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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
5
Lawmakers must finish key unfinished measures, as Congress has yet to dispose of the most important items. The workload includes essential statutes and reforms that impact governance and policy outcomes, with deadlines and high priority indicated by leadership.
Democratic chairman urged banks to accept campaign funds and secure contributions for fundraising. The appeal targeted financial institutions to facilitate political finance efforts amid ongoing fundraising drives and campaign obligations.
Aug 18 report outlines actions before adjournment including Panama canal bill and commerce court abolition, with veto risks and conference work on sundry civil and naval appropriations. McAdoo pushes banks to receive party subscriptions, backed by Gov Wilson, to finance presidential campaigns for Democratic, Republican, and Progressive parties.
In Washington Aug 18 President Taft and the cabinet talked over the Panama canal bill and a possible presidential veto. The meeting lasted about an hour after luncheon with no decision reached. Taft inclined to approve the bill but favored a legal test of free tolls for American ships to see if it conforms with the Hay-Pauncefote treaty through a Supreme Court ruling.
On the Half Moon Bay road near San Mateo California a large touring car driven by R G Perrin plunged into a 20 foot ditch after skidding from a grade. Mrs J E Fendricks of Piedmont and five year old Gerald Perrin died instantly and others were injured including Mrs Mary Perrin and Ania Perrin.
Chicago street car workers ready to strike over wages and working conditions. Union officials plan to ask Mayor Harrison to help settle the dispute while elevated line employees prepare to ballot on the move. Surface line workers previously voted to strike if demands were unmet.
The article describes Daniel Shielas Gunning of New Yong and his nephew of Col GP Laie ton, both connected to Newark resident Daniel E Lawton, dying by leaping from a window during a medical or mental health incident. Gunning reportedly leaped from bed, rushed a maid, and jumped as Lawton and his uncle attended him. The tale mixes names and garbled phrasing, but centers on a fatal fall resulting from an illness or aberration at the hotel.
In New York on August 18 the Rosenthal murder graft case takes center stage as District Attorney Whitman prepares an interview with Sam Schepps, who holds critical secrets. Capt. Hayes may be invited to discuss the police graft situation, while Mayor Gaynor claims affidavits support his graft charges against aldermen and police officials.
In Niles, Michigan a 24 hour rain and lightning storm killed two men Herman Villwoc and Otto Father while they stood in a barn. The storm caused extensive property damage and railway service disruption with trains halted and scheduled service delayed. Water flooded business streets tearing out pavements and building foundations.
Mrs Ta Richart of San Francisco widow of the late president of Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company was killed in an automobile crash early today. Four other persons in the party were injured in the Los Angeles incident.
London reports depict Chang Chen Wu’s execution by Chinese officials as a turning point for the republic, likened to Napoleon's 1804 act. Yuan Shi Kai strengthens guards, while Sun Yat Sen and Tung Men Hui leaders face detentions and drum trials, with several Hankow generals executed.
Constantinople telegraph correspondent reports Albanian insurgents have seized Uskup and menaced Ratoni. A detachment of 30 rebels occupied Keuprelts while a Tarktek cabinet meeting seeks to respond. The rebels aim to force government concessions or restore Abdul Hamid to the throne.
A strong earthquake centered west of Albuquerque severely shook Williams and Holbrook, damaging buildings and breaking windows as far east as Winslow. The tremor lasting about 15 seconds was felt at Gallup and Washington, with seismographs noting the event around 2 PM.
A fragmentary report notes Joan Darc of Mexico arriving clad in impractical attire and taking positions amid police, with unclear context.
In Juarez on Aug 14 a rebel wife, famed as a Mexican Joan d Arc, led 10 soldiers to seize the police station and unarm the provisional chief and guard. She rode through town taking provisions, then withdrew with followers on a white horse cloaked in a mail coat, while a vigilance group patrolled to prevent further disorder.
Report from El Paso Texas dated August 18 says a strong rebel force nears Colonia Morelos about 65 miles south of the border at Douglas Ark. Mormon colonies in Mexico fear an assault. Women in Morelos and two outlying colonies stay at home as evacuation talks continue. Settlers, heavily armed, may choose to stay to defend their homes after prior losses.
Thomas A. Marshall will be notified Tuesday that he is the Democratic party choice for vice president. The event in Indianapolis is expected to draw a large Democratic gathering. Weather permitting, ceremonies will be held outdoors followed by a downtown parade to the clubhouse led by Thomas Taggart. Judge A. B. Parker of New York will chair the notification committee.
Aug 18 report: Darrow's trial for Bain bribery linked to McNamara case advances with Judge Hatton to set date. Fredericks insists on proceeding despite delays and possible defense requests. Juror Lockwood remains a factor as cost and length of the trial influence plans.
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