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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Lind with Governor Glynn and two Mexicans on a Chester voyage near the Capitol. The text references a president pausing and weary travelers, but details are unclear and names or dates are incomplete.
Archbishops and dignitaries press Huerta to resign as Mexico debates peace while Nelson O'Shaughnessy travels to Vera Crux at Wilson's request. In New York, suffragists completed a 165 mile march to Governor Glynn asking for a state wide women’s vote, with several leaders emphasizing continued efforts.
Washington reports a Jan 7 conference between President Wilson and John Lind. Lind cited the waiting policy as likely to yield success in the border crisis with Mexico. Officials here believe the border patrol has a weak spot allowing ammunition smuggling to rebels amid ongoing battles and heavy expenditure.
Presidio Texas January 7 Gen Jose Mancilla a senior Mexican federal army commander deserted across the border from Ojinaga with his son a captain and was held by border patrol He used a fictitious name but admitted identity before Major McNamee and asked for asylum in the United States He discarded his sword on the Mexican side Pending orders
Paris Jan 7 Jules Vedrines aviator plans duel with Rene Quinton president of French Aerial league Quinton says awaiting Vedrines seconds Vedrines recently flew Paris to Cairo to answer Roux rival who taunted him Vedrines telegram says he will not fight Roux but will respond when back in Paris Quinton says no order to duel was sent only a Cairo contact suggesting reparation to Roux
Four young suffragists from Baltimore completed a two week march to Annapolis. Delegate Cyrus Cummings presented their petition and letter to the opening session of the delegates. The delegation arrived in the capital with the group signaling progress for woman suffrage.
The article notes two Mexicans said to have left with Lind and describes various political and social items from the era. It mentions suffragette hikers, Tabor leaders' case in Supreme Court, McAdoo situation, and roads potentially carrying rate reductions to court.
New York January 7 The federal reserve bank organization committee ended hearings in New York and moves to Houston tomorrow. Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston heard strong New York banker support for multiple regional banks rather than one dominant New York center. Widely discussed plans include regional banks on the Atlantic seaboard with four or more, plus banks in Chicago St Louis San Francisco and New Orleans.
Baker Oregon January 7 Governor West’s push to remove Sheriff Rand and to force DA Godwin to prosecutions for alleged neglect of duty and torture to act. He warned by wire that unless nuisance abatements are pursued in Baker County, he will act.
Washington January hearing resumes as Gompers and others appeal contempt convictions from D C courts. Alton Parker argues the remarks behind the charges were not meant to violate the District Supreme Court’s boycott injunction. Bucks Store and Range Co injunction cited as part of broader labor campaign. Proceedings to continue tomorrow.
Chicago reports blame for high living costs rests on consumers. Grocers' national association leaders claim Americans and the very Americanized foreigner drive demand and adjust purchases as meat prices rise. Bankers propose thrift conferences to lift individual savings standards.
Sharles W Morse plans a thorough inquiry from New York banking circles to Atlanta prison about his six year old conviction for bank false entries. He contemplates damages suits against prominent New York bankers and others. Morse, in Washington, pressed Sen Horan for a committee led investigation while Taft may have influenced action. He was released from Atlanta after a prior sentence and traveled to Europe before planning to reopen public opinion on his case, claiming the charge was flimsy.
Great Falls will be represented at the Union association of baseball clubs meeting in Butte on January 17. Dan Tracy, the president, will likely cast the city’s vote. Murphy expresses optimism about eight clubs joining, while Murray Utah seeks franchise status and Mormon City’s claims are to be investigated.
In Houghton on January 7 1926 Western Federation of Miners officials spoke to Gov. Ferris about a July 23 strike. They urged a settlement based on union recognition and non discrimination. Union leaders reported strike support and detailed miners pay while noting many workers faced eviction and police conduct. Critics argued federal investigation was needed.
Washington reports Secretary Wilson after a long session with John B. Densmore says there is no present plan for further labor department conciliation in the copper strike. Densmore to file a written report while Morefield and Palmer also prepare notices. Union leaders may weigh a levy on labor unions to aid copper miners.
Lincoln Nebraska January 7 the supreme court ruled that school boards and teachers cannot compel girl students to take cooking lessons as part of domestic science training, curbing mandatory domestic education.
Montana railroads including the Northern Pacific and Great Northern plan to seek a hearing from the railroad commission on distributing rates. If denied, they likely will appeal to the courts. The commission cut Montana distributing rates by about 28 percent, still leaving them above North Dakota levels by roughly 10 percent. The railroads contend Montana should not be charged higher rates than Spokane and North Dakota shippers, arguing the rate reductions should align with Washington and Pacific coast benchmarks.
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