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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
1
A suffrage movement rallies to press President for action on voting rights, arguing public demand and moral duty. The president remains cautious, outlining political constraints and seeking broader consensus before proposing constitutional change.
Border forces report routed army units reaching Ofinaga in Chihuahua state near the northern border. The movement involves elements from the Mexican army operating along the frontier, signaling a significant shift in regional security amid ongoing tensions.
A delegation of 60 National American Woman Suffrage Association members pressed President Wilson in the White House to back a federal amendment granting women the vote. The president, citing party discipline, said he would share his views when consulted and supported a standing committee in the House to study woman suffrage. The encounter occurred as the group, including Dr Shaw, urged Congress to act, while Wilson noted his rule against pressuring Congress.
In Today’s Standard a roundup covers the army route incident, the president’s suffrage delegation, drownings in Texas and Oklahoma, a fourteen year sentence for an omeland swindler, Washington and Britain updates, Wells in a boxing match, Butte bout prep, baseball magnates meeting, Anaconda and Butte news items, a dog saved by court, water damage versus fire, racial persecution costs, North Butte stock issue, Montana railroad casualties, conservation views, and assorted telegraphic and classified notices.
General Francisco Villa, after defecting federal troops, formally occupied Chihuahua the state capital today. The entry was greeted with ceremony avoided and labeled an ovation. In New York a wedding party tragedy left two dead and three gravely ill from suspected tainted liquor.
Disaster floods in Texas claim many lives and strand thousands in Waller and adjacent counties. Reports indicate 150 fatalities across six towns with 1,800 marooned in Bryan area. War Dept aid of 25 extends to sufferers as relief fleets and rations are rushed to Bryan and surrounding regions amid cold and hunger.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Lewistown Dee K IL Piercy, a principal in the oil land scheme, was sentenced by Judge Roy Ayers to 14 years in the penitentiary for forgery. He collapsed after sentencing, claiming the penalty would serve as a warning. He and W R Fleming posed as Standard Oil officials to secure land plots, netting about $120 before fleeing. Fleming is still at large.
Washington reports President Wilson toured the Capitol quietly with only his physician Dr. Cary Grayson nearby. He visited the Rotunda and Jefferson statue area, spoke with Senator Hughes, but did not enter either chamber, then left onto Capitol grounds in a heavy sweater vest and fedora.
Mr and Mrs Francis Bowes Sayre reached London after a difficult voyage. They were greeted by the American ambassador and Miss Pay and taken to the ambassador's residence where they will stay during their London visit.
Cincinnati endures a water famine after a 60 inch main break on Eastern avenue during Saturday’s breakfast. Three laborers drowned. repairs expected by Thursday. Hotels, restaurants, and saloons lack usable water. only vital needs are met. Hospitals report severe shortages, including upper floors lacking water. Elevators halted as crews work to restore supply.
In Bingham Utah December a gunman Ralph Lopes remained at large as sheriff patrols and alarms mounted. Reports say a Greek miner was captured, authorities warned against hasty actions, and Lopez was believed alive in a refuge while deputies guarded exits and coordinated further efforts.
New York police searched for Jessie McCann, a 21 year old daughter of Robert Mack, after she left home Thursday to visit a home for destitute youth where she volunteered, and vanished soon after. Authorities issued broad alerts across Greater New York for clues.
In Calumet Michigan hundreds of business and professional men were deputized at their request to aid Sheriff Cruse in restoring order amid the copper mine strike. The move followed the murder of three English workers shot while sleeping and comes as a fresh threat at the Bohawk mine. Citizens will attend a mass meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss ridding the community of lawbreakers. County Judge John Owens announced an order granting women election qualifying rights in Cook County based on lawful age, noting longstanding hesitancy to reveal age.
In a crowded city hall chamber, members of the Montana Equal Franchise league faced heated testimony after a factional clash over leadership and meeting rules. Witnesses including Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Clinch described chairs, gavels, and a disputed election while Judge Booker attempted to control an unruly audience.
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