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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
15
A fragment reports unrest as Yucatan Indians rampage through towns causing widespread disruption. The passage references sackings and the impact on local inhabitants amid turmoil and disorder.
Reports from Merida and Valladolid describe a major Maya Indian insurrection in Yucatan. Gunboats Morelos and Zaragoza sail with hundreds of troops, rail lines and telegraph lines cut, killings of government officials, and a harsh crackdown with censorship. Rebels led by Maximilian Ramirez Bonilla and Col. Victor Montenegro seize arms and threaten Merida as estates residents flee.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Montana postmasters will receive July 1 salary raises based on last year’s business. Increases cover Anaconda to Whitefish and Missoula to Great Falls with amounts from $1,200 to $3,100, while Basin Bonner and others drop to fourth class or see reductions. Philip J. Mason appointed postmaster at Grace Silver Bow County replacing J. P. Grant.
Private N Bledser of the Twenty fifth Infantry was positively identified by Mrs Redding and her daughter Eva nine as the man who attacked Mrs J W Redding at her home near Fort Lawton Saturday night. Bledser remains in solitary confinement as legal steps are considered. Residents demand removal of the Twenty fifth Infantry from Fort Lawton and will send resolutions to state lawmakers urging action by the War Department.
Springfield July 6 progress in a legislative inquiry into the fishing license bill was slow. Three witnesses testified before the grand jury including J F Traut Beardstown who acknowledged spending fund money for the fishermen lobby. F E Schneer Beardstown testified about delivering funds to John Dixon. Ralph O Lord Pekin bookkeeper for Henry Lemm identified the check as Lemm’s share.
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company and the Washoe Copper Company moved to demur in federal court challenging the governments cleanup case. They argue the complaint is multifarious and fails to show plaintiff rights in lands or waters, seeks relief for separate tailings and stream pollution, and lacks sufficient certainty for defense.
A 12 year old boy, Frank Harkness, died at his home near Sheep Creek basin when he swung from a limb and the points of a hanging pair of sheepshears pierced his chest and heart. The incident occurred at the ranch of John Harkness, about 30 miles south of Dillon. Funeral arrangements were to be held the next day.
The Rev. Henry Moeller archbishop of Cincinnati was received by the pope in a private audience. He presented a report on his diocese along with Peter's peace.
Chicago June 6 The Illinois Central Railroad sues four former officers for conspiracy to defraud claiming about $2,000,000 in excess repair charges from 1906 to 1910. Named are Orlando B. Keith Joseph E Baker William Renshal and John M Taylor with alleged overcharges by Blue Island Equipment American Car and Equipment Osterman Manufacturing and Memphis Car companies.
Dillon June 6. J Nelson freight brakeman on the Oregon Short Line between Lima and Butte fell from a moving train near Daly's spur 15 miles south of Dillon. He suffered major leg and rib injuries with bones exposed, was brought to Dillon and then to a Salt Lake City hospital. amputation of the leg anticipated.
In New York on June 6 Charles R Heike testified at length denying knowledge of fraudulent sugar underweights and weighing on docks. Arthur Bonner said two now dead clerks once handled customs duties while Heike lacked signing authority. Chester Woodward noted Oliver Spitzer had deposited $104 457 in 1907 as he faced claims of scapegoating.
Dillon June 6 Philip Miller a longtime prospector was declared insane after scrutiny of his life spent seeking a mine to make him a millionaire He will be sent to Warm Springs asylum soon He believes a rich ore pocket is hidden along a creek and has talked of nothing else for years
Charles D. P. Norton of Chicago, former assistant secretary of the treasury, assumed today his new duties as secretary to the president in Washington.
Washington June 6 A complete agreement between the government and 24 railroads ending the Hannibal suit was reached at a White House conference. The railroads will withdraw all rate increases filed and refrain from filing new ones until the interstate commerce commission gains power under a new law. President Taft said the suit would be discontinued once the bill is enacted. The plan covers increases effective after June 1, with some exceptions.
During a May baseball game in Ennis lightning struck the grand stand. Mrs M E Buck wife of Madison River Power Co superintendent and nine others were injured. Mrs Buck held a sunshade over her head. the shade shattered and four ribs were broken. She was unconscious until late at night but expected to recover. A dog at her home was killed by the bolt.
In Chicago on June 6 the Browne bribery trial linked to Senator Lori mer's election was postponed as counsel argued over a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Scanlan will render a decision at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Washington reports Senator Dixon secured passage of the Mondell bill permitting agricultural entries on coal lands. The senate amended it to allow non mineral entries on existing good faith locations to be completed and receive limited patent. The measure enables homestead entry and surface rights on coal lands in Montana and formalizes separate surface and mineral rights on public lands.
Cecil Lyon chairman of the state Republican committee confirms Roosevelt will visit Texas this fall to deliver several speeches in support of Republican candidates for state offices. The San Antonio report notes alignment with party objectives and dates to be announced.
Marshalltown Iowa June 6 authorities link Raymond Hartley to the murder of his father James Hartley mother and brother Earl after the discovery of bloody overalls and a hat at the Hartley farm. Hartley admits hiding the clothes claiming chicken blood explains the stains. His fiances parents verify he was at the Starnes home from 8 30 p m to 12 30 a m. An inquest is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
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