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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1910
Page
13
A Democrats minority report objects to the railroad bill outlining concerns and pointing to objections within the committee. The document highlights potential flaws, delays, and concerns about funding and impact on workers and regions.
Senate approves most conferees amendments to the administration railroad bill with objections only to the long and short haul provision. The report, presented by Senator Elkins, keeps many house provisions while adding a presidential commission to study securities and extending rate regulation scope. A minority report may follow as Democrats disagree on key points and the measure awaits further Senate action.
In a tense incident cited in local records, Naskell allegedly defied a deputy marshal in a federal office setting, leading to challenges and a command to remove a federal officer downstairs. The confrontation drew attention to authority tensions within the building.
Oklahoma City June 14 Deputies served Governor Haskell with a federal citation to appear in court Friday to show cause why he should move the state capital to Oklahoma City. Haskell resisted claiming his office and threat to eject officers. Adjutant General Canton said guards could retrieve records if needed as state offices prepare to move from Guthrie.
Guthrie Oklahoma June 14 with Governor Haskell and Secretary Cross away from the capital, officials return to argue demurrer in district court to stop capital removal. Leo Myer uses duplicate seal in Guthrie while state operates in Oklahoma City. Guards guard Guthrie state house as records and property stay put. Labor Commissioner Daugherty is searched for state papers before departure.
Washington, June 14. Senator Heyburn derided the public land withdrawal bill as a political impertinence and urged focusing on home water power rather than conservation abroad. He warned the policy would curb mining and waste national funds on game preserves while arguing the nation’s mines would be exhausted. Senator Hughes warned of a feudal drift and 900 years to mine Colorado coal. An amendment to issue $80 million in irrigation certificates was debated as the Senate adjourned without action.
Special Dispatch reports in Helena that John H. Farmer civil engineer died at St. Peter's hospital two weeks after a runaway accident near Portman. He suffered a broken leg and later amputation. his partner Whitcomb survived with both legs fractured. Born 1854 in Wales, he moved to Montana in 1886 and held roles from Montana Central railroad surveyor to Helena city engineer and state legislator. He leaves a wife and two children.
Walter Brookins of Dayton, Ohio, flying a Wright biplane at the Indianapolis speedway, tried to surpass the world aeroplane altitude record of 4,384 feet. He climbed to 2,088 feet in 12 minutes 45 seconds, then encountered a cross-current and landed after skimming near the track.
Des Moines June 14 Senator A S Cummins was selected as temporary chairman of the Iowa state Republican convention to be held August 3 in Des Moines He defeated Charles Grilke of Davenport who had been nominated for congress from the Second Iowa district at the Republican primaries.
Seattle dispatch reports Snohomish county sheriff refused to send officers to Darrington to protect Japanese laborers at the United States Lumber mill after white townsmen drove them out. W. F. White says a stockade will be built and guards posted to prevent a repeat incident. He blames saloon keepers and small merchants for the unrest, saying wages are $2.10 daily for Japanese, similar to white laborers. The mill employs 75 men, 55 white and 20 Japanese, and inaccessibility of Darrington limits American labor.
Dr. C. L. Mahoney, a pioneer of Arizona, pays $100 for 50 license tags and buys collars to fit every canine impounded by Phoenix dog catchers. Police estimate his total cost could reach $2,000 as the stray roundup continues, driven by his pledge to protect dogs with life preservers of tags and collars.
Police continue to hunt for Porter Charlton husband of the murdered woman found in a trunk on Lake Como. Authorities have traced movements toward Riviera and America and questioned a fisherman about water depth. A traveler saw a carriage passenger matching Charlton’s description leaving for Basel, but no solid lead has emerged.
Washington June 14 A certificate authorizes Havre National Bank to begin business with a capital of 50000 dollars. Officers named are D T Tallaman president M T Helgerson vice president A L Herrig cashier. Charter dated June 13. Miles L Tuttle named rural carrier on route No 1 from Whitehall, replacing Marvin S Stanley. Elvan Tuttle named substitute.
Washington June 14 President Taft departed at midnight over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for Marietta Ohio to attend the seventy fifth anniversary of Marietta College scheduled for tomorrow.
A knife duel over a division fence between ranchmen D. E. House and S. Ks. Hamilton in Carlsbad, New Mexico, ends with Hamilton killed. The incident is reported from El Paso, Texas, dated June 14.
A public notice announces curtailment of northwest lines roads across Montana. Officials outline impacts on routes and service timelines affecting communities in multiple counties. Public works agencies urge motorists to seek alternative paths and follow posted guidance as work proceeds.
Northwest and other regions face mass layoffs as railroads curb new construction and extensions. Northern Pacific 2500, Great Northern 3000, Northwestern 600 trimmed. Santa Fe 4000, Chicago Rock Island 1500. Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul 1000 to 1200 in early June.
Denver June 14 A proposal from the National Mothers congress seeks a new national department headed by a woman with a cabinet rank. Resolutions call for a home and child department led by a woman, with President Roosevelt said to favor the idea. Dr George Walters Holden spoke on maternal responsibility in tuberculosis prevention and warned that high school fraternities and late dances fuel disease. He criticized public drinking cups and exposed school lunch counters as health risks.
In Star City Arkansas on June 14 a mob seized Will Hunter a Black man just arrested for entering a white woman's room near Garnett and lynched him. Local authorities did not prevent the mob action and the case follows a recent arrest.
The Browne bribery case unfolds with courtroom drama as two spectators are expelled amid moves by State Attorney Wayman to prevent jury influence. Letters from Representative Charles E White surface recounting loans and bribe offers tied to Senator Lorimer's election, including a $50 promissory note and other payments.
Helena June 14 The twelfth annual grand council of the United Commercial Travelers Montana Idaho and Utah concluded sessions and Ogden was chosen as next year’s meeting place with June 12 13 and 14 set for the convention. Officers elected include grand counsellor Harry K. Fritchman Boise grand junior counsellor J B Lewis Salt Lake grand treasurer R F Casey Helena grand secretary Fred W Hillis Helena grand conductor J E B Yates Provo grand page A E Carl Boise and grand sentinel Charles Butte.
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