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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
13
A capital debate centers on railroad rate policy as officials discuss blame and impact. The article underscores ongoing tensions between railroad interests and state leaders, with lawmakers pressing for changes amid rising concerns.
Eastern and central railroad executives conferred with President Taft and agreed to withhold freight increases until the new railroad law is in effect and to have any rate reasonableness reviewed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Taft urged immediate effectiveness of the commission powers, citing a square deal and swift justice for new rates.
Des Moines dispatch reports early returns show Governor Carroll with an indicated 10,000 majority over Warren Garst in Iowa, while Prouty leads Hull in the Seventh district and Kennedy tops Brookhart in the First. Progressives emphasize hope for nominating Byers, with Towner vs Darrah in the Eighth in doubt and many contests unsettled.
First returns from Council Bluffs Iowa show Congressman Smith leading by 700 votes as progressives hold out hope for Attorney General Byers. At 11 pm results incomplete with 23 Ninth district precincts reporting Smith ahead by 312. In Harlan Byers home town Smith leads 260 to 99.
Helena dispatch reports Supreme Court an opinion by Associate Justice Holloway upholding fines for Mayor F J Edwards and several aldermen in the Helena police case. Bailey reinstated as police captain. aldermen fined for contempt of court and failure to restore officers Bailey and Quintin. Mayor paid $870 with other officials.
In a heated House session marked by party sparring, a special rule limiting debate to eight hours and excluding amendments was adopted to advance the postal savings bank bill. The vote stood 160 to 139 with most insurgents joining their party. Debate featured sharp exchanges, notably Rep Fitzgerald charging insincerity among insurgents and Rep Clark opposing the rule. The bill proceeds to final passage with a vote scheduled for Thursday evening.
Scranton Pennsylvania June 7 The strike of 12000 miners at the Pennsylvania Coal company collieries between Dunmore and Wilkesbarre ended today after non union workers followed Italian consul Chevalier Fortunato Tiscar’s advice to accept arbitration. Consul Tiscar obtained a written pledge from company officials to promptly arbitrate the grievances.
Fort Dodge June 7 Congressman Frank P Woods a progressive Republican was nominated in the Tenth district defeating Lewis Mayne a stand pat. The Democrats made no nomination.
A bold nod to a high ranking figure in Nicaragua as reports imply a planned fate under looming, tense confrontation. The piece notes the United States stance defied by a stubborn Madriz leader, highlighting the political strain and regional tensions of the period.
Bluefields June 7 Commander H K Sims commanding the American gunboat Dubuque responds to a threat from General Rivias of the Madriz forces. He vows to level the bluff at the first shot fired against the American flag vessel entering Bluefields harbor.
General Rivias openly defies the May 31 proclamation denying seizure of American property without consent and warns he will force entry into the harbor by force. Commander Sims replies with a message that could annihilate remaining Madriz troops. A tense standoff grows with rumors of threats against American consul Thomas P. Moffat as US officers expect Rivias to avoid actual assault.
Toronto reports the death of Goldwin Smith famed author and lecturer aged, with his wife already deceased last summer. The elderly scholar had retired from writing and earlier fractured his thigh bone when he fell at home on February 2, with bone healing failing due to age.
Lee O Neil Browne indicted on bribery charges tied to William Lorimer’s U S Senate election. Trial opened before Judge McSurely after delays with defense not entering court. Judge Scanlan earlier rejected habeas corpus claim, affirming state officials remain subject to state, not federal, courts.
Norfolk, Va June 7 An order by Captain Parker of the Norfolk navy yard halted a prize fight planned last night between Jimmy Hill of the St Helena naval training station and Bob Bracewell of the battleship Virginia Captain Parker also barred a June 11 contest at the yard between Ka Phillips and Szarmianitz The enlisted men intend to appeal to Admiral Marshall in charge at Norfolk and if needed to the Washington department
At 2 o clock this morning a mine fire broke out at the Capital company shaft in Springfield Illinois raising grave fears of a complete ruin. Firemen battled the blaze through the night as the mine structure burned and smoke filled the entrances. No injuries were reported and efforts continued to control the fire and prevent a wider disaster.
An early morning quake near 4 AM in Avellino and Calitri caused extensive damage across a 50 mile radius. Calitri suffered heavy losses with 25 to 50 dead and many injured. San Sole in Potenza reported six dead. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena visited, planning to tour Calitri and other towns. troops restored order as residents fled in fear.
Rome reports selamic disturbances widen the quake zone across Southern Italy, with Mount Vulture area most affected and casualties uncertain. Queen Helena accompanies King in disaster relief as Sardinia endures a cyclone devastating Lanusei Torotoli Ilobono Elini Jerzu, with $2,000,000 in damage and widespread crops and livestock losses.
Washington June 7 Formal charges against Senator William Lorimer of Illinois were laid before the Senate by Senator Cullom. The memorial by Clifford W. Barnes of Chicago claimed bribery of Illinois legislators and was referred to the committee on privileges and elections. The chamber was sparse and Lorimer was absent as the panel considers a thorough investigation based on White and Holstlaw confessions and Browne indictments. Chairman Burrows said he would review Barnes affidavit before the committee meeting.
Washington June 7 Attorney General Wickersham rules Richard Parr a special treasury agent may recover from the government the value of his information against the sugar trust His tips helped recover between 38 million and 4 million dollars The final payment rests with the secretary of the treasury and could be up to 60 percent though that outcome is uncertain
Minneapolis June 7 Richard Bowler is sued for divorce by Maybelle Bowler in Hennepin county district court. She claims he flirts with his spirit love both at theaters and in street cars and that their marriage by suggestion, as spiritualists, has proved unstable.
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