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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1913
Page
1
The report notes rising pressure on Mexican authorities and indicates Central and South American republics aligning with England, France, and Japan in a broader geopolitical context. The piece emphasizes shifting regional dynamics and external influences shaping policy across the Americas.
Washington reports that the United States gains allied support from Great Britain France and Japan and all Central and South American nations for a peaceful settlement in Mexico. President Wilson plans to address Congress with proposals for Huerta’s removal and a legally constituted administration if his terms are not met by Tuesday.
Sacramento reports two 16 year olds drowned while escaping heat. Lynn Todd, son of R B Todd, was allegedly pushed from a rowboat into the Sacramento river by Ray Hite, who had earlier killed Wille Merrow in 1913. Sheriff Ahern seeks Hite. In the American river, John Robert Eads, 16, dived into a shallow pool and broke his neck. three youths saved him but he died later.
Viscount Richard Burden Haldane, lord high chancellor of Great Britain, will undertake a five day tour of the United States and Canada. He will inspect West Point, attend banquets in New York and Montreal, address the American Bar Association in Montreal, and accept an honorary degree from McGill University. His Sept 1 address on Higher Nationality will be delivered before eminent professionals with Chief Justice White to introduce him.
The Norwegian steamer Thodragelund and the German bark Thellbek collided bows on in Astoria harbor at 3 o clock this morning. The Thodragelund was badly smashed and her forehold flooded. Her cargo included 1 087 cases of dynamite but the dynamite did not explode.
A Chicago Aug 24 report says five people were killed and three seriously injured when their car was struck by the Hoosier Limited train on the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville line one mile north of St Johns Indiana. The dead include Alexander Rubin a merchant his wife and two year old daughter. Mrs Leo Rubin and Leo Rubin Jr. also among the injured along with Leo Rubin a merchant Isadore Schiller and Amanda Kahn were badly cut and bruised.
Miss Mary Lawrence of Santa Rosa and Leslie Matthews of Kenwood died when the automobile they rode in overturned on Mark West Springs road ten miles from town this afternoon. Miss Clara Lawrence was injured likely fatally, Sidney Elphick of Penn Grove was injured lightly after being blinded by dust from another vehicle causing the crash.
San Bernardino California Aug 4 J Webster a wealthy Pasadena resident plunged from the top of a viaduct and was instantly killed when his touring car crushed beneath it He had been racing a Santa Fe passenger train and was alone in the car while speeding to meet a friend who was aboard the train The car evidently ran off the viaduct after the driver could not turn to avoid the descent.
Moderate temperatures expected across the nation with local rain in the far southwest and interior. A disturbance of moderate intensity will form in the far west Wednesday, bring showers and thunder by Thursday or Friday to the middle west, then reach the eastern states by week’s end.
Fire started by a gas explosion damaged the Diepenbock theater in Sacramento. The blaze, which began in the early hours, raged for over half an hour, threatening the $100 structure and nearby dwellings. The incident occurred in the early morning hours on August 24.
Rouen France Aug 4 The French aviator M Montalent and passenger M Montevior were killed when their hydro aero plane collapsed during a race from Le Pecq to Dauville The craft pitched forward at 1000 feet near Rouen threw them overboard Montalent crashed through a river barge deck and both were mangled beyond recognition Georges Chemet landed Danville to win the race Weyman an American diverted to Rouen due to engine trouble outcome underscores danger in early hydro flight events.
The item notes two Montana railroads abolishing a practice or policy described as asses, alongside coverage of local incidents and varied features from the day's Standard Point-Appointments, autowrecks, and public notices.
Huttalo New York hosts the fourth international congress on school hygiene opening tomorrow and running through the week. Leading scientists educators and physicians from nearly every civilized nation will participate.
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific have cancelled about 600 passes issued to Montana state officials and deputies. Other lines are expected to follow. Conductors will not honor passes, and officials are urged to return them. The action follows Interstate Commerce Commission guidance in Colorado and related rulings on passes and revenue.
El Paso August 4 federal trains carrying ammunition rifles and provisions began moving toward Chihuahua over the Mexican National railway. Commanders expect a four day 236 mile journey guarded by 2000 soldiers and eight field pieces including a turreted naval gun. Merchants bid high for cars with bonuses of 100 to 200 pesos as trains carry about 250000 dollars in provisions 100000 cartridges and 800 rifles. Several German and other foreign merchants left with trains while 75 Chinese aboard abandoned the Madera lumber camp area and may seek border passage.
The Montana annual conference closes a strong session with Bishop Luccock naming appointments across the state. Butte district lists superintendent Edward Laird Mills and numerous circuit and local placements including Helena Anaconda Dillon and Helena sites with a mix of new and supplied assignments. Also noted are district reports, deaconess hospital praise, finances, and plans for future fundraising and expansions.
In San Francisco, Rabbi Martin AL Meyer and Temple Emmanuel welcome members of the First Congregational church to share worship for two weeks. Christians will attend in the same building, honoring a common God. Pastor Charles F. Ake, formerly of New York, leads the Congregational church, with a new church planned.
Albany reporters say Governor Sulzer intends this week to seek indictments against several legislators who supported impeachment and against nonlegislators tied to Tammany Hall. One charge alleged is criminal conspiracy as part of a broader political struggle described by Sulzer as a decisive battle in his administration.
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