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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1913
Page
14
The article notes the Mexican provisional government faces financial trouble and possible personnel changes that could lead to negotiations and an election under constitutional rules. Until such developments, the administration fears danger to Americans remaining in Mexico as an unsettled army and strained government create instability.
In New York a protest pours in against President Wilsons suggestion that Americans in Mexico should leave. telegrams from Mexico City say the American colony is tranquil and warn that mass departure would harm welfare and finances. Methodist and other missions decline to pull out, advising only women and children be moved to safety.
President Wilson remains in Cornwall at his summer home. He is in close touch with Washington and Mexico City but announced no change in the Mexican situation. He met with his family for the first time in two months and noted his eldest daughter Margaret’s West visit. Jessie, soon to marry in November, has recovered from a horse accident. Eleanor accompanied him. He plans to stay through Tuesday, possibly longer if developments warrant, as doctors advise rest and fresh air.
London Aug 30 Gen Felix Diaz declares he is a candidate for the presidency of Mexico arriving from Canada he says Mexicans at home are working in his behalf and that distance limits his ability to act directly but he remains hopeful about his bid.
A humorous agitprop piece notes a fatherly push for a Fathers' Protective League to gain rights and oppose nonunion influence in child rearing. It envisions a growing movement of fathers, likening it to Elks in popularity, with satire on parenting norms and international intrigue mentioned in passing.
Twenty eight American refugees from Mexico arrived on the City of Tampico from Vera Cruz after losing everything. The group said the U S government arranged passage and state funds would aid them, though aid did not arrive. On the dock eight refugees, including a woman, waited while John J Gannon, in charge of Red Cross funds, acted as state department agent awaiting orders. Fourteen evacuees came from Durango where rebels had roamed the home of Mrs Mary Brackett, who recounts robberies with pistols and sabers. Brackett and her son Frank Brackett, a miner from Idaho, were robbed during the overland trip but allowed to proceed. Brackett said Frank Abbott, also a miner, was held up and told he would be shot.
A captured rebel tied to a tree was untied just before an order to fire was given. Report says the rebels left him unharmed but stripped his clothing.
American refugees report Torreon Coahuila under siege by 10 000 rebels with 5000 federals and Americans barred from departure. They describe executions burnings and sickness while supply shortages provoke unrest. Bundled details include weaponry and a 600 mile escape to Piedras Negras.
Juarez Texas Aug 30 federal outposts swept aside by Carranza advance in Chihuahua border area with 8000 rebel fighters moving toward Chihuahua City. Juarez prepares to strip its artillery and manpower for a hurried train to reinforce the federal garrison as fighting reportedly nears Chihuahua City. About a hundred Americans in Chihuahua to depart on a special train following President Wilsons order for Americans to leave Mexico.
The International Congress of School Hygiene concluded today and will reconvene in Brussels in 1915. Sir James Kerr of London led the final sessions, speaking on elimination of classrooms and noting that about half of elementary students have defective vision, requiring improved illumination.
New York August 30. Pritzi Scheff of spotlight fame filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition here today. She owes about $150,000. Her assets include real estate at Big Stone Gap Virginia the home of her former husband John Fox Jr listed at $75,000.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania an annual return from a knuckleberry crop to coal mining families totals between 35000 and 40000 dollars each season. The season spans about three months. The narrative highlights a prominent Diamond addition building project by a woman, interrupted by a death.
A historical note cites Spain’s domestic stock totaling 26.4 million animals, including 7.21 million sheep, 1.087 million hogs, 1.864 million goats, 196 thousand horses, and 835 thousand donkeys, reflecting agricultural scale.
Money market notes from New York show nominal rates with prime mercantile paper around 9 percent. Sterling exchange holds steady at 482.65 for bills and 485.80 for demand drafts with bar silver and other metals quoted, reflecting muted volatility in late August trading.
MOTAL MARIET New York market report notes a quiet day with copper at 18.25 to 18.50 and electrolyte near 164. Trading across exchanges shows all but produce closed for the day.
Chicago Aug 9 all grains advanced on holiday buying and tight offerings. Corn led gains with a modest net rise, while wheat and oats firmed on corn strength. provisions mixed but mostly weaker. Cash firmer, futures closed near opening. Hog and cattle prices steady to lower amid receipts. hogs dull. Sheep receipts revived slight gains in some grades.
The August week shows professional hesitancy on commitments ahead of a three day weekend. Money markets ease as Mexican securities influence and deposits loosen bank credit. Bond shifts toward long term, crop drought and weak corn prospects offset positive money signals. trust and clearing house stats show reserves above requirements with declines from prior week.
Market items list grain types with rates for No 1 northern No 2 northern and No 3 wheat with monthly and seasonal codes. Also flax price 81.09 and 1.48 shown. Classifieds note a Finnish speaking solicitor needed at 29 E Park St Butte and a Hamilton Hospital cook position in Hamilton Montana.
Classified ads for the Standard test will be sent to the Standard office by telephoning from branch notes. The same rate applies at all branches. 1 cent per word. Ads appear in Butte and Walkerville areas with listed drug stores and centers noted.
Classified pricing notice outlines rates for want ads by word and by item, with daily or monthly terms and charges per inch. The brief mentions cost structure without listing specific prices or deadlines.
Multiple job listings and educational ads show Silver Bow Employment Co seeking tunnel rectifiers muckers teamsters laborers for Lewiston and Falcon Idaho and Great Falls Montana with various wages. Parson's Female Employment offers cooks and house girls. Learn Automobile Repairing through a Los Angeles school with room and board. Real estate opportunities and brute labor ads from Interstate Realty Co. Also Guardian Casualty and Guaranty Co seeks two top solicitors.
Classified ads solicit sales positions across multiple firms. Listings promise exclusive Montana territory, liberal commissions, and paid expenses. Companies include Merchants' Publishing Co Kalamazoo Mc. Tom Jewelry Co Chicago. Hitchcock Hill & Co Chicago. Landmark Cigar Co Denver Pa. Ford Mfg Co Newark NJ. Ads emphasize achievable earnings from 35 to 100 dollars weekly and direct to farm shipments.
Widely scattered classifieds list several help wanted items. A young woman seeks a stenography post while in school, a refined young man offers services in Butte and Chateau Mon. A house keeper position is sought by a middle aged man and a chambermaid wants a job in Ann or Broad Way Butte.
Classified ad sweep selling shirts hosiery and neckties through local reps. Jobs include sales agents in multiple cities and household staff roles such as maid cook stenographer and housekeeper. Various rental notices for rooms flats and houses appear alongside employment and sales offers.
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