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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
1
A court has ruled against the OICGS in a white slavery trial, closing the case with a verdict that upholds previous accusations and sentences. The proceeding confirms legal action against the organization and its alleged involvement. The ruling marks a definitive end to this particular prosecution.
In San Francisco Maury Diggs and partner Raim Caminetti face Mann White Slave Act charges. Defense aims to prove their Sacramento to Reno trip was to escape notoriety and not for immoral purposes. Wives Mrs Diggs and Mrs Caminetti to testify for husbands, while photographers clash with crowd outside federal building.
Alynn rejects a move by Sulzer as the Court of Impeachment weighs its authority to act, asserting that only the court has power to determine proceedings and actions. The dispute centers on procedural authority and potential impeachment steps.
In Albany the acting governor Glynn refuses Sulzer’s bid to submit the governor dispute to court arbitration. Glynn declares he cannot barter away any functions of the office and asserts the impeachment court alone holds power. He says the constitution and statutes govern, and the matter rests with the state court of impeachment.
Washington Aug 15 A dismissed house page chief testifies at the lobby investigation hearing accusing Illinois Representative James K. McDermott of taking part in a bribery scheme. McMichaels says he aided McDermott financially for years and reveals a $7,500 share from a $16,000 pawnbrokers fund to oppose district of Columbia interest rate reform.
Winnipeg Aug 15 a severe storm swept Manitoba and Saskatchewan causing two deaths and extensive damage. A 60 mile per hour gale drenched farms flattening standing grain while buildings were demolished freight cars toppled from tracks and communications lines were torn down. Estimated losses run to millions.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports a Milwaukee fast freight wreck near here last night. Conductor Goddard, mortally wounded, kept barking orders until fellow railroad men acted and flagged the following train. Engineer Gevaart killed, a brakeman seriously injured, and the fireman hurled 150 feet but to recover. The first three cars burned, a piano survived unscathed, and a hidden negro on the coal tender escaped unharmed. The cause remains undetermined after 32 years on the locomotive.
Omaha reports continued extreme heat with a 104 degree maximum, keeping the southern half of Nebraska under record high temperatures for August. The high in the region extends a stretch of heat through the month with little relief forecast.
In today's page the Standard notes Butte loses to Helena in a regional race, with results and entries for Anaconda events. Other baseball outcomes, race charts, and market reports accompany the overview alongside editorial and social notes.
Kansas citizens and clergy urged prayer for rain while Governor Hodges declined a statewide day of prayer. In Wichita Bishop Hennessy ordered a church hour for rain prayers next Sunday. Springfield Missouri hosted public prayers at 4 PM. A coal mine area near Pittsburg faced water shortages and rising costs while a woman reportedly tried to fry an egg in the sun. A home fire in Enterprise, Kansas caused about a thousand dollars in damage. Minneapolis reported a 100 degree heat peak with three prostrations.
Mrs Logan Tucker widow of Capt Logan Tucker and last male descendant of Gen John A Logan dies suddenly in Atlantic City. Body sent to Washington for interment in Arlington Cemetery.
Miss Hazel Swain, 17, died at 3 a.m. from sulfuric acid taken in a crisis over a Wyoming railroad man she loved. Her father, W. B. Swain, pursued the man and then vanished, leaving the family in Red Lodge. Hazel had taught near Gebo, Wyoming, and the Swains moved from Pittsburg, Kansas three years ago. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist church.
Federation not consulted by electricians as no formal notice was provided.
President Donoghue and Secretary Partelow express seriousness and willingness to assist adjust ments. Committees will be named to probe the matter. Strikers claim ranks remain intact as miners face endangered safety amid the dispute.
M M Donoghue president of the Montana Federation of Labor said the federation officers were away and not fully informed. He warned that prolonged strike could affect the public and that the federation would begin immediate investigation and offer aid to secure an early settlement. He confirmed electrical workers are part of the federation and noted no formal notification had been received yet.
State Federation of Labor plans immediate action to settle the Butte strike. Leaders Donoghue Partelow and others will form a fact finding committee with possible aid from the Silver Bow Trades and Labor council. They warn continued strike endangers the entire Butte field and local power and transit services.
Washington and Mexico City report ongoing efforts by John Lind representing President Wilson to secure a peaceful solution. Huerta’s government has received Wilson’s views and will decide on possible elections and a non-partisan Mexican commission, with embargo on arms likely remaining until settlement shows progress. Lind limited in talks, avoiding unofficial discussions with reformists.
Constantinople August 15 The American Bible House received a telegram stating Reverend Charles V. Holbrook a missionary was shot and killed instantly at Sacheur a small village eighty miles east of Sinas in Asiatic Turkey about 425 miles from Constantinople.
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