Great Gathering of Mine Experts Opens in Great Falls
A large conference of mine engineers begins sessions in Great Falls tomorrow drawing professionals from multiple firms and regions to discuss extraction safety, efficiency, and new technology.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
1
A large conference of mine engineers begins sessions in Great Falls tomorrow drawing professionals from multiple firms and regions to discuss extraction safety, efficiency, and new technology.
The American Institute of Mining Engineers marks its 105th meeting with events in Great Falls and Butte from Sunday through Thursday next week. Some 200 eminent mining experts will attend, with papers on hydro electric development, electrolysis, flue systems, and Montana smelting advances.
Lola Norris testifies amid tense courtroom proceedings as jurors hear a stronger, detailed account on the witness stand. The judge and attorneys press for clarity while Norris addresses inconsistencies and key dates.
Juror Bliss questions government evidence and a man resembling a juror is seen linked to the defense. Judge Van Fleet warns no outside influence on jurors as Lola Norris testifies again in the Mann Act trial of Maury Diggs and Drew Caminetti. Photographers disrupt court. one fined. Judge criticizes presence of young women in rear of courtroom and assigns responsibility to chaperons. Marsha Warrington remains a strong, topical witness as cross examination continues.
Great Falls Aug 14 Hoboes who do not want to work are likely to fight shy of Brady north of here. Men are needed in the harvest fields. Monday night about 20 citizens ducked one loafing man in a horse watering trough until he promised to work. The next night a similar warning was given and last night a third man was taken from a saloon and docking.
In Londonderry on August 14 authorities endured ongoing street battles between nationalists and Orangemen. Police used clubs to suppress the violence, with numerous charges filed and an elderly man named Armstrong shot during the clashes at a political celebration the previous Saturday.
Summary of the Standard form chart notes a formal demand on Sulzer today, Lola Norris’s fuller report on a stronger story, and the opening of a mining engineers institute. It also lists a public censure of Ambassador Wilson, Montana bankers meeting, early clashes of authority, wheat tariff debate, Anaconda race results, and ongoing sporting and financial news.
Denver Aug 14 with election of grand encampment officers end of the Knights Templar conclave includes selection of Los Angeles as next city and a decisive third ballot win for W H Norris of Manchester Iowa as grand junior warden. Other officers elected include Arthur MacArthur New York and Leonidas P Newby Knightstown Ind. Drill competitions drew large crowds with awards given at the stadium horse and automobile show and a dance to conclude the event.
Missoula on August 14 reports a clash between city police and special federal officers over the arrest of drunken Indians. Night Chief P. J. McDonald and Patrolman Harley Lease were bound over to the federal grand jury by U. S. Commissioner Wallace P. Smith. Hearings favored the prosecution as the defense offered no evidence. Each officer posted a bond of 1000 dollars.
August 14 in Carnarvon Wales suffragettes attempted arson at the Carnarvon county school. Prompt extinguishment limited damage with little harm reported.
Albany reports the first clash between Willian Sulzer and Martin Glynn over extradition papers for James Moley, a bank theft suspect. Glynn refused signature, papers bore Sulzer's. West Virginia and New Jersey officials faced conflicting authority in the dispute.
Indianapolis Aug 14 Former Vice President Charles Fairbanks said in an address that sacrificing a soldier’s life for dollars invested in Mexico would be the supreme folly. He argued that if speculators suffer losses from revolutions those are issues for later when a stable government and peace are restored.
Washington news reports the Senate adopting a Democratic amendment to place wheat on the free list and remove the 10 cent per bushel tariff, while a motion to set a 6 cent duty on wheat and 1/8 cent per pound on flour failed. Senators from Louisiana and Georgia weighed in as debates stretched late into the day, with forecasts of a long session possible into late October.
A Milwaukee train locomotive exploded near Judith Gap around 10 PM. Both fireman and engineer were instantly killed while a brakeman was injured. The conductor found the bodies beneath debris and a Great Northern passenger train transported them to Judith Gap.
British Foreign Office issues a formal reprimand to an ambassador amid diplomatic tensions. Officials cited conduct unbecoming of a senior envoy and pledged corrective steps in a confidential memo distributed to Geneva and London channels.
President Wilson publicly reprimands Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson for his attack on the British foreign office and instructs Ambassador Page to convey regret to Sir Edward Grey. The action follows a British interpretation of a Mexican siting and contemplates possible resignation but delays action pending further developments. The administration seeks to maintain European support for a peaceful Mexican settlement and keeps Lind informed on his mission.
The Montana Federation of Labor adjourned sine die after a highly successful meeting with record dispatch of business. Industrial units were recommended by an overwhelming majority amid tense moments overcome. Delegates stayed for a social program, visitors enjoyed ideal fall weather, and an auto tour of local coal mines was conducted.
Glynn Will Cale must vacate the Capitol Executive Chamber today per formal demand for possession. Syzetem issues the notice directing removal and return of possession to the appropriate authority.
Albany Aug 14 Lieutenant Governor Glynn will demand possession of the executive chamber to settle who is governor as Sulzer and Glynn each claim authority. Sulzer’s wife lies in critical condition as impeachment proceedings unfold and delays complicate state operations amid bids for Capitol contracts.
In Calumet Michigan tonight a striking copper miner was killed and two deputy sheriffs wounded at Seberville an Italian miners settlement. Deputies sought two strikers who forced guards lines at Champion mine of Copper Range Consolidated. Strikers attacked with bottles and revolvers, injuring several. one striker fatally wounded. A conference was held today with no decision announced.
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