20 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1914
Page
1
In Mouglnon County, MIOMICAS, copper strikers clash with sheriffs as tensions rise over dispute. Wajiad Matheab, a key figure, is mentioned amid the confrontation, with no clear resolution reported.
A congressional hearing into copper miners strike abuses heard Sheriff James A. Chase and deputies censured for alleged false prosecutions. Witnesses claimed sheriff’s office mistreated strikers, with testimony about forced prosecutions intended to send people to the penitentiary and numerous searches without warrants at homes and boarding houses. The panel prepared to study militia involvement and pending witness lists.
Fragmented OCR story mentions penalties, increases, and various local items. Names Castillo Gina and Ee An appear amid garbled phrases about sports, capital, and markets. No coherent event or clear entities to anchor a concise summary.
A wage increase was awarded to 5,000 trainmen on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines. The board set a minimum wage per tenth of miles and hours, granting higher pay for conductors and baggage handlers, with several provisions for lost time, stockyard travel, and holiday guarantees. Existing rates may be higher, and no reductions were made.
In a Trinidad hearing the focus shifts to a young boy as witnesses describe incidents at a family ranch near Suifeld. Parents, ranchers, and soldiers testify about disturbances, alleged theft, and the broader military investigation into the Colorado miners' strike. The committee adjourned until tomorrow with no clear conclusion yet and plans to resume in Wilaanhire and Denver.
Final preparations were made for the hearing of Harry K Thaw's petition before Judge Aldrich in federal court to determine bail. Most Thaw advisers were in New York. Macy G Mun and Terry's others arrived from Philadelphia today as the case moves toward a United States Supreme Court review.
Goethals arrived from Colon and declined to answer questions about a police commissioner nomination. He said little on the matter, promising only to discuss matters with President Wilson when available, as uncertainties persist about his acceptance and future steps.
In a garbled report from a historical page, Meira notes a jester of a church at Dear Hore facing investment and warrant actions. A pastor named Catlaw shifts roles within the organization amid uncertain events and realignment within the church.
Fragmented dispatches report bandit and rebel leader Castillo claiming innocence after a tunnel disaster near Chihuahua. In Washington, Villa agrees to civil treatment for prisoners with U.S. assurances. General Scott to press for humane handling. Diplomatic notes involve Huerta and the embassy over Betton’s detention and a Mexican military ceremony in Mexico City.
Former chief of police Bets t Martin Flanagan and former city detective Pyed Carney, linked to an indictment charge of bribery, appeared in a Ponce court as witnesses and defendants in a sprawling case.
Rowland, McManus and city officials present a report showing the city's indebtedness exceeding the legal limit by about 318,031.08. The audit details general fund deficits, rising expenses, and mismatches between revenues and expenditures over multiple fiscal years, with discrepancies in fines, tax records, and warrants. The report projects continued excess debt into the next year and outlines asset and liability balances as of December 31, 1919, pending a fuller audit through April 30, 1914.
A proposed resolution by Representative Manahan of Minnesota seeks a House inquiry into the Chicago Board of Trade the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and related organizations over their influence on wheat prices. The measure would appoint a select committee with broad powers to investigate practices and membership in these groups amid concerns of monopoly control and price manipulation.
A February memorandum outlines federal control over water power permits. It proposes Congress empower the War Department to issue licenses for hydroelectric schemes only in suitable cases, with returns to states and public utilities protected from discrimination. The move aims to resolve long running state vs national regulation debates while ensuring public interest safeguards.
The Standard announces its first monthly free gift award distribution. Recipients include Panama Exposition travelers YI Parl T Johnson and state savings bank staff in Butte. Cash gifts of 25, 10 dollars awarded to several individuals. trips and prizes listed with several names and addresses in Butte Anaconda and surrounding areas.
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