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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
1
Bristow raises alarms in Washington about Secretary Bryan's proposal for lectures. He argues the plan risks governance and public discourse and calls for examination by lawmakers and civic groups.
Washington hears Senator Bristow’s salary resolution after Secretary Bryan says his $12 000 yearly pay forces him to lecture during vacation to meet expenses. He notes a long history of self sacrifice and explains he would continue lecturing if needed, while critics urge a higher salary to free him from public duties.
Portland Ore July 15 authorities swept on the N W Ws night and broke up a street demonstration in the business district arresting all soap box orators as fast as they jumped on the improvised rostrum. The sheriff s officers had sworn in aides and with police and patrol wagon waiting around a corner from the meeting he arrested the speakers as they began to talk Mayor Albee had threatened such action.
A Senate inquiry into lobbying practices shows steady progress with officials announcing improved transparency and tighter controls. Investigators report continued cooperation from lobbyists and lawmakers, aiming to complete the review by the planned deadline.
Senator Reed leads a day of testimony on Martin Mulhall as letters and memos reveal strike breaking in St Louis, support for Watson of Indiana, and ties to Beveridge and Taft. Mulhall cites $22,000 raised in Indiana and a possible $100,000 bid by unnamed millionaires to defeat Watson.
In Zanesville Ohio July 15 four persons including a woman were badly injured when a passenger train derailed into a ditch on the Ohio River and Western railroad at Olive. In a separate crash on the same line two trains collided in the Perry tunnel nearby injuring five more.
London reports Romania plans an army of 120000 to advance into Bulgaria as the Bulgarian northern army retreats toward Sofia.
London reports from Berlin and Vienna say Bulgarian premier Danoff has joined Servian and Greek premiers at Nish to discuss peace terms. Athens dispatches say Greece will sign armistice if frontier, indemnity, and protections for Greeks under Bulgarian rule are settled on battlefield. Fighting continues with Greeks in Drama and Bulgarians retreating toward Dobruja. Armenian massacre rumors at Rodosto via Constantinople unconfirmed.
Athens reports an authoritative statement detailing peace terms for Bulgaria. Bulgaria must abandon territorial claims, pay indemnities for war expenses and damages to towns burned by Bulgarians, guarantee safety of Greeks in Thrace, and allow free religion and education access.
Lewistown officials say the 1913 assessed city valuation of 3 million dollars is too low. The mayor and council plan to ask county commissioners next Monday for a 25 percent increase in business property valuation to boost revenue for city government and improvements.
Lewistown July 15 The season's first wool sales were made today with Stressenger purchasing about 300000 pounds at prices ranging from 15 to 17.5 cents.
Washington July 15 new federal machinery for railroad wage disputes is authorized as the Newlands Clayton bill becomes law. A board of mediation and conciliation, headed by a commission, will handle disputes with eastern railways and their employes amid an 80,000 conductor and trainman strike vote. Union officers call for a temporary armistice pending further action.
Good roads topics and various local items fill the page. The scan notes multiple briefs including political, legal, and sporting items such as four favorites winning at Butte, a boxing report, and a division of editorials and notices.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports on July 15 at Deer Lodge, John Gordon King of Missoula and Miss Elvira Helena Parker of Avon wed by Justice H. G. Valston. A planned double wedding with Mr. Scott and Miss Martineau was interrupted when two horses were stolen en route. the pair were arrested but a Parker brother delayed the ceremony.
Chico California July 15 Thaddeus Kerns a 20 year old Chico aviator was instantly killed near his home when a lower plane collapsed during a dip. The radiator crushed his head and other parts of the biplane pierced his body. His aged mother witnessed the tragedy from the doorway.
London July 16 Premier Asquith told the House of Commons the government will present at the next session its scheme for reform of the house of Lords. The statement underscores a planned constitutional change as part of his administration’s agenda.
Mexico presents a difficult set of challenges drawing the attention of the administration this season as leaders assess policy and strategy amid political and economic pressures.
Washington officials outlined that the United States would base its Mexican policy on orderly constitutional processes rather than force. A pronouncement on European representations may follow, with no recognition of Huerta until elections restart constitutional machinery. Admiral Cowles reported Guaymas calm and federal control, while sugar and alcohol seizures by constitutionalists were noted at Los Medanos and Topolobampo.
Delegates from across Montana join over 1,000 visitors for the fourth annual Good Roads congress and State Automobile association meeting in Kalispell. Mayor Paulding and President Edge welcome delegates as talks cover road funding, policy, and state highway progress. Approximately 200 new members join. Swan Lake luncheon and excursions mark the event.
Kansas City July 15 There was no relief from the extreme heat in Kansas and Western Missouri today though winds eased slightly. Clay Center topped at 118 followed by Salinas 108 and Atchison 104 near the two year high, Leavenworth 106 and St Joseph 104.
In Columbus a mass meeting of railroaders heard C. R. White of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen announce that unless the railroads concede demands or reach a fair settlement, a strike will be called for tomorrow night at 6 o'clock or, at latest, Thursday morning. White spoke after recent New York conferences.
A terse local notice notes discussion among residents about road improvements in Kaiaspell. Community leaders planned a meeting to address infrastructure needs and funding options. Nearby officials urged public input.
Charleston July 15 Paint Creek Collieries company nine mines on Paint creek signed the United Mine Workers of America agreement today and the miners strike on that creek is expected to be called off at once A strike remains in force on Cabin creek adjoining
Havana reports the trial of Representative Arias and Senator Vidal Morales for the killing of General Riva, head of the Cuban national police, likely delayed until congress approves. Congress will not convene until November 1.
Omaha July 15 Carbon county Montana coal interests oppose reduced interstate coal rates proposed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. They warn applying the cuts would shut five principal mines and discharge about 1000 miners. Evidence before Federal Commissioner Esch shows Montana costs exceed Wyoming by one dollar per ton due to labor conditions, while Montana coal now enjoys a 65 cent per ton advantage over Wyoming.
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