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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
1
A report from Cat Ranza's Capital states a personal envoy is appointed to represent President Wilson as the first chief consul Silliman. The move signals heightened diplomacy and ongoing talks with the administration.
Washington reports that John R. Silliman will depart for Saltillo to represent the United States as a view consul in Carranza’s headquarters. He will press for early peace and a provisional government as outlined in Niagara Falls talks while Huerta’s regime seeks to influence internal talks. The note from the Mexican delegation frames the goal as restoring international harmony and national honor through a provisional government. In Washington, President Wilson hosts business leaders led by J. P. Morgan for a broad discussion of the economy as the trust program proceeds and reforms near completion.
Mr. Morgan leaves the White House amid rapid questions from a sea of reporters. He says the talk with the president was cordial and declines to reveal details. He notes business leaders may be invited to discuss matters, then observes the Capitol briefly before returning to New York.
London July 2 The debate in the house of lords today on the amending home rule bill was marked by unionist peers agreeing some settlement is needed and the amending bill offers the only way to avert civil war in Ireland The Marquis of Lansdowne Ulster leader urged a second reading and committee amendments The Duke of Abercorn Ulster volunteer said the bill is a necessary loophole to avoid a calamity The Marquess of Londonderry as Ulster unionist council head called the bill horrible but supported it to prevent armed conflict The Marquis of Salisbury said he would back the amendment despite dislike The Earl of Salisbury hoped Willoughby de Broke could be persuaded to drop his rejection amendment and urged sacrifices to avert civil war.
In Hammondsport New York July an early flying boat flown by Curtiss carried seven passengers. The craft exceeded safe limits with the machine weighing over 3000 pounds and the so called useful load estimated above ten pounds.
New York July 2 Guy Phillips assistant secretary of the Missouri Pacific Railway shot and killed himself in the office on the eighth floor of a Broadway building. He had suffered from despondency and left a note asking his wife be notified and to inform A. H. Calef secretary treasurer of the Missouri Pacific at Seabright New Jersey and Dr. Jenty Motta Phillips physician. He was about sixty years old and had long been associated with the Missouri Pacific.
Cananea Sonora July 2 Demands of 210 striking miners at Cananea Consolidated Copper Co were temporarily granted after Consular Agent Montague notified President Wilson of the danger. Strikers agreed to resume work and Kingdon the superintendent arrived. Company directors to meet, terms include wage rise and 30 percent price reductions at the company store. Protests opposed labor bureau and blacklist.
Boston July 2 Governor Walsh telegraphed President Wilson requesting federal aid of 100000 for Salem fire sufferers and urged funds from state governors and city mayors. He warned a total of 1000000 may be needed. Attorney General Boynton's opinion said state constitution forbids premature appropriation for a city's relief.
Disjointed OCR text hints at a plotted threat involving a bandit and an archduke. The fragmentary lines name danger in a coded manner with unclear actors and places, offering no verifiable events or entities to anchor a precise news summary.
Dispatches from Sarajevo report Gavrilo Princip and other conspirators planned to kill Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife at Sarajevo town hall. Jealousy and betrayal are hinted as authorities arrest accomplices. later, a separate case identifies a man killed in a Meacham-area holdup as George Chapman.
The article notes objections to a proposal requiring speeches before a vote. Senator Mien and others welcomed debate as it extended into next week. Senators Works and Reed gave notice to speak on the proposed trade restriction and its authority over interlocking directorates and holding companies.
The Canadian Pacific steamer Assini carrying about 711 passengers ran ashore near Georgiana Bay after leaving Montreal. Passengers remained calm with few exceptions, unaware of the peril as rescuers and vessels moved to assist.
Washington report shows Americans drank less whiskey in the past year than the year before while beer and cigarettes remained stable. Internal Revenue data indicate total receipts down by $854,089 from the prior year largely due to reduced distilled spirits taxes in the first 11 months. June receipts imply a further $425,000 decline in distilled liquor tax. Tobacco tax receipts rose slightly from the previous year.
In Pendleton area a deputy sheriff exchanged fire when bandits entered a train near Meacham. One wounded assailant fled into Starkey prairie as a large posse hunted across Blue Mountain country. McDuffey injured. Hugh Whitney noted on a gold watch found. Reward offered by railroad. several suspects at large.
A dramatic pursuit across Montana details Hugh Whitney’s criminal career as posses from Butte Deer Lodge and other towns trail him. On a moving train a conductor, deputy, and sheriff aboard attempt arrest but Whitney and comrades seize a deputy’s weapon and flee, with bloodhounds tracking the trail as the chase continues on the next page.
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