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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
1
A government order directs withdrawal of troops to be held in Calumet area, keeping militia in a ready strike zone. The directive emphasizes maintaining armed presence amid ongoing tensions and regional security concerns.
Reports floated that Gov. W N Ferris might arbitrate the 15000 miner strike in northern Michigan but officials said he would not visit the copper country or order militia. In Calumet a long strike outlook emerged as miners and officials prepared for a protracted siege with wiring and lights set to deter sabotage.
In the latest items from The Standard Page authorities discuss a tense Mexico situation with no crisis yet after a governor refuses intervention in a police strike. Mulhall nears breakdown while Lane recovers. Rebels lose troops to desertion and a boy faces ice cream curbs amid shifting local troubles.
Multall begs senators for relief from the long strain of close scrutiny. He appeals for clemency and leniency as hearings continue and questions mount regarding his conduct and intent.
Senate lobby committee recessed as Mulhall near breakdown faces cross examination. Attys for the National Association of Manufacturers and the AFL may question him with 24 hour queue for proposed queries. He swore of NY repeaters offered in 1909 by a Republican county chair and discussed W C A land plans in Dayton Ohio with Hilles and Cox advocating purchase by condemnation.
Peking July 25 The fighting centers stay largely unchanged yet southern forces weaken by desertions and internal dissensions. Yuan Shikai faces pressure from commercial groups urging suppression while Parliament sits on minor matters. Generals Feng Kwo Chang and Cheng Huan with 20,000 troops plan to move toward Nanking as southern forces retreat.
Washington July 25 Representative Stout introduced a bill to authorize a $100000 appropriation to purchase a site and erect a public building at Lewistown. He also proposed $200000 to complete surveys of public lands in Montana covering agricultural irrigation and dry farming lands. Henry E. Ross named postmaster at Welliver Sheridan County Montana succeeding M I Wilson who resigned.
A fire in Ismay Montana consumed the home of Mrs Martha Miller last night and cremated her infant who had slept alone in the house while the mother was out shopping. Mrs Miller returned to find the flames at their height.
In Washington on July 25 Senator Williams of Mississippi mockingly blamed Republican protection for placing tariffs on stilts. Senator Cummins urged trimming both legs of the tariff to avoid harming the economy as Bristow and Reed sparred over wool duties and caucus influence. The exchange framed the Payne-Aldrich law as uneven and tied to party interests and trusts.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings Montana July 25 Secretary of the Interior Franklin K Lane aims to present a definite program to Congress on reclamation service and Indian affairs He plans to visit Crow Agency for talks with Indians and discuss selling land to fund livestock purchases He notes bright Indians and many children and seeks to teach self reliance Key needs of the Huntly project include drainage and low rate loans A delegation met the secretary but he could not see more of them He will tour Powell Wyoming to inspect the Shoshone project before resuming the trip.
Seattle July 25 ten women were granted mothers pensions by Superior Judge Frater in the first batch under the new law. Fifteen cases were heard three denied two referred for investigation. The largest pension was 37.50 a month for a destitute widow with seven children. Investigator Sigvardsson reported 300 applications filed of which 150 qualified.
Hermosillo reports Didier Masson achieved a bomb dropping flight over Guaymas harbor yesterday. He reportedly dropped bombs near the Guerrero, causing the gunboat to alter its anchorage.
Washington reports say administration officials expect a crisis in Mexico only if rebels reach near Mexico City. Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson will brief President Wilson and Secretary Bryan, who plan a policy move ahead of possible mediation or arms embargo. Wilson opposes mediation plans and insists on Monroe Doctrine limits while signaling possible recognition of Huerta if needed.
Helena July 25 Acting on the request of the National Men’s League for Women’s Suffrage a meeting tonight organized a Montana branch. Fair week plans include another meeting to select an executive committee from each county and organize by counties. State officers named: Rankin president Casteel secretary O’Connor Weenink McCormick Teagarden Slattery Hindley Jefferson vice presidents.
Three separate fires started in and near Mount Rainier National Park in Tacoma Washington are now under control, according to Superintendent Allen. Fire crews contained the blazes and halted spread, with no reports of injuries or structural damage at this time.
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