treaty with the United States.
Chesterfield Va August grand jury returns first degree murder indictment against Henry Clay Beattie Jr. for the killing of his wife tied to the Midlothian turnpike incident on July 18. Trial set for next Monday with Beulah Binford awaiting call as witness.
Mr and Mrs John Edward Paul Geraghty received parental blessings for their elopement from Newport last week as the couple plans a second, Episcopal ceremony. The bride is Episcopalian and the groom a Roman Catholic. The pair, known as Handsome Jack and his bride, spent a quiet day with relatives in Central Village Conn and discussed future good wishes from the bride's family.
The Los Angeles grand jury summoned key prosecution witness Mrs H D Ingersoll and detective John J Harrington as it reopens the McNamara dynamiting inquiry. Bonds for three suspects were reduced and San Francisco reports extradition bids for LA sergeant Hossick.
Reports circulated that a white woman was assaulted and killed by a black man near Haskell and that 60 armed blacks seized a southbound Missouri Kansas Texas train toward Durant. Investigation proved the rumors false as hundreds gathered in Durant and 500 men armed themselves in the region.
Memphis August 14 E L Hendry president of the Night and Day bank is being sought on a warrant charging he is a fugitive from Oklahoma. News of the warrant caused a bank run and the doors were closed with plans to reopen tomorrow morning.
Thomas M. Swindlehurst of Livingston was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the death of Abram N. Yoder. Swindlehurst, a Democrat long active in Park County politics, previously served in the Montana legislature and sought lieutenant governor in 1908. He will arrive from the coast to qualify.
Rome reports Pope Pius has a restless night with knee pains and slightly higher temperature. Earlier updates note improved overall condition but warn against exertion. Vatican dispatches describe care by doctors and continued concern from supporters worldwide.
The Rev. Reddington L. Snyder, former pastor of the Goldfield Presbyterian church, was arrested to protect him from further attack by miner Edwin Baker who pummeled him with a revolver butt and threatened to shoot. Mrs. Baker and Edwin were later arrested but released after agreeing reconciliation. Snyder agreed to leave town on the first train.
Harry N. Atwood of Boston flies Burgess-Wright bi plane from St. Louis to Chicago covering 296 miles with two stops in 5 hours 43 minutes flight time and 10 hours 14 minutes total travel. He aims to beat American records for a single day cross country and plans next leg toward New York and Boston.
Washington officials say the House committee investigating the agriculture department aims to conclude its inquiry before Congress adjourns and issue a report this session. Dr Harvey Wiley prepared to testify, while Dr Baldwin spoke on an alleged agreement with Dr Rusby of New York and claimed correspondence was omitted by the personnel board in filing charges.
Secretary Walter Fisher landed in Seattle as he travels to Alaska to examine the coal land situation and assess potential development policies. His visit focuses on mineral resources and governmental oversight.
Milwaukee August 14 J Mahlon Barnes secretary of the National Socialist party resigns amid a stormy conference. He is expected to be accepted amid clashes as Senator Gaylord and Maplewood Mo alderman Boswell exchange heated accusations about Missouri and Milwaukee factions.
Port au Prince reports General Cincinnatus Leconte was chosen as Haiti’s president by congress. He led the larger revolutionary faction that ousted President Samon recently, consolidating power after the August 14 vote.
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