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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1913
Page
9
Rebels launched another attack returning toward Tampico after a previous assault was repelled by a federal gunboat. The clash followed shifting naval action as authorities maintained a defensive stance along the coast.
In Mexico City on December 20, reports say rebels attacked Tampico, center of the oil district, while provisional President Huerta faces financial strain and rising rebel organization. Authorities consider confiscation of assets from opponents and tighter state control to fund the war, with Villa’s southward movement delayed and Tampico retaken by government forces amid ongoing unrest.
A dense montage of items lists Butte and state society coverage, sports notes, and ads. Mentions to Butte post office, foregone topics, and various clubs including women’s groups, with scattered references to crime, taxation, and regional events across Anaconda, Helena, and Billings. This readable fragment sketches a bustling newspaper page.
Washington December 20 Attorney General McReynolds says many independent telephone firms welcome the Bell Company agreement granting use of thousands of miles of Bell trunk lines. The plan lets independents access Bell lines nationwide, promoting competition though funding remains a hurdle. Officials discuss potential subscriber reach via Bell exchanges, while some see cabinet resistance to government ownership of utilities.
Joseph Moriarty also known as William J Leehan was acquitted of murdering Mrs Caro line Turner wife of a gardener on the estate of George J Gould at Lakewood Judge James Minturn noted Eli Goldbergs testimony that a detective had claimed Moriarty was arrested to save the detective agencys reputation Mrs Lynch a prominent Lakewood society woman funded his defense and will seek to clear up the mystery in Rome Mesopotamian dispatches confirm Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia died December 12 Copenhagen reports say an arbitration treaty between Denmark and the United States has been agreed upon
Chicago reports the marriage of Judge Benjamin B. Lindsey founder of Denver's juvenile court to Henrietta Brevoort, described as a socialist and “working girl.” The 24-year-old judge and his bride, connected to Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, plan Denver homecoming around Jan. 10 after a tentative engagement and details of the ceremony and backgrounds are noted.
Washington reports Yellowstone Park tourist interest rising yearly. The superintendent's annual report to Secretary Lane shows about 2060 more visitors in 1913 than 1912, the largest turnout except for 1909, with overall travel up 45 percent since 1906.
Representative Stout introduced a bill to set apart a large tract in the Jefferson forest reserve, Montana, to be named the Big Snow Mountain game refuge where wild animals and birds will be protected against hunters.
The senate rejected the nomination of Joseph Binnard of Butte for register of the Helena land office. Prompt confirmation followed as the term of Register Carpenter expired today.
A local controversy centers on a candidate expected to join the police force amid questions about qualifications. The debate involves Wade and Murphy figures, with opposition citing experience gaps and supporters urging prompt appointment.
Joseph Prevesich testifies that he swore to an affidavit against Swede Murphy and Ed Morrissey when they were fired from the police force This came as part of a chaotic exchange involving politics and promises of police jobs He recalls names like Harry Lidgate and George Ambrose and says he did not receive money for the affidavit or for any supposed bungame He mentions applying for a police job and coming to obtain cane as a bartender who has not yet been arrested and admits uncertain recollections about other details.
Joseph Prevesich testified that Detectives Murphy and Morrissey extorted no money from him to protect gambling. He claimed socialists pressured him to testify for political gain, and that he was drugged and robbed of 139 dollars during a separate incident. The statement contradicts earlier perjury charges and was witnessed by county officials.
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