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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1914
Page
1
A riot broke out in Miners Union Hall at Tonopah Nevada during the anniversary event. One man was shot in the melee as Federation men clashed with local groups amid fears of further trouble.
July 11 at Tonopah Nevada a clash between Western Federation of Miners supporters and Industrial Workers of the World members sparked a riot in the Miners Union hall. A man fired a revolver wounding Jack Whiting, another miner, while the assailant was jailed for protection amid the chaos.
New York July 1 Free speech union square was allowed to anarchist ads and radical organizations in their demonstrations today for their three adherents killed in the dynamite explosion on July 4 No disturbance resulted from the working of radical views by speakers. Seven hundred policemen mounted guards during the meeting. Victims for the expenses of the funeral amounting to 400 a collection was taken up. Columbus Ohio July 11 Nearly 0,000 of the 45,000 ateiking coal miners in Ohio will go back to work next Week as the result of the ratification of a new wage scale by a convention at United Mine Workers district No. 8 were today. The scale provides for payment of 47 and 62.8 cents a ton respectively for machine and pick mined coal on the mine run basin.
The Standard's Page 1 reports the fall of Huerta's regime and grim fears in Ireland. Mentions federation clashes in Tonopah, mayoral secrecy battles over appointments, Hinchey set to discuss safeties, and Hardinge, vicerine of India, death. Also notes stock market, ads, and a variety of society items.
Belfast observers report heightened signals of sectarian tension as Orange and Green factions ready parades and protests for the Boyne anniversary. Sir Edward Carson rallies Ulster volunteers while government watchfulness aims to prevent clashes despite mobilizations and inflammatory displays.
Eight balloons drifted from St Louis toward the Great Lakes as they race to select the third American entrant for the James Gordon Bennett cup in Kansas City next October. Weather bureau notes south to northwest currents, expected to favor the rear pack by daylight. In New York, a federal court ruling allows Titanic loss claims to be pursued in admiralty while permitting English action under Lord Campbell’s Act.
Helena reports Florence Swanson the missing bride has returned to reunite with husband after four days apart. She traveled from Great Falls to visit a friend, giving no reason for the sudden departure, while her husband was informed of the absence.
Lewis J. Duncan Butte mayor travels east by Burlington overnight for a health rest. Doctor Horst says neck wound healing but health impaired. Alderman Clarence Smith acts as mayor. Funeral of Erik Lantala set for 2 pm with Finnish community attendance. bands deny involvement. Heat wave hits St Louis and Midwest with multiple prostrations and record highs.
Saltillo July 19 via Laredo Texans received word that two hundred thirty persons were reported executed in Mexico City last night by Huerta. One hundred seventy died in the federal penitentiary and sixty in the prison of Santiago. Most victims were said to be officers. Fighting reported in the federal district with constitutionalists attacking Xochimilco San Pablo and nearby towns.
Daniel Smith, 25, a printer from Sacramento California, was found inside a refrigerator car that arrived from the West and was taken to Presbyterian Hospital. He says he entered the car in Chicago and the door slammed shut, leaving him imprisoned.
A. Paul Chatman of USC and G. Pearse of Milwaukee were elected chairman and approved for leadership roles at the National Education Association board business session in Oakland California. Oakland also selected as the 1910 convention site.
Six youths aged 14 to 18 in Rochester were killed when their wagon was struck by a freight train while returning from a Sunday school picnic. The group had been singing Nearer My God to Thee as the wagon neared the tracks, and the singing reportedly drowned out the train’s noise. In a separate item, the Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a proposed rate increase on carloads of express shipments from California to Montana pending investigation.
The Tennessee railway men toured Butte and Anaconda for two days to study the electrification of the Butte Anaconda & Pacific. HL A Gallwey, general manager, guided the visitors who praised the electric operations for efficiency and economy after rides on a freight train and a return trip to Butte.
Washington, July 11. Senators from both parties push to lift secrecy on all Senate Banking Committee findings about Thomas D. Jones of Chicago and Paul M. Warburg of New York as Federal Reserve Board nominees. They seek full public testimony and correspondence, while Warburg’s refusal to appear prompts Hitchcock to back airing Warburg’s case and Jones’ nomination.
Felix Ingram, a Helena Democrat, announces during nominating petition that if elected he will abolish the game wardens and deputies, transfer duties to state highway building, and dedicate all fines from game-law violations to road and bridge funds in the county where offenses occurred. Also notes ambassador to Spain granted leave to return to the United States for personal matters.
Vera Cruz reports indicate Provisional President Huerta may resign and depart for Puerto Mexico with British escort. Adolfo de la Lama arrives en route to Europe. officials suggest Huerta's retirement is near. Carranza named foreign minister. plans to escort Huerta family to coast discussed. high officials allowed to leave before Huerta.
A Washington dispatch reports officials believe peace is near as conferences at Torreon and Saltillo lead to unified constitutional forces. Carranza plans elections and a convocation of chiefs, with change in foreign affairs and possible retirement of Diaz de la Vega hinted.
Special Dispatch reports from Helena that Chippewa Chief Little Bear interprets a pardon for Poe the Blackfeet after 82 years in an Washington hospital, recounting the crime involving Good Ride and Bear as told by the interpreter. The narrative reflects prosecution framing and the chief’s account of the events surrounding Minana and others.
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