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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
1
A crew member aboard the British steamer Ve omA Parish reports a blaze on the ocean 15 spectacular. The incident involves Maty four of the crew and prompts emergency measures and inquiries into the cause and response.
Barrow reports the British steamer Vedra, loaded with gasoline cargo, broke up and burned in a heavy gale. Only two of 28 crew escaped. most perished trapped in the forecastle as flames and exploding fuel drove them to the water. Chief engineer and three sailors perished. two survivors severely burned. The Vectra bound from Port Arthur to London was a total loss.
President's annual message declares the road clear and Congress and members react with approval. The address outlines priorities and highlights confidence in progress, with supporters praising the clarity and direction conveyed.
President Wilson outlines completion of currency and trust legislation, urges ships for defense and navigation improvements, rural credit reform, and local self-government for the Philippines. He warns against a large standing army and calls for a citizenry trained to arms while championing peace. The joint session erupts in applause as he closes.
Charles Nagel and W S Carter clash over wage demands for enginemen on western railroads. Carter accuses railways of hiring the fewest enginemen to inflate pay figures. Carter cites a table showing many enginemen earned under 80 per month early in service. Beyers, South African rebel leader, is reported shot and likely dead in official announcement.
A compressed report notes a dramatic arc at sea amid ongoing war developments. Assurances by J D Ryan and Senator Myers nomination effort are highlighted. State news mentions Anaconda, Pennington leads bar association, and local business activity in Butte and Superior includes Christmas toy shipments and mining market notes.
Henry’s effort to regulate currency tied to cotton faced defeat in the House today as a vote 11 to 8 sent the matter to committee with instructions for an amendment. Daniele and Burieson pressed supporters to withdraw the bill during a tense Toll call.
Denver December 10. The Colorado coal strike is formally called off by the United Mine Workers District 15 after a unanimous convention vote. The resolution proposes a 10 percent wage-scale reduction in union mines to match nonunion company rates, affecting about 2000 workers. Debates continued late as delegates considered the plan.
Washington reports Secretary Garison said the Colorado coast strike had been called off and federal troops would likely be withdrawn immediately. The withdrawal order, following protocol, will be issued by President Wilson through the secretary of war.
Renowned American diplomat William W Rockhill died in Honolulu at 1 am after illness on a voyage to Pekin where he would advise President Yuan Shi Kai. He had served as minister to China Greece and ambassador to Russia and Turkey. Funeral arrangements by Commodore Dennis Mahan and Governor Pinkham.
Miller, Western Federation of Miners executive board member, threatens to petition the Butte court to remove Hutte Miners' Union No. 1 officers and call a membership election. He demands resignation of Acting President Scahill, then leads a motion to replace Charter Moyer and J. C. Lawns, while officers refuse to quit. The official notes say the sick benefits amendment failed and about 15,000 dollars remained in the treasury amid dues disputes.
Sacramento reports Governor-elect Walt Whitman notified that General Wotherspoon, retiring as U S Army chief of staff last month, would be appointed state superintendent of public works. Wotherspoon accepted the post, per Whitman. In Sacramento, David Fountain, 16 year old Margaret Milling’s janitor, confessed murder and was indicted on murder charges after Milling's body was found in the church basement.
One Butte preacher denounces nationwide prohibition citing personal beliefs and church stance. He defies a joint ministerial call urging pulpit talks on prohibition next Sunday and claims prohibition does not curb moral decay, citing North Dakota experience and biblical wine usage.
The American Mining congress endorsed taxing metalliferous mines by net production after a heated session. A ad valorem system was supported by Michigan state mine appraiser Allen. Utah’s Charles W. Dorn urged protection for copper shipments and open government action. The resolutions were sent to the resolutions committee due to debate and Absence of chair W. R. Allen.
Great Falls report on Amalgamated Copper and Anaconda plans to expand operations in Montana. John D. Ryan and B. B. Thayer dismiss rumors of withdrawal, announce refinery and dam upgrades, and anticipate increased employment and copper output across multiple plants including Great Falls and Boston & Montana smelter.
Labor officials report the strike on Harriman lines continues despite a favorable vote by the Boilermakers union to end the strike. The vote failed to offset four other shopmen unions, keeping the strike active as negotiations continue amid World War I battle news from Poland and Western Front updates.
Dispatches report sixty thousand wounded in Vienna hospitals with at least double that number slightly wounded or convalescent. Western fronts see fresh regiments moving west as Cossacks and Siberians join, while the Vistula freezes and seventy thousand fugitives linger in Warsaw. Bleak four months of war devastate Poland with major destruction in Lodz after German air raids.
Washington hearings begin tomorrow before the senate public lands committee on two administration conservation bills. One would promote water power development and public land use under leasing. A companion bill covers phosphate, sulfur, and potash exploration and development.
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