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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
13
La Follette measure clears the Senate with only one negative vote, setting shorter railroad hours. The bill faces expected House action and possible veto considerations amid ongoing reform efforts.
Helena dispatch reports that a Montana house committee tabled a resolution to investigate Butte police affairs. Debate featured opposition from O Connor and Shaw, with supporters urging inquiry into metropolitan policing plans and conditions in Butte. Bills were introduced and committee appointments announced as lawmakers proceed through the session.
In Los Angeles a judge from Orange county voided more than 5000 votes cast for the Independence League state candidates and nonpartisan county candidates in the recent state election. The ruling cites voters marking the wrong circle. The decision threatens several offices and will be appealed to the state supreme court. The contest was brought by Democratic candidates for superior judge against Republican rivals and a nonpartisan coroner candidate against Republican coroner elect.
Jackson Ky Jan 10 The trial of Judge James Hargis on a charge tied to the era Cox assassination was suddenly postponed by a writ of prohibition issued by the Kentucky Court of Appeals. Special Judge William Carnes expected dismissal on a demurrer while Adjutant General Lawrence discussed troop plans.
The polio committee of the Battery council will meet tonight to start an investigation into the police department. Mayor John MacGinniss calls it an open inquiry and invites all citizens with information to attend and testify. He opposes legislative inquiry and promises a thorough, public investigation. A Dillon Annex Front Street saloon is shuttered after police report disturbances. An elderly Pony man alleged drugging and $115 robbery there, with other complaints following.
Seattle January 10 United States Marine Inspectors Whitney and Furner were sent to investigate circulating rumors that mates on sound steamers who are not members of the Masters and Pilots Association will be barred from advancement by the inspectors. Captain Edward Glascock, a well known mariner, is said to have threatened as mate and may surrender his papers. Warsaw January 1 nearly 109 terrorists arrested by police after seizing rifles and revolvers and drumhead court martial condemning several to death.
A Billings report details a fatal accident at a local sugar factory when oilier Edwin Jack’s blouse got caught in a revolving shaft. He, a month on the job and new to Billings from Fred Shekahune, was torn to pieces as workers attempted to free the garment.
District Attorney Jerome announced new arrests tied to the New York Life Insurance Company case while addressing an appeal related to George W Perkins. He indicated that the grand jury minutes may be probed, urged secrecy, and noted not all suspects are yet in custody. Separate Washington scene: Gaines and Mahon clashed over absent pay, near-fight avoided by floor intervention.
Helena Jan. 10 The Shaw Tud or railway commission bill in the house provides for naming three commissioners with terms set to expire in different years. An election will choose successors and the commission will serve six year terms with salaries of 8000 dollars for commissioners and 2000 for the secretary. The commission would have power to regulate express and sleeping car companies as well as railroad firms. Other railroad commission bills are ready for consideration.
Special dispatch from Salt Lake City reports Sullivan Trust company paying every miner today totaling 27000 dollars as the works close while liabilities reach about 500000 tied to broker debts. Assets include 5787 30 shares of stock valued around 1900000. Company cites mail delays hindering daily receipts of 40000 to 80000 as cause for embarrassment and a board reorganization is under way.
Severe weather in Southern California causes floods and deadly slides in Lompoc and Orange County, crippling rail service. Southern Pacific sufferest delays on routes east. Santa Fe clears Cajon Pass but keeps westbound trains waiting. Salt Lake route limited by Cajon pass. The Santa Fe and others report continued track hazards and cancellations as crews work through the debris.
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