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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
1
Divers and coast guards search a bay after a ship reportedly sank with at least twenty five people presumed lost. Officials confirm passengers aboard the vessel and extend rescue operations along the coast. Local authorities warn of ongoing dangers from the wreckage and weather.
In Gambier bay off Alaska a Pacific Coast Steamship State of California struck an uncharted rock and sank in three minutes with many passengers trapped below. About twenty five or more passengers and seven crew died. ten survivors were hospitalized in Juneau. The Jefferson rescued the rest, with arrivals expected in Seattle. Names of dead and missing listed. ship valued at $490,000 with cargo and horses aboard.
The Standard lists multiple items including a demand for recognition from Huerta, a large loss of passengers on an Alaskan steamship, a warrant for Harry Thaw, political shifts with Glynn named governor, and ongoing labor disputes with electricians ordered back to work pending arbitration.
Albany Aug 18 Lieut Gov Martin H Glynn is lawful chief executive of New York pending impeachment of Gov Sulzer An official opinion by AG Carmody to Sec of State May holds the assembly within its rights to impeach at an extraordinary session The governor remains suspended and Glynn acts as governor until acquittal The opinion states impeachment is a judicial function and that assembly powers are not prevented by extraordinary sessions This follows Sulzer policy of shielding acts from public view.
Frank J. Hayes of the United Mine Workers delivers an ultimatum to operators in mining district No. 15 covering Colorado Utah and New Mexico. He demands a conference to set arbitration or faces a strike and notes the union has saved 800000 for the dispute. Operators defend Colorado miners as already protected by state law and refuse to meet as union representatives.
Butte welcomed members of the American Institute of Mining Engineers for the 105th meeting. More than 200 delegates attended morning sessions featuring Reno H. Sales on Butte ore deposits, with papers on mineral associations, timbering, shaft sinking, and electricity in mining. Afternoon mine tours and an evening technical session followed a Silver Bow club reception.
Members board a special train at the Butte depot for a Washoe smelter inspection. A luncheon at Montana hotel precedes a 2:30 program at Margaret theater with papers by Hayden Wiggin Ammon Dunn Elton Bardwell Richards and others. Evening entertainment at the Auditorium and dancing at Columbia Gardens follow a 9:30 ride back.
In Poughkeepsie New York August 18 authorities moved to arrest Harry K Thaw on conspiracy charges and return him to Matteawan state hospital He faces extradition along with five alleged accomplices Keeper Barnum and four others The sheriff led a patrol toward arrest while witnesses described the suspects and a driver identified as Flood who aided Thaw’s escape
Mexico City Aug 18 United States toward Mexico hot debate centers on Huerta’s ultimatum demanding US recognition by midnight tonight. Washington’s reply and Lind’s status cloud any prospect for mediation, with officials warning of possible embargo shifts and a shift toward non interference as the crisis deepens.
Missouri and Kansas continue to receive scattered showers with limited relief. Temperatures near 100 persist. portions suffer drought with exhausted water supplies. Crop relief varies. Missouri reports pasture and late corn revival, while southeastern Kansas sees little relief.
Washington report notes the Huerta government has refused the United States proposals for a peaceful settlement in Mexico. The note details U.S. efforts and the reaction from Huerta authorities to the diplomatic initiative.
Washington officials were puzzled as press dispatches claimed President Huerta delivered an ultimatum demanding U S recognition of his Mexican government. Secretary Bryan said he had only seen cables rejecting U S peace proposals and no official confirmation was given. President Wilson was not awakened to confirm the report.
Joint committees from the Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council and the Building Trades Council ordered electricians to resume work and a subcommittee was chosen to seek arbitration with companies. The move, after five hours of talks, aims to settle the strike harmoniously, with electricians to report findings at a special meeting tonight and to ensure no discrimination against strikers if arbitration proceeds. The action centers on arbitration and city lamp maintenance as a precaution to avoid public disruption.
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