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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
7
The Joint Assembly declares Walsh the unified state senator from Montana after a rapid endorsement. Strong entities Walsh and Montana are confirmed with official legislative action noted in concise terms.
At the Peach Conference allied leaders declare firm unity with Balkan peoples and insist they stand together against external pressure. The delegates emphasize regional autonomy and mutual support amid rising tensions in Southeast Europe.
Helena dispatch reports Thomas J. Walsh was elected United States senator for Montana by both houses after a staged joint session. Gov Stewart attended, floor crowded with officials, with remarks praising the vote and His future service in the national Senate.
A flood of petitions for damages over the loss of the Titanic were filed in New York leads. Irene Wallach Harris seeks compensation for her husband Henry Harris, a theatrical figure. Other claims include May Furrells and Lilly Mines as widows pursue sums, with total claims running into the millions. The White Star Line disputes valuation of wreckage and passage money under U.S. statutes. A separate note from January 16 reports a strike ballot in the eastern railroads dispute with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen over wages and working conditions.
In dense fog the Turkish cruiser Medjidieh slipped through Greek destroyers off the Dardanelles and entered Syra harbor. It bombarded powder magazines and coal depots, wrecked the electrical power station, and fired on the auxiliary cruiser Macedonia. After landing sailors, Macedonia scuttled the M. Sonia to avert destruction. Greeks ordered to intercept the Medjidieh as Turkish vessels move toward Hyra.
Special Dispatch reports from Washington that Borah and Representative French introduced bills to amend the three year homestead law. They propose that instead of cultivating a fixed area, settlers may show good faith by making improvements averaging 130 per acre per year. Improvements would include fencing clearing of buildings planting of orchard and other work in timbered regions where cultivation is hard.
Washington on January 19 reports that Cummins of Iowa introduced a bill imposing a 10 percent tax on short selling of stocks and on dealing in cotton futures, grain, agricultural products and provisions to curb short selling.
A 1915 interior department inquiry alleged Warren's Wyoming Colorado land holdings by Francis E Warren's livestock company involved unlawful fences. A second review cleared the firm of charges, while a Burke minority report argued illegal land holds persisted. Roosevelt records and settlers’ letters accompanied the public release.
Former Congressman C. Burleigh Bidean was elected United States senator by the Maine legislature in convention. The vote tally showed Turleigh a Republican, Gardner a Democrat with 82, and Thompson a Progressive as candidates. Ninety-one were needed for choice.
Chicago fire officials detail a rampant arson scheme tied to insurance claims with three local firms, detectives and firemen noting incendiaries bid for fires. A. A. Thach mentions a 49 000 bond for Clarke after a dinner with the so called firm. A constitutional amendment on rail workers’ vacation also discussed.
A disputed final stage sees home rule measures moved forward amid parliamentary debate. Key factions split over the bill as officials consider urgent reforms and political alignment.
January reports from the Senate and House describe a two hour caucus over party pledges in the Great Falls platform. Democrats argued a native majority and strategy to appoint leaders. a later conference planned after senatorial results. London coverage notes debates on home rule and the Meas system, with Balfour opposing Asquith and warning of political risk.
Helena Jan 15 In the senate this morning the chaplain prayer referred to the Democratic state administration and legislature in charge of Montana affairs. Senator Tama Republican and Senator Edwards Republican discussed the moment as Democratic heaven. The bill granting woman suffrage to the state constitution was favorably reported by the military committee and adopted. On motion Duncan the senate went into committee and recommended passage. After reconvening Donlan objected to hasty action and questioned regular procedure. The measure was not sent to printing but to general orders and the senate also sent a resolution for an investigation of wheat rates which was received back continued on Page Three.
A disbarment case involving Leon Olsson and others proceeds with a new trial order by the district attorney. Proceedings include testimony on citizenship and alleged constitutional attachment. The lower court case is remanded to the U.S. district court for rehearing to ensure a just determination, with officials noting questions about fidelity to the Constitution.
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