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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1914
Page
9
Militia forces eject Mother Jones from a tent colony of strikers at Ludiow. Authorities threaten to place her in jail and hold her incommunicado if she returns, claiming she aims to stop desertion of union members.
Denver reports the Colorado Federation of Labor denounces the deportation of Mother Jones as a disgraceful act by peace officers. Governor Ammon refrains from opinion pending details. Mother Jones faces two speaking engagements in the strike zone this week, amid growing desertions among strikers and calls for workers to defend their rights.
Governor Ammons ordered First Infantry units to Oak Creek and Steam Boat Springs amid threats and deportations of seven strikers. Reports say union and league factions urge arms as police struggle to control Routt County. A telegram alleges deportation abuse led by forest reserve official Marty Ratcliff.
Christiania Norway Jan 4 Friends offer offices to bring about a settlement of the troubles involving Ferdinand Pin American painter and his wife Marie Emilie Fischbacher and their son Harold. Barle says he is ready for arbitration awaiting word from Mrs Fischbacher. Barle and companion Miss Herman Evans remain in jail as they seek more favorable treatment.
New York reports Jessie E McCann a Brooklyn settlement worker missing since December 4 was found washed ashore at Coney Island after last night storm. A signet ring J EM helped identify her along with clothing. no signs of violence noted and police lack a motive or suspect.
Lewistown reports a record marriage month with 36 couples. Clerk Martin lists 113 naturalizations, 12 first papers, 125 second papers, 58 informations, 2 convictions. Judge Ayers handled 19 juvenile cases, four minors sent to reform school, 14 insanity commitments. Divorce sought by Chloe German from Clarence Germat, married 1912 in Walson-Durg, Colorado, on failure to provide. Lectures and lodge news, Terra cotta cornice completion at Bank Electric building enhances the facade.
Carl Lemm and Carl Glick head to Missoula to continue studies at the University of Montana. J.B. Taylor and L. E. Wolgemuth go to Missoula on business. Himer Sargent visits from Darby. Miss Winifred Romney leaves for Port Angelds to resume teaching. Miss Marie Johnson hosts friends. Hamilton Music Club meets at chamber. W. B. McLaughlin in Stevensville on business. A joint Masons and Eastern Star installation draws a good crowd. Misery Barrow returns from Butte. CC Chaffin travels to California with wife and daughter. Miss Mary Woodbridge returns to teach at local high school. Seniors plan a February closing play Oh You Gallagher. Rehearsals begin for nearmals.
George M. Baggs was arrested on second degree burglary charges after entering the home of Dan S. Halford while no one was at home. He waived hearing and was bound over to district court. Sherif Manning and County Attorney Kelly returned home after a possible serious auto accident near Piedmont when Kelly’s car jackknifed at slow speed.
D. D. TL club hosted by Mr and Mrs Paradis in Boulder with whist and lunch. Inglings return from Helena relatives. Judge Parker active in Helena business. Fred Wild returns to Billings after holidays with Sherrin and James McCann. Two men charged with petty larceny received 20 days in Jefferson County jail. James Hover pleads guilty to horse theft and is sentenced to two years in Deer Lodge. He vows to start over. Delinquent taxes for Jefferson county in 1813 total 9227.25 amid higher assessment by 200000.
In York on January 4 a new club exhibition opens at 61 West Forty-fourth Street. The Rocky Mountain club presents 15 W T Leigh western canvasses including Poisoned Poet and Stampede and other western scenes. Works by W E Deving J Fery A L Growl William J Deerick and F Ballara Williams also shown.
A spurious wireless message led to an unfounded report by the revenue cutter service that the Koenigin Luise, a North German Lloyd liner, was in distress off the Jersey coast. The ship is actually safe in Australian waters. The Brooklyn navy yard reportedly sent the message, but denied having such information.
A painting by Reubens depicting the Adoration of the Kings was stolen from the Church of Novalesa near Susa. The work belonged to a collection once owned by Napoleon I.
At Butte city jail last night a crowd of frayed men sought admission but the jail was full. An itinerant laborer, Fred Jenkins 99, said he would rather sleep indoors than roam the streets. Police reported about 100 men turned away as county jail limits blocked entry and corridors became crowded with applicants hoping to dodge the line for cement-floored berths.
The Universal Weekly notes Empress orchestra and the day’s news in pictures, praising the standard of the Empress Theater scene. A family string of fines appears in captions amid a collage of local events and personalities from the era.
Wounded individuals were admitted on humanitarian grounds, despite being outside the United States, as efforts continued to aid those injured while fighting the demon.
Mexico City report notes disappointment among foreigners and Mexicans that President Wilson will keep policy unchanged after John Lind’s Pass Christian visit. Officials say Washington will let Mexico work out its problems, despite optimism about a foreign loan.
In Hermosillo on January 4 Venustiano Carranza, head of the constitutionalist movement, distributed clothing and blankets to more than 1,000 beggars, widows, and orphans at a Christmas charity. A civic scene with martial music, crowds at the plaza, and gifts for women and men alike contrasted with the absence of military uniforms.
Secretary Lane advocates expanded cooperative irrigation across the West, urging Congress to fund large projects via public lands revenues. He cites vast desert lands becoming rich through reservoirs, canals, and hydroelectric power, arguing state partnerships and royalties to spur development in Arizona New Mexico Nevada Utah Idaho Oregon Washington Montana Colorado Wyoming Nebraska.
In a hostile brawl on Maryland Avenue two roommates fought over a loan. James Ott injured with head and face cuts after clashing with T M O Connell who sustained a nearly severed left thumb from a butcher knife. Both men, from Helena and Deer Lodge, were involved in the altercation as others listed in area affiliations watched or intervened.
The torso believed to be Albert J. Jewell, an aviator who disappeared during a flight from New York, was recovered from the shore at Edgemore Long Island on October 13. Identification remains uncertain.
In Butte, a jail smallpox case triggers fumigation and containment efforts. Prisoners face risk as health officials isolate the infected Blakeley, transfer others to a pesthouse, and plan cell fumigation to curb spread. Extradition suspect Blakeley from Libby faces murder charges in Canada. Washington extradition writ pending. County Health Officer McCarthy cites city jail transfers as contamination source. two police officers infected and numerous cases reported.
In Tacoma Washington a mass meeting drew several hundred strikers and sympathizers as Sheriff Jamieson warned he would order lethal force for armed confrontations. The Smelting company increased guards and brought in strike breakers while arrests were made for carrying guns. Charles P Taylor of the AF of L urged union formation under the Western Federation of Miners. Strikers pledged to curb violence until a further mass meeting Tuesday with a Western Federation organizer.
President Wilson and family surprised Biloxi visitors by dropping in at a church service. crowds gathered outside the church to cheer as he left. Reported health and vigor suggest a busy, strengthened start to his week and vacation purpose.
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