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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
9
A historic note reports claims that eight men control Nicaragua under President Zelaya, described as a condition of affairs in the country. The brief item reflects rumors about concentrated power and governance during that period.
Pan American dispatch asserts President Zelaya of Nicaragua seeks U S intervention to escape defeat by revolutionaries. It accuses Zelaya of ruling via a self serving group of eight men, amassing tens of millions while pillaging state revenues and private property. The piece notes a disputed loan split and a brutal system to coerce sales at a fraction of value, with threats and executions, and questions Zelaya’s latest claim about American miners.
Washington dispatch says Senor Castrillo, envoy of Nicaraguan insurgents, received a cable from General Es detailing the rebel position and confidence of imminent success. The note emphasizes resolve and predicts decisive gains in the ongoing uprising.
Chicago December 12 a northbound Chicago and Northwestern passenger train struck a torn rail on newly lowered tracks in the northern city area. The rail ripped through the baggage car and smoker, killing two immigrants and injuring four others including the engineer and fireman. An immigrant woman and a man were among the injured.
King Leopold's illness worsened after a fortnight of illness. Doctors report abdominal distress with possible intestinal obstruction and leg dropsy. The king remains lucid as specialists advise, with baron Goffinet and the cabinet preparing for contingencies as Cardinal Mercier plans to administer the last rites.
French aviator M Bleriot, famed for crossing the English Channel, was seriously hurt in Constantinople when his aeroplane struck a house during an exhibition. The craft overturned, he suffered possible internal injuries, and the machine was wrecked in the collision.
Three strike break ers started to work in the Great Northern yard in Havre as switchmen. The company provided sleeping and boarding cars for them. Passenger and freight trains are now running close to schedule time.
In Cleveland on December 12 a cry of fire started when a woman fell in the balcony at the Majestic theater. The panic injured several women and children, all sustaining minor injuries amid the crowded audience.
Erie Pennsylvania December 12 Nine men from the Bessemer and Marquette No 2 ferry were found frozen aboard a drifting yawl off Conneaut Ohio after the car ferry went down in a Lake Erie storm. The Commodore Perry recovered the frozen crew, nine men identified as Conneaut and Conneaut area residents. One passenger from Erie is missing.
London report details the mysterious disappearance of Viscountess Churchill, sister to the Earl of Lonsdale. She arrived at St Pancras station with her son and two daughters on November 28 and has not been seen since, with ads issued to locate her. Rumors say she consulted a spirit medium who urged her to flee her husband and take the children.
Pittsburg December 12 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor and national officers of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Plate Workers will meet tomorrow to discuss the ongoing strike at the Aetna sheet and tin plant a United States Steel subsidiary.
Samuel Untermyer states no basis for reports of a grand copper merger involving Utah Copper and Boston Consolidated Copper or Nevada Copper. He notes the two companies border each other and a three year negotiation to combine, with an enlarged entity producing about 200 million pounds annually, less than 15 percent of domestic output.
A massive blaze in Racine Wisconsin destroyed the Racine Manufacturing company plant, the Daniel Brotherhood hall, the Mitchell wagon works and several houses. Loss estimated at 659000 with 60000 uninsured. the firm carries 250000 in insurance. Fire origin unknown, started in the mill room. hydrants frozen hampered firefighting. About 1200 workers face unemployment until rebuilding.
A late afternoon fire in Maple Hall lodging house on Main Street Park City Utah burned north and south destroying five business houses. Firemen halted the blaze after threatening the entire business district. The lodge room where the fire began housed a lodger. cause remains unknown.
Detectives investigate a double bombing in St Louis targeting a weekly paper critical of prominent figures and the home of Harry B Wandell city editor. A suspect fled after the porch blast while Wandell, indoors during the incident, collapsed from shock and remained bedridden.
No solid leads emerged in Louisville Kentucky to locate Alma Kellner eight year old who vanished from her home Wednesday morning and is feared to be held by kidnappers. Police reported a lull in actionable clues as investigators pursued possible sightings and tips.
Trainmen may sue up fight as result of meeting decision if left to the members as individuals.
Vice President McIntyre reported that Northern Pacific workers will act individually regarding a return to duty. The lodge will not force a collective action, while some crews may go back without facing Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen penalties. Switchmen's Union claims victory and cautions any returns will not revive operations in Great Falls or the Butte mine shipments.
A special car carrying 57 strike breakers reached Missoula to replace striking switchmen at the Northern Pacific yards. They will work two shifts starting at 6 pm with guards posted, while strikers remain orderly and no trouble is reported.
Arbitration proceedings between the railway general managers conference committee and the switchmen's union grievance committee set to begin in Chicago. Mediation under the Erdman act likely offered by managers, with S E Heberling for the strikers and F O Melcher for the managers. Also to be considered is the dispute between railroad telegraphers and the Illinois Central under Interstate Commerce Commission chair Knapp and Labor Commissioner Wily ay.
Washington opinion splits over main agenda as Tawney and Payne push ahead with District of Columbia and possibly army appropriations before Christmas. Railroads, conservation, postal savings, and merchant marine face less opposition but bond issues and anti trust chatter loom. Senate and House schedule unclear with limited action this week and a possible interstate commerce bill on white slave traffic.
San Francisco December 12. Chang Yin Tang Chinese minister to the United States leaves for Washington by the Overland limited with his wife and about sixty party members. A delegation of Chinese merchants and a drum corps greet the group at the ferry building. Just before leaving the boat the minister placed a $160 check with the clerk to remember all who aided his party during the stay.
In Lincoln Nebraska a Burlington Chicago express derailed sixty miles from Lincoln. Two passenger cars the engine baggage and mail car left the track and toppled on their sides. A relief train with officials and surgeons was sent from Lincoln and passengers were transferred. The cause has been determined.
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