Pittsburg Scare D About Ended Cial Circles
Pittsburg authorities investigate a scare that interrupted daily life as officials closed streets and questioned residents about a circular threat. No injuries reported and no arrests announced.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
1
Pittsburg authorities investigate a scare that interrupted daily life as officials closed streets and questioned residents about a circular threat. No injuries reported and no arrests announced.
Banking turmoil shows signs of normalcy as runs on savings banks ease after First Second National collapse. McKeesport’s First National bank likely to reopen within a week with Kuhn interests removed. Federal judges grant receiverships for six American Water Works and Guaranty subsidiaries, naming Samuel A. Gilmore and others to oversee assets. Kuhn and family stay at Pride's Crossing as he returns home from a distant crash day. bankers assess relief and local clarity.
Secretary McAdoo will await the National Bank Examiner Samuel Hann's report to decide if the national bank act was violated in the First Second National Bank of Pittsburg operations. Comptroller Kane noted a leaked surveillance report and a $500,000 withdrawal by a large depositor, prompting the closure to protect smaller depositors.
Conflicting reports from the Balkan front leave the battle outcome and exact engagements unclear. Observers note difficulty verifying troop movements and casualty figures amid shifting local narratives and incomplete dispatches.
Dispatches from London and Belgrade report Bulgarian forces retreating before Greek advances while Serb troops hold key positions. Reports say Bulgaria seeks peace terms via the powers amid cholera fears and troop exhaustion. Roumanian plans and Greek protests over alleged Bulgarian atrocities add to a volatile Balkan scene.
Official dispatches report Greek forces attacking mountain passes toward Strumitza on Tuesday with Bulgarians offering resistance. Greeks gained control of passes before nightfall but fighting paused. subsequent bulletins say Bulgarians retreated in headlong flight as Greek forces struck Strumitza in a night attack, inflicting heavy losses.
In Constantinople on July 9 Bulgaria replies to the sultanate by agreeing to evacuate Marmora coast. Bulgarian delegate M Natchovitch, ex foreign minister, arrives at Tchatalja and is authorized to settle Marmora terms. Meanwhile the Porte orders immediate military occupation to Enos-Midia line per the London protocol. The mood recalls last autumn.
Special Dispatch from Missoula reports John W. Hicklin former county treasurer on trial for embezzling 6300. Defense portrays chronic alcoholism as making him irresponsible during the period of alleged theft. Witnesses describe sleep loss, lighting fixation, odd bank deposits, and a theater incident triggering tears. The case may close tomorrow.
Salt Lake July 9 Following a suffragette push against Z X Snyder president of the Colorado Normal school led by Chicago members of the National Education association it was announced that his name would not be presented as a presidential candidate This leaves J B Swain of Swarthmore University with little opposition The fight stemmed from his opposition to Ella Flagg Young when she ran for president three years ago Translated remarks discuss new art movements and the value of music in education A W Winship cites ethics of music in schooling and ragtime as social gauge Officers named include W R Hodges president Joseph D Sena vice president Frank M Bruce secretary Grace Baldwin president Mary Willard Rae Helen M Holden Grace DeGraff vice presidents Molly R Hobbs secretary treasurer and others noted as related to the league of teachers associations
Secretary of the Navy Daniels, en route from Pacific coast naval yard inspections, will spend July 39 in Butte before continuing to Salt Lake and Denver. He plans a brief stop on his return trip, timed during a voyage through the region.
Washington July 9 Republicans warn that passage of the tariff revision bill by the senate caucus would trigger years of court interpretation. Senator Smoot says phraseology and reclassifications create four years of litigation, delaying revenues as importers hire lawyers to challenge wording. Democrats plan to amend schedules, potentially removing free raw wool and free sugar, while House conference may insist on the original bill.
In the Butte race meet section the results show Ogden defeating Butte. The sports brief reports the outcome with standings and notes the local disappointment.
Los Angeles hosts the twenty sixth international Christian Endeavor convention with nearly 13000 delegates. Francis E Clark unanimously reelected president as Dr Shaw also retains post. A Toronto delegate proposed a 5000 dollar fund to expand Endeavor work, with plans to grow it in two years.
Governor Major announced two days set apart for citizen road work across Missouri and urged county courts to plan for thousands of volunteer road workers. He expects at least 590000 men and boys to respond and says he will participate in road labor in Cole county himself with pick and shovel.
Representatives insist on a probe into charges as the widest scope investigation moves forward.
The House appointed a seven member special committee led by Representative Garrett of Tennessee to probe legislative influence and improper dealings by firms or individuals. Hearings begin Monday as the inquiry expands to cover all efforts to control lawmakers, with members of Congress and NAM officials among expected witnesses.
Fire from Mount Tamalpais advances down Blythe canyon toward Mill Valley with hundreds of firefighters, soldiers, and civilians fleeing. Ralston White’s estate and cottages near Muir Woods are under siege as fires spread to Redwood and Baltimore canyons. Mrs Tierney remains at her post tending the garden and preparing coffee as flames force evacuation and leave cars, paintings, and poultry at risk.
Spokane, July 9. The Northern Pacific announced a voluntary reduction in freight rates from Spokane to Montana points to be effective in August. All classes and commodity rates drop. for example the present first class rate to Butte at $1.54 falls to $1.07, with the same ratio applied to all Montana points.
Relief from the most excessive heat of the season arrived in Kansas with general showers. In Kansas City area the northwest reported temperatures near 100 yesterday, but today a cooling high of about 80 degrees was recorded across the region.
Webster Springs West Virginia July 9 A trial reveals U S Senator Davis Elkins campaign manager Joseph A McLane testified about bribery in the legislature race Ruth Duff allegedly sought votes for Elkins Duff reportedly asked for six thousand dollars per senator and daily expense money, claiming four votes to deliver and noting a notebook line about meeting the dictagraph during the session
The senate public lands committee reported Senator Borahs bill to amend the three year homestead law. It allows title after three years residence by showing improvements valued at $1.50 per acre instead of cultivation. Borah expects passage this session. the House action likely next winter with general election.
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