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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
1
The president plans to speak directly to Congress delivering a message on Mexican affairs. The address, prepared for direct by the president, aims to outline policy directions and priorities. Further details on timing and format were not disclosed.
President Wilson works on a special message to Congress detailing negotiations with Huerta through John Lind. He may read the document in person, the first such foreign policy address since Washington’s era, aiming to show American suggestions and Huerta’s reply, and to rally Republican support in the Senate.
Col C J Bills of Lincoln paid 150 dollars for Isham the famed white horse ridden by Buffalo Bill W F Cody at a bankruptcy sale of the Wild West show in Denver. Carlo Miles, an Indian bidder, started at 10 dollars and bid to 150 dollars then vowed to return the horse to Cody if not.
Engineers wrap up sessions with a cordial note on progress and collaboration. The group reflects on discussions, upcoming projects, and shared improvements in a constructive, upbeat tone.
The closing day of the Butte meeting of the American Institute of Mining Engineers featured a Georgetown trip to the Southern Cross mine, a unique bucket luncheon, and a Silver Bow club banquet. About 300 guests attended with tours, car transports, and speeches honoring John Fritz, Commodore Perry, Daly, and Clark as the event concluded.
President Wilson to address Congress with a formal message on Mexican affairs. The report notes ongoing tension as diplomatic channels remain active and officials anticipate the content of his forthcoming statement.
Washington reports daily threats to Rep. Ben Johnson and claims of a slush fund used by loan sharks to oppose the federal loan shark law. Testimony alleges manipulation of congressional committees by the National Association of Manufacturers and former aides, with renamed lawmakers cited in shifting committee memberships.
In Coro, Gen. Leon Jurado governor of Falcon state, routed Cipriano Castro’s rebel forces. All rebel officers were captured and are aboard a gunboat. Prisoners include Castro’s brother in law Gen Simon Bello two nephews Julio Velasco Castro and Vicente Parra Castro his confidential assistant Juan Liendo and several Colombian and French officers.
Edward Morton, inmate at the Indiana state reformatory in Jeffersonville, stabbed and killed Charles Bartle. Morton claimed no ill will and said he acted to be sent to Michigan City prison where prisoners are allowed tobacco. He asked Superintendent Peyton for tobacco after Bartle’s death.
Washington reports Senator Penrose demanded immediate telegraphs to President Huerta and General Carranza warning personal responsibility for harm to Americans in Chihuahua. Refuges from Durango and Tampico seek to depart, while 90 Americans in Empalme can travel via train to Nogales. Sherley Hulz, son-in-law of a Pennsylvania official, among threatened. Secretary Bryan says strong telegrams already sent.
London reports revolver fire from bandits targeting King Charles and Queen Elizabeth Carmen Sylvia of Romania as they rode in a car near Sinaia in the Carpathians. Both royals escaped unharmed after the chauffeur sped away and safety was reached.
A strong earthquake struck Messina Sicily this afternoon lasting just over four seconds. It caused a great panic as residents rushed from wooden huts erected after the 1908 quake, with no immediate reports of casualties.
Portsmouth reports orders to rush overhaul on the cruiser Montana as she may be sent to Mexico. In Boston the Nashville sunboat has sailed from Charleston under sealed orders, believed bound for Mexico after taking on ammunition.
Kansas City reports show 25 percent of 25,000 women workers earn under $6 weekly, barely a living. Two year study details employment in manufacturing, mercantile, telephone, agricultural and domestic roles, with many living at home. It notes 17 percent married, 14 percent separated or widowed, 69 percent young, 75 percent living with relatives, and warns that $8.50 weekly is needed for lodging and meals.
In New York on August 21 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw declared she does not want reconciliation with her husband. She dismissed Sherbrooke reports that he seeks to reunite, calling Harry’s recent notes frightful and fearing his return to New York to seek vengeance and kill her.
A deadly charge of dynamite was found near Mayor Gaynor’s office windows in City Hall New York. The 40 percent dynamite sticks lay on a basement door within 60 feet of the window, but a cotton wool packing prevented detonation. Gaynor was in his office and gave no statement.
In Albany on August 21 acting Governor Glynn and Governor Sulzer kept to their suites as no political upheaval occurred. Sulzer limited himself to a private office and aided Thaw deportation by seeking federal help. Glynn likewise worked the same issue and granted two fugitive requests from Georgia and Massachusetts. No clash with his clerical staff materialized.
Ozark Arkansas August 21 lightning killed four persons and severely injured another during a ten minute electrical storm. Russell Snow and his sister in law Mrs Bert Moore died at a hay field. Frank Kesingler was struck dead in his wagon. Sid Haron was killed and Charles Haron likely will die from injuries after being knocked from a barn roof.
O G Allen, a photographer, suddenly insane at a hospital in Pendleton on August 21, drove his car at full speed without lights for 20 blocks, crashing 50 feet into a drug store. The store suffered about $1,000 in damage. the car was lightly damaged and Allen sustained a forehead cut.
The U S Senate confirmed Francis Burton Harrison of New York as governor general of the Philippines. The Philippines committee reported the nomination favorably and the confirmation occurred without opposition.
A trial date is scheduled for Caminett on Tuesday before the same judge as previously assigned. The court will proceed with the case under the familiar judicial authority.
Drew Caminetti and Marsha Warrington, linked to Lola Norris, face four counts for transporting women across state lines for immoral purposes in a trial next week in San Francisco. Juror contact and a counsel warning loom as Diggs-Caminetti cases move forward.
Harry K Thaw stays behind the Sherbrooke walls until next Wednesday when he faces a habeas corpus arraignment. Canadian lawyers seek a plan to navigate deportation while New York authorities plot to secure his transfer if possible.
Deputy Stock Inspector Frank Biglen, 81, a famed rider, shot himself after a late night quarrel with his brother John at a Lewistown hotel. He died hours later after being found at his door. Born at Maiden, he was a prominent stockman and brother-in-law of G. P. leading. The funeral is set for Saturday morning from a local church.
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