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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
1
Report warns of potential coal shortage amid freezing conditions and dwindling rail service. Officials say reduced train deliveries could worsen fuel supply, prompting contingency measures and price strain for households and industries.
Denver suffers record snowfall with 8.6 inches depth at city center and 16.5 inches in last 24 hours, shutting hotels and offices amid fuel shortages. Telegraph lines perilously laden, with potential outages. City plans limited streetcar service as crews clear tracks while trains remain stalled statewide.
Denver faces a serious situation as American money is to be loaned amid Huerta tensions in Butte and martial import restrictions. A desperado may have escaped again, and Indianapolis reports no general strike. A younger bandit confesses a life of crime as losses mount in Texas. Jose attends a New York meeting as Anaconda and related news surface.
In Bingham Utah on December 5 searchers probing a third of the Utah Apex mine failed to locate Ralph Lopez, the alleged slayer, despite extensive digs through Andy and Parnell tunnels and a 4900 dollar reward. Officials combed shafts and blind stopes while deputies held guards, hoping to recover Lopez or his body after a dramatic Saturday clash.
In Imperial County jail, Paul Case and Thomas Greene confess to the Blythe bank robbery and Bowles killing. Greene, 23, identified as the shooter, says Bowles charged Case as they fled. Bank loot of about $480 found on their person as deputies recover the missing funds after the capture following a 23 mile ride.
Two million divorces have been granted in the United States over the past fifty years, Dr. Francis Miner Moody told the California commission on marriage and divorce. He noted 110,000 divorces this year amid 18 million married women who could be divorced, and cited 1,400,000 children affected, with increases in reform school and orphanage enrollments.
In Wes Miss bay, Scotland, the Kelley house, a premier residence near Glasgow, was reduced to ashes by a fire. Authorities say militant suffragettes arsonists conducted the blaze in apparent retaliation for the arrest of Mrs. Pankhurst yesterday.
Flood reports from the Brazos basin in Texas tally at least 20 more deaths, with about two thirds of the victims described as Black. Losses along the Brazos and other areas are projected to reach four to five million dollars. Henry Martin, VP of International & Great Northern, drowned at Valley Junction while directing relief. Life-saving crews from Galveston and boats from Houston struggled to reach Bryan as high water halted progress.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports John Evans a red flagman at Woody street crossing was robbed at early hours. The assailant masked and armed demanded money, finding Evans pocketbook with $50 in it. Evans believes the thief knew his habits and took $39 from him. The shack stood near an electric street lamp, making the crime bold in the eyes of locals.
Dec 5 report claims an American corporation with Mexican ties offered a loan to President Huerta in exchange for concessions. Negotiations began via finance minister but failed. the matter moved through a third party to Huerta. Rumors also spoke of rebel gains near Tapachula and activity around Colima, with protests at Guadalajaras.
In Chihuahua the rebel force under General Villa presses the pursuit of federals retreating toward Ojinaga. A 500 strong rebel garrison holds Ojinaga fort as Villa vows to block any crossing into the United States, aiming to seize arms and capture troops.
Hermosillo Mexico December five reports the planned federal evacuation of Guaymas on the West Coast failed to materialize. Federals reportedly reoccupied the Empalita suburb, hindering insurgent plans. Work on the Empatme spur would extend rail lines to Nogales and Cullean, linking the border to the state capital 700 miles south.
Stockholm Dec. 5 reports the Swedish steamer Malmberger foundered off Bodoe Norway with forty nine lives lost after leaving Nate vik Norway on Nov. 21 bound for Rotterdam.
In Waukegan Illinois on December 5 five elderly women from Volo were found guilty of riding a woman named Mrs. Richardson on a rail one night in July amid gossip linking her to her brothers. They face fines up to 200 and six months in jail. Kate Wagner was released for returning home before the incident. R J Rady likened the act to a biblical judgment.
London reports the British cabinet issued a royal proclamation banning arms and ammunition to Ireland amid Ulster unrest. Prime Minister Asquith floated a conciliatory line accepting Carson’s settlement ideas while stressing Ulster protections and unity with Great Britain. Unionist leaders warned soldiers against disobedience as labor and Ulster factions press for a resolution.
New York radicals controlled the Republican state conference and backed a state-wide direct primary. Henry L. Stimson led the anti Barnes faction, pushing for equal footing for all candidates and opposing party emblem use on the ballot. The debate split the conference, with Stimson winning a small victory for his stance on nominations and primary timing.
Shelbyville Indiana December five Miss Katherine McPherson office girl for Dr Helene Knabe testified about finding Dr Knabe body and the sensation at the scene She described seeing Dr Craig in Knabe’s apartments on two occasions and accompanying him to the shop in his car
Indianapolis, Dec 5. There will be no general strike in Indianapolis tonight and teamsters with employers on union contracts will return to work tomorrow. President Daniel J. Tobin urged fairness and said the time is not right for a general strike amid threats and injuries in the city. Police pursued a fleeing gang in a violent transfer wagon incident with several arrests made.
Mrs John Spreckels Jr files suit for divorce from J. D. Spreckels Jr amid claims of cruelty and neglect. She seeks custody of three children, alimony, counsel fees, and funds for their support and education, though no amount is stated.
Exeter England December 5 Mrs Pankhurst the suffragette is said today to be in a having hunger strike in jail in the wake of her detention.
Police intervene after a prolonged clash between two leaders ends with them in custody for disorderly conduct. The confrontation, lasting several weeks, disrupted local order and drew officers to the scene.
Morning session sees Denison Clinch Filis forces seek to control proceedings while Johnston O Brien partisans challenge access to the floor. Chaos erupts as gavel battles and arrests occur. Judge Booker releases Clinch. A power move surfaces with corporation papers and use of the organization name.
In Butte yesterday militant suffragists clashed as Mrs E G Clinch and rival Dorothy Johnston fought for control of the Montana Equal Franchise League. A chair was raised, arrests followed and Mrs Johnston and Mrs Geyman were taken to the police station. The hearing is set for Monday in the police court.
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