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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
11
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Minnesota congressman Charles R. Davis figures in a fabled press story about petitions asking President Taft to step aside. Davis dismissed ties to the tale, joking of buying a gun to deter reporters, and remained a healthy member of the House.
Washington reports a Sundry Civil Bill dispute on receivers at local land offices. The House wanted to abolish receivers and let the register perform duties, with a chief clerk salary set, while the Senate reinserted the receivers and kept two officers. The fight centers on economy versus established practice, with interior and land office officials advocating consolidation.
A legislative dispute centers on abolishing the register and receiver posts in a land office. The house argues one official can handle both roles with a capable chief clerk, while the senate resists, citing patronage concerns and the risk of delays if only one official remains.
A Chicago gathering is described as a preplanned, single-minded Bull Moose convention to nominate a candidate and running mate chosen in advance, write a platform, and back Roosevelt’s re election. The piece argues it diverts from genuine people’s voice and aims to aid a one man power pursuit.
State residents will vote on a new constitution drafted at the recent convention. Key provisions include initiative and referendum, women’s suffrage, primaries for state offices, civil service rules, and broad legislative powers to remove officers and regulate stock issues. The Torrens land transfer system is to be adopted.
A stream of fragmented remarks covers land title rituals, appeals limits, juror unanimity, capital punishment, and judge retirements. It moves through Roosevelt jokes, Lincoln Commoner, Sol and Lincoln Steffens quirks, then shifts to Clark’s Democratic loyalties, Montana politics, and on to jokes about Wilson’s road tour and Texas oratory. A late item notes a flood casualty contribution from Mazuma, Nevada.
London dispatch reports The Times backs Conan Doyle’s idea of sending a single British team to the Olympic Games. It notes American organization and discipline as the standard, while British tactics are compared to novices against veterans and the empire’s unity in entry.
Tokio dispatch reports Emperor Mutamito is seriously ill with stomach ailments and weakness. He was unconscious Friday, according to brief official notices.
London July 10 The Putumayo rubber district horrors in Peru spark calls for punishment and reform. Francie D Acland notes the United States may have best chance to press Peru to account. British government vows support and possible action against company directors as liquidation proceeds.
Eight English women were detained by Dublin police after an attack on Premier Asquith’s party. A chair was hurled into the orchestra and curtains set afire at a Dublin theater, causing panic. Hatchets and other materials were found in rooms linked to the suffragettes, including Mary Leigh and Gladys Evans.
The state department and the British government show perfect accord on suppressing atrocities in the Putumayo rubber country. Stuart J. Puller arrives at Iquiton as opening agent. no new inquiry is planned. Peru has promised justice, and Fuller must ensure the pledge is kept and abuses end.
Seon Korea July 19. At public examination of 123 converted Koreans charged with plotting against the government the judge dismissed claims that witnesses at the preliminary exam were connected to the prisoners through schools or talks on Korean independence. The judge saw no basis for charging missionaries.
In Los Angeles on July 19 the petition to abolish capital punishment in California was filed with the county clerk after circulating in Los Angeles County. It carries 10,032 signatures.
Eugene Miller 23 and married shot Miss Georgia Lichtenwalter 19 after saying he was hypnotized. Miller says his wife saved him but Lichtenwalter is not expected to live. The incident occurred last night in Denver and centers on alleged hypnotic influence by the young woman.
Henry W. Furniss the American minister to Hayti is authorized to leave Port au Prince to act as umpire at the Haytian Dominican boundary. The unusual step aims to aid both governments in the quarrel, with the State Department recognizing his value in resolving the dispute.
Seattle July 18 Rear Admiral Vincedon Cottman commandant of Puget Sound navy yard defended his action after burning the Charleston gate to protest a fourth saloon license. He said he wrote officials last January to prove the yard is a good clean place for large numbers of men and opposed the extra saloon. Hamilton July 19 Charles B Barber, a former resident, was arrested in Missoula on grand larceny charges. His attorney arrived with Deputy Sheriff Barch while Barber planned to travel with his family later in the day.
Paris reports from Toulon claimed the torpedo cat Stroyer Caballer had sunk with crew losses during maneuvers. Admiralty today said the report has no foundation, correcting the record on the incident and noting no sinking occurred.
Chicago July 1 More than 49000 freight house employees will receive a half holiday on Saturdays during the summer months following a series of conferences held by the presidents of railroads serving Chicago. A similar rule is reported to be agreed in St. Louis and Kansas City.
Pacific coast hop growers threaten to halt cultivation if transcontinental freight rates are not cut. They told Interstate Commerce Commission chair John Prouty that current rates of 1.7 dollars per hundred for carload hops and 22.5 dollars for smaller loads are excessively high, endangering domestic supply. The growers say slim profits make freight costs unsustainable and have appealed after railroads rejected their plea.
In Washington on July 1, several New York City wholesalers attacked a recent plan by the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise the transportation charge for moving goods from California to the Atlantic coast by two cents per hundred pounds.
Seattle notes a grand Potlatch parade with bluejackets marines and coast artillery amid a harbor display. Fire department floats illustrate Seattle industries as water sports and local festivities close the evening with Kansas City and national balloon race news from July.
An early incident in a film room caused multiple deaths and property damage. One man fell five stories with his clothes burning and died at once. the report notes two men killed and extensive losses, with details incomplete due to fragmented text.
Kiel reports the German battleship Hessen rammed a torpedo boat during a night accident near the coastline. Three crew members aboard the torpedo boat were killed in the collision.
The notices announce funeral arrangements for Ale part Brown John F Bowden and Charles W Holmes. Browns service is Sunday at 2 PM Masonie temple West Park street Bowden's is Sunday at 6 PM at 19 North Gaylord Street then Mountain View Stethcalne Episcopal church with Rev George D Wolfe Holmes service is Sunday at 2 PM at residence si South Washington Street.
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