14 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR paragraph hints at political tensions and foreign sentiment affecting allies. Mentions Britons, Vinters, and WringlesTean team. notes conceded positions to British forces? Deciphering reveals dubious names and garbled events.
United States teams excel in the 400 meters and 3000 meters team race with Reidpath and Lindberg leading. Germany and Britain place but the Americans secure top finishes as Sweden and other nations contend. The article notes disqualifications, handshakes after races, and the diverse field including Michigan, Syracuse, and Chicago A. A. stars.
Washington July 12 The Hague tribunal would face its severest strain if the settlement between America and Great Britain over the use of the Panama Canal is appealed The United States would find itself almost alone against the world in seeking discrimination in favor of American shipping Maritime powers would profit from a decision favorable to Great Britain unless judges from countries with maritime interests are excluded.
Governor Wilson and Speaker Clark discussed campaign funding and political strategies with reporters after meetings with Charles R. Crewe and President Van Hise. Crane hinted at supporting Wilson, but no pledge was made, while Wilson avoided commenting on party chairman choices or the third party movement.
A roving barefoot group led by Sampson Mughes was dispersed after he and the group were jailed on cruelty charges involving Vera Swangon, an 11 year old girl forced to march miles barefoot. Testimony details miles walked and lack of footwear among the so called patients. Also from Denver, Bishop H W Warren is reported critically ill with inflammatory rheumatism at his residence.
Reports from El Pago Texas and Juarez describe Emilio Vasquez Gomez and Gen Pasqual Orozco facing upheaval as rebel factions vie for power. Generals Salazar Campa and Rojas back Gomez, while Orozco’s grip weakens amid looting and shifting lines near Casas Grandes. Rebels retreat toward Sonora as tensions rise and medical travel marks shifting leadership.
July 12 reports from Wetchington Kansas indicate no relief from heat as the valley climate nears the forecasted "Vallichtly coater" tomorrow. Temperatures rose to 24 with no breeze, while Hutchinson Kansas logged a thermometer reading of 104 despite prior cooling.
Peter Morris Smith Jr., a 24 year old Stanford civil engineering student and aviation enthusiast, perished when his biplane crashed near Tavenswood park during a morning exhibition. Spectators witnessed the fall from about 200 feet as the craft veered during a turn toward an open field. Smith had lately studied near San Diego and left Stanford to pursue aviation full time.
BASE STILE SWELTURS, Washington, July 13, reports continued blistering heat across the nation from the Rockies to the Arctic coast. Weather bureau officials foresee somewhat cooler plains temperatures within 36 hours, with drops likely in the Mississippi and Missouri river valleys, except for New England and eastern New York.
The eighth annual Montana state convention concluded with W. Seitz of Helena chosen as president, F. Burns of Hamilton as vice president, and other local officers. A public wedding on Main Street united Cora Caple and Irene Benson, as delegates toured Bitter Root and roundups closed with ball games and track events in a busy day.
The Senate voted to oust William Lorimer amid a corruption case tied to his election from Illinois. Debate centered on conspiracies and public trust as Lorimer vowed innocence and urged reform to restore integrity in government. Senator Tillman publicly supported Lorimer’s personal innocence while distraught remarks highlighted the case’s gravity. The roll call followed a lengthy defense, with Nevada's vacancy temporarily affected by the proceedings.
Portland committee refuses to pay $300 prize after Montana Elks Band placed second in both preliminaries and finals at the Elks convention. Kilks judge telegrams protest, citing misrepresentation by Associated Press dispatches and alleging a held contest. If unpaid, the case to be taken up with Portland business leaders to seek payment and resolve the dispute.
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