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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
20
Prison reform report highlights brave female inmates who resisted harsh conditions in a tense confrontation. Officials discuss treatment and support measures while families advocate for humane policies and safety reforms.
Bluefields dispatch details the Rama battle in Nicaragua where insurgents under Estrada repelled Zelaya’s forces after two days of brutal fighting. Mena’s troops arrived, shifting momentum. 690 killed or wounded, 1,900 government troops surrendered, and booty included Hotchkiss and Maxim guns, rifles, and ammunition. Americans provided medical aid. Prisoners include Generals Gonzales and Castrillo.
In a desperate finale, General Mena and 69 percent of his men pierced two miles of rough brush to reach the hill. They charged Chamorrero and Diaz’s lines, overran government trenches, and routed defenders. Within ten minutes nearly two thousand prisoners were taken and the insurgents claimed a decisive success.
Corinto Nicaragua Dec 24 Jose Santos Zelaya after relinquishing the presidency to Dr Jose Madriz fled Managua under darkness with 50 guards and a Maxim gun. He traveled by train and boat to Diamante and Corinto arriving this afternoon surrounded by about 100 intimate friends. The party carried heavy arms and traveled calmly despite the upheaval and reports of US gunboat Princeton repositioning in the Gulf of Fonseca.
Managua reports Zelaya’s overthrow linked to vast personal wealth from monopolies and ventures yielding about 40 440 dollars monthly. From a Champ de Mars ministry of war building, he controlled alcohol tobacco cattle petroleum gambling and other profits, extending to local monopolies and rail fuel supplies as part of the sprawling network.
Continued from Page One. The remaining obstacle is the effect of the November 1 date if the Chicago conference yields higher wages. President Hawley of the switchmen's union says there will be no termination of the strike unless all workers who joined are reinstated to their pre strike positions without prejudice.
Labor leaders in Butte reported that the strike should be ended by Monday morning. The Montana State Federation of Labor at Carpenters' Union Hall said all but one minor point had been agreed upon, creating a hopeful mood across the city.
President Donoghue of the State Federation says the strike will end with an agreement. Great Northern switchmen who left engines near Butte have gone back to work, restoring conditions to the start of the week and promising full operation by Monday if an agreement is reached tomorrow.
Billings dispatch reports Great Northern switchmen walkout halving yard crews. Yardmaster and engine men remain to operate with striking members from Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Order of Railway Conductors guiding actions. Great Northern offices claim urging by striking workers. Switching continues with full crews at Northern Pacific and Burlington yards.
Paris reports sweeping storms and floods across Southwest Europe. Southeastern France forests are devastated and communications lines disrupted. Belgium sees factory closures due to inundations. Madrid records its worst floods in 50 years. No deaths reported.
Helena December 24 Pleas of not guilty entered in federal court by 20 Helena saloon men and bartenders indicted for selling whiskey to Indians. James Lissner alone pled not guilty without reservation. Spaulding representing Johnson, and W McConnell joined in plea in abatement.
New York December 24 Charles Adams, alleged leader of a swindler clique that has netted about $250 900 in recent years posed as penniless at arraignment before a US commission yesterday but offered $12 500 cash bail to avoid spending Christmas in the Tombs. Federal authorities said Adams had forfeited $30 000 bail after a 1907 Texas gold brick arrest.
Judge Lynch presided in a short district court session granting Laura Moore a divorce from Frank Moore. The couple wed on Christmas Eve 1900 at Big Timber and had no children. Moore had two children from a previous marriage. He allegedly deserted Moore after a few years, leaving her.
Steve Novak 26, married, of 436 Hopkins avenue Butte, was at the Boyce claim near Twin Bridges when a premature powder explosion blinded him in both eyes and damaged his face. He was taken to Murray's hospital in Butte. his condition was uncertain last night and he may never regain sight.
The Batens branch of the L. C. B. A. elected officers for the ensuing year. Jane Reynolds is president with Norah Burke as first vice president and Lizzie Burke as second vice president. Hannah Burke will be recorder with Maggie Connell as assistant recorder and Winifred Rock as financial secretary. Margaret O'Donnell serves as treasurer and Eilen Dougherty as marshal. Ellen O'Leary is guard, Kate Lee and Ellen Downey are trustees. Margaret Gibbons is delegate to supreme council with Mary Crunican as alternate.
The committee states Cook cannot have ascended Mt McKinley using rubber shoe packs and that his northeast ridge claim aligns with the southeast ridge. It argues the evidence shows the ascent would be impossible on glaciers and frozen snow tops and declares no further attempts this season.
Washington December 24 Commander Peary president of the Explorers' club refused to discuss the Cook expulsion beyond stating he has only seen information in the newspapers and has no further knowledge. He notes governors have not contacted him and says he has no more connection than any other member of the club.
John Tillman was struck by a Montana street car on a busy street last night. He was thrown down and dragged, suffering severe bruises to his back and shoulders, ankle and hand contusions, and was taken to Murray's Hospital. His home is at 427 Arizona Street.
A man named Brukaw asserts that one week marks the extent of his marriage after two years with Libr. The claim frames his view on the relationship and its duration.
Gould Brokaw described a single blissful week with his wife and offered to take her back if she pledges not to accuse him of affairs and stop insults. Mrs Brokaw was absent due to illness. The couple face alimony and ongoing disputes over jewels and expenses as court hearings resume.
The Bar Association of New York filed charges with the appellate division against Sanford Robinson chief counsel for F. Augustus Heinze alleging deceit malpractice and gross unprofessional conduct. He was previously fined 250 dollars last summer over an alleged connection with the disappearance of United States Copper Company books sought by the federal grand jury. The current filing seeks his disbarment.
Bozeman dispatch reports Frances Gage traveling secretary of the YWCA Northwest with headquarters in Seattle visited Bozeman to recruit Montana women for national board representation. She had already visited Billings Great Falls and Missoula for the same purpose.
A clerk in a hotel, Fortner, married the daughter of A H Islandian amid a case involving a forged indorsement of Henry Ulley. He received a two year term in the penitentiary.
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