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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
9
A furious riot near Pittsburg leaves six men dead as officers exchange mortal combat. Police and officials investigate the clash involving local workers and armed factions. The incident prompted emergency response and calls for order in the mining district.
In Pittsburg on August 22 a riot at the Pressed Steel Car plant in Schoenville between state troops and strikers left six dead, ten fatally wounded, and about twenty seriously hurt. Foreigners and women, armed or destructive, aided the mob as mounted troopers roamed the streets. A deputy sheriff and several troopers died or were fatally wounded. authorities deployed deputies and riot guns as the unrest peaked and then subsided by midnight.
Mexico City August 22 Fire last night destroyed property in Monterey's business section valued at 1 500 000 dollars. The blaze, started in the son in law of General Trevino's establishment, threatened the whole district but subsided without wind. Initially suspected political malcontents, investigators found defective wires caused the fire. Rumors of Sunday trouble prompted soldiers to stay under arms.
The United Irish Societies of Butte held their annual picnic at Gregson Springs drawing about 7,000 riders on cars. The day featured sports, dancing, and a full train schedule with no accidents. Organizers included P. H. Kenny as chairman and James Connelly as secretary with Michael Gavigan treasurer.
Goldfield with Aug 22 report indicates the Ballinger Pinchot dispute will be aired again at the American mining congress opening Sept 27. Papers on forestry Policy discussed by John Hays Hammond and Sir Morton Frewen. Denver Aug 22. Wilson and Harvey W Wiley head to the annual food commissioners convention to debate benzoate of soda use in food with Remsen board support and state reports on food dairy and drug control.
Great Falls August 22 A tunnel on the Billings and Northern railway near Laurel is ablaze. The 500 foot long tunnel No 1 has burned casing and resisted firefighting efforts since dawn. Burlington trains reroute via Helena while crews battle the blaze.
New York dispatch notes immense public curiosity as Edward H. Harriman returns aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. The liner’s arrival is expected Tuesday morning with a Southern Pacific tug to meet him. Reports say he may rest at Arden as doctors advise, while rumors say he holds options on New York Central to secure a coast to coast railroad chain.
Theodore Roosevelt and party press toward Saigai-Sai to chase hippopotamuses despite water shortages and dwindling rations. Kermit Roosevelt, Commander Attenboro, and Mr. Cunningham join launch hunts on the lake as Tarleton scouts Nairobi for the safari departure set for August 8.
In Seattle Bal linger will likely skip the first national conservation congress at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition auditorium next Thursday through Saturday. Gifford Pinchot will discuss Principles of Conservation and ex Governor Pardee will address The Right Use of Natural Resources. Other noted speakers include Mrs J Illen Foster Dr W J McGee General Marion P Maus John Barrett and James A Emery.
Paso, Tex Aug 22. Jose Flores aged 15 son of a prominent Mexican government officer at Orizaba shot himself with a revolver after a woman old enough to be his mother rejected his affection.
Newport Oregon August 22 Francis J Heney says he cannot accept Democratic or Independent League nominations for San Francisco district attorney He asserts California Supreme Court rules prevent dual party candidacy and two year party affiliation He registered as a Republican less than two years ago and could seek ballot access only by voters petition if he runs He notes he would not seek the nomination but would accept office if elected via petition as an independent candidate.
A fire starting at Moore & Wells Hardware in Decatur Illinois caused about one million dollars in damage. It shut off city water to residences as crews fought to control the blaze. An engine room fire at the Decatur hotel nearly destroyed the building but guests were saved by quick action from staff.
The national waterways commission, after several days in Berlin, departed for Dresden today. Senator Burton of Ohio praised the government for providing full facilities to them to accomplish valuable work in the city.
On the Kaiser Wilhelm II on August 22, H. Harriman remained in his suite after leaving Cherbourg August 18. Weather has been disagreeable and he shows fatigue and weight loss. His physician oversees all meals as he contemplates the Arden after cure at his country place.
In Huejotzingo near Puebla Mexico an aged woman Juana Ramirez was burned alive after villagers blamed a witch for a smallpox outbreak. The mob barricaded exits of her hut and set it aflame, killing the woman who both Mexicans and Indians treated as a witch.
A Butte officer with tenure under a new sheriff continues to advance local law enforcement. Officials report steady progress in community safety efforts and coordination with regional agencies.
Former Montana attorney Newton led a tense bid to free Patten in Salt Lake. Sheriff Murray fought through habeas corpus hearings, crowd confrontations, and rapid transfers across Utah and Idaho before Patten landed behind Butte's Silver Bow jail. The ordeal stretched from Salt Lake to Pocatello with swift car and train movements.
A report cites HNO and Wanitona noting great destruction of property in the forests of the northwest causing concern among residents and authorities. Authorities call for assessments and aid as damage assessments continue.
A massive forest blaze sweeps the region near Nakusp on Arrow Lake with vast timber losses. Bridges on the Great North line are destroyed, derailing a Mason to Spokane passenger train. Cranbrook and Wattsburg lumber interests face jeopardy as fires threaten towns from Castlegar to Nelson Rossland. Canadian Pacific notes the fire extends 60 miles from Nelson to Rossland and warns of potential Fernie-level disaster if winds rise and rains fail.
Fires sweeping northeast and southeast of Spokane devastate vast timber stands and drive settlers to riverbanks. Pend d Oreille blaze in Washington under control but raging fiercely. winds near Sand Point Idaho threaten more damage. Lumbermen’s Protective Association mobilizes crews as Naples Idaho and areas between Granite and Athol suffer heavy loss. Bonner’s Ferry region reports substantial destruction. rangers say east of the town near the Montana line has minor damage and is under control.
Salt Lake City report states Moses Thatcher prominent in Utah business and politics died at his Logan home at age 67 after long stomach trouble. Former Mormon church apostle withdrew from quorum to run for US Senate in 1898, defeated by Joseph L. Rawlins.
Washington dispatch quotes Mexican foreign minister Senor Mariscal denying any revolution risk in Mexico amid the presidential campaign. Ambassador De La Barra supports Diaz for president, cites honest administration and resumed normal business as proof of stability. Rail and shipping lines show prosperity with Mexican National earnings more than doubling in six months.
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