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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
7
Report notes worry among Rockefeller 1s sleuths about funds and resources. Officials from the house, financiers, and investigators discuss potential shortfalls and project delays affecting ongoing inquiries.
Washington reports a tug of power over subpoenas in the money trust inquiry as lawmakers press to compel William Rockefeller to testify. Committee members debate legal authority and service methods while considering serving him in New York or at his office or home. The struggle centers on ensuring testimony without escalating to forced force.
New York January 2 feller continued tonight to elude the process weavers of the home of representatives Charles F. Riddell and an army of detectives. They say all efforts to communicate with him have been repulsed amid the Smathers trust investigation. Dr Walter F Chappelle the physician treating Mr Rockefeller’s continued on Page Three.
Little Rock, Ark. Jan 3. Senator Davis died suddenly at his home at 1 am from apoplexy. He was serving his first term in the United States Senate, having entered on March 4, 19. Davis previously served three terms as governor of Arkansas, with a long political career noted in the transcript.
Florence, 22, dubbed town's champion heart breaker, faced federal authorities after accusations of large-scale mailings and potential fraud. Inspector Daines noted related charges and a grand jury set to convene in May. The woman reportedly wrote affectionate messages to a man identified as “the dearest man,” seeking marriage and access to his money.
Washington January 2 The suffrage parade set for March 2 will feature women in medieval and ancient costumes. Five sections will travel the Inaugural route from Capitol to White House. Heralds in period dress will recite speeches while floats depict women's history. Alice Paul says Congress will be urged to submit an amendment to enfranchise women.
In Santa Clara County California voters recalled State Senator Marshall Black from the Twenty-eighth district in a historic recall held today. The event marks the first recall directed at a state official in the state’s history. Bruce Tauayon resigned as president of the International Mercantile Company, effective due to the resignation.
Henry C. Edey, a retired Wall Street broker, killed his wife at their Belleport Long Island country home then fatally shot himself. The tragedy followed a six week reconciliation with Mrs. Edey who had left him last summer. Servants heard gunfire and found Mrs. Edey dead and her husband dying.
Indianapolis Jan 2 The application for superseders in the dynamite conspiracy case will be made tomorrow in the circuit court of appeals Cage noted the matter would receive attention tomorrow morning Herbert Hockin said he would not appeal his case and no word of error would be presented for several weeks.
In France a laborer aged 3 was driven by rejected love to set a dynamite trap on his body, burning himself, then stabbing his heart twice. He lit another cartridge in his mouth and the blast ripped his head apart before bystanders could intervene.
President elect discusses possible appointments with Senator Myers in a Norris visit. Governor Norris's term expires January sixth, with study of western and northwestern states noted. rumors of two women candidates for cabinet posts surface while emphasis remains on pacific appointments.
Senator Myers returns from Trenton where he met with President-elect Wilson and urged the appointment of Governor Norris as secretary of the interior. He carries endorsements and petitions from chambers of commerce inside and outside Montana and remains hopeful a western choice will be made.
Contempt ruling against Idaho newspaper men for criticising the Supreme Court decision on presidential electors. They were jailed in county custody with a days sentence plus additional penalties. Justice Sullivan concurred, while Justice Stewart dissented, noting free press rights. Publisher statements showed ownership. editors faced related charges tied to the case involving figures tied to the Steunenberg assassination.
Olivet Michigan January report states three boys broke through thin ice while skating on Pine Lake near town. George Lansborough Van Wye and Ward Keeney fell in during a rescue attempt. Lansborough and Van Wye reached shore. Keeney clung to ice and was saved.
Kansas City Kansas city commissioners adopted a resolution to appoint a committee to bring impeachment charges against US District Judge Pollock for peremptory action ordering Kansas Natural Gas to raise wholesale prices. George E. Flavin, former county official, was jailed on embezzlement charges and resigned to lead a Panama company. Archibald may testify in the Senate impeachment trial as Washington set for tomorrow.
Albany Jan 2 Governor Sulzer declared that his election as head of the Democratic party gives him the lead in the state chal lenge. He said he would meet any in open, including independent leaders, and would decide on reception based on merit. He acknowledged Murphy as a key independent figure deserving recognition.
Washington Jan 2 Senator Joseph W Haley of Texas attacked the press and politics, saying reforms would place power with the people not the vicious. Hearst was challenged as Haley’s remarks drew applause and a tense exchange ensued with Arizona Senator Ashurst and others. Haley indicated his resignation would soon be transmitted to Governor Colquitt.
James R. Keene, a famous horseman, died in a sanitarium from complications after an operation. He was three years old and had long been under care. An evening bulletin noted weakness and restlessness after anesthesia, followed by death shortly after midnight. Location: York. Date: January.
In Billings a man named Prout faces charges connected to a troubled piano business. He was reported to have ties to a music agtise, and questions arose about finances and a contingent of family connections including his wife, the daughter of D. Linkous. A prior link to imprisonment appears in the fragmentary notes.
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