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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
1
On his first day back in politics, Hughes dives into a heated confrontation as supporters and opponents clash. The event signals a renewed, high-stakes campaign atmosphere with intense public attention and strategic maneuvers beginning immediately.
Charles Hughes arrives in New York to reopen political talks after leaving the Supreme Court. He hosts visitors including Texan leaders and former aides, signals timing for a public ceremony and reunion at Brown University while deflecting questions on campaign strategies and Roosevelt support.
In a packed session reporters note a battle of oratory and intellects as suffragists meet in St Louis to confer with Democratic delegates. The Standard reports on Lovell Walsh divorce suits, a lieutenant governor in office, ongoing strikes, official penitentiary visit, and a rough panorama of mining, theater, and new hospital telegraph news.
New York June 12 representatives of the United States railroads and railroad unions failed to agree on wages and hours after adjournment. The contingency proposal, granting eight hour pay but denying double overtime, was rejected. Union leaders warned that a strike vote could follow if talks break up without concessions.
San Francisco June 12 Bryant J O'Connor a metal worker fell seven stories to the pavement from a scaffold on a city office building and, after rising and attempting to walk away, was restrained and taken to an emergency hospital. Examination showed no bones broken and injuries limited to minor bruises.
Professor B Douglas of the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburg reports a perfect dinosaur skeleton found near Jensen Utah. The fossil measures over 135 feet in length and is described as the largest specimen ever found in the United States.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Senator T. J. Walsh of Montana arrived in St Louis amid rumors he may be named to succeed Justice Hughes on the Supreme Court. Democratic leaders fear a Western senator appointment could provoke GOP opposition as they aim to preserve the Senate majority. Walsh says he would accept if offered but does not seek the judgeship, while Montana delegates prepare to caucus and decide on Stewart’s vice presidential bid and other party steps.
Admiral Jellicoe expresses pride in the fleet and its crew, noting the high spirit and fortitude amid unfavorable weather that limited reporting. He emphasizes the gallantry of sailors, the tradition of command, and the need for more complete information to relay the action and outcomes.
New York dispatch notes President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson arriving from Washington at 10 15 PM. Dudley Field Malone, collector of the port, met them and they proceeded to Seventy Ninth Street Wharf to board the yacht Mayflower for West Point. The president is to address the graduating class of the military academy.
Dublin reports a court martial revealing a secret Irish rebellion incident. Sergeant Robert Flood of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers is charged with murdering Lieut A L Lucas of King Edward's Horse and William J Rice, a brewery employee, whom Flood mistook for rebels. Lucas had assumed guard command the night of April 28. Flood claimed the arrest and subsequent execution were directed after darkness obscured Lucas's uniform.
Independent oil jobbers testified before the federal trade commission accusing Standard Oil of demoralizing the industry. They said arbitrary high prices in Ohio and eastern states diverted crude flows and threatened independent refiners and jobbers, with West Coast retailers affected by price towers in Indiana. Representatives for Standard Oil were expected to respond with explanations of price increases and alleged price fixing.
Sioux City, June 12. Sioux City livestock interests report a victory as the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and the Chicago and Northwestern railroads grant reduced rates. The cuts apply to cattle shipments from South Dakota, Montana, and North Dakota to the local market and to all livestock from Sioux City to points east of Chicago. The new tariffs place Sioux City on par with South St. Paul and other markets.
Washington June 12 The supreme lodge of Knights of Pythias may rate members in fourth class as per the constitution, a ruling sustained by the supreme court. Indianapolis June 12 J Frank Hanly, Progressive nominee for governor, told state chairman Edwin M Lee by tele from Duluth that he could not run, citing the failure of the national campaign to adopt a prohibition plank.
A Carranza official accused authorities of encouraging raids. The report notes officers are believed to be facilitating or directing such operations, with emphasis on the alleged coordination between agencies. The article hints at systemic pressure influencing law enforcement actions.
Reports to Washington warn of a serious border crisis. De La Rosa allegedly enjoys military immunity while Carranza officers plot a new border war. U S troops patrol from Brownsville to the Hig Tend district amid calls for more coast artillery and troops. Consular staff shrink as anti American sentiment grows and arrests remain unconfirmed.
Laredo Texas June 12 One of three Mexican bandits killed in the chase of raiders who struck the Coleman ranch near Laredo wore a Carranza uniform with insignia of a lieutenant colonel A bandit identified by a prisoner as Lieutenant Colonel Villareal of the Carranza army was found among the dead near Webb Texas The bandits discussed burning the bridge and wrecking a train and killing passengers at Eneinal east of Laredo Mendex, a captured cow hand, said the group allowed him to write a final letter to his wife before the raid continued on page 7 column 5
St Louis readers sense a high minded contest between President Wilson and Mr Hughes with a focus on ideas rather than personal attacks. Democrats recall Hughes campaigns in New York and Youngstown and expect top Democrats to join the effort while Wilson may speak if urged, mirroring past presidential campaign tactics without a bitter personal fight.
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