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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
1
A writ of habeas corpus was issued to the lawyers representing Thaw in a CanaDian town legal action. The move signals ongoing efforts to secure his release and outlines the court’s proceeding dates and grounds.
Harry Kendall Thaw’s legal fight to avoid deportation to the United States begins in Sherbrooke at 10 o’clock, with Dominion immigration authorities ready to detain him if released. Five men helped him escape Matteawan. one, “Gentleman Roger” Thompson, is jailed on aid- and-abetment charges and possible extradition, as Thaw’s sanity becomes a focal issue separate from the border case.
A brief note in the Today’s Standard page reports Diggs as guilty of white slavery. The rest of the page covers commercial day crowds in Butte, racing results, entries, and various local items including sports, politics, and society notices.
W A Cunningham of Kansas, 45, with sandy complexion and a blue facial scar, spent days in Three Forks and deposited a $64,000 draft at First National Bank. Claims to be a rich rancher, buys real estate, then vanishes after leaving town on the west bound train. sheriff seeks his arrest.
Mason City Iowa August 20 J W Cooper Rock Island agent at Marble Rock was arrested while fleeing with 800 dollars of railroad funds He is said to be wanted in Montana for stealing 6600 from the Northern Pacific Railroad Chief Detective J F McFettridge and detectives McKeown Reynolds have pursued him from Butte to the Hast Montana officers will transport him to Montana
The Columbia Gardens celebration hosted by the Butte Clerks' union brought thousands of men women and children together for a wet-together holiday with union hosts and employer guests. Aviator T. T. Maroney wowed spectators circling the park in a 16 minute flight then landing safely despite a wind and rock mishap. Main Street defeated Park Street 6 4 in a five inning prelude to the program.
The Lafayette section suffered a major blaze in under three hours erasing forty dwellings and six manufacturing plants. No deaths were reported though at least 400 people were left homeless. About 700000 dollars in property was lost and a group of forty dogs under hydrophobia observation at the SPCA shelter were shot as flames approached.
Portland, Aug 20 Franklin K Lane secretary of the interior says his 12000 dollar annual salary is entirely consumed by home upkeep at 10000 dollars and 2000 dollars for ice cream and pink teas. He rents the same house at 1500 dollars annually and employs two colored servants, asserting he is not extravagant and that side entertainments eat the rest.
Tonight's Juneau dispatch reports the 34fathom line lead did not touch the bulk of California, ending hopes that divers could reach the wreck. It may be possible to blow up the vessel to release some or all of the bodies.
Washington reports President Huerta believes Congress and the American people do not back Wilson. Huerta argues recognition of his government is a partisan U S issue, hints at private advice from Washington. Negotiations with John Lind continue with no clear path, though noninterference is favored and recognition faces delays until a constitutional election.
Maury I Diggs former California state architect was found guilty on four Mann Act counts for transporting Marsha Warrington from Sacramento to Reno for immoral purposes. The verdict came after nine ballots with jurors split on two counts and potential appeals planned. Diggs faced up to five years per count plus possible additional terms.
In Calumet Michigan on August 20 a copper miners strike sparked rioting as deputies clashed with strikers. Infantry and cavalry kept the peace while deputies and secret service men arrested several individuals. One deputy was seriously wounded by a striker before civilian rescue.
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