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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
6
Dens More Hopes For Settlement reports progress toward settling actions. Community leaders indicate talks are moving toward an agreement with CALUW stakeholders. Negotiations focus on key terms and compliance steps.
From Lansing Michigan January 1 John B Densmore solicitor of the US labor department telegraphed Governor Ferris that progress toward a settlement in the copper country strike was reported and discussions might bear fruit He would not summon President Shaw to Lansing until further details arrive Clarence Darrow of the Western Federation of Miners urged telegrams to Shaw for a conference or arbitration if refused a letter would be sought to press arbitration Labor leaders presented their opposition and Ferris did not immediately decide on a course but promised some form of communication with Calumet & Hecla Mining and labor leaders
Miss Fern Hobbs private secretary to Governor West arrived in Baker en route to Copperfield to order saloon closures and demand resignations of town officials tied to liquor. Armed guards accompanied her and the governor claimed action would take place within an hour with no conference planned.
Secretary Wilson sent a telegram to E L Clark of the Globe Miners’ Union defending the department as active not academic in the Calumet strike dispute. He pledges to gather facts and seek a satisfactory settlement amid charges that federal action was lacking.
The Standard reports Mexicans seek asylum in the United States while a woman is sent to close saloons amid talk of settlement in Calumet. Governor Lind’s late arrival, hockey and baseball notes, and local labor tension around New Year’s pledge frame a busy page.
Chicago's first endowed home for unemployed men opened tonight at the Dawes hotel. Charles Dawes, former comptroller, and his daughter hosted as guests were admitted for a nickel a bed and 2 cents for soup. A large line formed hours before opening as men sought shelter and work, with the facility offering meals and lodging while prospects improved.
In San Francisco on January 1, over 1 000 unemployed men gathered outside Governor H W Johnsons home to demand solutions. They waited three hours for a response, left a note seeking a meeting, and pressed for work six days a week eight hours daily at two dollars a day, as leaders and officials spoke earlier in the day.
Jack Martin Jr of Robertson's blacksmith shop and Miss Collette were seriously injured when their auto fell over an embankment on the convict-build road between here and Hunter's Hot Springs. They were taken to the hospital and expected to recover. Neither could explain the accident.
Fire destroyed basement of Armstead and Stevens hardware and groceries in the Metlen block Dillon Jan 1. Fire raged two hours with damage running into thousands though stock was insured. Building owned by Mrs. Leona Metlen. fire department responded promptly preventing spread to upper offices and lodgings.
John Purroy Mitchel as mayor suggested a policy of silence for several months for department heads guiding city administration. He stated the plan to develop programs slowly and not reveal daily proposals, promising to tell the people what has been accomplished once plans are in place.
Dr. Maurice F. Egan, the American minister, presented to King Christian the New Year greetings of President Wilson and the U.S. government. The king expressed appreciation and asked Egan to forward his congratulations to the American people. The New Year reception was described as a brilliant function.
In Steubensville Ohio on January L a Syrian pedlar named Dooub was murdered after being pursued over three states by Zacour a Syria found in a tenement here. Zacour stabbed Dooub to death and perhaps fatally wounded Mrs Zacour before escaping authorities.
John Lind, Wilsons envoy to Mexico, reached Pass Christian aboard the Chester from Vera Cruz but remained on the ship awaiting a morning conference with the President. The Chester halted at Ship Island and did not transfer Lind to the Winona while naval operations stayed discreet. The White House sought to avoid publicity during the envoy visit as the cutter Winona finally arrived at dusk after a day of waiting.
Nyack New York January L led by General Rosalie Jones the suffragette army left New York City on a second annual pilgrimage to Albany for votes for women. They logged miles on the road reaching Nyack at 6 9 tonight with blisters but high spirits and held an open air street meeting. The marchers plan to press Gov Martin and present a petition to the legislature on January 21 requesting women be admitted as poll watchers when the state constitutional amendment for votes for women is considered on the ballot in 19.
A San Francisco woman, Williams, conversations from a hotel telephone ended with a revolver shot. The pair argued after a New Year’s at a cafe. Her husband A J Williams arrived after the incident and she was hospitalized with a prognosis of recovery.
Presidio Texas January reports a ferocious three day clash at Ojinaga in which General Ortega's 6000 rebels pressed the Mexican federal army for control. As federal troops flee toward the United States thousands of wounded and deserters flood the border while American troops and Red Cross workers assist and guard the river crossing.
General Villa reports 6000 troops at Ojinaga with 4 Federal guns and supplies. He notes Federals are fighting with their own ammunition taken by rebels. The border clashes aim to cripple Huerta’s government and gain control of territory north to Tampico and Torreon.
President Huerta faces the new year with little doubt about Mexico's outlook. He stated that immediate financial difficulty is overcome and predicted wealth untapped, calling rebels' defeat by seizing the capital. He addressed cabinet members and promised strong federal action to preserve the republic.
A final attempt seeks Lopez fate with local coverage from Bingham Utah. The text notes contain broken phrases about Ralph Lowen and a sealed bulkhead context, indicating a missing or blocked portion of the report and unresolved status.
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