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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
6
Industrial tensions continue with no signs of settlement as strikes persist across sectors. Reports indicate prolonged disruption and rising costs amid ongoing labor disputes challenging authorities and businesses alike.
In Colorado the eight month long miners strike sustains heavy losses with 66 killed and 48 wounded, while 1,107 U S troops guard properties. Costs run to 10 to 13 million dollars. production and employment decline from 1913 levels as union and operators clash over recognition and eight hour demands.
In Today's Standard Page the report notes no apparent end to the Colorado strike and lists multiple sports items, local news, and notices including Bitten animal trainer death, Winters home search, Butte win in a close game, and various state and parish events across Montana towns.
Washington May 31 Rear Admiral Badger reports that constitutional authorities quickly stopped an incipient anti-American demonstration by intoxicated laborers at Tampico yesterday. Felts and Hedger associated candidates were not clearly pleased with the events and the handling of the affair.
Washington May 31 Prominent constitutionalist figures in Mexico met with Luis Cabrera around the center of the reformist movement. They discussed Felix Diaz as a presidential candidate, noting Diaz supporters have twice promoted him. Senors Zuburan Cabrera and Vasconcelos weighed Diaz’s prospects while Mexico’s nationalist faction shifted after Huerta’s rise. The Brazilian ambassador reported Garcia Mano, Admiral Fletcher's missing messenger, located in Mexico City and planning to return to Vera Cruz. American Consul Stadder said he would depart Moatitla soon.
Durango May 21 General Carranza announced three ports Tampico Tuxpan and Matamoros will be opened to global trade. He ordered steamships to honor existing contracts and outlined forthcoming civil governance at Saltillo. Aguilar named Vera Cruz governor as telegraph links reach Vera Cruz Montero and Saltillo.
In Mexico City on May 81 a memorial service was held for American soldiers buried in the National American cemetery. Organized by D. C. Old Post No 100 of the Tennessee department, the event marked the first time since the observance that no saga was displayed, with abundant flowers laid on graves around the monument to soldiers who died in the 1847 Mexican war. six hundred are buried beneath the monument.
A May 21 incident reports a suffragette mounting the pulpit steps at St Pauls Cathedral during morning services and haranguing worshippers on women’s rights. Ushers struggled to calm the scene as she was carried away, with other suffragettes also present disrupting Birmingham cathedral services.
May 31 report from New Castle says detectives found no additional evidence linking DH Winters and W S Cooper to Catherine Vierara's disappearance. Dr WintersReleased on $5 bond denies involvement, asserts readiness for trial, claims no motive ties to Cooper. The girl was said to stand to inherit $2000 from a grandparent, with assets potentially passing to another relative.
South American envoys near a two party deal between the United States and Huerta, postponing constitutionalist representation. Huerta delegates expect General Huerta's approval of the plan's essentials. an 11 o'clock conference is set for tomorrow morning, with American delegates alerted from Washington.
Philadelphia May 31 Three young men jumped from a leaking rowboat sinking in the Delaware river and drowned. Their four companions, rescued by a motor boat after their craft capsized, said the trio who could not swim leaped to aid the others in reaching shore. Haymond Tinney was the first to jump with others named Mou r hoch and John Murphy. Sarah Gorman was one of the two girls rescued.
In Bilboa Spain an inane wom an tried to dash acid at Queen sister Maria aunt of King Alfonso as she left church but police stopped the attack. A woman claimed to be a princess and said she would punish the one who took her place. In Terry town New York clashes erupted as attempts to hold a meeting led to three more arrests of Industrial Workers of the World, raising jailed numbers to 15. No IWW leaders made any attempt to approach John D Rockefeller’s estate.
Koenigsa cher, a circus trainer, died after being bitten by a grizzly bear and developing hydrophobia. Injuries from a trapeze incident and a head wound were noted as contributing factors. He had alternated between custody and asylum as authorities pursued questions over his mental state during a three day custody period.
On May 31 Dillon Normal held a baccalaureate in Normal auditorium with Rev BV Ostrander delivering The Open Door of Opportunity to the Graduate. Special music by the college sextet and Miss Frances Myers. Seniors wore caps and gowns. An evening vesper service followed on the normal campus. At 11 oclock the high school baccalaureate sermon was at the Methodist church with Rev AW W Hamilton speaking on the Knowledge of God As a True Education. Students and teachers attended both services.
Denver May 11 an aeronaut named Harry Corbett plunged 390 feet to his death during a balloon ascension and parachute jump at a local amusement park. About a hundred witnesses watched as the parachute bars reportedly broke when he leaped from the balloon.
May 31 reports the Canadian steamer Lady Grey delivering 188 recovered bodies from the Empress of Ireland disaster. Relatives gathered at Rimouski as coffins and improvised boxes were laid in rows for identification, including the notable identification of Sir Henry Seton Kerr. Families and officials watched in silence as mourners searched for loved ones amid black-draped piers and funeral arrangements along the St Lawrence.
Special Dispatch to The Stannara Milwaukee Wisconsin Meg March 3 Trade boosters totaling 75 embark at midnight on a two week Pacific coast round trip covering about 6000 miles with visits to Western cities daily The itinerary includes St Paul North Dakota Montana Seattle Spokane Tacoma Portland and a southern return through Salt Lake Denver Maha.
Special Dispatch to the Luanda Washington reports that sixteen Montanans have applied for the surveyor general appointment. Listing names include Fran T Morrig EH Wilson N J Reardon Newton W Piiger Burt Adam Tower of Butte Henry Kuppal nk Woody of Missouri Willian Mac le fan James Jackson Lewistown W W Payne Virginia City Henry Fer hare Billings C D Flaherty Liv Eston Earl P Patton Philipsburg Elbm Vicain Bozeman and William Jordan Helena.
In the voyage collision near port, the Norwegian collier Storstad and the Empress of Ireland clashed. Storstad docked after reporting damage to its bow while Empress of Ireland vanished in fog, with many passengers feared lost. Canadian Pacific Railway seized Storstad at authority of W Simpson Walker over $2,000,000 claim. rescue boats saved about 390 aboard Storstad and cargo details were disclosed in the aftermath.
Secretary Lane denounces bureaucracy in Alaska affairs and urges a three member development board to control natural resources. The board would absorb duties now done by the general land office forest reserve road commission bureau of mines and education and the interior secretary. The proposal aligns with bills by Senator Chamberlain and Delegate Wickersham.
A Seattle dispatch reports the Karluk was crushed near Herald Island northeast of Siberia on January 18. Crew saved instruments and supplies, abandoned the bunk coal cargo, and drifted east to Wrangell Island camp. The event suggests westward ice drift from Point Barrow, altering plans to reach the polar continent and guiding future relief from Nome.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Livingston May 30 reports Mrs W J Priest wife of the wire chief in the local Northern Pacific office, saved after her sister Aneth Retold Bach of Rochester Mint was rescued from the Empress incident. Her father, Rochester, is reported lost. A Milman of the area is a daughter of the deceased.
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