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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1912
Page
5
News from Tokyo reports the emperor’s condition improved with six hours of rest and a lowered temperature of 100.4 degrees as court physicians grew hopeful. Faithful prayers from Buddhists, Shintos and Christians spread nationwide and callers offered sympathy while officials prepared plans for succession and possible closure.
Cripple Creek Colorado July 21 Delegates to the Western Federation of Miners discuss a leadership contest pitting Thomas Campbell of Butte Montana against President Moyer. Some fear Campbell's expulsion would trigger a split with IWW faction members forming a rival body if they withdraw. Counter charges fly as hearings continue in the federation’s twentieth annual convention.
Dual arrests of Louis Bridgie Weber and Sam Paul linked to Rosenthal murder probe amid police claims of progress. Witnesses indicate ties to Lieutenant Becker and Bald Jack Rose, with Sullivan’s movements from Becker’s car to Weber’s locale under scrutiny. Snowy Grand Rapids note ends dispatch.
Eugene V. Debs in Milwaukee declares that Republicans and Democrats serve capitalists while the Socialist party truly represents the working class. He blasts Taft Roosevelt and Wilson as not the workers’ candidates and mocks Roosevelt as merely “progressive.”
Customs inspectors halted a Pacific Mail liner Korea gang after a rain of bullets. Charles May the ship's carpenter and Otto Lengfeld a waterfront bartender were captured with opium tins found in a rowboat and water. Inspector Enlow reported a tip and efforts to prosecute ship captains under new anti smuggling measures. The government seeks Pacific Mail officials cooperation to stop smuggling.
Banchory Scotland July 21 Andrew Lang critic poet and anthropologist died here. Lang born Selkirk March 21 1844 his works span 1872 onward including ballads lyrics fairy tales angling sketches history critical essays and translations. He contributed to periodicals and long associated with the London Daily News, and lectured at Andrews university on natural religion.
William D. Washburn, longtime Minnesota senator and Northwest pioneer, arrived from Europe in a dying condition. A swift New York to Minneapolis journey was made by special train. Doctors say death is likely within hours as he lies unconscious much of the day. He is 82 years old.
Washington July 2 The Congress faces a busy week with key measures pending. The wool tariff bill stands for a Thursday vote while other major appropriations and the Panama canal task face conference and debate. Action on the Post Office and sundry civil acts looms as agencies await funding. President Taft’s plan to grant executive canal toll powers is under Senate consideration for a temporary measure.
Heavy rainfall floods coal plants and homes across Western Pennsylvania. In Canonsburg 17 year old Hester Young drowns as crowds watch swollen streams. Allegheny County streetcars and branch lines crippled. additional drownings near Ta and Connellsville. Royalist search in the north continues. government mobilizes 5500 troops to quell the rising Pag.
Mexico City reports a Zapata attack near Cuernavaca left 84 dead and many wounded as a relief train brought 23 survivors to safety. Fifty soldiers were killed and civilians suffered barbarities including a dismembered wife of a detachment chief. Captain Rosendournes fought despite wounds as chaos raged aboard the burning cars.
Walla Walla July 21 Judge Godman, chief counsel for Mrs. Ann Christensen, charged with murder of her husband banker A G Christensen of Paseo Wash, reports friends have raised bail of 20000 for her release. Judge Gudiva Roper to have the bond approved morrow morning by the Franklin county court. Mrs Christensen is a prisoner in the Walla Walla county Jail.
Centralia Wash July 2 The out posts of the red army and the blue defenders working on defensive possibilities near Puget Sound are slowly converging. Both sides expect action by Tuesday as forces move closer to the contested area.
The report sketches campaign hints from prominent Republicans and Democrats with mentions of Governor Wilson and Senator Teed, alongside allegations of payoffs to police and saloon guards. It recounts Marsh’s arrest for soliciting a bribe, claims of double dealing with saloon owners, and a looming police court appearance, all amid a tense political backdrop and looming investigations.
Jackson July 21 The Mississippi Republican Progressives have rescinded the call issued Thursday for a state convention to choose delegates to the Chicago national convention of the national progressive party on account of unclear reasons.
A damaged text outlines a broad fraud where many individuals are said to be exploited by a scheme that drains money from unsuspecting people. The report notes social impact and mentions a pattern of exploitation by alleged perpetrators across communities.
Fragmentary report describes William Lorimer and party aboard a vehicle that overturned west of town during a late attempt to avoid a collision with a farmer driven by a restraining gear. Lorimer was thrown from the auto and reportedly went by train later that night.
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