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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1913
Page
1
An alert indicated potential strike danger was averted as orders to quit were issued and resolved. Officials reported no disruption to operations after intervention and continued negotiations to prevent future work stoppages.
Representatives of 80,000 eastern railroad conductors and trainmen, and railroad managers, agreed at the White House to arbitrate under the Newlands Clayton act. A temporary armistice delays any strike until Wednesday night while a permanent U S board of mediation and conciliation is prepared with appointed members and salaries.
President Wilson issued unconditional pardons to William F. Kettenbach and George H. Kester, former president and cashier of the Lewistown National Bank, for false reports to the currency examiner. They faced five year terms, but had not served any time. Endorsements came from Vice President Marshall and several Senators, citing innocence.
A report notes that business men of the nation organize and join laboring men and farmers in a coordinated effort. The item highlights collaboration across sectors and a push for unified progress among economic groups.
San Francisco July 14. Harry A. Wheeler declared that ninety per cent of businessmen are honest and they will act together to defend the good name of commerce. The chambers plan to confer with President Wilson and Congress, push for a tariff commission, and press for coordinated action amid widespread attacks on business. The tour will visit Spokane, Missoula, Helena, Billings, Fargo and Minneapolis.
Chicago July 14 two key developments in the new women's suffrage era. Mrs Anna Carlo Blasi announces her bid to represent the First ward on the city council while a school for women voters opens teaching registration and ballot casting with machines. Blasi has long led Italians in the ward and aided Kenna and Coughlin, council veterans, in their electoral success.
Zanesville residents feared a repeat of March floods as a cloudburst drenched the area with record rainfall. More than 20 bridges washed away and crops ruined. farm damage estimated between 200000 and 500000 dollars. Thousands of acres inundated. 50 city houses flooded to several feet. people moved furniture to upper floors.
Kansas endured a blistering heat wave with 25 mph winds as thermometers climbed to a record 112 degrees at Clay Center. Concordia Jetmore 110, Smith Center Marysville 105, Manhattan 107, Abilene 107, Leavenworth 106, Junction City 104, Atchison 101, Topeka 100, and Kansas City reached 98.
Hundreds of spectators along the Muskingum river witnessed a perilous crossing when William Kauff and Charles Ruschen were swept over the dam in a rowboat after a cloudburst. Ruschen drowned, while Kauff was rescued.
Heavy July snow covered the Santa Rita mountains above timber line with several inches while torrential rains drenched valleys. The downpour eased weeks of drought that had scorched the range and caused substantial livestock losses.
Oregon City Oregon July 14 Deputy Sheriff William Mumpower was held to the grand jury after firing at Earl McNaughton 18 as he fled a motorcycle collision with a dog. One bullet hit the groin and another the leg. McNaughton’s wounds are described as likely fatal.
In Los Angeles on July 14, A. R. Blower, an adept swimmer, fell overboard while fishing yesterday in the harbor. He joked as the launch was turned for rescue, then vanished. Sharks, known in the area, are suspected to have caused the disappearance.
Washington July 14 Naval experts' figures show an armor plate factory costing 8,466,000 would save 140 a ton on armor or more than 1,000,000 net per year. Secretary Daniels submitted the figures to Congress today.
A continuous procession of cars brings at least 150 delegates and visitors to Kalispell for the third annual Good Roads congress and State Auto association convention opening tomorrow. Cars arrive from Anaconda Butte Helena Deer Lodge Great Falls Missoula Hamilton Stevensville Bozeman and other points. Roads are in excellent condition, hotels crowded, and local committees plan entertainments for visitors including ladies. The first session starts at 10 tomorrow with a luncheon at Swan Lake prepared by Kelley and Evans of Butte.
Washington July 14 Denmark through Minister Constantine Brun becomes the twenty first nation to accept Secretary Bryan's peace plan.
Business men vow to defend their good name as a tense feature unfolds in Mulhall's tale. Great railroad strike averted and Balkan fighters may wear themselves out, while autos flood into Kalispell. Zanesville fears renewed flood.
London reports British foreign secretary says end to Balkan conflict via mutual exhaustion, with words unlikely to force peace. Serbia and Greece refuse Russia’s mediation, aim to settle with Bulgaria on the battlefield, while Turkish and Romanian advances continue. Belgrade reports Serbian troops seized a position west of Kustendil. Greece and Serbia allegedly sealed a secret March treaty to push war until Bulgaria concedes, shifting eastern Greece to the Mesta river and giving Serbia Aegean access at two points.
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria dispatches a message from Sofia on July 12 to the Evening News denying Greek and Servian reports of outrages by Bulgarian troops in Macedonia. He calls the reports unfounded and says they aim to create a bad impression in Europe.
Charlevoix Michigan July 14 Beck with Havens and passenger J B Verplanck led the Chicago to Detroit hydro aeroplane cruise to Charlevoix landing at 425 this afternoon. The Henwater start at 230 pm had an uneventful trip with one stop caused by gasoline shortage forcing a landing at Frankfort.
The Christian Endeavor association concluded its gathering in Los Angeles. A farewell message was delivered by Rev J Whitcomb Brougher of Temple Baptist Church. Rev Francis E Clarke of Boston, president of the United Society, gave the closing address.
Washington July 14. Secretary Houston creates a law officer for forest appeals in the department of agriculture. Thomas G. Shearman former forest service and current Indian claims task for the secretary of the interior will fill the new post and handle forest appeal matters.
Washington reports that Martin M Mulhall a National Association of Manufacturers agent and lobbyist testified six hours before the senate lobby investigating committee detailing nearly 600 letters and memos. He described campaign efforts to reelect Littlefield and defeat McGillicuddy in Maine and Maryland unseating Pearre and outlined ties to Emery Van Cleave and Cushing with notes on Sherman and Watson.
Washington reports the government has granted permission for automobiles to enter Yellowstone National Park after a decade long contest. Work is planned to widen approaches to the loop, the park’s main thoroughfare, under War Department direction. Secretary Garrison will visit during his western army post inspection tour, as officials expand routes from the loop to the park’s interior.
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