14 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
1
A bold announcement touts the greatest fleet ever assembled with dramatic phrases and scattered names, mentioning Panama and Winson Vout. The fragmented text resembles a ceremonial or promotional banner, with unclear dates or concrete details.
President Wilson plans a global naval display to mark the Panama Canal opening. Warships from Egypt to Colon converge for ceremonies at Hampton Roads then voyage to Washington for the event. Foreign nations including Argentina and Italy have signaled participation as the Atlantic Fleet assembles for the spectacle. The New York will lead the fleet, with the Newark following in formation.
Fragmented text notes various sections like news, sports, ads, and society pages. Mentions refer to Mexico status of women, mining market reports, and advertisements including “The Black band’s Covenant With Beauty.” Includes scattered names, events, and page directives with no coherent single event.
A heated meeting of miners in Butte discussed delaying or delaying a referendum vote. Speakers clashed over plans to hold the vote Wednesday while organizers prepared a committee to manage the referendum and union matters. The gathering aimed to avoid internal strife and to ensure miners could vote without disrupting strikes or work.
Adlai Gwin Stevenson, former vice president of the United States under Grover Cleveland, died after several months in hospital. He served as postmaster general and was a candidate for public office in 1908. Born in 1835, his parents moved to Rigoming, Ky, and he studied at the University of the ENO, graduating from Centreal Danville, Ky. He belonged to the Democratic Party and was connected to Senator Jor Blackburn among Kentucky contemporaries.
A mob attacked the Butte union hall after forcing entry to a safe believed to hold valuable books and ledgers. The raid damaged the vault, scattered papers, and carried away cash while police moved to restore order as the crowd dispersed through city streets.
Deputies in mass meeting plan a referendum on repudiating the Western Federation of Miners. A riot erupted as 2,000 guards faced a mob, deputies swore in, and buildings were attacked. Acting Mayor Curran was thrown from a window. 100 special deputies were sworn in as order faltered and guards clashed with protesters.
Mineral, Caby June 42. Sulfur fumes and volcanic ash marked the most violent eruption at Mount Lassen since May 20. Ash fell within 16 miles of the crater as eruptions intensified yesterday afternoon and this morning. Forest Ranger Abbey and a party of explorers witnessed the eruptions from close range and returned safely.
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