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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
1
Report notes repeated acts of flag vandalism attributed to Zapata soldiers amid ongoing tensions. Authorities investigated incidents at multiple sites, urging restraint and respect for national symbols. No arrests announced as investigations continue.
United States officials pressed General Carranza Villa and Zapata to open rail avenues to Mexico City for blocking starvation. Secretary Lansing sent notes urging a constitutional settlement and end to factional fighting. O Connor reported extreme scarcity, deteriorating currency, and unable to secure affordable food as Zapata forces evacuated leaving stores closed.
The itemized page notes accidents and local incidents across Anaconda and nearby towns. Reports include an auto collision injury, a jail notice, a school board meeting, and various society and entertainment items.
A Times dispatch notes unsatisfactory general news as German forces cross the Narew and dig in near Warsaw. The commentary stresses preserving the Russian army intact, with Austrians unable to shift troops, Germans concentrating at chosen points, and evacuation of Warsaw favored over disaster. Also reports the torpedoing and sinking of the Berlin steamer Princess Marie Jose with 21 survivors.
Frank McDonald, a Democratic sheriff candidate and Butte Street Railway watchman, died after being electrocuted while wiring at Columbia Gardens during Chautauqua events. The 3,800 volt primary line sparked as he spliced, a rope rescue followed, and authorities shut off power. McDonald, a longtime city servant and advocate for children at the gardens, had a storied past including police service and work as a special deputy. His death ended a life of public service and safety at the popular amusement site.
Washington July 29 State Department efforts to secure release of vast consignments of German Austrian and other goods held in neutral European ports by the British order in council are believed to have influenced Britain's forthcoming supplemental note. Officials report pressure for release remains strong with negotiations aiming to exempt portions of shipments from the order. The delay to $167000.08 in Rotterdam is the focal point, with five American firms involved in the Rotterdam cargo.
No new light was found on the Eastland disaster as federal investigations continued. Secretary Redfield and inspectors led proceedings to determine blame, with six men charged by a coroner’s jury and key witnesses recalled.
Desing, N.Y. July 29. Former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker, twice convicted of instigating gambler Herman Rosenthal's murder, died after his wife failed to secure clemency from Governor Whitman. Becker's letter attacked the governor, denied guilt, and remained hopeful that Rosenthal's case would be fully revealed after the governor's term.
Mrs Charles Becker pleaded with Governor Whitman to commute her husband’s death sentence to life imprisonment. She maintained his innocence and asked the governor to consider any information that could help. The meeting lasted about 15 minutes as Becker’s attorney urged a reprieve pending court appeal.
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