06 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1914
Page
1
Mexican General Salazar, who escaped imprisonment in the United States, leads a new revolutionary movement and joins forces with General Campa to advance the campaign.
A proclamation signed by Jose Ines Salazar and Emilio P Campa declares a new revolutionary movement in Chihuahua aiming to seize Casas Grandes. They denounce Villa Carranza factions and seek a convention government with broad regional support. Ousted Huerta chiefs Salazar and Campa lead about 500 men near Juarez as garrisons dwindle and plans unfold.
Charles W. Morse announces formation of a steamship line to Bermuda under American flag. The Oceanic, a 14,000 ton steamer, recently acquired by stored interests, is slated to begin maiden voyage from New York on December 28 under new ownership.
In Today's Standard Page a mosaic of items appears. It notes Chicago policemen indicted and highlights other national and regional briefs including Mexico, copper conference, and war prep. The edition also mentions college events, burglar cases, and a state focus with Anaconda, Bozeman court cases, and society notices alongside theater and weather items.
Special Dispatch reports a proposed January governors conference in Washington to urge the state department and Congress to let American shippers land copper cargoes in neutral Europe. Governor Spry of Utah proposed, with Governor Stewart of Montana approving, inviting Colorado Arizona Nevada Michigan and other states to attend.
The Victoria Cross was awarded to Private George Wilson of the Second Battalion Highland Infantry for conspicuous gallantry near Verneuil on September 14. Accompanied by one man, when his comrade fell he went on alone and killed the officer and six men manning a sun machine gun.
Petrograd dispatch reports Prince Nicholas Radziwill a Polish nobleman and former Russian dragoon captain killed in fighting near Lodz. The report comes via Havas agency with confirmation from a Petrograd source.
Rome Dec. 5 Formal announcement that Prince Bernard von Buelow former chancellor of the German empire has been placed at the head of the German embassy in Rome while the present ambassador is absent three months due to health. The move causes much comment in Italian circles with some viewing it as Germanys answer to Italy and others noting von Buelows popularity in Rome and his Italian family connections. Observers suggest Berlin aims to pressure Italy to stay neutral or resist joining the Allies.
In San Diego California the jury tonight found not guilty in the case of Georgia Simmons Burke charged with sending poisoned candy through the mails. Her husband reportedly received such candy. An alleged confession by Mrs Burke was ruled out as evidence at the trial.
Miss Jessie B Cope a 32 year old woman linked to Col Charles Alex Miller 65 was arrested in Providence and charged with attempting to bribe Chicago officials to extort 50000 from Alexander. She proposed a written agreement to share half with officials and keep half for attorneys. Hearing set for next Saturday.
A debated meeting on national defense. Officials warn against arms race while urging capable land and sea forces. Thompson favors a navy ready to defend seas for a year, Roosevelt imagines a North America unarmed facing Asia, Gompers calls for ample national protection and a citizen soldiery as arms races grow.
A cold northerly gale with snow flurries and sleet drives hundreds of homeless to refuges in New York City. The municipal lodging house is at capacity, housing nearly 1,600 people including 80 women and 12 children, with about 400 in overflow in a new East River front annex.
Bottineau North Dakota December 5 Joseph Milo convicted of murdering J N Karat smiled as Judge A G Burr sentenced him to hang by the neck until dead on Friday August 1 1315 The date Friday the 15th had been chosen and Milo found humor in it John Miller Milo's alleged co conspirator was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Five warships passed Malabridge bound northward Friday morning. Their nationality is unknown.
State's Attorney Hoyne escalates his fight against police graft as Captain John J. Halpin and others face bribery charges. Indictments allege Halpin conspired with clairvoyants Bertrache and the Ryan brothers, smoothening access to camp operations in exchange for money, with implications of protecting victims over years.
An indictment charged Tobin O’Brien and Halpin with operating a confidence game. Bail bonds were set at 30 000 for Halpin 15 000 for Tobin and 15 000 for O’Brien. The defendants attacked the confessions as untrue while allegations linked O’Brien to past police corruption. Mayor Harrison ordered Halpin and Tobin suspended as investigations touch New York police.
Chicago report details Miss Maude N Gregg 29 attempting suicide at Oakwoods Cemetery grave of Richard R Lavin after his fatal train collision. She fell on fresh earth during funeral procession, was rushed to hospital in grave condition. Lavin, a close friend, died when a car struck by a train killed him Wednesday morning. Gregg attended the funeral with her mother and cousin.
An Austrian aeroplane dropped bombs yesterday on Cetinje the Montenegrin capital. Reuters dispatch from London reports no damage or injuries resulting from the attack.
Allied dispatches describe a vast 40 to 50 mile front from Kiutno to Cracow where Germans and Russians clash south of Loda in Russian Poland. Siberian troops push with aggression, villages burn, and heavy losses mount as both sides prepare for further operations amid shifting lines and ongoing siege warfare. Naval actions in northern waters delayed by season.
London reports an eyewitness narrative from December 2 claiming Germany bombarded Ypres after failed plans to capture the town. It notes heavy shelling began November 5, with forlorn attacks and artiller y support risking historic sites. continued to early November.
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