31 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1915
Page
1
Democrats and Wh Republicans reach a halt in a Senate clash announcing a recess at midnight with timing set for the following Monday morning. Publicans involved in the proceedings signal a pause to allow negotiation.
Senators from both parties labored through a near continuous session on the administration shipping bill. Deep partisan strains, the threat of a filibuster, and a late vote plan dominated the chamber as lawmakers pressed the measure into Monday with no letup in debate.
A compact report notes a non partisan plan adopted by women in a local meeting. The item lists topics on the agenda including federation minors union case and a drawing of a jury panel. It mentions Milwaukee officials at Butte and bonds to complete jail, with broader notes on retirement funds for teachers and state news.
Severe floods last night and tonight drenched central and southern Arizona towns including WLany Globe Miami Glendale Tucson Bisbee Tempe Buckeye and Arlington. Damage exceeds 200000 with Salt River valley alone over 100000. rivers topped banks for the worst flood in 20 years. Ranchers fled rising waters, 75 homes destroyed, and rail lines damaged as snow and wind compounded destruction. Venice and Long Beach faces 300000 dollars in flood losses with two pleasure piers wrecked.
In New York on January 9 a pawnshop raid yielded about $15,000 in diamonds and $170 in cash. The four men arrived by automobile, bound and gagged three clerks, and loaded jewels into three suitcases before fleeing. The proprietor noted the stolen jewels were pawned for $15,000, though their actual value was higher.
El Paso reports General Francisco Villa lightly wounded after an incident at Aguas Calientes. Washington telegraphs news of Villa's injury as Mexican officials discuss Carranza Obregon and Zapata positions, with Vera Cruz, Mexico City, and Monterey in play amid a shifting civil conflict.
London dispatch reports the relief commission offering the Wilhelmina cargo loaded in New York Jan 22 with 200 tons of crab flour and general food. The cargo valued at $200,000 is to be sent to Rotterdam under a chartered plan to aid hungry Myitans as Germany may seize the vessel before arrival.
A Madison special grand jury urged dismissal of most police officers citing lack of harmony and discipline. It also warned University of Wisconsin women should not be allowed on university farm grounds, amid a wave of community concerns.
From Hamburg via London a by election result shows Heinrich Stube elected to the Reichstag with 141 781 votes against 79 for his opponent in a district with a two voter population. The outcome followed a tacit war time truce where all parties agreed to abandon contest of seats.
A Montgomery committee gave a favorable report today on a bill to prohibit factory employment of children under four, with Ali and Jazz-a support noted. The action signals progress toward stricter child labor restrictions in the state.
Chicago January 20 Champ Clark speaker of the house addressed the Chicago Dental Society banquet on the nations growth The greatest achievement is teaching all peoples that men can govern themselves He noted US wealth grew 125 times in 112 years to 140 trillion and warned inequality remains He urged a plan ensuring everyone shares the fruits of labor and prevents monopoly by a few.
Reported German U-boat attacks near Liverpool and Fleetwood claimed two steamers sunk with all hands saved from both crews. The Ben Crunchen and Linda Blanche, carrying cargo from Orkney to Liverpool and Manchester to Belfast, were attacked. crew rescued, boats ably handled, and wreckage location disputed amid wider warwide warnings from London.
Laredo Texas January 30 reports San Luis Potosi again in Carranza hands after surrender yesterday without fighting. Monterey now held by Villa troops faces imminent fall according to dispatches.
Citizens from across the country form a national group to uphold true American neutrality free from foreign influence. Delegates including Representative Bartholdt of Missouri and Horace L. Brand of Chicago create a committee, with leaders from German American and academic groups backing a United States governed cable for news and a strict American policy on munition exports.
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