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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1913
Page
1
Bulgarian efforts for a peace settlement fail as government reports indicate no agreement reached and hostilities persist. Officials emphasize continued negotiations amid volatile regional tensions and shifting alliances.
London reports Bulgaria shows willingness to peace after Romania occupies Silistria and a strip of territory. Greeks resist Kavala, Servia also seeks prewar gains, while Russia and Britain push for a cessation of hostilities and lasting settlement among Balkan powers.
Athens reports General Ivanoff’s army and Istep divisions holding a strong trench near Demirhissar on the Struma. Greek artillery outgunned, then a nighttime charge forced a Bulgarian retreat across the Struma, leaving four heavy guns. Greek forces also seized Istip, capturing about 20 guns and completing the rout.
A Seres deputation in Saloniki appealed to King Constantine to send Greek troops to occupy Seres. They claimed Bulgarians killed several prominent Greeks who had been imprisoned since hostilities began before their evacuation.
Bucharest reports Romanian forces occupied Silistria on the Danube with light Bulgarian resistance. The garrison surrendered, and the invaders advanced about nine to ten miles into Bulgarian territory. Silistria, a historic Danube stronghold with over 12 000 residents including many Muslims, has long been a key Ottoman frontier fortress.
Marinette Wisconsin July 11 After surprising the medical world by recovering after his neck was broken in a runaway accident several weeks ago Hiram Reeves head of a rural theatrical company at Oconto county is now dying of ptomaine poison His life was saved after the runaway by an unusual operation but there is now no hope for him.
Secretary of the Interior determined to get personally acquainted with Montana during a three week stay. Lane plans extensive meetings with state officials, local leaders, and communities to discuss land use, conservation, and development projects.
Secretary of war and Interior officials plan Montana visits in July and August to review Sun River irrigation Glacier National Park and Flathead reservation issues. Aiming to decide on keeping or abandoning Fort Missoula Fort Harrison and other posts with possible troop moves to coast posts. Mrs Lane and family travel with the secretary. Billings and Sheridan visits noted.
President Wilson sent to the Senate on July 11 nominations for ambassador to Germany James W. Gerard of New York and minister to Spain Joseph B. Willard of Virginia. Justice Gerard and Mr Willard were previously announced as Wilson’s choices for their posts.
President works to avert a strike as Secretary Lane heads to Montana for three weeks. Bulgarians prepare to sue for peace amid reports of Servian atrocities. Glenn Martin survives a nerve crisis while American captives are demanded free.
Washington reports Secretary Garrison ordered Col. Edwin P. Brewer at Fort McIntosh Texas to demand release of five Americans and 359 cattle with 30 horses held by Mexican rebels at Hidalgo Mexico The State Department expected prompt compliance and Bryan declined to discuss possible actions if rebels refused Hidalgo lies on the Texas border.
London reports from the Times and Daily Mail correspondents describe Bulgar forces massacring a bishop two priests and over 1000 notables in Delhir hissar before retreating. Servians later disinterred bodies to certify the atrocity. Bulgarian pillage and renewed shelling caused heavy Servian losses, with rumors of up to 6000 Bulgarians killed and a possible Sofia revolution in Bucharest rumors.
Muskegon July 11 Glenn Martin and passenger Charles Day faced carburetor failure at about 700 feet over Lake Michigan. He calmly descended to the water and landed smoothly two and a half miles from shore. He restarted the engine, reached shore under power, and planned to resume to Charlevoix at 7 30 a m. Peckwith Havens and Roy Francis reached Henwater today and will stay overnight due to a falling barometer.
Five Americans from prominent Texas families are detained by constitutionalists at Hidalgo near the Texas border. Threats of a rough riders regiment loom to free them. Consul Garrett negotiates for release as prisoners’ cattle and property are reported seized. Ashton and Arthur Hazelcrigg, aged 14 and 13, were ordered released later in the day. others remain captive.
Rebels who had menacing Chihuahua withdraw as reports say Gen. Pasqual Orozco and 1,000 irregulars moved toward the city. Parral and Chihuahua operations paused with the Americ an Smelting and Refining Co. smelter near the city shut for fuel and transport issues. Telegraph links to Juarez and Mexico City restored amid mounting tension.
Erie Pa July 11 The city near the Perry victory centennial celebration closes carnival night tonight with tomorrow’s finale an industrial demonstration. Floats will represent the principal manufactures in the final day of the event.
Chicago July 11 Walter Johnson reported his hydro aeroplane machine wrecked near Roberts Tuesday and will try to resume if weather improves. He said tonight he would start again tomorrow if conditions are favorable.
Washington July 11 Discussion of the Underwood Simmons tariff revision bill with its free list reduced rates and ad valorem system will begin in the senate next Wednesday at noon. Senator McCumber of North Dakota will open the assault on the agricultural schedule Monday before leaving Washington. Chairman Simmons expects debate to take five weeks. Smoot plans a new wool schedule as an amendment Wednesday.
A conference on arbitration was hosted by unions and managers under Conference 10. Attendees discussed dispute resolution methods, procedures, and cooperative labor relations strategies across industries.
On July 11 New York reports trainmen and conductors will attend a White House meeting Monday with President Wilson and Secretary Wilson of labor to discuss the Newlands bill. The goal is to prevent a walkout over wage demands by broadening Erdman act arbitration to six. The organizers gave little public explanation and citizens note ambiguity over who called the conference.
Washington July 11 The meeting at the White House between President Wilson railway officials and railway employes will proceed as planned. Secretary Wilson says both managers and unions will attend to discuss a common ground for wage disputes and potential future settlements. The central issue is whether the proposed board of conciliation and mediation should be independent or part of the labor department.
Investigation of David Lamar and the Union Pacific conspiracy by the federal grand jury adjourned to Monday after four more witnesses testified under a statute against impersonating government officials. County authorities, including District Attorney Whitman, monitor developments as an assistant watches for county grand jury action.
St. Paul July 11 Northern Pacific railway says anti railroad legislation at federal and state levels justifies not granting telegraph operators wage demands. The company offered minor changes in working conditions but refused to pay Sunday overtime.
Out of Jalil London reports that Mrs Beatrice H Saunders financial secretary of the Women s Social and Political Union was released from prison on license tonight. Her first release occurred June 23 and she was rearrested two days ago.
Washington July 11 Martin M Mulhall longtime lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers testified before the senate lobby investigating committee about 13 years of alleged communications with Marshall Cushing and others. He described aiding labor opposing McComas 1902 coal strike and arranging talks with Governor Stone and labor leaders. A subpoena then directed him to appear before the house lobby panel next. Overman called the house committee actions ridiculous.
In heavy rain 28 cars left Minneapolis before 9 AM for the American Automobile Association reliability run to Glacier Park. The distance is about one hundred miles and is to be made in pine days.
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