Chicago wounds not yet healed
Mondell of Wyoming defends credentials committee as protests arise amid upheaval over defense and party lines.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
7
Mondell of Wyoming defends credentials committee as protests arise amid upheaval over defense and party lines.
Attorneys reveal initial facts during proceedings as witnesses express fear of retaliation from Canc. testimony hints at possible motive while key details are later withdrawn at the coroner's inquest.
In Washington on July 24 Republicans sparred over the Chicago convention seating taft contesting delegates. Mondell defended the action while Norris attacked it and accused taft supporters of manipulated primaries. Norris claimed unnamed informants and pressed for democratic chances amid party splits. Also reports on New York murder probe as Webber case widens with witnesses wavering under pressure.
Officials of the Aero club of Illinois receive a cablegram from Mme Helene Dutrieu asking to start as an added entry in the Gordon Bennett world championship race. She may race independently if allowed, with a 124 mile event at over 10 miles per hour, set for September. A four day meet opens September 12 at Clerotela with cash prizes and a cross country race planned after.
Convention at Victor, Colorado, re-elects Charles J. Moyer as president of the Western Federation of Miners. Dan Sullivan of Butte resigns from the federation’s executive board and departs for Butte. William Davidson of British Columbia named as his replacement. The body sets plans for education campaigns and votes down a $4 a day minimum wage proposal. Thomas Campbell of Butte is suspended and returns home.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Tacoma Washington in July Bert Williamson left Tacoma for Deer Lodge Montana to accept a railway job leaving wife and three children behind Neighbors allegedly spread rumors that he deserted his family These stories allegedly drove Mrs Williamson to Stellacoom insane hospital where she is recovering Williamson returned to Tacoma and faces desertion accusations He blames a couple of neighbors for starting the malicious tales and plans to move his family to Deer Lodge once again
Washington July 24 Senate leaders outline a three day tariff fight starting tomorrow as the Wool tariff bill sugar tariff and a proposed excise measure face amendment and passage. Debates split Republican and Democratic camps over plans with Cummins proposing a substitute wool bill and Borah offering an excise substitute tied to income tax law. Gronna signals a substitute aimed at repealing reciprocity and cutting wood pulp duties as parties seek compromise on beet sugar and other interests.
James P. Mulcahy editor of the Butte Independent fell twenty feet when a porch railing collapsed at 414 West Park Street. He suffered serious injuries including a fractured rib piercing a lung and internal damage. He was taken to St. James hospital where prognosis was guarded.
Washington July 24 Democrats in caucus voted 7 62 not to recede from the no more battleship plan in the appropriation bill. An attempt to gain agreement with the senate to build one sea fighter was opposed by Representative Fitzgerald who led the opposition on economy grounds. The caucus action worsens adjournment plans for leaders in both houses.
Dr Mirua, physician to the emperor, disclosed in a Tokio interview that the imperial patient has suffered a serious relapse. He warned the heart is weak and gives a momentary risk of failure.
Heavy rain caused a cloudburst trapping miners at Superba No. 2 mine Evans Station near Uniontown. Twelve men drowned and 37 escaped as floodwaters filled the mine rushing through the manway. Rescue efforts continued as water threatened surrounding towns and additional mines.
In Fairbanks Alaska on July 24 Professor Parker of Columbia University and Belmore Brown of Tacoma reported failing to summit Mount McKinley after two attempts from the north and south. Earlier ascents by Lloyd party in 1910 set a height around 27 500 feet and confirmed successful climbs. The expedition included plane photos and a perceived earthquake shock during the climb.
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