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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
1
Rebels reported advancing on the state capital of Zaca Tecas and the port city of Tampico, with reports indicating movements into multiple locations. Observers note increased activity as insurgents press strategic targets and attempt to widen their reach.
Mexico City dispatch reports rebel crowds pressing toward Tampico with a possible formal attack looming. Government notes a prior false alarm, while Panfilo Natera reportedly advances toward Zacatecas and operations run between Saltillo and San Luis Potosi and the main national railway. Bankers clash with officials over a currency guarantee fund, preferring it be kept in the national bank as Europe loan negotiations proceed amid political unease.
A Portsmouth dockyard blaze Saturday night caused estimated losses from 2.2 to 2.5 million dollars, killing two signalmen and destroying the century‑old semaphore tower that linked the fleet with the admiralty. The Queen Mary sheltered near the scene as flames spread through the rigging loft and sailhouse, with firemen from all ships in the harbor responding.
In Chihuahua on December 2 Gen Francisco Villa announces harsh military discipline. Six rebels condemned by court martial for sacking a wealthy home are executed in the plaza as goods are returned to owners. Seizure of property from expelled Spaniards ends. more property held pending probe of owners’ aid to Huerta. Telegraph and railroad links extend westward.
Washington December 21 President Wilson aims to take a complete rest at Pass Christian and will select a professional list for the Federal Reserve Board. He will avoid visitors and focus on recreation while preparing to choose the board members. The decision hinges on appointing capable officials with finance and business expertise. James Fund is mentioned as a possible member. details are subject to political factors and cabinet updates.
In Rome on December 21 the Mona Lisa, escorted under guard from Florence, was handed to French ambassador Barrere at the ministry of instruction. Dr Corrado Tice presented the key to M Olle-Laprune, and the painting was taken to the Farnese palace for safekeeping. It will be exhibited in the Borghese gallery from Tuesday through Sunday.
Los Angeles report states Louis Bundy, 16, robbed drug store messenger Harold Ziesche, 15, after luring him to a lonely spot Friday night. Bundy, a former Occidental College student and athlete, confessed, saying money was needed to buy a Christmas present for his sweetheart Charlotte Treadway of Nordhoff California.
Rawlins Wyoming December 11 two men were killed and other passengers slightly injured in a head on collision between a Pacific freight train and the Los Angeles Limited No 1 near Black Buttes. The dead are Thomas Moore Rawlins fireman on the freight and F C Kress Omaha train electrician. The wreck occurred in a dense fog.
A poetess and translator linked to Nathaniel Hawthorne and the Brownings was killed by a streetcar on Eighth Avenue in New York. The victim, Miss Vaughan, daughter of abolitionist John Champion, was about seventy one years old and connected to anti slavery newspapers published in Cincinnati and Cleveland.
Hor sco B Walmsley an attorney argued that a marriage ceremony in Wisconsin is unnecessary and the Eugenic measure cannot be enforced. He cites a 1913 state supreme court ruling permitting a legal contract of marriage without license or clergy. The decision suggests a signed agreement with witnesses and possible deed registry to complete the ceremony. The stance unsettles Eugenic supporters.
Albany December 21 District Attorney Whitman asked to be made a special deputy attorney general to run a state wide graft inquiry. Governor Glynn refused saying there is no legal basis and warning politics are involved. He challenged Whitman motives and said he would remove any local evidence presented that falls outside his jurisdiction. Whitman retorted that he would expose misconduct as he pursues the inquiry, stressing a political angle to the request.
Fort Plain police and deputies hunt for a suspect tonight after an elderly man was killed trying to help his daughter. The search follows a reported assault at the home where the victim's daughter was found badly injured and the assailant fled.
Five of six board members arrived to join Western Federation officials in Landing to discuss settlement options as Michigan Federation of Labor plans a statewide convention within three days to address the copper miners strike.
In Portland on December 21, two cafes were stormed by crowds led by the Industrial Workers of the World who said they were hungry. Fourteen men entered a cafeteria led by C F Monard, ate a large meal, and refused to pay. Police arrested Howard, Tony Risted, and G A Nelson for disorderly conduct. Later, about 40 men occupied Washington Street restaurants, demanding free service with mayor Albee allegedly paying. Police reserves were deployed. no arrests reported.
Lincoln’s daring stunt at the fair grounds ends near tragedy as Beachy loops the loop with hands off the wheel. The motor stalls after the circle, the biplane tips sideways, and Beachy fights to regain control after dropping about 200 feet.
Currency conference nears unity with one point disputed. Reports of Mexican rebels in new sections and sweeping dock areas in Portsmouth Indiana. A marriage ceremony deemed needless in Wisconsin. Five hundred natives die in volcanic lava. Sporting news and gossip by Billy Er and Matty. Suffragists may be declared in the state. Classified advertising features. Anaconda news and updates. Two big unions seek wage changes. A smallpox patient freezes feet while escaping. Turkeys in Butte fetch good prices. Anna held in Butte.
News from Sydney reports a volcanic eruption on Island Ambrim in the New Hebrides Group killing about six hundred natives. Witnesses describe sudden destruction with lava flows, burning fires, and collapsing villages, leaving towns wiped out and hospital buildings destroyed after evacuations by launch.
New York report details a pickpocket pursued through seven subway cars in Brooklyn. The suspect, identified by fingerprints at police headquarters as 19 year old Solomon Furst, previously served time in reformatory.
John Kostelny, 18, and his 16-year-old partner confessed deserting their week-old twin boys. A coroner's jury freed Kostelny and the girl's father, after ruling the babies died of exposure from being left in a hallway near St. Vincent's orphanage. Police found the twins Wednesday night.
Blairsville Virginia December 2 The attempt to assassinate Rev R E McLure pastor of Blairsville United Presbyterian Church and president of the Ins Gen. County anti saloon league failed last night when a bullet pierced a Bible he carried under his arm. The minister sustained a slight abrasion on his left side. Lance Cisng by airplane tomorrow. Corning Business Men association hired an aviator from Bath to fly to Corning dressed as Santa and distribute gifts to children from his plane above the streets.
Joint conference on the administration currency bill resolves major issues. They strike the senate provision for an insurance fund and the use of federal reserve notes as bank reserves. A new plan covers retirement of government bonds and regional bank duties with updated reserve requirements and board makeup. President Wilson expected to sign by Tuesday after recess.
Washington reports say former President Roosevelt and Chilean minister Dr. Marcial Martinez clashed in Santiago over the Monroe doctrine. Diplomats note Martinez dissented from Roosevelt's view while Roosevelts speech preparations and a subsequent student demonstration in Santiago are mentioned, with no official Chilean reaction beyond initial comments.
Tacoma December 21. R Jackson a Centralia businessman shot and killed Arthur Ansler a 22 year old bartender in a city hotel room. Jackson fled by taxi toward South Tacoma but returned after station police urged surrender. Witnesses say an altercation at the hotel between Jackson and Ansler escalated after Ansler defended a woman leading to the fatal shot through the heart.
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