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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
11
Montana residents face a packed Congressional calendar as the state's delegation pursues a broad set of bills and initiatives. Key figures and involved committees shape the path forward on energy, agriculture, and infrastructure legislation.
The Montana delegation faces a crowded start as the long session begins with major aims including a wood tariff bill. Montanans plan to push their own measures and influence national policy, while House passage, Senate amendments, and Payne-Aldrich schedule K debate loom.
The Montana delegation eyes local bills and major federal measures. Borah backs three year homestead protections and patent rights for irrigation project homesteaders. A proposed 18 million dollar loan to the reclamation fund could support Montana project allotments. Myers seeks land use in Yellowstone National Park for power, Dixon pushes fishways and a federal judge expansion. The Crow land issue and customs salary hikes are also on the docket as election history looms next Tuesday.
Los Angeles braces for a pivotal election as socialist candidate Job Harriman seeks the mayoralty against George Alexander’s good government ticket. The McNamara case seethes through the race with 180 000 voters including 15 000 first time women voters. Prohibition looms as a major issue while police plan a large mobilization to prevent unrest.
Reports from Great Northern and Northern Pacific show higher November carloads signaling growth in the Northwest. Great Northern up nearly 10 percent to 78,481 cars from 67,341. Northern Pacific up about 1 percent to 75,104 cars in the first 28 days, suggesting broader regional expansion.
Tulsa reports Mannford Oklahoma, a town of 6000, is in arms after the killings of Fred Evans and Rolly Johnson and the lynching of Bud Walker. Armed bands roam the streets as residents fear a race war. Evans funeral draws near unanimous gun-carrying crowds.
Ives and George Carr were found guilty by a federal jury in Spokane for using the National Home loan system to sell contracts with promises of $1,000 loans at 5 percent. The case covered over 400 contracts across the Northwest. appeal planned by defense.
Mrs. D. H. Fitzpatrick was held up as she left her Salt Lake City apartment. The assailants seized her, tore two rings from her hand and four more from her purse, ripped her clothing while searching for money. She was slightly injured and the stolen property totals about $500. No crew was involved.
Richard Winsor socialist won a Seattle school board seat on Saturday defeating Edmund Bowden on the business men's ticket. Bowden’s ally E Shorrock defeated Horace Crosby socialist. Winsor led the ticket with 2907 votes.
Indianapolis report states detective W J Burns asserts Samuel Gompers knew from the start the McNamaras were guilty. Burns met with U S District Attorney Miller and discussed the federal grand jury inquiry. He indicated Los Angeles trial developments would have been significant and notes ongoing grand jury work through December 14.
Urga proclaims Mongolia independence as Chinese officials are dismissed. Reports say Manchuria may join the revolution. Japanese aid to rebels and dynamite shipments are alleged. Yuan Shikai's circle fears for his safety as Manchus push for control and a regent may be chosen. No province accepts delegates for the national congress in Peking.
Isaac Trendrick son, 87, of Spokane, shot himself in the women's waiting room at the Great Northern depot as his wife checked trunks for a trip to St Paul. He leaves a wife and three children in Spokane and had prior saloon business.
Los Angeles, Dec. 32. Assistant District Attorney Ford says federal and state authorities cooperate to uncover a vast conspiracy linked to the Times explosion. He notes arrests may come from federal action first as the case broadens across the country with new grand jury plans and ongoing witness cooperation.
Wilfred Roberson, son of Shelby, is hospitalized in Columbus with a critical abdominal wound after a rifle ball from a magazine gun struck him while handling a rabbit during a hunt at his home. Dr. Gowan Ferguson operated to remove the ball, but recovery remains unlikely.
Ten thousand Persians marched to the American legation carrying Death or independence banners to urge the minister to press for fair play and justice. The English community accuses Sir Edward Grey of missteps over Persian appointments, while Russian troops in Resht have disarmed local militia and seized the telegraph office, suggesting wartime posture.
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